Blowback Builds Over Criminal Investigation of Powell
Trump allies fear that the inquiry into the Fed chair could complicate the process of replacing him this year.
NYT Business 
Starbucks terminates employee over pig drawing incident involving LA County deputy
Starbucks terminates employee after Deputy Brandon Longoria received coffee cup with pig illustration at Norwalk location during routine shift.
FOX Business 
Why Staying Neutral Could Cost Your Company Millions — and How to Avoid It
The old crisis playbook is dead — today's leaders must move fast, take clear positions and build trust with the stakeholders who determine their success.
Entrepreneur 
I Own a Small Business — and I'd Still Choose a Big Company for This Job
In some cases, going to a larger company is a better experience than working with a small business.
Jamie Dimon warns Federal Reserve subpoena 'not a good idea'
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns Justice Department subpoenas against Federal Reserve could raise inflation expectations and undermine independence.
Data center boom powering AI revolution may drain US grids — and wallets
Washington splits over AI data centers as electricity bills could rise 25%. Bernie Sanders warns of mounting energy costs while supporters push expansion.
Global central bank leaders back Fed Chair Powell amid federal investigation
Global central bank leaders rallied behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell as he faces criminal investigation from Trump administration over perjury allegations.
Epsilon, MiQ and Pinterest are among this year’s WorkLife Awards finalists
Companies are prioritizing people-first cultures that support employees as whole humans, not just workers. In this landscape, flexible, modern work models are becoming foundational — giving employees autonomy while maintaining strong connections and collaboration. As reflected by this year’s WorkLife finalists, workplaces are investing in community-building programs that foster stronger connections, whether employees are new, […]
Digiday Judge sets trial date for Musk vs Altman showdown
The legal battle over OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model has been scheduled for April and could last for four weeks.
Business Insider 
How Domino's 'regained its crown' in the pizza industry
Domino's has reclaimed its crown in the pizza industry, outpacing rivals through superior value, technology, and loyalty programs in competitive markets.
Tesla's EV market share soars in the US as rivals struggle without government help
With US federal EV incentives gone, Tesla gets back to dominating the US market. It's all about volume and EV manufacturing scale.
As ‘agentic commerce’ gains ground, companies shouldn’t put too much faith in ‘GEO,’ one industry insider warns
Research from AIVO Standard shows that AI models are inconsistent and unreliable in answering questions about a company's finances or governance standards, key inputs to enterprise purchasing or lending decisions
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Why the $38 trillion national debt doomed Fed independence regardless of the Trump/Powell drama, top economist says
“The reason markets didn’t react more is because we already wrecked the independence of the Fed,” said Tyler Cowen, economist and blogger extraordinaire.
Delta sees wealthy high fliers leading to another record year—but its CEO sees the main cabin ‘struggling greatly’
Investors are glum about tariffs taking a bite out of Delta's guidance, sending shares down 3% as the carrier capped a banner year.
The 10 highest-grossing actors at the global box office
With "Avatar: Fire & Ash," Zoe Saldaña has passed Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing actor of all time at the global box office.
'The Diary of a CEO' host Steven Bartlett says only 7% of job candidates get a crucial question right in his hiring test
Steven Bartlett, host of 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast, uses a 'Culture Test' that emphasizes character and values in hiring.