Billionaire Investor Nelson Peltz Sells Disney Stock After Losing Board Battle — And Makes $1 Billion
Peltz once wanted a seat on Disney’s board of directors but was unsuccessful after a multi-year effort.
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‘Completely Unacceptable’: Southwest Delays Thousands of Flights Due to ‘Technological Issue’
The airline infamously canceled over 70% of its flights during the holiday season in 2022.
Tesla shareholder sweepstakes and EV layoffs hit Lucid and Fisker
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Okay, okay — remember last week when I suggested Tesla was being a bit extra in its bid to convince shareholders to vote in favor of relocating […]
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Paul Graham claims Sam Altman wasn’t fired from Y Combinator
In a series of posts on X on Thursday, Paul Graham, the co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator, brushed off claims that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was pressured to resign as president of Y Combinator in 2019 due to potential conflicts of interest. “People have been claiming [Y Combinator] fired Sam Altman,” Graham writes. “That’s […]
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This comprehensive bundle features courses on coding, ChatGPT, AI, and more.
5 Habits That Will Help You Leave Your 9-5 and Increase Your Income, According to a Former Nurse Who Did It
Katelynn Blackburn was tired of working 12-hour shifts and paying a full-time babysitter to care for her daughter.
You Won’t Have a Strong Budget Until You Follow These 5 Tips
Your budget is not just for cutting expenses; it’s a tool to align your spending with your business priorities to drive growth and achieve financial freedom.
AI manufacturing startup funding is on a tear as Switzerland’s EthonAI raises $16.5M
In its three-year history, EthonAI has amassed some fairly high-profile customers including Siemens and chocolate-maker Lindt.
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AI-directed drones could help find lost hikers faster
If a hiker gets lost in the rugged Scottish Highlands, rescue teams sometimes send up a drone to search for clues of the individual’s route—trampled vegetation, dropped clothing, food wrappers. But with vast terrain to cover and limited battery life, picking the right area to search is critical. Traditionally, expert drone pilots use a combination…
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