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Trump Media Explores Truth Social Spin-Off After Tae Merger
Trump Media & Technology Group said it's exploring spinning off Truth Social into a separate publicly traded company following its pending merger with TAE Tech.

OpenAI Raises $110B at $730B Valuation, Deepens Amazon and Nvidia Ties
OpenAI announced a record $110 billion funding round led by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, boosting its pre-money valuation to $730 billion.

Instagram Wooing TikTok Creator to Make Reels
Instagram has been contacting creators with large TikTok followings, offering cash bonuses ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per month to make short form videos.

Starbucks Plans Corporate Layoffs as Part of Turnaround
Starbucks says it plans an unspecified number of layoffs as it restructures its corporate staff.

TikTok Back Online in the U.S.
The ByteDance owned social media app shut down on Saturday, complying with the federal law which required a US ban if not sold prior to January 19.

Why Businesses in Hollywood Need to Come Back for the Working Class
Variety's Clayton Davis discusses why more than just the 1% are struggling after the LA fires. Plus, how awards shows will pivot to help victims. Watch!

Returns Recommerce: Rebelstork Saved More Than 12 Million Pounds of Product from Landfills in 2024
Emily Hosie, CEO of Rebelstork, explains the concept of Returns Recommerce, plus how her company raised $18M to address the industry-wide issue of returns.

Will Ozempic, Wegovy be Affordable in the Near Future?
Could the high cost of hugely popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy be coming down in the near future?

Starship Mega Rocket Explodes After Liftoff
Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! That's how SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reacted to his Starship Mega Rocket exploding shortly after liftoff.

Big Business This Week: The Most Expensive Natural Disaster in History
Economic damage could hit $250 billion. Plus, the SEC vs. Musk, Jeffrey Epstein's estate just got $111 million, and Jamie Dimon is forever.

Will TikTok be Given a Hail Mary?
Down to its final few days operating in the US, TikTok may have one last significant card to play.
