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Lily Mae Lazarus

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​​Inside the $99 million luxury wine scam that fooled over 100 global investors

James Wellesley and Stephen Burton established and ran Bordeaux Cellars, the company at the center of a sprawling federal prosecution.

25.07.2025 4

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World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab and his wife cashed in on Davos with over $1 million in questionable travel expenses, investigation finds

Schwab started the WEF, which transformed Davos into a hub of networking and diplomacy, in 1971.

23.07.2025 2

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Astronomer’s new interim CEO breaks his silence after the tech company’s viral scandal shook the internet

"The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a...

21.07.2025 3

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The CEO caught hugging his HR chief at a Coldplay show has resigned after being placed on leave amid an investigation

“The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO.”

19.07.2025 2

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The CEO caught hugging his HR chief at a Coldplay show is being investigated by his tech unicorn

“Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,” Astronomer announced.

19.07.2025 4

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If Amazon Ring staff want a promotion, they must now prove they’ve used AI

The new policy expands expectations of AI use in Amazon’s smart home division.

18.07.2025 3

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A CEO was caught hugging his chief people officer during a Coldplay concert—and people are furious

Andy Byron, CEO of unicorn startup Astronomer, is at the center of controversy after a video of him and his chief people officer, Kristin Cabot,...

18.07.2025 20

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Trump’s push to cut another $9 billion in spending could spare $400 million for HIV/AIDS relief

The move to save PEPFAR funding may prove useful in rallying GOP support from powerful lawmakers like Senate Appropriations chair Susan Collins, an...

17.07.2025 3

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Meet Apple’s next COO Sahib Khan, a 30-year veteran who will oversee the iPhone maker’s supply chain amid the ‘Trump tariff black cloud’

CEO Tim Cook appears confident in Sahib Khan’s ability to weather the enumerable challenges impacting Apple.

09.07.2025 3

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NYC business and real estate elite mingle in the Hamptons to boost Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign

The surprise success of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign has some business leaders backing his opponent—and directing their millions to his campaign.

09.07.2025 3

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Jacalynne Becker Klopp: the mystery woman raking in the White House’s highest salary

“She is a dedicated public servant and plays a critical role in the Trump Administration’s success” on immigration issues, the White House said.

09.07.2025 7

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OpenAI is betting millions on building AI talent from the ground up amid rival Meta’s poaching pitch

In an industry grappling with talent scarcity, OpenAI's approach to recruitment is rooted in the company's mission-oriented and startup roots.

05.07.2025 60

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Elon Musk says Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could spell disaster for America. Here are its biggest pain points, according to critics

While President Trump is banking on his “Big Beautiful Bill,” members of the Republican Party remain conflicted over key aspects of the massive...

01.07.2025 9

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How this CEO built a 35-year reign at Aflac without burning out

Aflac’s Dan Amos has outlasted market cycles, activist investors, and generational change

30.06.2025 4

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Travelers are stranded in Israel and Iran. Here’s how airlines are navigating the ongoing conflict

More than 1,000 flights have been canceled worldwide since Monday, the latest hurdle in the airline industry's already difficult year.

25.06.2025 10

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Jeff Bezos famously neglected to sign a prenup in his first marriage. He’s not making the same mistake twice

The Amazon founder, who is worth nearly $224 billion, is set to wed fiancée Lauren Sanchez this week.

23.06.2025 2

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Russia’s economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine—it’s now running out of steam

Record-low unemployment and ultra-hot inflation have put Russia “on the brink” of a recession, its economy minister said.

22.06.2025 10

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Women hold 24% of CEO pipeline roles, but just 8% of promotions. What’s going wrong?

A record number of women now hold CEO Roels. But they must take extra steps to prove themselves ready to reach the CEO seat.

09.06.2025 10

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This little-known AI darling is climbing the Fortune 500 faster than any other company

Super Micro Computer skyrocketed 206 spots on the Fortune 500, thanks to its pivotal role in powering the AI boom.

03.06.2025 10

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The top Black CEO in the Fortune 500 is steering $83 billion in revenue

Nine Fortune 500 companies are run by Black CEOs, just 1.8% of the largest U.S. businesses.

02.06.2025 10

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The largest Fortune 500 company has 2 million employees. These 8 have under 2,000

These small but mighty companies on the Fortune 500 raked in more than $87 billion in combined revenue over the past year.

02.06.2025 10

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Carlyle is trying to turn political volatility into competitive edge for its portfolio CEOs

The PE firm is using its D.C. roots to train CEOs to navigate political chaos.

27.05.2025 30

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This CEO said no to a 15-year wait for his dream job. He took the fast track instead: ‘I don’t have that much time’

Get Digital's CEO was once offered a 15-year path to the C-suite, so he walked. He now leads the $17.8 billion cybersecurity firm.

12.05.2025 3

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Lyft CEO says he swears by ‘falcon mode’ leadership to fight off the ‘enshittification’ of his company

Lyft CEO David Risher is driving for his app and trying to keep the company from slipping into what he calls “enshittification.”

03.05.2025 3

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Senior leaders are feeling the burden of cuts to middle management

Senior executives are shouldering more work as middle management disappears.

21.04.2025 10

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Amazon’s CEO sounds alarm on complacent leaders who stop learning: ‘It’s as if some people find it too exhausting’

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warns that losing the will to learn is a direct threat to long-term success for leaders.

11.04.2025 10

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The road to CEO enters its influencer era. How social media is reshaping leadership

More executives are recognizing the power of social media to establish themselves as credible and influential thought leaders.

07.04.2025 20

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$3,000 an hour: Is executive coaching worth the hype—or just hype?

Many leaders tap executive coaches to sharpen their performance.

28.03.2025 3

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says it’s fine not to know your career end goal—even well into your 60s

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says it’s perfectly normal to not have a defined career end goal—even well into your 60s.

25.03.2025 6

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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella was almost passed over for CEO. It’s a lesson in spotting promising talent

Microsoft founder Bill Gates admitted that he overlooked Satya Nadella for the CEO role.

24.03.2025 10

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Goldman Sachs’ succession race heats up: Who will succeed David Solomon?

Insiders say the Goldman Sachs CEO succession race is far from over. Here's who is seen as a contender to follow David Solomon.

20.03.2025 10

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From bartering ice cream for meals to a $125M business: How Jeni’s founder launched her sweet treat empire

Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, turned a $40,000 loan into a $125 million business.

19.03.2025 9

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Skyrocketing CEO pay can lead to huge corporate culture problems and whistleblowing employees

“One person cannot make the company successful. It’s only through the employees, through the workforce that things get done."

11.03.2025 10

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The rise of cursing CEOs and what it means for business

From Silicon Valley to Wall Street, CEOs are ditching corporate formalities and using unfiltered language.

07.03.2025 4

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Jamie Dimon offers mea culpa over profanity-laced tirade but stands firm on RTO policy

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said he regrets his fiery rant but refused to budge on the bank's return-to-office policy.

26.02.2025 20

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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands

CFOs are climbing to CEOs. But not all are built for the role.

17.02.2025 50

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Why CFOs aren’t always the best CEOs

Finance chiefs can find it difficult to succeed in the corner office.

17.02.2025 8

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How much do aspiring CEOs really need to know about AI? More than they think

CEO aspirants don't need to have CTO-level knowledge. But they need to sharpen fundamental AI skills.

07.02.2025 7

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What Blackstone looks for in a CEO for its companies

Blackstone follows a strict playbook to evaluate potential portfolio company CEO candidates, assessing their prospects for success and failure.

03.02.2025 10

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How DeepSeek’s millennial cofounder went from lowkey math geek to one of tech’s hottest players

The man behind DeepSeek, Liang Wenfeng, remains largely a mystery. 

30.01.2025 8

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How the Trump administration’s anti-DEI stance could reshape the future C-suite

The next generation of C-suite leaders could become significantly less diverse due to the ongoing anti-DEI campaign in corporate America.

27.01.2025 3

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Michael Moore Dares Joe Biden to Use ‘Full Immunity’ in Last Days as Prez

Michael Moore wants President Joe Biden to leave the White House a “hero.” According to the renowned filmmaker, the president ought to take...

12.10.2024 2

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Ex-Kanye West Assistant Lauren Pisciotta Claims He Raped Her at ‘Diddy’ Party

Kanye West allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted his former assistant at a party hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to California court...

12.10.2024 2

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Boeing Didn’t Give Airline Safety Briefing Before 737-MAX Crash

A Boeing 737 MAX crash which killed 156 people was caused, at least in part, by the company refusing to pass on safety information to its operator,...

09.10.2024 4

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Porn Stars Aim to Turn Own Audience With Anti-Project 2025 Blitz

Porn stars threw their hat in the political ring, rallying against right-wing efforts to ban X-rated content in a new advertising push. The “Hands...

08.10.2024 30

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Trump Suggests Mandatory Voting in Rambling Wisconsin Rally Speech

During the middle of yet another rambling rant about how the 2020 election had been stolen from him, Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that one path to...

07.10.2024 10

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Elon Musk’s Mom Goes ‘Dark MAGA’ Too With Wild Illegal Voting Rant

Elon Musk’s support of Donald Trump took a radical turn over the weekend when the tech billionaire’s mother seemingly encouraged her followers to...

06.10.2024 4

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Tim Walz Ventures Into The Lion’s Den With Fox News Interview

Tim Walz will sit down with Fox News anchor Shannon Bream for a Sunday morning interview, the Democratic vice presidential nominee’s first solo...

06.10.2024 20

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Widow Ate Cheating Husband’s Ashes Out of Spite

A Canadian widow ate her late husband’s cremated remains after discovering his double life filled with affairs and high-end escorts. Mom and...

06.10.2024 10

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Trump’s Truth Social Riddled With Scammers Ripping Off Users

Truth Social users say they lost thousands in online scams on the platform, with some victims being fleeced out of six-figure sums. Complaints...

05.10.2024 4

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