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Southwest Ends Open Seating, Marking the End of an Era
Southwest Airlines has officially ended its open-seating policy, with a red-eye flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles ending an era.

Crypto Pac Fairshake Amasses $193 Million Ahead of Midterms and Key Vote
The crypto-aligned political action committee Fairshake raised $193 million by the end of last year, positioning it as a major force.

Is Election 2024 the "Crypto Election"?
The Crypto industry accounted for $170 million in donations, this election cycle alone. But why? Coinbase Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, explains.

NAACP Launches $200 Million Fund: NAACP Capital
The NAACP has entered the VC space with a new fund that will invest in startups and fund managers that are focused on closing gaps facing communities of color.

Nvidia Replaces Intel on Dow Jones Industrial Average
Intel will be replaced by Nvidia in the Dow Jones industrial average after a 25 year run, signaling a shift in the semiconductor industry.

Warren Buffet’s Cash Pile Exceeds $325B
Berkshire Hathaway's colossal cash reserve surpassed the $300 billion mark in the third quarter.

Rebounder Founders: Can your Layoff Lead to Your Next Big Thing?
Can a layoff lead to your next big thing? Issie Lapowsky, contributor for Inc. Magazine and Alphonzo Terrell, co-founder and CEO of Spill join us to discuss.
Can't Decide What To Drink? This AI Robot Bartender Will Choose For You
Meet Scorpion, the latest, Nvidia-powered service robot from Richtech Robotics which crafts personalized cocktails and wine selections based on your mood

Big Business This Week: Back to the Office, Everyone!
Starbucks' new CEO unveils his plan for the future. Plus: Cable in the age of cord-cutting; AI vs. Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet; and Elon's World.

Russia Fines Google an Insane Amount of Money
Russia says Google owes them 2-undecillion rubles, that's a 2 followed by 36 zeroes.

Starbucks Goes Back to Basics
Grande changes coming to Starbucks, the coffee giant will no longer charge extra for non-dairy milk such as soy, almond, coconut or oat milk.
