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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
How Phantom Space Plans to Disrupt the Commercial Space Race
Jim Cantrell, Co-Founder and CEO of Phantom Space, explains how the company is working to make rocket launches faster, cheaper, and more scalable.
Meta and Microsoft Just Sent a Big AI Message to Investors
Big Tech is pouring billions into AI. Ray Wang, CEO of Constellation Research, explains what Meta and Microsoft's earnings reveal about those investments.
Starbucks’ Change Flushes Out a Debate Over Public Restroom Access
Starbucks’ decision to restrict its restrooms to paying customers has flushed out a wider problem: a patchwork of restroom use policies that varies by state and city. Starbucks announced last week a new code of conduct that says people need to make a purchase if they want to hang out or use the restroom. The coffee chain's policy change for bathroom privileges has left Americans confused and divided over who gets to go and when. The American Restroom Association, a public toilet advocacy group, was among the critics. Rules about restroom access in restaurants vary by state, city and county. The National Retail Federation says private businesses have a right to limit restroom use.
Trump Highlights Partnership Investing $500 Billion in AI
President Donald Trump is talking up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. The new entity, Stargate, will start building out data centers and the electricity generation needed for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas, according to the White House. The initial investment is expected to be $100 billion and could reach five times that sum. While Trump has seized on similar announcements to show that his presidency is boosting the economy, there were already expectations of a massive buildout of data centers and electricity plants needed for the development of AI.
From His Basement to ESPN: How Spikeball Became a Multimillion-Dollar Company
Chris Ruder, Spikeball Founder and CEO, explains how he and his friends put roundnet on the global map, plus, how Spikeball helps people "find their circle."
The Most Viral Game in College Football: The Pop-Tarts Bowl
Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports, explains how he and his team made the Pop-Tarts Bowl one of the highest rated games in college football.
Netflix Will Increase Subscription Prices
Your Netflix subscription is about to get a bit more expensive.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event Touts Latest Updates
The first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is happening today at 1PM ET.
JetBlue will Begin Accepting Venmo
JetBlue Airways is the first in the industry to accept Venmo as a payment option for flights.
Trump Open to Musk Buying TikTok
The future of TikTok remains in limbo with President Trump considering Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison as potential TikTok buyers.
Disrupting The Music Industry: Venu Holding Corporation Rings NYSE Bell
J.W. Roth, CEO of Venu Holding Corporation, discusses the company's IPO and plans to redefine live music entertainment with their fan founded, fan-owned model.
