Allegiant Is Buying Sun Country for $1.5 Billion to Become ‘More Competitive’
Two budget airlines are joining forces to take on the industry giants.
Why 2026 is a hot year for lithium
In 2026, I’m going to be closely watching the price of lithium. If you’re not in the habit of obsessively tracking commodity markets, I certainly don’t blame you. (Though the news lately definitely makes the case that minerals can have major implications for global politics and the economy.) But lithium is worthy of a close…
Water Is the Supply Chain Risk No One Talks About — Until It’s Too Late
Companies that invest and price water risk today will outlast those planning for abundance.
Netflix had a huge night at the 2026 Golden Globes with 7 wins
As Netflix gears up to acquire Warner Bros, the streaming giant took home 7 awards at the Golden Globes last night.
Luminar lines up $22 million bidder for its lidar business
The bid comes from Quantum Computing Inc., which already lined up to buy Luminar’s semiconductor division. Luminar founder Austin Russell has also expressed interest.
Your Company’s Culture Isn’t ‘Fine’ — Here’s How to Stop Avoiding the Problem and Start Fixing It
It’s not the dysfunctional culture that kills great companies — it’s the denial of it. Leaders must face the brutal reality and take meaningful steps to fix it.
Meta hires former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair
Before joining Meta, Powell McCormick was working as deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump.
Mitigating emissions from air freight: Unlocking the potential of SAF with book and claim
Emissions from air freight have increased by 25% since 2019, according to a 2024 analysis by environmental advocacy organization Stand.Earth. The researchers found that the expansion of cargo-only fleets to transport goods during the pandemic — as air travel halted, slower freight modes faced disruption, but demand for rapid delivery soared — has led to…
This eSIM Cuts International Roaming Fees For Just $25
Save on international data costs with this lifetime eSIM that eliminates carrier roaming fees for business travelers.
Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn
French defense tech company Harmattan AI is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, which is best known for making the Rafale fighter jet.
The Download: introducing this year’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies
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. Introducing this year’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies It’s easy to be cynical about technology these days. Many of the “disruptions” of the last 15 years were more about coddling a certain set of young,…