‘My Rock’: Billionaire Virgin Founder Richard Branson Announces Death of Wife — After Nearly 50 Years Together
The Virgin Group founder shared the news about the passing of his wife, Joan Templeman, on Instagram.
Bangladesh’s garment-making industry is getting greener
Pollution from textile production—dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals like lead and cadmium—is common in the waters of the Buriganga River as it runs through Dhaka, Bangladesh. It’s among many harms posed by a garment sector that was once synonymous with tragedy: In 2013, the eight-story Rana Plaza factory building collapsed, killing 1,134 people and injuring…
Character.AI will offer interactive ‘Stories’ to kids instead of open-ended chat
The company announced last month that it would no longer allow minors to use its chat features.
Forget Crypto vs. Banks. The Real Opportunity Is in Building One Platform for Both.
Here’s why the future of finance belongs to founders who build for both banks and crypto users.
ChatGPT’s voice mode is no longer a separate interface
ChatGPT now lets you use voice and text in the same screen, making conversations feel more natural as responses and visuals appear in real time.
Warner Music signs deal with AI music startup Suno, settles lawsuit
WMG says artists and songwriters will have full control over whether and how their names, images, likenesses, voices, and compositions are used in new AI-generated music.
OpenAI and Perplexity are launching AI shopping assistants, but competing startups aren’t sweating it
Startup founders building AI shopping tools think general-purpose models are too broad to deliver truly personalized shopping experiences.
How to Know When It’s Time to Evolve Your Brand — and How to Do It Right
As businesses grow, their brands must evolve to reflect new goals and audiences. Here’s how to refresh your identity thoughtfully, preserve trust and keep your message relevant.
Why Authenticity Is the New ‘Purple Squirrel’ of Entrepreneurship
Building a business that lasts isn’t about luck or virality. It’s about becoming the rare kind of leader who pairs conviction with consistency and integrity with execution.
Find Your Grind raises $5M to grow platform empowering students to explore unique career paths
Career exploration platform Find Your Grind raises $5 million to help more students discover alternative professions.
How Turning Down Clients Could Actually Be Your Best Growth Strategy
Here’s how businesses benefit from being selective with clients and choosing quality over quantity.