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This Social Media Manager Turned Her Mistake Into a 277 Percent Sales Lift

After Ryan Weitz accidentally changed the TikTok name of Sweet Loren’s to her own, she asked the brand’s followers for help—and they delivered. BY...

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Annabel Burba

Why Marc Andreessen Says You Shouldn’t Try to Create ‘Perfect’ Products

“Products become obsolete at the precise moment they become perfect,” said Andreessen on a recent podcast. BY CHRIS MORRIS  @MORRISATLARGE Marc...

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Chris Morris

EU Push to Protect Digital Rules Holds Up Trade Statement With US, FT Reports

Washington says European rules requiring tech giants to tackle hate speech and violence online ‘stifles free speech.’ BY REUTERS US President...

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Reuters

US-India Trade Talks Scheduled for August Called Off, Source Says

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Reuters

At 3 Years, Biden’s Landmark Climate Legislation Is a ‘Shadow’ of What It Was

The Inflation Reduction Act spurred billions in spending—but experts say billions more in investments have been canceled. Here’s how it all breaks...

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Chloe Aiello

6 Side Hustles You Can Start for Less Than $100

Looking to earn extra income or to turn a side gig into a business? Here are some side hustles that don’t require spending a lot up front. BY CHRIS...

previous day 1

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Chris Morris

The Justice Department Is Putting Rent-Setting Algorithms On Notice

A proposed deal with the nation’s largest landlord, Greystar, could reshape how rental and commercial prices are set. BY MELISSA ANGELL, POLICY...

previous day 1

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Melissa Angell

Big Tech Is the Only Theme in the Stock Market

Four AI names account for the majority of the S&P 500’s gains this year. BY PHIL ROSEN, CO-FOUNDER AND EDITOR, OPENING BELL DAILY @PHILROSENN...

friday 7

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Phil Rosen

This Is the Reason Why Employees Quit

Employees need to feel like they matter. BY FAST COMPANY Illustration: nadia_snopek/Adobe Stock In 2022, the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic gave...

friday 2

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Fast Company

The Security Vulnerabilities to Watch for When You’re Vibe Coding

Vibe coding is powerful, but anyone using it should remember that it can also be risky. BY HARRY GUINNESS, FREELANCE WRITER Photo: Getty Images...

friday 5

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Harry Guinness

Is Roblox Dangerous to Children?

Louisiana sues Roblox alleging the popular gaming site fails to protect children. BY ASSOCIATED PRESS Attendees at the Roblox Developer Conference...

friday 1

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Associated Press

The $119 Million Reason I Follow Up with Leads Forever

It’s okay to be annoying and continue reaching out. BY JOY GENDUSA, FOUNDER OF POSTCARDMANIA [Photo: Getty Images] I’ve been running my business,...

friday 2

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Joy Gendusa

Fundraising in an Era of Change  

Five ways strategic players are flipping the script. BY MATTHEW CHANG, FOUNDER OF CHANG ROBOTICS [Photo: Getty Images] To note that today’s...

friday 4

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Matthew Chang

Microweddings Are In. Here’s How They’re Forcing the Wedding Industry to Adapt

Creativity and flexibility are essential traits right now, wedding industry founders say. BY ANNABEL BURBA, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT @ANNIEBURBA Photos:...

friday 4

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Annabel Burba

Here’s What U.S. Consumers Actually Bought in July

Retail sales increased last month, thanks to strong demand in a few key categories. BY REUTERS Shoppers at a Target store in New York City. Photo:...

friday 3

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Reuters

Lilly Signs $1.3 Billion Deal to Discover Obesity Medicines Using AI

The deal is with the privately-held Superluminal Medicines. BY REUTERS Photo: Getty Images Eli Lilly has signed a deal worth $1.3 billion with...

friday 2

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Reuters

This CEO Just Flipped the Script on a Strict RTO Policy. Here’s What Changed

The fintech company Robinhood will have its most senior leadership in the office all week. Other employees get more flexibility. BY KIT EATON  @...

friday 1

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Kit Eaton

As AI Agents Fill the Workplace, Their Human Colleagues Stay Wary

As enthusiastic business leaders adopt the latest AI gizmos to cut costs and boost efficiency, employees aren’t fully on board. BY KIT EATON  @...

friday 2

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Kit Eaton

Today’s Job Hunt Is a Brutal Slog. Here’s How That Could Affect Your Hiring Process

As fewer jobs are being created, competition for each open role is stepping up. The application process can be hugely frustrating. BY KIT EATON  @...

friday 3

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Kit Eaton

Sam Altman Admits the AI Bubble Is Here

The OpenAI CEO just gave a candid assessment of the bloated investment landscape for AI. BY SAM BLUM, SENIOR WRITER @SAMMBLUM Sam Altman. Photo:...

friday 3

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Sam Blum

This Recruiting App Just Added a Rant-Free Review Function. Here’s Why

ZipRecruiter’s Breakroom brings structure to the way employees rate their experiences at companies to give job applicants a more complete view. BY...

friday 1

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Bruce Crumley

This Gen-Z Founder Turned Her Side Hustle Into a $10 Million Brand—and Made Paige DeSorbo a Fan

Gia Mezz, founder of clothing brand Leau, taught herself paid marketing on a bootstrapped budget. BY ALI DONALDSON, STAFF REPORTER @ALICDONALDSON...

friday 1

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Ali Donaldson

Why Are Hyperlinks Blue? 

Marc Andreessen, a venture capitalist and early pioneer of the internet, revealed the answer on a podcast this week. BY AVA LEVINSON, EDITORIAL...

friday 3

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Ava Levinson

Government Should Use AI to Fuel America’s Entrepreneurial Engine

AI will allow government to democratize access to entrepreneurial resources. BY SHERROD DAVIS, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF ECOMAP TECHNOLOGIES [Photo:...

friday 4

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Sherrod Davis

‘Tesla Shame’ Bypasses Norway as Sales Jump Despite Musk’s Politics

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Reuters

U.S. Senators Call for Meta Probe After Reuters Report on its AI Policies

The call for an investigation followed a report on a Meta document that permitted their chatbots to ‘engage a child in conversations that are...

14.08.2025 3

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Reuters

Your Voice Is a Beacon: Let it Shine

The founder’s voice is your competitive edge in uncertain times. BY JENNIFER ROTNER, CEO OF ELITE CREATIVE @ELITEEDITING [Photo: Getty Images] In...

14.08.2025 10

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Jennifer Rotner

4 Ways to Build a Brand One Customer Conversation at a Time

Wear your logo, talk to everyone, and lead with integrity. BY CODY BARBO, FOUNDER AND CEO AT TRUST & WILL | EY ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR | DAD × 2 [...

14.08.2025 3

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Cody Barbo

Will AI Cite Your Brand?

GEO is reshaping digital discovery and changing how users search online. BY ALEXANDER STOROZHUK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF PRNEWS INC. [Photo:...

14.08.2025 2

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Alexander Storozhuk

Is Your Labubu Actually a Lafufu? Here’s How to Tell

The Labubu craze has led to a counterfeit market. Some knockoffs have been labeled as dangerous. BY GRACE JACKSON Photo: Getty Images Labubu dolls...

14.08.2025 3

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Grace Jackson

Why I Did Pushups on Camera to Launch a Wellness Challenge

Even when it’s your product, leadership sometimes means getting a little uncomfortable. BY CLARK LAGEMANN, CEO OF AVIDON HEALTH Photo: Getty Images...

14.08.2025 4

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Clark Lagemann

How a YouTube Stream Drove 7-Figure Sales in 72 Hours for a Just-Launched Brand

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Viktoriia Vasileva

What Founders Need to Know in 2025, According to 2 Investment Firm Veterans

Sponsored Content From shifting venture market dynamics to AI-driven everything, two veteran partners at Battery Ventures share what’s changed and...

14.08.2025 1

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The TSA Is Offering a Faster PreCheck Lane—if You’re Willing to Have Your Face Scanned

It’s called TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, and four airlines support it so far. BY CHRIS MORRIS  @MORRISATLARGE Photo: Getty Images Part of the problem...

14.08.2025 1

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Chris Morris

Quiet Firing Is Spreading, but There Are Business Risks to Tactics to Push Workers Out

Businesses looking to cut jobs don’t want to do it through layoffs, but stricter RTO rules and other tactics are pushing workers out. BY BRUCE...

14.08.2025 2

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Bruce Crumley

Few Americans Want Factory Jobs, So Employers Are Putting Robots to Work

American industry has a path forward, but most of the U.S. labor force isn’t interested, so robots could fill the labor gap. BY KIT EATON...

14.08.2025 3

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Kit Eaton

The 1 Rule of Thumb That Helped This Bootstrapped Brand Hit $100 Million in Sales

14.08.2025 2

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Ali Donaldson

Anthropic Is Making It Even Easier to Learn How to Code

The AI will still vibe code with you, but new modes can help you better understand what’s happening. BY BEN SHERRY, STAFF REPORTER @BENLUCASSHERRY...

14.08.2025 4

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Ben Sherry

How Peach & Lily and Visit.org Leveraged Partnerships to Grow

On the latest episode of ‘Your Next Move,’ the founders behind Visit.org and Peach & Lily talked fast growth, partnerships, and pivoting. BY BRIAN...

14.08.2025 3

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Brian Contreras

With a New Startup, Sam Altman May Have His Mind on Brain Implants

Merge Labs could go toe-to-toe with Elon Musk’s Neuralink as the two tech titans continue their feud. BY BEN SHERRY, STAFF REPORTER @BENLUCASSHERRY...

14.08.2025 3

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Ben Sherry

Sign Up Now: Meet Alicia Yoon of Peach & Lily, and Michal Alter of Visit.org in This Exclusive Inc. Livestream Today at 12 p.m. ET 

14.08.2025 3

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Inc. Staff

Wall Street Is Acting Like Nothing Can Go Wrong for Markets

14.08.2025 4

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Phil Rosen

The Real Work of Leadership That Many Don’t Talk About

Leaders need to have their employees’ backs to unlock their full potential. BY FAST COMPANY Photo: Mauricio G/Adobe Stock Twelve years ago, I was...

14.08.2025 1

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Fast Company

Try These 3 Strategies to Optimize Your Remote Work Culture

These policies are what CEOs said helped their companies make it onto Inc.’s Best Workplaces of 2025.  BY NATALIE ONKST, ASME EDITORIAL INTERN @...

14.08.2025 3

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Natalie Onkst

5 Ways a Chatbot Will Help Your Customer Service Team

13.08.2025 2

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Daria Leshchenko