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As D.C. Embraces State Economic Control, a Hopeful Project Seeks to Restore Free Enterprise

Government ownership of private companies threatens American prosperity.

Reason · Oct 16

The ESPN producer who quit over gambling – and the stories she says went untold

Nicole Noren says ESPN sidelined investigations into sports betting companies as gambling partnerships reshaped the network’s priorities

The Guardian - US · Oct 17

In 2013, Tope Awotona emptied about $200,000 of his savings to build Calendly; eight years later investors valued the company at $3 billion

In 2013, Tope Awotona launched Calendly to tackle the difficulties professionals face in scheduling meetings. His journey began with personal funds, retirement savings, and loans, slowly gathering momentum. By 2021, Calendly had soared to a valuation exceeding $3 billion, driven by a booming user base and the demand for streamlined…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Disney Could Buy Character.ai. What That Means for DIS Stock.

Disney has become a stalking horse bidder for Character.ai.

Barchart · Oct 16

Number of US families falling behind on debt is at the highest since Great Recession - here’s how to catch up

’Many households have too little room between their necessary expenses and their income,’ one expert said

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Boards don't want retirees in times of rapid change and those who leave full-time roles could be out in the cold, execs warn

Leaders from H&S, TwinPoint Collective, Black Women on Boards, and Logitech weigh in on board recruitment and how women can position themselves for a seat.

Fortune · Oct 16

What to Expect From The Williams Companies’ Next Quarterly Earnings Report

The Williams Companies is set to release its FY2026 Q3 earnings shortly, and analysts expect earnings to rise in the lower-double-digits.

Barchart · Oct 16

What Happens if You Invest Every Raise and Keep Your Lifestyle Exactly the Same?

Invest every salary raise and keep spending at its old level, and something unusual happens: your paycheck grows, but your monthly expenses do not have to follow it. That gap can turn ordinary career progress into a powerful wealth-building habit, without requiring a second job, a punishing budget, or a…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 16

OpenAI Faces Lawsuits From Multiple States Over Claims ChatGPT Harms Children and Deceives Adults.

Prosecutors are also accusing OpenAI of failing to adequately control advanced AI systems capable of deceptive behavior and unauthorized cyberattacks.

International Business Times · Oct 16

Putin, Trump to announce several joint projects as Russian diesel returns to market

Russia and the United States are set to announce new initiatives beyond their recent diesel agreement. Discussions reportedly include collaborative data centre projects powered by Russian nuclear energy. Supplies of diesel have begun reaching international markets following the deal with the United States. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized the…

The Times of India · Oct 16