Fortune US
POLITICS: GEN Z'S WAKE-UP CALL TO CORPORATE AMERICA
SEBASTIAN LEON MARTINEZ had pounded the pavement for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani from frigid 23-degree cold snaps in January to the 100-degree day in June when the young democratic socialist stunned the political establishment by winning the primary for the Democratic nomination.
6 min |
August - September 2025
Fortune US
IN FOCUS THE MOOCH'S SECOND ACT: ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI'S POST-PARTISAN AMERICAN DREAM
ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI strides into the seaside ballroom of Bermuda's plush Hamilton Princess Hotel, sporting a well-tailored suit, a spangled American flag pin, a Mickey Mouse watch, and plenty of hair gel.
4 min |
August - September 2025
Fortune US
Can Alexandr Wang Bring Meta AI Supremacy?
The 28-year-old startup founder has been tapped by Mark Zuckerberg to lead an AI dream team with hundreds of billions in resources and orders to achieve superintelligence. No pressure.
8 min |
August - September 2025
Fortune US
THE LEGACY OF REGENERATION
On the edge of the Saudi coast, where turquoise waters kiss untouched coral reefs and mangroves hold natural wisdom in their roots, Red Sea Global is rewriting the rules of travel. This isn't luxury for luxury's sake—it's a vision that fuses ambition with conscience, and aesthetics with science. And at its heart is one simple, radical idea: regeneration.
7 min |
August - September 2025
Fortune US
INVEST IS IT SAFE TO GET BACK IN THE IPO WATERS?
INVESTORS kicked off 2025 hoping to see the healthy return of what had become a rare species: the initial public offering, or IPO. After three years of stalled transactions and historically low deal activity, many believed the Trump administration would prioritize deregulation and economic growth, triggering a healthy flurry of new IPOs in the process.
5 min |
August - September 2025
Fortune US
PASSIONS FOR THE WATCH LOVER WHO HAS EVERYTHING, A VISIT TO THE SOURCE
THE SEVEN SWITCHBACKS up to the top of Bürgenstock mountain are emotional for Dr. Pablo Richard.
4 min |
August - September 2025
Fortune US
MOVE FAST AND REMAKE THINGS
AI is transforming every industry— and we may look back on this moment as the calm before the storm.
2 min |
August - September 2025
Fortune US
Is this man a Google killer?
Perplexity and founder Aravind Srinivas are using AI to reshape how people find information online. They're forcing giants like Google and Apple to figure out how to beat them—or buy them.
10+ min |
August - September 2025
Fortune US
BYD BEAT TESLA. NOW IT'S IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT.
China’s champion electric-vehicle manufacturer is outselling Tesla and Volkswagen in the global EV race—and a spate of new factories could help it dominate markets outside China.
9 min |
August - September 2025
Fortune US
BIG OIL'S GREEN RETREAT
In 2005, BP was No. 2 on the Fortune Global 500 and was carving out a role as an early adapter to the green energy transition. Now there's speculation about whether the struggling $85 billion supermajor will survive as a freestanding company.
7 min |
August - September 2025
Techlife News
NVIDIA'S $4 TRILLION VALUE MARKS A NEW ERA FOR AI, AND THE GROWTH HAS JUST BEGUN
Nvidia has surged past a $4 trillion market capitalization, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company—and analysts suggest this is only the beginning of its growth trajectory.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
TESLA SIGNS $16.5 BILLION CHIP SUPPLY DEAL WITH SAMSUNG TO SECURE FUTURE VEHICLE COMPUTING
5 billion semiconductor supply agreement with Samsung Electronics, signaling a long-term strategic partnership aimed at securing high-performance chips critical to the future of electric vehicles, full self-driving (FSD), and next-generation infotainment systems.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
CHATGPT STUDY MODE TURNS AI INTO A PERSONALIZED LEARNING COACH
OpenAI has launched a new Study Mode for ChatGPT, signaling a significant shift in how generative Al can be used not just for quick answers, but as a true learning companion. Unlike the traditional ChatGPT interface, which focuses on providing direct responses, Study Mode is designed to guide users through concepts, encourage critical thinking, and support long-term retention—making it particularly valuable for students, self-learners, and professionals preparing for certifications or upskilling.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
DEEPSEEK'S AI DOMINANCE IN CHINA CHALLENGED AS ALIBABA'S QWEN GAINS GROUND
China's generative AI race is intensifying as Alibaba's Qwen model family emerges as a serious rival to DeepSeek, the current domestic leader in large language model development.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
The WNBA celebrates and promotes diversity with Pride showcases
Clearly the biggest stars of the WNBA's recent All-Star Weekend were the StudBudz, two players Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams from the Minnesota Lynx, who sported pink hair and lots of positive energy during a 72-hour livestream on Twitch. Williams even played in the All-Star Game on the winning Team Collier. Their omnipresence and the amount of unabashed queer references led some people to dub the annual event the gayest All-Star Weekend in WNBA history. It was joyful.
1 min |
July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Gerren Nixon's Urban Arm Wrestling League is reshaping a community
On a strip of Wyandanch, Long Island, a working-class enclave in Suffolk County, past corner stores and narrow side streets, a different kind of arena is taking shape. There are no bleachers, no stadium lights — but when the arms lock and the referee calls, “ready, go,” the tension is electric.
2 min |
July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
'We Outside Summer' in full swing for East Harlem NYCHA center
How New York City’s youngsters avoid the “summer slide” during the big city’s sweltering months will shape their future.
4 min |
July 31, 2025
Techlife News
WATER RECYCLING IS CRUCIAL FOR SPACE STATIONS AND FUTURE LONG-DURATION SPACE MISSIONS
As humanity prepares for longer and more ambitious missions in space, from lunar habitats to crewed journeys to Mars, water recycling has become one of the most critical technologies for sustaining human life in orbit.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
TRUMP TECH INITIATIVE AIMS TO DIGITIZE AND STREAMLINE U.S. HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Former President Donald Trump's policy team is proposing a major tech-driven overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system, as part of a new initiative focused on expanding access, improving efficiency, and reducing costs through digital transformation.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
ZUCKERBERG DECLARES AI SUPERINTELLIGENCE 'IN SIGHT,' CALLS IT A NEW ERA OF PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that AI superintelligence is now within reach, and that the next wave of artificial intelligence will lead to a “new era of personal empowerment” marked by transformative changes in how individuals live, work, and create.
4 min |
August 02, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Brooklyn's Little Caribbean heating up with Black August block party bash
Flatbush's Little Caribbean community in Brooklyn is about to throw a neighborhood bash they hope will set up years of summer fun for everybody island style - with the inaugural Black August Block Party, set for Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1 min |
July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Remembering and ruminating on Harlem Week
Editor's Note: Earlier this year, we grieved the loss of Congressman Charlie Rangel, Harlem's Hero and the “Lion of Lenox Avenue.” Always a champion and defender of New York's Black community, one of his favorite celebrations of it was Harlem Week.
2 min |
July 31, 2025
Techlife News
APPLE TO OPEN MANUFACTURING ACADEMY IN DETROIT AS IT INVESTS IN U.S. TALENT
Apple is launching a new Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, a move aimed at building a skilled U.S. workforce for advanced manufacturing and supporting its broader domestic investment strategy.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
APPLE CARPLAY ULTRA FACES INDUSTRY BACKLASH AS AUTOMAKERS PULL SUPPORT: WHAT MUST CHANGE
Apple's ambitious new in-car interface, CarPlay Ultra, appears to be in trouble before it even launches.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
MICROSOFT LAUNCHES EDGE COPILOT MODE AS AI COMES TO THE BROWSER FRONTLINE
Microsoft is rolling out a new Copilot mode in its Edge browser, marking the latest step in the company's mission to bring generative AI directly into everyday user workflows.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
NVIDIA ORDERS 300,000 H20 CHIPS FROM TSMC AS DEMAND IN CHINA SURGES
Nvidia has reportedly ordered 300,000 units of its H20 AI chips from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), according to sources cited by Reuters.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
Games - A UNIFIED EXPERIENCE FOR GAMING ACROSS THE ECOSYSTEM
At this year's WWDC, Apple unveiled a new addition to its ecosystem: an official Apple Games app.
5 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
HIDEO KOJIMA CRITICIZES MODERN GAMES FOR LACKING ORIGINALITY: “EVEN THE VISUALS AND SYSTEMS ARE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME”
Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima is calling out the gaming industry's growing reliance on repetitive formulas, cautioning that too many modern titles look and feel the same. In a recent interview shared via Kojima Productions' social media and translated by fans across Japanese gaming forums, Kojima expressed concern over what he sees as a creativity plateau in mainstream development.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
Techlife News
INDIA SURPASSES CHINA IN SMARTPHONE EXPORTS TO U.S. AS MANUFACTURING SOARS 240%
India has surpassed China as the leading exporter of smartphones to the United States, according to a new report, signaling a pivotal shift in global tech manufacturing.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Through legislation, the already wealthy and elite try to stymie the free-market of NIL
In the 2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Black men made up 50% of the 68 teams. Many were recipients of name, image and likeness deals — commonly known as NIL. These financial agreements, with companies ranging from multibillion-dollar corporations to local car dealerships and college-town restaurants, provided young Black men — and Black women, who make up 44% of Division I basketball players — with critical monetary resources to cover their basic needs.
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