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The World Cup Isn't Just a Tournament, It's a $41 Billion Business
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than just a tournament. With over 6.5 million fans expected to attend, it's become one of the world's largest economic events.
The Battle for Your Screen: What's Next for TV and Streaming?
Variety Senior TV Editor Brian Steinberg breaks down media mergers, streaming, cord-cutting, and the biggest trends reshaping the future of television.
Kohl’s Bets Big on Bender
Kohl’s named Michael Bender as its permanent CEO after a turbulent stretch of leadership turnover and ongoing sales declines.
Did Facebook’s “Feel-Better-By-Logging-Off” Study Gets Buried?
Meta is under fire after a newly unredacted legal filing claims the company quietly halted internal research involving anxiety and depression.
Big Business This Week: “Probably about a 45% chance of recession.”
With prices up, trade down, and only 32% of Americans feeling confident about the economy, what comes next?
Have Bob Iger’s acquisitions kneecapped Disney’s future?
Disney CEO Bob Iger can’t stop buying companies. But is it always strategic for him to do so?
Nvidia Shatters Earnings Records — So Why Did the Stock Drop the Next Morning?
Nvidia smashes earnings with record-breaking revenue and soaring Blackwell demand as shares slip this morning, Barron’s senior writer Adam Levine unpacks it all
JetBlue Goes Deeper into Europe with New Daily Flights
JetBlue Airways is expanding its European network with seasonal daily flights from Boston to Milan starting May 11th and Barcelona starting April 16th.
Joe Rogan Topples ‘The Daily’ in Apple’s Podcast Ranking
Apple’s latest rankings show “The Joe Rogan Experience” has claimed the #1 spot, pushing “The Daily” down to second place after years of dominance.
A.I. Elves Assemble: Perplexity Launches Shopping Tool in Time for Holiday Season
Perplexity AI is rolling out a free agentic shopping tool next week for U.S. users, designed to streamline product research and holiday purchasing.
Luxury Meets Conservation: Jeff Wagoner Discusses Outrigger’s Coral Programs and Global Growth
Jeff Wagoner, CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group, discusses the company’s coral preservation initiatives and sustainable practices at their hotels and resorts.
