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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.
OpenAI Urges U.S. to Boost Energy Investment to Compete in A.I. Race
OpenAI warned that the U.S. must dramatically increase its energy production to stay competitive with China in developing artificial intelligence.
Amazon to Launch Biggest Corporate Layoffs in Company History
Amazon is conducting one of its largest-ever corporate layoffs, with plans to cut 14,000 corporate positions starting Tuesday.
Beyond Binge-Watching: Curiosity Stream’s Vision for Intelligent Entertainment
Curiosity Stream CEO Clint Stinchcomb discusses how educational streaming and innovation are driving strong growth and audience engagement.
Using A.I. to Manage Risk on Wall Street
Patrick Palomo, Principal Solutions Architect at Smarsh, talks about working with Wall Street to deploy A.I. that helps predict and manage risk.
Microsoft Launches Copilot Mode in Edge, Pushing A.I. Browsing into the Mainstream
Microsoft unveiled a new AI-powered Copilot Mode for its Edge browser, creating an intelligent assistant that helps users browse, and summarize tabs.
Meta to Lay Off 600 A.I. Workers as it Restructures Operations
Meta is cutting about 600 employees within its AI unit to streamline operations and reduce overlap.
Big Business This Week: Will more health insurance costs hit business?
At the core of the ongoing government shutdown is a fight over the decision to end subsidies that let some 12 million Americans get health coverage.
Car Loan Delinquencies Surge to Highest Levels in Decades
A growing number of Americans with low credit scores are falling behind on their car payments, underscoring rising financial stress across the U.S. economy.
Are theme parks determining Disney and Universal’s film slates?
Why would you make a third “Tron” movie? Unless of course you'd spent billions of dollars on a theme park ride and needed to promote it?
