American corporations are reporting their strongest earnings growth since 2021, with median earnings up 11% year-over-year. The results defy predictions that Trump’s tariffs would trigger a corporate slowdown, though consumer-facing companies show worrying signs of strain.
Apple TV delivered its most successful year yet in 2025, with F1 The Movie becoming the year’s biggest film and Severance evolving into a cultural phenomenon. Executives Eddy Cue, Zack Van Amburg, and Jamie Erlicht explain the service’s human-centered approach to content creation and reveal ambitiou
The Terminal-Bench team just released version 2.0 of their AI agent benchmark alongside Harbor, a new container testing framework. This creates a much tougher, more reliable standard for evaluating how well AI agents perform real-world developer tasks. Early results show GPT-5 leading the pack but n
The Trump administration has struck a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand Medicare coverage for popular weight-loss drugs. Starting doses will cost $149 monthly for new pill versions, with broader coverage beginning in 2025. The move aims to address affordability concerns that have left m
Microsoft has dropped the first Windows 11 26H1 build for Canary Channel testers. This update focuses on platform changes rather than new features, likely preparing for next-gen ARM chips from Qualcomm and others. Meanwhile, Windows 11 25H2 continues getting actual feature updates in Dev and Beta ch
Netflix is teaming up with indie film powerhouse A24 to create a reality competition show based on the popular Overcooked video game series. The project is in early development stages with direct involvement from Ghost Town Games. Contestants will likely face the same chaotic kitchen challenges that
Square is launching fee-free bitcoin payments for its 4 million vendors starting November 10. The move eliminates traditional payment friction and could dramatically expand crypto adoption among small businesses. Early adopters like Compass Coffee are already testing the feature, with more merchants
The traditional wisdom that startups need multiple founders is being challenged by a growing solopreneur movement. Research shows the risks of partnering with strangers can outweigh the benefits for many ventures.
Tesla shareholders overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion compensation package. The vote reveals deep divisions between investors who see Musk as essential to Tesla’s future and those warning about unchecked power.
AI therapy platforms are becoming surprisingly popular, with users sometimes preferring them to human therapists. But the technology raises serious concerns about emotional dependency and safety protocols. The stakes couldn’t be higher when people’s mental health is on the line.
