Deaths in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
NYT Business Why OpenAI's $555,000 head of preparedness role may be hard to fill
The $550,000 a year role requires balancing safety concerns and the demands of a CEO who has shown a penchant for releasing products at a fast clip.
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Trump warns U.S. will ‘knock the hell out of’ Iran’s nuclear capabilities if it’s rebuilding them amid Israeli concerns about long-range missiles
"We'll knock them down. We'll knock the hell out of them. But hopefully that’s not happening.”
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Louis V. Gerstner, Who Revived a Faltering IBM in the ’90s, Dies at 83
Installed as an outsider, he engineered a comeback, shifting the company’s focus from a waning mainframe computer business toward consulting and services.
Silicon Valley summit offers rare insight into humanoid robots—and China is the clear winner
China is leading in part due to government incentives for component production and robot adoption and a mandate last year “to have a humanoid ecosystem established by 2025.”
Homeland Security investigates Minnesota for apparent fraud costing taxpayers as much as $9 billion
A federal prosecutor alleged earlier in December that half or more of the roughly $18 billion in federal funds that supported 14 programs in Minnesota since 2018 may have been stolen.
The 5 red flags a Michelin-star pastry chef looks for when visiting a bakery
Michelin-star chef Camari Mick shared signs that a bakery may not be good, like filled cannoli sitting out and croissants with uneven layers.
Trump claims victory in drug-smuggling crackdown, but key details remain a mystery
“There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs," Trump said.
How to win your money resolutions in 2026: From emergency funds to savings goals
“New Year’s is a really good time to review and realign your financial goals overall,” said Erica Grundza, certified financial planner at Betterment, an investing and savings app.
Florida congresswoman accused of stealing $5 million in COVID funds insists she’s innocent
Prosecutors said that within two months of receiving the funds in 2021, more than $100,000 had been spent on a 3-carat yellow diamond ring for the congresswoman.
Zohran Mamdani’s moment of truth: These factors will make or break the NYC mayor-elect’s ambitious agenda
Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, already faces intense scrutiny, even before taking office in one of the country's most scrutinized political jobs.
Read the letter celebrity lawyer Alex Spiro wrote to Gavin Newsom, warning that his clients will 'permanently relocate' if California's wealth tax passes
The prominent lawyer, who has represented Elon Musk and Jay Z in the past, said unnamed clients would flee the state if the proposal passes.
Beyoncé is a billionaire. She joins these musicians in the elite club.
Beyoncé is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. She joins wealthy musicians like Taylor Swift and Rihanna in the elite club.
Two airlines nearly collide taking off from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport
Two planes nearly collided at Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport after Volaris flight made unauthorized turn into United Express path, FAA investigating.
FOX Business 
Why Your Startup's Best Idea Can Be Copied in 48 Hours — and What Really Protects You
Startups today face a rapidly changing landscape where success depends on more than just product quality.
Entrepreneur 
Lululemon Athletica's founder Chip Wilson said he had launched a proxy fight by nominating three independent directors to the company's board, days after the apparel maker announced the exit of CEO Calvin McDonald
Lululemon Athletica's founder Chip Wilson said he had launched a proxy fight by nominating three independent directors to the company's board, days after the apparel maker announced the exit of CEO Calvin McDonald
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