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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more
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.
YouTube Lets You Finally Banish Annoying End-Screen Pop-Ups
YouTube is rolling out a new “Hide” button that lets viewers remove pop-up recommendations at the end of a video.
Waymo Rolls Out “Robotaxis for Work” With New Business Program
Waymo has launched Waymo for Business, a service that lets companies set up corporate accounts so employees can use robotaxis in cities.
Mickey’s Getting Pricier: Disney+ Hikes Streaming Rates Again
Disney is raising prices for nearly all of its streaming packages starting Oct. 21, with Disney+’s ad-supported plan jumping $2 to $11.99 per month.
OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans five more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that the Stargate AI data center in Texas will be joined by five more across the U.S.
YouTube to start bringing back creators banned for misinformation
YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect.
No Monologue, No Clicks: How Host Firings Disrupt Ad Revenue and Network Balance Sheets
Lukas Alpert of MarketWatch explores how networks, brands, and ad buyers absorb the shockwaves when late‑night show hosts are suddenly cut — and brought back.
What’s Next in Security: Wendi Whitmore’s Forecasts for 2025 Cyber Threats & Technologies
Wendi Whitmore, Chief Security Intelligence Officer at Palo Alto Networks, as she unpacks the top cybersecurity predictions.
Eli Lilly Announces $6.5B Investment in Houston, TX Facility
Eli Lilly announced a $6.5 billion investment to build a manufacturing facility in Houston focused on small molecule drugs.
Figure’s Nasdaq Debut Signals Strong Appetite for Real‑World Asset Finance
Figure CEO Michael Tannenbaum talks IPO raising ~$787.5M and share jump on debut, spotlighting surging demand in blockchain‑powered finance.
