VCs should still chase agtech Cinderellas
Most ag startups don’t fit the venture capital (VC) model. But here’s the thing—most companies in most industries don’t fit either. VC is where Big Money goes in search of massive bets with massive rewards,
Day: August 13, 2025
The future of work is being written
We are in a once-in-a-generation moment. AI isn’t just changing how people work—it’s pushing companies to rethink how they’re structured, how decisions get made, and who gets to lead. Our annual Work Trend Index report
A new OpenAI researcher shares the one regret he has from his job interviews
OpenAi researcher Bas van Opheusden said one regret he has is not taking notes during a customary but crucial part of the job interview process. Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images Bas van Opeheusden recently started his job
AI startup Anthropic is betting on a human editorial team
Amid a wave of AI-fueled media layoffs, Anthropic—the kind of company driving the disruption—is making a human hire. The AI startup is seeking a Managing Editor to lead its growing editorial team, leaning on skills
Even CEOs get a do-over now and then. Just ask OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
Sam Altman put together a big launch for the newest version of his ChatGPT engine — and backtracked a day later. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Last week, OpenAI launched the newest version of its flagship software
TikTok claims there’s a hack to get bigger portions at Chipotle: Put men’s names on your orders
If your lunch order is a little lacking in portion size, your name might have something to do with it—at least according to some social media users. A viral theory claims that takeout orders from
The protein bros have won
The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York Reuters Eleven Madison Park, a Manhattan restaurant, is adding meat back to its menu after years of being vegan. The switch comes amid a widespread
Kroger’s ex-CEO ordered to reveal why he resigned — and ’90s pop star Jewel is the driving force
Kroger’s ex-CEO Rodney McMullen has to provide details about resignations thanks to a lawsuit involving the singer Jewel. Duane Prokop/Getty Images for The Wellness Experience by Kroger Rodney McMullen has been ordered to disclose reasons
FDA warns one of summer’s biggest viral beauty hits may not be safe
If your summer skincare looks more like dessert than SPF, the FDA has a message: put down the whipped cream canister — especially if it’s actually sunscreen. On Monday, the agency dropped an unusually beachy
Cash-strapped young women are turning to DIY Botox. That’s as scary as it sounds
If there wasn’t enough to be worried about, DIY Botox is now trending. Across social media, people have been uploading close-ups of their forehead mapped out with tiny dots and step-by-step advice for injecting Botox-like
18 of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos’ best style moments
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos’ couple style has evolved over the years. Marco BERTORELLO / AFP / Getty Images Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have been a public couple since 2019. They often
The quiet ban that could change how AI talks to you
As AI chatbots become ubiquitous, states are looking to put up guardrails around AI and mental health before it’s too late. With millions of people turning to AI for advice, chatbots have begun posing as
Bullish stock price will be closely watched today as ‘CoinDesk’ owner makes trading debut in upsized IPO
Another highly anticipated IPOs is happening today. Cryptocurrency trading platform Bullish is expected to make its debut on the stock market. Already, its stock’s initial public offering price has been revised up multiple times, suggesting
Amazon expands same-day perishable grocery delivery
Amazon is now rolling out a service where its Prime members can now order their blueberries and milk at the same time as basic items like batteries and T-shirts and get them within hours. The
22 celebrities who have left Los Angeles on where they moved and why they did it
Sylvester Stallone, Amanda Seyfried, Matthew McConaughey. Getty More than 817,000 people moved out of California from 2021 to 2022, per most recent census data. It’s not just regular people: Celebrities have left Los Angeles for
Meet the Watermelon Slice, the $39 cocktail that’s about to dominate the U.S. Open
For almost 20 years, the Honey Deuce cocktail has reigned as the undisputed drink champion of the U.S. Open. But this year, a challenger is stepping onto the court, and it’s serving up a competitive
AI startup Perplexity is raising more money at a $20 billion valuation
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says his AI browser, Comet, could automate recruiters and assistants. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/NurPhoto via Reuters Connect Perplexity is raising fresh funding at a $20 billion valuation, sources told Business Insider.
8 celebrities who left the US or are considering moving for political reasons
Rosie O’Donnell, Sophie Turner, and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrities who left the US for political reasons. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Elle; Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images; Casey Durkin/NBC via Getty Images Since the
Trump to host Kennedy Center Honors—naming George Strait, Stallone, Kiss among the honorees
President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees
Taylor Swift’s net worth has reached the billions thanks to her showstopping Eras Tour — see how the pop star makes and spends her fortune
Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in Toronto. Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift’s net worth is $1.6 billion, according to Forbes. The pop star is a prolific songwriter who’s amassed