‘He Didn’t Even Tell Me’: Donald Trump Praises Elon Musk, Says He Didn’t Know About Musk’s $45 Million Monthly Donation Supporting His Campaign
The Republican Presidential candidate spoke at a campaign rally in Michigan over the weekend.
Bangladesh’s garment-making industry is getting greener
Pollution from textile production—dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals like lead and cadmium—is common in the waters of the Buriganga River as it runs through Dhaka, Bangladesh. It’s among many harms posed by a garment sector that was once synonymous with tragedy: In 2013, the eight-story Rana Plaza factory building collapsed, killing 1,134 people and injuring…
A new weather prediction model from Google combines AI with traditional physics
Google DeepMind researchers have built a new weather prediction model that combines machine learning with more conventional techniques, potentially yielding accurate forecasts at a fraction of the current cost. The model, called NeuralGCN and described in a paper in Nature today, bridges a divide that’s grown among weather prediction experts in the last several years. …
In a ‘Landmark Victory’ for Franchises, NLRB Drops Expanded Joint Employer Appeal — Here’s What it Means for Businesses
The attempt to implement the expanded Joint Employer Rule is “finally finished” in a win for the IFA-led coalition and for franchises across the U.S.
The Download: technological complexity, and climate change Catan
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The terrible complexity of technological problems The philosopher Karl Popper once argued that there are two kinds of problems in the world: clock problems and cloud problems. As the metaphor suggests, clock problems…
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Franchise Journey
Discover key insights about franchise ownership by understanding these four learned lessons from a seasoned franchise owner and consultant.
Four Takeaways for the Franchise Industry From My Time at the Republican National Convention
Matt Haller, President and CEO of the IFA, says the stakes are high for franchisors and franchisees in the upcoming presidential election.
The Top 5 AI Tools That Can Revolutionize Your Workflow and Boost Productivity
Discover the top 5 AI tools for marketing and content creation that every marketer needs to know.
The Largest IT Outage in History Took Place on Friday Due to a Crowdstrike Update. Here’s How the CEO Is Responding.
Thousands of PCs and servers faced a dreaded blue screen this morning.
How to Build a Successful Startup, According to an Investor Who Made Early Bets on Twitter, Lyft, and Twitch
He’s found a few patterns after nearly two decades of investing in startups.
Jake Paul Says He’s ‘Scared’ to Fight Mike Tyson, But This Mindset Hack Helps Him ‘Embrace’ Fear and Make Millions: ‘Let It Fuel You’
The social media star and “W” founder spoke to Entrepreneur about his latest ventures in boxing and business.