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Ring Walks Back Surveillance Ties After Super Bowl Flap
Amazon owned Ring has canceled a planned partnership with law-enforcement tech provider Flock Safety after widespread backlash following its Super Bowl ad.
Robotaxi Reality Check: Gig Workers Get Paid to Close Waymo Doors
Waymo is piloting a program that will pay DoorDash gig workers to locate its robotaxis and close doors that riders leave open.
Big Business This Week: Does the Dollar’s decline matter?
A quiet downturn has been underway since the beginning of the most recent Administration, as the U.S. dollar weakens. But does it matter?
Inside Drew Brees’ Secret Weapon for Flexibility, Performance, and Longevity
Drew Brees and Tony Zaccario join us at the NYSE to discuss how Stretch Zone is transforming recovery, flexibility, and performance nationwide.
Anthropic Plunges Into 2026 A.I. Regulation Fight
Anthropic is committing $20 million to a political group backing pro-AI regulation candidates ahead of the 2026 elections.
American Airlines Faces Union Pressure Amid Performance Struggles
American Airlines flight attendants plan to picket the company’s headquarters, calling for new leadership as the carrier trails Delta and United in profits.
Five-Star Frenzy: The Hotels Redefining Luxury in 2026
Luxury travel is surging, with 2026 bookings up 30–40%. Forbes Travel Guide reveals new hotspots, five-star trends, and what’s driving the $181B boom.
Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Counterfeit Beauty Sales
Estée Lauder has filed a lawsuit in California federal court accusing Walmart of allowing counterfeit versions of its beauty products to be sold on Walmart.com.
FCC Clears Amazon to Expand Satellite Fleet
The Federal Communications Commission has approved Amazon’s request to deploy 4500 additional low Earth orbit satellites.
FDA Blocks Moderna Flu Shot Review Amid Tougher Vaccine Scrutiny
The Food and Drug Administration has refused to begin reviewing Moderna’s application for its experimental flu vaccine.
xAI Co-Founders Flee as Deepfake Probes Shake Musk’s A.I. Empire
Elon Musk’s xAI has lost two co-founders in as many days, with influential researcher Jimmy Ba announcing his departure shortly after fellow co-founder Tony Wu.
U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs in January, Beating Expectations
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, beating expectations, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, signaling continued resilience in hiring.
The Floral Brand Disrupting Valentine’s Day Delivery
With $3B spent on Valentine’s flowers, UrbanStems CEO Meenakshi Lala shares trends, tech innovations, and how gifting is evolving for 2026.
The Real Estate Bets Paying Off in 2026 Aren’t the Obvious Ones
Rich Hill of Principal Asset Management breaks down where real estate capital is flowing, what’s driving returns, and how 2026 could reshape the market.
One Trend Quietly Dominated Super Bowl 60 Ads, and It’s a Game Changer
From surprise celebrity overload to fewer influencers, USA Today's Ralphie Aversa breaks down the biggest Super Bowl 60 ads and why AI quietly stole the show.
Target Rebalances Workforce to Boost In-Store Service
Target is reallocating resources to improve the customer experience by increasing staffing and payroll in its nearly 2,000 U.S. stores.
Paramount Sweetens Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
Paramount Skydance said Tuesday it has enhanced its hostile $30-per-share, all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery by adding a “ticking fee”.
