Airline Passengers in the U.S. May Never Have to Take Their Shoes Off Again
In April, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asked his X followers what changes they’d like to see at the airport.
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
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. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
Stop Trying to Please Everyone — This Is Real Leadership
The real leadership challenge isn’t charisma or consensus, but emotional clarity under pressure.
Teenagers can now hail a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix
Waymo has begun offering teen accounts for families in Phoenix as it works to expand more of its user base and entrench young riders in the autonomous life.
5 Strategies Successful Side Hustlers Use to Create Full-Time Businesses
To become a thriving business, your side hustle should be grounded in more than just passion.
Companies Are Paying Thousands for Etiquette Experts to Remind Gen Z to Bathe Before Going to the Office
Some employers are hiring etiquette coaches to help Gen Z workers better navigate office culture.
Why Your Business Won’t Scale Without Expert Advisors
Expert advice can be one of your biggest growth accelerators — but only if you know how to access the right people. Here’s how to build a trusted inner circle that offers real insight, not just surface-level support.
Meta Poaches Top Apple Executive With Compensation Offer Reportedly in the Tens of Millions
Meta’s latest hire for its superintelligence group is a former manager who led a 100-person team at Apple.
From a $120M Acquisition to a $1.3T Market
Co-ownership is creating big opportunities for entrepreneurs.
ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut
Launching a U.S.-specific app could be part of the company’s broader plan to comply with a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok.
Bookshop.org mocks Jeff Bezos wedding invite in anti-Prime Day promo
The independent online bookseller Bookshop.org took a swipe at Amazon to celebrate the start of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sale (which, despite its name, is actually four days this year). Like many other retailers, Bookshop.org holds a sale to coincide with Amazon’s big event — it’s a way to lure away consumers who may be […]