A Gas Station Giant Just Bought a Restaurant Franchise for $566 Million — Here’s Why
The massive acquisition demonstrates how convenience retailers are moving deeper into food service — and reshaping the franchise landscape.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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 State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
Micro1, a competitor to Scale AI, raises funds at $500M valuation
A three-year-old startup providing data for AI labs is trying to fill the gap in the market left by Scale AI.
New FAA program will let eVTOL startups test some operations before full certification
It’s a major change that paves the way for electric air taxi startups to perform more robust demonstrations of their technology before they begin any commercial flights.
How Morning Brew’s CEO Succeeds With Clarity and Restraint in Today’s Noisy Media Landscape
Inside the mind of a modern media CEO — a conversation with Morning Brew’s Robert Dippell
25% of Boomers Face a Bleak Retirement — Are You Making the Same Mistakes?
Employees must be proactive about saving for the future now more than ever.
AT&T’s Attendance Tracking System for Employees Had Inaccurate Results, Company Says: ‘Creating Distrust’
AT&T called employees back to the office five days a week earlier this year.
50% of Gen Zers Say They Don’t Drink Alcohol, According to a New Study
A Gallup poll finds more Americans are abstaining from alcoholic drinks, and those who do consume them are drinking less.
Mastodon rolls out quote posts with protections to prevent ‘dunking’
Decentralized X alternative Mastodon adds support for quote posts, but with additional controls.
The 3-Step Hierarchy Every Entrepreneur Needs to Fix Business Problems Fast
Understanding this hierarchy can mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving.
Charlie Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, Was Murdered in Utah on Wednesday. Two Days Later, A Suspect Is Now in Custody: ‘We Got Him’
Tyler Robinson, 22, is in custody for the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk.