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The World Cup Isn't Just a Tournament, It's a $41 Billion Business
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than just a tournament. With over 6.5 million fans expected to attend, it's become one of the world's largest economic events.

The Battle for Your Screen: What's Next for TV and Streaming?
Variety Senior TV Editor Brian Steinberg breaks down media mergers, streaming, cord-cutting, and the biggest trends reshaping the future of television.

Cracks in the Musk Empire? Tesla Stumbles as SpaceX Faces New Questions
Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal reporter Becky Peterson breaks down Tesla's latest earnings, SpaceX, and what's next for Elon Musk.

FAA Orders Checks on Hundreds of Boeing 737 Max Jets
The FAA is calling for inspections of 453 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft after discovering some passenger seats may not have been installed correctly.

Apple’s New iPhone Plan: Rent Your Next Device for Less
Apple is changing the way customers get their hands on new devices with a new leasing program backed by Klarna, offering iPhones starting at $17.99 a month.

Microsoft Unveils A.I. Model Built to Cut Cybersecurity Costs
Microsoft has introduced a new artificial intelligence model designed to help security teams detect cyber threats more efficiently while lowering operating cost

Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down Amid Turnaround Effort
Cracker Barrel has announced that CEO Julie Masino is stepping down as the restaurant chain continues its effort to reverse slowing sales.

Big Business This Week: The Fed Is Paralyzed, But Could Doing Nothing Be A Dangerous Move?
Markets present the perfect recipe for Fed paralysis. And yet doing nothing in this situation could also be a bad move.

Google Makes Switch from iPhone to Android Easier
Google is rolling out new tools designed to simplify moving from an iPhone to an Android device, making it easier to transfer photos, messages, and contacts.

Alphabet’s A.I. Bet Pays Off with Strong Earnings
Alphabet topped expectations with another quarter of strong revenue and profit growth, fueled by resilient advertising sales and continued momentum in Google.

Tesla Hits a Speed Bump as Profits and Cash Flow Weaken
Tesla fell short of Wall Street’s expectations after reporting weaker earnings, negative free cash flow and shrinking profit margins.

Inside the Surprising Locations Where AI Data Centers Could Be Built
As AI demand surges, LT350 is reimagining parking lots as data centers. Founder and CEO Jeff Thramann explains this innovative approach to AI infrastructure.

This AI-Powered Laser Is Eliminating Weeds, No Chemicals Required
AI-powered lasers are helping farmers eliminate weeds without chemicals. Carbon Robotics CEO Paul Mikesell explains the technology shaping farming.

Jack Dorsey Takes Aim at Slack with A.I.-First Chat Platform
Jack Dorsey is entering the workplace collaboration race with Buzz, a new messaging platform built for both human teams and AI agents.

OpenAI Admits A.I. Model Hacked Hugging Face During Test
OpenAI revealed that its GPT-5.6 Sol model, along with a more advanced unreleased system, unexpectedly breached Hugging Face.

Goldman Opens the Door to Wall Street’s Next Big Private Bet
Goldman Sachs is launching a new private markets platform that gives wealthy investors broader access to fast-growing private companies.

The Future of Fame: Inside TIME's 2026 TIME100 Creators List
TIME Editorial Director Lucy Feldman breaks down the 2026 TIME100 Creators list, the evolution of the creator economy, and what's next for digital media.
