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Dads are finally taking more parental leave
There was a moment when it seemed like men—at least some of them—had started openly talking about the value of parental leave. Several years ago, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian wrote for Fast Company about taking four months of paternity leave. He argued it was crucial that men not only have…
Why Elon Musk’s $1 Billion Bet on Skydance Changes Everything, Turning Hollywood Into Big Tech Overnight
Paramount took on $80 billion in debt to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The strategy to service it is built on generative AI, consolidation, and ads instead of making shows people want to watch.
Apple was always against touchscreen Macs. What changed?
Ever since Windows 8 paved the way for touchscreen laptops, Apple’s been against them. And the company’s leaders haven’t exactly been shy about making their feelings known. “It gives great demo, but after a short period of time you get fatigue,” Steve Jobs said in 2010 . “It’s ergonomically…
How to Scale Taste, According to Jonathan Adler and Denise Woodard
This episode explores how to grow a business built around taste without compromising the initial vision. Founders Jonathan Adler and Denise Woodard discuss how to scale taste without diluting it, and why democratizing your brand can be one of the most strategic moves you can make.
This map shows you which NYC restaurants are owned by private equity
For many consumers, “private equity” has become a four-letter word. Private equity firms have acquired the unpopular reputation of purchasing food establishments that then notoriously decline in quality, as new owners cut costs in search of new avenues to profit. They’ve also been criticized for…
He Turned a $300 Million Snapple Bet Into $1.45 Billion. Now He Wants to Rescue Wendy’s
Nelson Peltz says the burger chain needs significant investment and a multiyear turnaround. He is willing to bet $1.4 billion on it.
Apple Just Announced a MacBook Pro With a Delightful Touch of Nostalgia
Apple’s latest MacBook Pros are delightful in more ways than you might expect.
Your AI Rollout May Be Moving Too Fast for Employees. It Could Cost You $25.5 Million
A Deloitte study finds that leaders who outpace their people and skip modeling the change themselves put their return at risk.
22 Years of Data Found Entrepreneurs Had a 10 Percent Lower Risk of Death. It Came Down to 1 Factor
Researchers analyzed data from more than 27,000 Americans. They found that the longevity advantage was concentrated among a specific group of entrepreneurs.
Google’s AI Mode won’t say Biden won the 2020 election in the U.S. But in other countries, it’s a different story
Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election , a fact that Google Search’s built-in AI feature seemingly won’t tell you in the U.S. Ask the tool, officially called AI Mode, “Who won the 2020 United States election?” And it responds: “To review the official results and certified breakdowns of the…
Kalshi Is Sizing Up a $5 Trillion Compute Derivatives Market
The prediction market platform is eyeing a burgeoning market for financial contracts tied to AI computing power, but traditional exchanges could pose stiff competition.
LinkedIn Just Added a Feature That Lets Any Expert Charge for ‘Pick Your Brain’ DMs
With new monetization tools rolling out, the platform is turning free advice into a business model for niche experts who don’t need millions of followers.
McDonald’s or Starbucks? The fast-food chain’s new 2026 holiday menu includes seasonal drinks, meal deals
It’s not even Halloween, but McDonald’s is just days away from rolling out its new holiday menu . And this year, it includes a number of seasonal beverages, just like Starbucks’s popular annual holiday offerings . The burger giant will introduce the festive drinks on Tuesday, November 3—as well as…
Halloween hasn’t happened yet, but Americans are already obsessed with this Christmas trend
The year’s spookiest holiday is just around the corner, but some users on social media are already swapping pumpkins for Christmas trees. Christmas cookies are taking over social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with users gearing up for the holiday season more than a month early. Since…
By María José Gutiérrez Chávez · Fast Company
Read More →Jonathan Adler and Partake’s Denise Woodward Learned the Same Hard Truth About Scaling Taste
On the latest episode of Your Next Move, Adler and Woodard discussed how to grow businesses built around discernment.
Apple’s New Touch-Sensitive MacBook Pro Is Here. This Is What You Get for $2,899
Apple is targeting professional users with its first-ever touchscreen Mac. It also brought back an iconic feature from the past.
The Biggest Risk From Always-On Wearables Isn’t What Most Companies Think
As companies turn to AI devices for workplace management, new risks include legal liabilities, identity theft, ransomware, and espionage.
Want Better Business Ideas? Get Away From the Office
‘The Love Boat’ was conceived on vacation, and your next idea could be too.
Billionaire Taylor Swift Just Hit Another Career Milestone. Her 20-Year Legacy Teaches Us the Brutal Cost of Public Intimacy
As the youngest inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Swift offers a powerful lesson about building an audience, dealing with criticism, and remembering why you started.
Are You Ready for Driverless Big Rigs? Autonomous Trucks Could Start Cruising Between These 3 Cities in 2028
Kodiak AI struck a deal to deploy its driverless truck technology on interstate routes between cities in Texas and Georgia.
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