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California Pizza Kitchen’s Big Comeback: Inside the Deal Powering Its Next Chapter
California Pizza Kitchen enters a new era as fresh investment fuels growth, innovation, and global expansion—showing how legacy restaurant brands stay relevant.
Scrolling Safely: TikTok Gets an American Makeover
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told employees that the company’s U.S. operations will move into a new entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
Pfizer Slashes Drug Prices in Historic Deal with Trump
President Trump announced a major agreement with Pfizer to lower U.S. drug prices by tying them to the lowest prices offered in other developed countries.
How the Charlotte Hornets Are Prioritizing Innovation with New Jersey Patch Partner, Judi Health
Shelly Cayette-Weston shares how the team’s partnership with Judi Health aims to boost community and redefine athlete and fan health access.
The Future of Farming: InnerPlant CEO on Smart Crops That Emit Optical Signals
InnerPlant CEO Shely Aronov reveals how engineered crops like soybeans and corn emit signals when stressed—offering farmers early warnings to boost yields.
ChatGPT Goes Shopping with Built in Checkouts
OpenAI is rolling out a new “Instant Checkout” feature allowing U.S. ChatGPT users to buy single items from U.S. based Etsy sellers directly inside the chat.
$55B Deal Takes EA Private in Record-Breaking Buyout
Electronic Arts, the publisher of “Madden NFL” and “The Sims,” will be acquired for $55 billion by investors including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
YouTube Agrees to $24.5 M Settlement in Trump Censorship Suit
YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump after his account was suspended in the aftermath of January 6th.
How $100K H1B Visas Could Reshape Hiring
Payoneer CEO John Caplan discusses the implications of $100K H1B visa requirements—and how they could reshape tech talent, hiring, and U.S. competitiveness.
Inside the Fed’s Numbers: Sarah Foster on U.S. Economic Momentum
Bankrate’s Sarah Foster breaks down Q2's 3.8% U.S. GDP growth and what it signals in light of recent Fed data and broader economic trends.
Private equity group buys game co. Electronic Arts for $52.5 billion
Electronic Arts, the video game maker of “Madden NFL,” “The Sims,” and other popular titles, is being acquired and taken private for about $52.5 billion in what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private-equity firms.
