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I planned a trip to the Middle East this week. I can't get refunds because it's not dangerous enough.
Business

I planned a trip to the Middle East this week. I can't get refunds because it's not dangerous enough.

Chelsea Hudson traveled to Egypt despite the Middle East conflicts. She asked for a refund but the US travel advisory for Egypt wasn't high enough.

Lauren Edmonds · 09 Mar, 2026
3 AdultFriendFinder features exclusive to paid users
Technology

3 AdultFriendFinder features exclusive to paid users

What AdultFriendFinder features are exclusive to paid users? These exclusive perks for paid users help justify the monthly cost.

Celia Connelly · 09 Mar, 2026
As AI reshapes the labor market, Taskrabbit is poised to benefit, CEO says
Business

As AI reshapes the labor market, Taskrabbit is poised to benefit, CEO says

Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith said that the app sees more people turning to gig work, like plumbing — just one of the ways AI will benefit the company.

Alex Bitter · 09 Mar, 2026
A $7.5 billion cop-tech darling runs headfirst into human consequences
Business

A $7.5 billion cop-tech darling runs headfirst into human consequences

Flock Safety's license plate readers are used by police in thousands of communities. When the cameras make mistakes, the consequences can be severe.

Nicole Einbinder · 09 Mar, 2026
How to watch NHL live streams online for free
Technology

How to watch NHL live streams online for free

How to watch NHL for free. Live stream the 2026 NHL for free from anywhere in the world.

Boyd Towne · 09 Mar, 2026
I'm the CEO of Klaviyo. I run on a 'creator-type' schedule and love Diet Coke and country music.
Business

I'm the CEO of Klaviyo. I run on a 'creator-type' schedule and love Diet Coke and country music.

Andrew Bialecki, the CEO of Klaviyo, walks his kids to school every morning and then heads to the office. He doesn't watch Netflix but loves sports.

Kimanzi Constable · 09 Mar, 2026
AI agents are upending the company org chart
Business

AI agents are upending the company org chart

As a torrent of AI agents enter the workforce, consulting firms are predicting a new "Great Flattening" of the corporate management structure.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 09 Mar, 2026
The next phase of the corporate AI boom: measuring which employees actually understand it
Business

The next phase of the corporate AI boom: measuring which employees actually understand it

Corporations have scrambled to adopt AI in the workplace. Now they are measuring how well their employees actually understand it.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 09 Mar, 2026
3 trading card games to collect if you're looking to diversify beyond Pokémon
Business

3 trading card games to collect if you're looking to diversify beyond Pokémon

As Pokémon sparks a new wave of collectors, investors are eyeing other sets like One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic: The Gathering.

Jordan Hart · 09 Mar, 2026
17 creator-economy startups to watch in 2026, according to VCs
Business

17 creator-economy startups to watch in 2026, according to VCs

VCs are keeping tabs on creator economy startups in areas ranging from generative AI to live shopping.

Sydney Bradley,Dan Whateley · 09 Mar, 2026
McDonald's CEO's Big Arch taste test sparked a war of fast-food copycats
Business

McDonald's CEO's Big Arch taste test sparked a war of fast-food copycats

A carefully curated authenticity contest is brewing between the fast-food giants after McDonald's CEO went viral for his Big Arch taste test.

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert · 09 Mar, 2026
Steak 'n Shake bet big on MAGA — it's kind of working
Business

Steak 'n Shake bet big on MAGA — it's kind of working

Steak 'n Shake embraced RFK Jr.'s MAHA food philosophy — from beef tallow fries to bitcoin payments. The strategy appears to be boosting sales.

Emily Stewart · 09 Mar, 2026