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Sony owns a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ after $457 million buyout for WildBrain
Happiness is taking control of a beloved comic strip. Sony is buying a 41% stake in the Charles M. Schulz comic “Peanuts” and its characters including Snoopy and Charlie...
Even LinkedIn has hopped on the Spotify Wrapped train
First there was Spotify Wrapped. Then came Snapchat Wrapped, YouTube Wrapped, and even Uber Eats Wrapped. Shortly after, Saturday Night Live parodied the idea. If you thought you were...
How to keep entrepreneurial energy alive as you scale
Most businesses start with a spark, an idea fueled by hunger, resilience, or grit. But sustaining that energy through scale is the real challenge. Founders and leaders play a...
Trump administration calls on white men to report job discrimination
The Trump administration is calling on white men who believe they’ve faced discrimination at work to file their complaints with a federal civil rights agency.  In a video posted...
YouTube creator’s finance livestream mysteriously appears on White House website
The livestream of a YouTube content creator talking about investments mysteriously appeared to take over a White House website, raising questions about whether the site was hacked. The livestream...
Yes, the Trump administration is likely to buy more equity in more private companies in 2026
The government took stakes in a number of private companies during 2025, and it’s likely to continue making equity investments while Donald Trump remains in office. Whether or not...
States are divided on whether to follow Trump’s tax breaks on tips, overtime, and more
To tax tips or not? That is a question that will confront lawmakers in states across the U.S. as they convene for work next year. President Donald Trump’s administration is...
Ford recalls over 270,000 electric and hybrid cars due to parking function issue
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away. The Detroit automaker...
Inside the marketing playbook that made ‘Stranger Things’ impossible to escape
It’s been nearly a decade since Netflix introduced fans to the fictional town of Hawkins, Ind., the Upside Down, Demogorgons, and the Stranger Things universe.  Since 2016, the sci-fi...
Colorado River states deadlocked on water deal as deadline gets pushed back
The seven states that rely on the Colorado River to supply farms and cities across the U.S. West appear no closer to reaching a consensus on a long-term plan for sharing...
Are the Epstein files released yet? When and where to expect the searchable, downloadable database
Last month, the U.S. Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was subsequently signed into law by President Donald Trump. The act mandates that the Department of Justice...
Instacart settles with FTC for $60 million over alleged false advertising
Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission over alleged deceptive practices.The FTC said Thursday that Instacart has...