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Paramount+ Leaked 'Project Eagle' Signals Radical Pivot to Short-Form Video, Mirroring Industry's Risky Rush

Internal documents reveal Paramount+ is planning a major strategic shift, dubbed 'Project Eagle,' to aggressively compete with TikTok and YouTube by prioritizing short-form and user-generated content. The move echoes controversial changes at Instagram and Disney+, raising questions about subscriber backlash and platform identity in an increasingly homogenized streaming landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Oracle Bets Big on AI: $50 Billion Funding Push and Strategic Shifts Signal Cloud Ambitions

Oracle is preparing a massive capital raise of up to $50 billion to fuel its AI and cloud infrastructure expansion, alongside potential large-scale job cuts and a strategic review of its Cerner healthcare unit, marking a pivotal moment in its competition with cloud giants.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Blackstone's Gray Flags AI Disruption as Top Priority, Advocates for 'Picks and Shovels' Strategy

Blackstone President Jon Gray warns that AI-driven disruption is a paramount concern for the $1.27 trillion asset manager, urging a focus on infrastructure investments as the safest play in the transformative trend.

Feb 3, 2026

Zipcar Shutters Boston HQ, Cuts 128 Jobs as Parent Company Consolidates Operations in New Jersey

Avis Budget Group is closing Zipcar's Boston headquarters, laying off 128 employees and moving core operations to its New Jersey base, marking a significant shift for the pioneering car-sharing brand it acquired in 2013.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Peloton Cuts 11% of Global Staff in Latest Restructuring Push

The connected fitness pioneer is reducing its workforce as part of a broader $100 million cost-saving initiative, responding to persistent revenue declines and a shrinking subscriber base since its pandemic-era peak.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

How AI Levels the Playing Field: Solo Founders Take On Consumer Goods Giants

Armed with artificial intelligence, a new wave of solo entrepreneurs is competing in the consumer packaged goods arena, using the technology for everything from market research to strategic planning—tasks once reserved for large corporate teams.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

New Fund Targets 'Missing Middle' Housing Crisis in Appalachian Cities

A Pittsburgh-based investment firm launches to finance 'attainable' multifamily housing, addressing a gap for working families squeezed between luxury units and subsidized low-income housing.

Feb 3, 2026

Your Social Security Check Isn't Always Safe: When the Government Can Garnish Your Benefits

While Social Security benefits are shielded from most creditors, federal agencies and court orders can legally intercept portions of your monthly payment for unpaid debts. Here’s what retirees need to know.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

UPS Doubles Down on RFID Tech to Boost Efficiency and Win Over Shippers

As retailers demand greater supply chain transparency, UPS is now handling 1.3 million RFID-tagged packages daily at its retail locations, part of a broader push to automate operations and attract business in a competitive market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Medallion Metals Clears Final Hurdle: Ravensthorpe Gold Project Gets Federal Green Light

The company secures crucial EPBC Act approval, removing a major permitting obstacle and paving the way for final development planning of its significant gold-copper project in Western Australia.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The AI Imperative: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Corner Office and Forcing a Leadership Reckoning

As artificial intelligence transforms every sector, CEOs are under unprecedented pressure to demonstrate fluency and generate returns. This new mandate is shortening tenures, favoring a younger, more adaptable generation of leaders, and redefining the very skills required to steer a modern enterprise.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

GE Vernova Completes Full Acquisition of Prolec GE in $5.28 Billion Deal, Bolstering North American Grid Infrastructure

GE Vernova finalizes its takeover of the remaining 50% stake in the transformer manufacturing joint venture Prolec GE, integrating its operations and 10,000-strong workforce to meet rising grid demands across the Americas.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AICPA Launches 'Profession Ready' Initiative to Equip Next-Gen CPAs for AI-Driven Future

The American Institute of CPAs unveils a major research program aimed at identifying and closing critical skill gaps for early-career accountants, preparing them for a business landscape increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and technological disruption.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Brown & Brown Faces Talent Exodus and Legal Turmoil Amid Stock Slump

Insurance brokerage giant Brown & Brown is grappling with a significant talent drain to a rival, launching legal action to stem the flow, while also mourning the loss of its top lawyer. These challenges unfold against a backdrop of a sharply declining share price, raising questions about the firm's near-term stability and strategic direction.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Amazon to Slash Over 2,000 Washington State Jobs in Latest Round of Cuts

Amazon has filed a WARN notice indicating it will permanently eliminate 2,198 positions across multiple locations in Washington state by late April 2026, adding to a wave of corporate restructuring that has already seen thousands of layoffs in the region.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

American Airlines' Centennial Storm: A $200 Million Operational Meltdown

A historic winter storm has plunged American Airlines into its worst weather-related crisis, stranding crews and passengers while wiping up to $200 million from its revenue, exposing deep-seated recovery challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Squeeze on American Paychecks: Why Wages Are Losing the Race Against Inflation

Despite modest nominal gains, real wages for U.S. workers are failing to keep pace with the cost of living, with a majority reporting financial strain as structural economic shifts and technological efficiencies redirect gains away from paychecks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon Axes 2,200 Seattle-Area Corporate Jobs, Deepening Tech Sector Uncertainty

Amazon's latest round of layoffs will eliminate over 2,200 corporate positions in the Seattle region, part of a broader 16,000-person global workforce reduction. The cuts, effective from late April, add to a wave of job losses hitting Washington's tech sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

RIA Edge 100: Top Advisory Firms Balance Client Growth with Strategic Hiring

An analysis of the 2026 RIA Edge 100 reveals that the industry's leading firms have maintained a disciplined approach to growth, expanding their workforces at a pace closely aligned with—but slightly trailing—client acquisition over a five-year period, underscoring a focus on service quality over mere scale.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Savings Strategy: How Notice Accounts Offer Higher Rates in Exchange for Patience

Notice savings accounts promise better returns than easy-access rivals, but your money is locked away for a set period. We examine today's best rates and whether the trade-off is worth it for your financial planning.

Feb 2, 2026