Alexander bros are brutal rapists who 'celebrated their crimes,' prosecutor said as sex-trafficking trial got underway
Former high-end real estate brokers Tal and Oren, plus Oren's twin, Alon Alexander, face up to life behind bars if convicted.
Business Insider 
How Entrepreneurs Can Unlock High-Impact Opportunities in the Public Sector
Working with the public sector can bring forth opportunities you never considered — but it requires a change in mindset.
Entrepreneur 
Amazon closing all Go and Fresh stores, eyes 'supercenter' concept
Amazon announced it's closing all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores to focus on Whole Foods expansion, citing a lack of "distinctive customer experience."
FOX Business 
Before California, France tried a wealth tax. Macron repealed it after rich people fled the country instead of paying
A 20-year French experiment with a wealth tax ended with mixed results, but its removal created problems of its own.
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Trump expected to reveal more about ‘Trump accounts’ for newborns – here's what we know
Trump accounts for newborns could grow to $1.9 million by age 28 with government-backed savings program launching in 2026, Treasury estimates show.
Warren Buffett’s son signals a huge change for philanthropy as he prepares to give away $150 billion
Howard Buffett says taking “rule of law” into consideration when making donations is of paramount importance for philanthropists seeking to alleviate poverty.
McDonald’s doubles down on value: $5 meals, Snack Wrap revival fuel franchise rebound
After years of sticker shock, McDonald's reportedly wins back U.S. consumers with its value pricing strategy, surging from 22nd to 10th in franchise rankings.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s 20,000-word essay that AI ‘will test’ humanity is a must-read—but more for his remedies than his warnings
Anthropic CEO calls for AI companies to steer customers away from firing workers, wealthy tech billionaires to give away their money, and for government to tax AI-generated wealth.
Safety Board Heaps Blame on F.A.A. Over Potomac Plane-Helicopter Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations.
NYT Business 
Bessent says Trump tax cuts could mean ‘substantial refunds’ for working Americans in 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Americans will see “substantial refunds" and bigger paychecks as President Donald Trump’s tax cuts take effect this filing season.
UPS will slash 30,000 jobs amid ongoing split with Amazon
The move comes after after the shipping giant eliminated 48,000 positions in 2025.
The Washington Post Business 
‘This is a militia that kills’: Olympics rattled by ICE security detail as mayor declares ‘they are not welcome in Milan, without a doubt’
Why is Donald Trump sending Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Italy for the Winter Games?
Texas governor orders freeze of new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and public universities
Gov. Greg Abbott wrote that he wanted to ensure that jobs "funded with taxpayer dollars" are "filled by Texans first."
95% of Companies Get Zero Return on AI Investment — But This Emerging Model Is Changing the Game
Here's why the next great AI company won't own a data center — and what that means for founders.
Critical Mass, Rare Beauty and Olipop are among winners of this year’s WorkLife Awards
This year’s winners of the WorkLife Awards reflect a shift in how leading companies define success in the workplace. Across industries, honorees prioritized cultures built on learning, creativity and employee well-being, while adopting new technologies to modernize how teams collaborate and grow. Flexible, remote and hybrid models supported more inclusive and balanced work environments, paired […]
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Critical Mass, Rare Beauty and Olipop are among winners of this year’s WorkLife Awards
This year’s winners of the WorkLife Awards reflect a shift in how leading companies define success in the workplace. Across industries, honorees prioritized cultures built on learning, creativity and employee well-being, while adopting new technologies to modernize how teams collaborate and grow. Flexible, remote and hybrid models supported more inclusive and balanced work environments, paired […]