TikTok’s biggest star was detained by ICE, with help from another influencer
The situation grabbed headlines after a teenage influencer, Bo Loudon, boasted on X that he flagged Khaby Lame’s immigration status to authorities.
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Who Are You Without Your Company? Here’s How to Separate Your Self-Worth and Identity From Business Performance.
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Take Control of What Your Online Presence Says About You
5 steps to make your online presence work for you — not against you.
5 CEOs Sat Down for a Candid Conversation — What They Revealed Could Change Your Entire Perspective on Leadership
These five CEOs get brutally honest about leadership, pressure and letting go of control.
Wikipedia pauses AI-generated summaries pilot after editors protest
Editors almost immediately criticized the pilot, raising concerns that it could damage Wikipedia’s credibility.
Disney and Universal sue Midjourney, alleging AI-related copyright infringement
The studios are seeking monetary damages, a jury trial, and an order barring Midjourney from further copyright infringement.
This One Trait Is the Competitive Edge Every Leader Needs in the Age of Uncertainty
Executive empathy isn’t just a “nice-to-have” in today’s world. It’s a strategic imperative. Here’s why — and how leaders can put it into practice.
This Cognitive Performance Coach for Special Operators Says Leaders Must Do This One Thing
We asked a performance psychologist who trains Elite Warriors and Olympic athletes about leadership. Her insights reveal why the best leaders walk alongside their team, not in front.
This College Student’s Practical App Just Won Apple’s Annual Competition. CEO Tim Cook Commends Her Innovation and Says She ‘Demonstrates What’s Possible.’
Marina Lee, 21, received an urgent call from her grandmother that would inspire an ambitious coding project.
Some Whole Foods Locations Are Experiencing Empty Shelves After a Main Distributor Was Hacked
A Whole Foods distributor was hit with a cyberattack last week, and it has led to empty shelves in stores around the country.