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Why higher education needs to embrace AI
For all the talk of how artificial intelligence will revolutionize the way we live and work, there are few industries where generative AI has already had a profound impact....
Capital One just made a $5.15 billion move that could change how businesses manage money
Capital One is buying Brex in a $5.15 billion stock-and-cash deal that underscores how traditional banks are turning to fintech startups to modernize the way businesses manage money. The...
Patagonia takes drag queen Pattie Gonia to court in trademark infringement lawsuit
Patagonia, the outdoor apparel company, is suing Pattie Gonia, the drag queen and environmentalist, for trademark infringement—a move the company says is necessary to “protect the brand [it has]...
Winter storm 2026: You’ve seen the warnings. Here’s how to prepare for extreme cold, ice, and snow
Everyone is talking about it in group chats, at the supermarket, and at the gas pump. No, it’s not Heated Rivalry—it is the “monster” winter storm that is set...
A major game publisher is shutting studios and killing six titles — here’s why
One of the giants of the gaming business has tumbled off a cliff. Ubisoft, the French game publisher best known for the Assassin’s Creed series, just announced plans to...
Airlines are preparing for major disruptions this weekend—here’s how to benefit from it
If you have travel plans this weekend and don’t necessarily need to travel, you may be in luck. A massive winter storm is forecasted this weekend—dubbed Winter Storm Fern...
Silk in diapers? P&G’s unusual plan to boost sales in China
With birth rates down around the world, Procter & Gamble is leaning into premium diapers to bolster sales figures. Specifically, the conglomerate is planning to sell diapers made with...
This is AI’s core architectural flaw
Large language models feel intelligent because they speak fluently, confidently, and at scale. But fluency is not understanding, and confidence is not perception. To grasp the real limitation of...
Remembering Valentino: How the fashion icon shaped the runway and red carpet for 60 years
Valentino, who died on Monday at 93, leaves a lasting legacy full of celebrities, glamour and, in his words, knowing what women want: “to be beautiful”. The Italian fashion...
How Trump’s Greenland strategy is really about outmaneuvering China
In 2019, during his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire to buy Greenland, which has been a part of Denmark for some 300 years. Danes and...
Autodesk layoffs today: Software company cuts 7% of jobs in latest tech downsizing
Autodesk Inc., a maker of digital design software, announced Thursday that it plans to lay off about 1,000 employees, largely in sales roles. The announcement comes just a week...
“Dr. Google” had its issues. Can ChatGPT Health do better?
Some doctors see LLMs as a boon for medical literacy. The average patient might struggle to navigate the vast landscape of online medical information—and, in particular, to distinguish high-quality...