Business
All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
Flights Canceled as East Coast Blizzard Batters Region
The massive blizzard sweeping across the East Coast is disrupting air travel, with airlines canceling flights on Sunday and Monday as conditions worsen.
McGraw Hill Posts Strong Q3 Growth Amid Digital and AI Push
Bob Sallmann, CFO of McGraw Hill, breaks down the quarter’s standout performance, digital expansion, and how AI tools are driving education innovation.
FCC Chair Faces Firestorm Over Jimmy Kimmel Comments
Democratic senators sharply criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, accusing him of politicizing the agency by pressuring broadcasters over Jimmy Kimmel’s show.
X Draws a Line in the Sand Over the Twitter Name
Elon Musk’s X has updated its Terms of Service to explicitly state it still owns the “Twitter” trademark.
WBD Hits Reject on Paramount’s Bid, Keeps Netflix in the Queue
Warner Bros. Discovery’s board unanimously urged shareholders to reject a hostile $30-per-share takeover bid from Paramount Skydance.
OpenAI in Talks with Amazon Over $1B Investment
OpenAI is in talks with Amazon about a potential investment that could top $10 billion and include using Amazon’s in-house A.I. chips.
Merriam-Webster: “Slop” is the Word of the Year
Merriam-Webster named “slop” its 2025 word of the year, reflecting rising skepticism about low-quality AI-generated content flooding the internet.
PayPal Eyes a Banking Upgrade
PayPal said it has applied for approval to form PayPal Bank, a move that would allow it to offer loans to small businesses and expand its financial services.
No Driver, No Problem? Tesla’s Robotaxi Moment Hits Austin
Tesla says it is now testing fully driverless Robotaxi vehicles in Austin, Texas, with no humans on board, according to CEO Elon Musk.
IPO to Innovation: Why Weshop Is One of Ecommerce’s Most Watched Companies
After a blockbuster IPO, Weshop is redefining ecommerce by giving users equity, influence, and a stake in the platform’s success.
Rewiring Rest: How Somnee Is Changing the Way We Sleep
Somnee CEO Tim Rosa shares how next-gen sleep wearables, tACS technology, and data-driven insights are redefining recovery and performance.
