How Spain’s Economy Became the Envy of EuropeThe growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world’s most visited country.
The Paradox of Music Discovery, the Spotify WayA new book explores the company’s commitment to shaping what its users hear.
Canned Tuna Sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s Recalled Over Botulism RiskThe voluntary recall covers 13 products sold at major grocery stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. It was triggered by defective packaging that poses the risk of food poisoning.
Hedge Funds Are Pocketing Much of Their Clients’ Gains With ‘No Limit’ FeesA Bloomberg analysis of the major hedge funds’ regulatory filings shows their passthrough fees have exploded in recent years.
The Collectors Who Spend Thousands on Rare Hot WheelsEvery year, Mattel sells nearly $1B worth of new toy cars to kids. But on the secondary market, adult collectors and dealers reign supreme.
From COBOL to chaos: Elon Musk, DOGE, and the Evil Housekeeper ProblemIn trying to make sense of the wrecking ball that is Elon Musk and President Trump’s DOGE, it may be helpful to think about the Evil Housekeeper Problem. It’s a principle of computer security roughly stating that once someone is in your hotel room with your laptop, all bets are off.
Why Are Tech Bros Leaving Delaware?Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. For the past century, Delaware has been a corporate oasis.
Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full BlessingPresident Trump’s statement on Friday that he had directed Elon Musk to turn his budget-slashing initiative on the Pentagon underscored Mr. Musk’s rapidly expanding role in their charge to shrink the federal bureaucracy and stomp out any opposition to the president’s agenda.
A reviews site embroiled in AI scandal is back from the deadDozens of unionized staff members were laid off last fall when Gannett announced it would shut down Reviewed. Now, it’s back from the dead under a new owner. Dozens of unionized staff members were laid off last fall when Gannett announced it would shut down Reviewed.
The Real Lesson of DeepSeekChinese companies are good at doing more with less—and at using any means necessary. When the upstart Chinese firm DeepSeek revealed its latest AI model in January, Silicon Valley was impressed. The engineers had used fewer chips, and less money, than most in the industry thought possible.
Inside Amazon's plan to cut managers: More direct reports, fewer senior hires, and pay cutsAmazon's effort to whittle down middle management is taking shape.
The Toyota Prius Transformed the Auto IndustryIn the early 1990s, Toyota saw that environmental awareness and tighter emissions regulations would shape the future of the automotive industry. The company aimed to create an eco-friendly, efficient vehicle that would meet future standards.
The Cruel Abstraction of “Beast Games”“Beast Games,” a reality-competition show currently streaming on Amazon Prime, opens with a dramatic camera shot, circling in three-sixty degrees to capture the show’s host, a skinny young man holding a mike.
How DeepSeek Could Really Disrupt Big TechThe Chinese chatbot has already hit the chipmaker giant Nvidia’s share price, but its true potential could upend the whole AI business model. Only rarely does a single company’s new product provoke a major market sell-off.
After the Palisades Fire, What Can We Really Rebuild?As the community of Pacific Palisades, California, burns, ProPublica’s Tim Golden reflects on how the blaze will transform his hometown.