Seven executives shared the books that shaped their leadership approach.Amazon; Alyssa Powell/BII asked seven executives to share the books that shaped their leadership approach.The list features a range of leaders from tech giants like AWS, to social media brands like Bluesky.The books they pick centered on decision-making and leading with emotional intelligence.With the New Year …
The EU previously fined X $140 million over "deceptive" blue checkmarks.Nicolas TUCAT / AFP via Getty ImagesGrok is facing another investigation over AI-generated sexual images — this time from the EU.The European Commission said it had opened a probe into X over the spread of images generated by Grok.X previously said it had removed Grok's …
Immigration officers are in Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge.UCG/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe AFL-CIO called on ICE to leave Minnesota before "anyone else is hurt or killed."A federal agent shot and killed Alex Pretti, 37, on Saturday in Minneapolis.A local labor union representing Pretti blamed Trump's immigration policies for the death.America's largest …
The National Basketball Association postponed the game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.Bruce Kluckhohn/APThe National Basketball Players Association said it "stands in solidarity" with protesters in Minneapolis.ICE agents fatally shot a man on Saturday amid ongoing clashes with Minneapolis residents.The NBA postponed a game scheduled for Saturday in Minneapolis to prioritize …
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said the company has been cleared for a US launch.Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for The New York TimesPrediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have surged in popularity.While some trading firms are actively using the platforms, hedge funds are mostly interested in their data.Dysrupt Labs in Australia, for example, uses prediction markets to …
BI's editorial team at Davos. (And yes, that's Claudia Romo Edelman's Sotol Romo brand behind us. In Davos, you can never get too far from business.)BIThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Davos (Business Insider version)The global elite of Davos probably isn't what you think …
Traders are betting that New York will see 10 inches of snowfall or more this weekend.JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty ImagesStormwatchers are betting on how much snow New York will get this weekend.Winter Storm Fern is barreling through the US, impacting 180 million people.Prediction market users have already bet hundreds of thousands of dollars on snow …
The National Basketball Association postponed the game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.Bruce Kluckhohn/APThe Warriors and Timberwolves were set to play at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday.The NBA said the game was postponed to prioritize safety.ICE agents fatally shot a man on Saturday amid ongoing clashes with Minneapolis residents.The Saturday …
More than 533,000 people filed for bankruptcy last year.Boy_Anupong/Getty ImagesPersonal bankruptcy filings are on the rise in the US.Some young people have taken to TikTok, framing their bankruptcies as life-changing wins.Financial experts caution that bankruptcy should be treated as a last resort due to the risks.For a growing number of Americans on social media, bankruptcy …
Travelers are likely to experience delays at airports as airlines reduce their flight schedules by 10% during the shutdown.Grace Hie Yoon/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThousands of flights have been canceled this weekend as the US braces for a major winter storm.The storm is set to stretch over 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine.Airlines must refund …
