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California Pizza Kitchen co-founder recounts chain’s rise, bankruptcy and ‘new glory’ under fresh ownership
California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield discusses the chain's rise, bankruptcy, and comeback under new ownership in a new book.
Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Letter Takes a Rare Swing at Silicon Valley’s AI Playbook
Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner warns Silicon Valley VCs about AI euphoria in first investor letter, urging disciplined concentration over spray-and-…
Hyperscalers’ Natural Gas Bet Could Backfire If New Price Forecast Holds
Hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are betting on natural gas for AI data centers, but a new forecast warns prices could triple in…
Ramsey Personality Took Trump’s $1,000 for His Son — Then Warned Parents About One Big Mistake
Ramsey Solutions' George Kamel took the $1,000 Trump Account seed money for his son but warns parents about the program's tax fine print and a costly…
Kroger has closed at least 39 stores across 9 banners as part of its 60-store overhaul
Kroger has closed at least 39 stores across nine banners as part of a plan to shutter 60 underperforming locations by end of 2026. See the full list…
Scaleup Europe Fund Deploys First Capital: €5.7B Initiative Backs Satellite Firm ICEYE
Scaleup Europe Fund, a €5B EU-backed initiative, makes its first investment in Finnish satellite firm ICEYE. Learn about the fund's strategy and impa…
Joby Aviation deepens defense push with $500M Resonant Sciences acquisition
Joby Aviation acquires Resonant Sciences for $500M, creating a dedicated defense unit and adding $100M in revenue as it pushes toward eVTOL certifica…
FlightAware sues Kalshi over unauthorized use of flight data for prediction markets
FlightAware sues Kalshi over unauthorized use of flight data for prediction markets, citing manipulation and safety risks.
Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight California’s billionaire tax
Sergey Brin has now donated over $100 million to fight California's Prop 40 billionaire tax. Here's what the measure means for the state's budget and…
Where a $15 burger meal still exists: DoorDash’s Cheeseburger Index reveals the cheapest U.S. cities
DoorDash's Cheeseburger Index shows where a $15 burger meal still exists — Austin, Laredo, Lincoln, Detroit — and why prices vary so much across U.S…
Verizon outage disrupts voice services for thousands of US customers
Verizon outage on Aug. 8, 2026 disrupted voice services for thousands of US wireless customers. Get the latest status updates and what to know.
OpenAI to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations it favored foreign workers over Americans
OpenAI and Statsig will pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations of hiring discrimination against U.S. workers in favor of foreign visa holders.
eBay doubles down on live shopping after Q2 GMV jumps 8x year-over-year
eBay reports Q2 2026 live shopping GMV up 8x YoY, expands eBay Live internationally after record quarter.
Kudlow: Democratic Socialism’s Affordability Claim Collapses Under Inflation Record
Larry Kudlow argues Democratic Party socialism is unaffordable, citing inflation and tax plans. Analysis of the economic debate ahead of the 2026 mid…
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567M, impose teen safety limits on Facebook and Instagram
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567M and enforce teen safety measures on Facebook and Instagram, citing youth mental health and predator risks.
Defense tech startup Hadrian raises $1.37B to automate military parts production
Defense tech startup Hadrian raises $1.37B at $7.87B valuation to expand automated manufacturing for military parts, including submarines.
Moove raises $250M to scale robotaxi fleet management, plans to own ‘hundreds of thousands’ of autonomous vehicles
Moove raises $250M at a $2.1B valuation to scale its autonomous vehicle fleet management, partnering with Waymo and expanding robotaxi operations.
How Lightspeed’s Newest Hire Came Through an Instagram DM
Lightspeed's Claire Zau and Josh Machiz discuss how an Instagram DM led to a new hire, their podcast Lightwork, and the firm's media strategy.
Most Americans Still Trust Financial Advisors Over AI Tools for Major Money Decisions, Study Finds
WASHINGTON – A new Gallup study conducted in partnership with Edward Jones reveals that while a growing number of Americans are experimenting with ar…
Lightspeed bets on creator-investors: Claire Zau joins to source deals and host new podcast
Lightspeed Venture Partners hires creator-investor Claire Zau to source deals and co-host Lightwork, signaling a shift toward creator-led venture cap…
