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Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying it has stifled his voice on issues
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years. He says the freedom the company used to have to speak up on social issues has been stifled
YouTube Announces $100 Billion Payout to Creators
YouTube has announced that it has paid out over $100 billion to creators, artists, and media companies since 2021.
Musk loses crown as world’s richest to software giant Larry Ellison
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison wrested the title of the world’s richest man from longtime holder Elon Musk early Wednesday as stock in his software giant rocketed more than a third in a stunning few minutes of trading. That is according to wealth tracker Bloomberg. A college dropout, the 81-year-old Ellison is now worth $393 billion, Bloomberg says, several billion more than Musk, who had been the world’s richest for four years. The switch in the ranking came after a blockbuster earnings report from Oracle. Forbes still has Musk as the richest, however, valuing his private businesses much higher.
Cracker Barrel Pauses Restaurant Remodels After Logo Drama
Cracker Barrel has officially paused all restaurant remodels after customer backlash to its sleek new logo and updated design.
iPhones, AirPods & Watches, Oh My! Apple Unveils New Products
Apple had a big day Tuesday, unveiling a fresh batch of gadgets — and yes, there are four new iPhones in the mix.
Jamie Dimon Says Economy Shows Signs of Slowing
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the U.S. economy is showing signs of slowing, following a sharp Labor Department revision that slashed job growth estimates.
The Man Studios Listen To: Kevin Goetz on Testing 3,000+ Films at Screen Engine
Kevin Goetz, CEO of Screen Engine, shares how testing 3,000+ films—including Barbie—helps studios shape stories audiences love.
Apple’s Teases 'Awe‑Dropping' Event with New iPhone Air
Apple is set to unveil new devices this week, headlined by the thinner “iPhone air,” which analysts say could spur upgrades from users of older models.
YouTube Scores 17.3M Viewers in NFL Debut
YouTube’s first exclusive NFL broadcast drew 17.3 million viewers, setting a record for concurrent livestreaming on the platform.
StubHub Looking to Raise $850M as Company Nears $9B Valuation
StubHub Holdings has reignited its initial public offering, planning to offer roughly 34 million shares priced between $22 and $25 each.
Lachlan Ascends: Murdoch Heir Clinches Control of Fox News and WSJ
Rupert Murdoch’s son Lachlan Murdoch will take full control of the family’s global media empire, including Fox News and The Wall Street Journal.
