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Want to work for 'The Diary of a CEO' star Steven Bartlett? Start vibe coding.
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Want to work for 'The Diary of a CEO' star Steven Bartlett? Start vibe coding.

"The Diary of a CEO" host Steven Bartlett also swears by a scenario-based "Culture Test" that emphasizes critical thinking and attitude over grades.

Lucia Moses · 18 Mar, 2026
How Disney's new CEO could win over the next generation of fans and jump-start growth
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How Disney's new CEO could win over the next generation of fans and jump-start growth

Analysts say Josh D'Amaro must find new franchises and decide how to handle AI to win back Wall Street after a decade of minimal market gains.

James Faris · 18 Mar, 2026
From lobster hats to claw hands: OpenClaw's internet moment
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From lobster hats to claw hands: OpenClaw's internet moment

OpenClaw's lobster craze shows how viral culture is turning AI tools into communities users want to belong to.

Lee Chong Ming · 18 Mar, 2026
Nearly 150 retired judges take Anthropic's side in Pentagon fight
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Nearly 150 retired judges take Anthropic's side in Pentagon fight

They said the DOD was free to choose its contractors but should not punish Anthropic "on its way out the door."

Aditi Bharade · 18 Mar, 2026
He skipped college to intern with an ex-Sequoia director. Three years later, he's a cofounder.
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He skipped college to intern with an ex-Sequoia director. Three years later, he's a cofounder.

An ex-Sequoia VC shares why he decided to hire a 17-year-old as an early employee at his startup and promote him to cofounder three years later.

Shubhangi Goel · 18 Mar, 2026
Over 200 Ukrainian anti-Shahed experts are helping the US and its allies deal with Iran's drones, Zelenskyy says
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Over 200 Ukrainian anti-Shahed experts are helping the US and its allies deal with Iran's drones, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy said Ukraine had sent drone experts to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, with others "on the way" to Kuwait.

Matthew Loh · 18 Mar, 2026
Viola Davis says turning 60 changed what matters most to her
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Viola Davis says turning 60 changed what matters most to her

"In your 60s, your life is yours. That's the best part of it," Viola Davis said.

Amanda Goh · 18 Mar, 2026
I joined a vibe-coding workshop to learn how to build apps in 2 mornings. Here are my 5 biggest takeaways.
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I joined a vibe-coding workshop to learn how to build apps in 2 mornings. Here are my 5 biggest takeaways.

I joined a weekend vibe coding class and built apps in two mornings. As a non-technical builder, I learned five lessons.

Lee Chong Ming · 18 Mar, 2026
Gilded Age townhouse sells for $34.5 million in NYC, ending 2 sisters' heated bankruptcy battle
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Gilded Age townhouse sells for $34.5 million in NYC, ending 2 sisters' heated bankruptcy battle

A fashion heiress and her sister, both in their 80s, fought 6 years to keep a 1901 townhouse. Its bankruptcy sale, for $34.5 million, closed Tuesday.

Laura Italiano · 18 Mar, 2026
Pentagon responds to Anthropic suit arguing the company is a 'substantial risk' to national security
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Pentagon responds to Anthropic suit arguing the company is a 'substantial risk' to national security

In a Tuesday filing, the Department of Defense argued that Anthropic's refusal to accept the government's contractual terms is not protected speech.

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert · 18 Mar, 2026
Get ready for fewer sales: Lululemon has a new 'obsession' with full price and minimal discounting
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Get ready for fewer sales: Lululemon has a new 'obsession' with full price and minimal discounting

Lululemon plans to reduce markdowns in 2026 to boost full-price sales, following revenue challenges in the Americas region.

Jordan Hart · 18 Mar, 2026
I spent 30 years building a fertility benefits company. After listening to our clients, we've become a full family-building platform.
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I spent 30 years building a fertility benefits company. After listening to our clients, we've become a full family-building platform.

WIN is a fertility benefits company. It's grown by adding new services to help companies support their employees through different life stages.

Erica Sweeney · 17 Mar, 2026