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cofounder Steve Chen is among the newest tech pioneers to raise concerns about social media’s effects on children. In a talk, Chen cautioned that short-form videos “lead to shorter attention spans” and noted he doesn’t want his own kids to
MoreRobinhood is recognized for fueling meme-stock frenzy, turning its founders into billionaires, and transforming American investing habits. However, a paragon of corporate governance and succession planning? Indeed, it can now claim that title as well. The firm’s meticulously orchestrated CFO
MoreWith a potential second Trump administration, markets and the media anticipated a flurry of unexpected developments. For the author, a particularly striking image was President Trump’s literal visit to the Federal Reserve in July. Armed with a disputed list of
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Brigitte Bardot, the French actress who established the benchmark for a generation of female sex symbols in the 1960s and dedicated her later years to animal rights, has passed away. She was 91. Her passing was announced on Sunday in
MoreNorth Korea announced that it carried out a long-range strategic cruise missile launch exercise over the West on Sunday, as it continues to demonstrate its weapons capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions. Leader Kim Jong Un observed the exercise, which was
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Silver hit a record high, surpassing $80 an ounce for the first time to continue a historic year-end rally. The white metal gained for a sixth consecutive session and has advanced roughly 25% during that span — the largest six-day
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Authorities reported that a train crash in southern Mexico left at least 15 individuals injured and suspended rail traffic on a line linking the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. The Interoceanic Train, which connects the states of Oaxaca
MorePresident Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace agreement as he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort, though he admitted negotiations could still collapse and leave the
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The and share top billing in 2026. Kicking off the year’s cosmic wonders is the moon, drawing as well as a caravan of robotic lunar landers including Jeff Bezos’ new supersized Blue Moon. A supermoon looms on Jan. 3 and
MoreU.S. President Donald Trump is set to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday in an effort to finalize a peace deal to conclude the nearly four-year conflict that began with Russia’s invasion. In the lead-up to the talks, Russia
MoreSam Altman, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential leaders, admits to feeling jealous of Gen Z college dropouts. “I’m envious of today’s 20-year-old dropouts,” the OpenAI CEO told Rowan Cheung during an at the DevDay conference. “Because the variety of
MoreSecuring a job hasn’t been the simplest this year, and in 2026, the job market is likely to stay just as unstable. Managers will be struggling with how to integrate AI into their businesses and which skills are truly necessary
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had a medical intervention on Saturday afternoon at a Brasília hospital to address a case of persistent hiccups. His medical team reported on Saturday that the procedure, which was successful, involved a blockade of the
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A diversified fund manager’s worst fear is operating a portfolio dominated by just seven U.S. megacap tech firms—all clustered in the same economic niche. Yet as the S&P 500 hit new all-time highs this week, investors again faced a harsh
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Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was due to become the faith’s president, has passed away. He was 85. The church announced on its website that Holland died early Saturday
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Tory Bruno, the former chief executive officer and president of United Launch Alliance, will assume the position of president of the new national security group at Blue Origin, a space venture founded by Jeff Bezos that is one of ULA’s
MoreRussia’s financial system is said to be facing increased pressure as Moscow’s war in Ukraine approaches the end of its fourth full year. The White House aims to restart peace talks this weekend, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky scheduled to
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Technology billionaires are reportedly preparing to leave California in anticipation of a potential ballot initiative that would impose a tax on their wealth to fund healthcare initiatives. Reports indicate that venture capitalist Peter Thiel is considering spending increased time away
Moreand enthusiasm are crucial for success, particularly in your twenties—a sentiment Cisco’s U.K. chief executive shares. Your knowledge or connections may not be the deciding factor. Cisco’s new U.K. leader suggests your next career advancement could depend on your attitude.
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California this week withdrew a lawsuit that officials had filed against the Trump administration concerning the federal government’s decision to pull $4 billion in funding for the state’s long-delayed high-speed rail project. The U.S. Transportation Department withdrew funding for the
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