Before I became a mother, I thought ambition meant saying yes.Yes to another assignment, even if the pay was mediocre. Yes to the meeting that probably could have been an…
At Boston Consulting Group, consultants of the future might look a lot like those of the past: generalists with business acumen.The difference, said BCG veteran Mel Wolfgang, is that the…
Harvard University’s investment arm disclosed a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX, revealing a massive payoff from an early investment in Elon Musk’s rocket company following its blockbuster public debut. Harvard Management Company reported the position in a regulatory filing Friday,…
We went behind the scenes to see how Ferrero, an Italian company is building a confectionery empire in the US, from spending billions on buying iconic American brands, to investing in new factories and an R&D lab, and even creating…
Selena Gomez set out to create “the world’s first mental fitness ecosystem.” Instead, the startup is becoming her own personal headache.A federal lawsuit filed Thursday offers a detailed account of what investors say went wrong at Wondermind — from an…
The former CEO of Taco Bell says McDonald’s new drink menu lacks originality.Greg Creed, who served as Taco Bell’s chief marketing officer when the chain introduced the popular “Baja Blast” drink over 20 years ago, shared some feedback this week on McDonald’s new menu of “refresher” drinks.”Any brand could have…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is rolling out his city-run grocery stores — and New York City has a lot to learn from metros that have done the same thing.The five NYC stores, which the city says will open by 2029, plan to offer shoppers a 30% discount on core goods like…
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel wants you to stop obsessing over your health data and enjoy a treat from time to time. I experienced this firsthand when I met him for ice…
Before launching The Savvy Couple in 2016, Kelan Kline had reached a breaking point.He and his wife, Brittany, had recently married, bought a starter home, and begun paying down roughly…
The sauce is so creamy and smooth without being heavy and overwhelming. Slowly roasting the tomato sauce in the oven added depth and complexity to the vodka sauce, which I actually loved even more than my favorite from Jon &…
On any given week, the halls of New York City’s Javits Center might belong to comic-book devotees dressed as superheroes, carmakers unveiling their newest models, or dog lovers sizing up dozens of breeds.Then the booths come down, the floors are…
My husband looked at the towels spread across our back porch. “Why paper making?”My 13-year-old didn’t even hesitate. “Paper is so cheap,” he said.I had spent nearly two hours on my knees on the hot concrete, scooping watery paper pulp…
Brain injuries are among the military’s most pressing health problems, making advancements in treatment critical. To that end, the Pentagon’s research arm is exploring ways to help an injured brain rebuild damaged connections and heal itself.The Defense Advanced Research Projects…
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AI can’t be managed by any existing department, so EY is creating a new one.The Big Four firm is setting up a new function called the “AI Value Realization Office” to centralize its AI spending and ensure the technology delivers…
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Buying second passports was once largely the preserve of the superrich, but one investment migration firm says that’s changing as more middle-class Americans shop for them.The investment migration industry has traditionally catered to those who can afford the six or…
The reporter went to Quebec City, Niagara Falls, Toronto, and Montreal during her first trip to Canada in 2022.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI visited Canada for the first time in 2022, exploring the eastern provinces of Ontario and Quebec.I spent seven days…
Luigi Mangione admitted on Friday to tracking down and shooting Brian Thompson in a court hearing where he pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing.Mangione reversed his previous not-guilty plea while Thompson’s family members looked…
Insurers increasingly use artificial intelligence and predictive models to price policies, handle claims, and flag fraud, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Telematics programs, apps, and plug-in devices that track how you drive add another layer by scoring…
After years of criticizing the new electromagnetic catapults on the US Navy’s newest aircraft carriers, President Donald Trump is now officially pushing for a return to steam-powered systems for a future carrier.The first Navy aircraft carrier to use electromagnetic catapults…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Simone I. Smith, founder of Simone I. Smith Jewelry. It has been edited for length and clarity.Earlier this year, I spoke with middle schoolers at the same Queens school that I…
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s dream of building a streaming “super app” is coming into focus, but big questions remain about whether it can juice revenue and engagement.”Disney+ will continue to evolve, bringing together games, merchandise, and other experiences, while offering…
Investigators released their first report on Thursday into how a Ryanair passenger ended up partially sucked out of a plane window.The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report found that a fan blade broke off from the right engine, and engine…
Elon Musk’s long battle with Tesla’s striking workers in Sweden is finally coming to an end.On Thursday, IF Metall said it is suspending its nearly three-year industrial action against Tesla, effective August 19, after the company bought out all of…
“I never want to own a house.”That’s what I had said, confidently, for years. After growing up assuming I’d own a house one day, I realized, like most millennials, I might never be able to comfortably afford one.I decided to…
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