Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has moved his AI startup out of stealth, calling it Parallel
Parag Agrawal was the CEO of Twitter from November 2021 to October 2022. The former CEO of Twitter has moved his AI startup out of stealth mode with a previously unknown name: Parallel Web Systems. It’s unclear when Parag Agrawal updated his LinkedIn profile with the startup’s name, but he has been working on the…
Chief, the networking group for executive women, has laid off staff
Chief, cofounded by Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers, has laid off staff. Chief, a networking organization for women in executive positions, has cut staff across the company in a restructuring effort. A spokesperson for the company confirmed the move in response to an inquiry from B-17, saying it would give Chief “more agility” moving forward.…
Why a hedge fund made a podcast about a shake-up it’s pushing for at Southwest Airlines
Elliott Investment Management launched a podcast to influence Southwest Airlines shareholders. Last week, activist firm Elliott Investment Management launched a podcast as part of its efforts to influence Southwest Airlines shareholders. Elliott, which built an 11% stake in the US airline, has called for a new CEO and board members. The firm also told Southwest…
Sam’s Club CEO wants you to feel like you’re shopping in the future
The scene at the opening of the Sam’s Club in Grapevine, Texas. At the back of Sam’s Club’s new tech-infused location in Grapevine, Texas, an unassuming floor-scrubber robot sits in a maintenance closet near the loading docks. Each day, the autonomous unit glides through the aisles cleaning up spills and crumbs while its cameras and…
My partner is monogamous, but I’m not. Here’s how we make our relationship work.
I’m non-mongamous and my partner is monogamous. My partner of six years is monogamous, while I’m non-monogamous. I’ve learned that both people don’t have to be monogamous or non-monogamous to make a relationship work. I met my partner Seth at Burning Man in 2018. We were in the same camp of about 120 people. One…
8 million student-loan borrowers who remain blocked from cheaper payments and debt cancellation are getting a step closer to a final decision on Biden’s new repayment plan
A Missouri judge will hear oral arguments on President Joe Biden’s SAVE student-loan repayment plan, which remains blocked. Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting a step closer to a court ruling on cheaper payments and debt relief. Last summer, Biden and his Education Department introduced the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, intended to make repayment cheaper…
We’re 15 days from the 2024 presidential election. Here’s where things stand.
Former President Donald Trump has slightly cut into Vice President Kamala Harris’ lead heading into the home stretch before Election Day. In just over two weeks, Election Day 2024 will be here — a final cap to a wild, at times unprecedented presidential fight that remains extremely close. The story of the 2024 race is…
Trump cooks fries at McDonald’s as he attempts to cast doubt on Harris’ earlier employment at the chain
Former President Donald Trump used his McDonald’s visit to cast doubt on a part of Vice President Kamala Harris’ life story. Former President Donald Trump has long been known for his love of the Golden Arches. After landing at the Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, Trump and his team traveled to a McDonald’s franchise in…
I tried on basic black sweaters from Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. My top choice reminded me that you get what you pay for.
I tried on similar black sweaters at Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. It’s officially the season of overpriced pumpkin-spice lattes, spooky movies, and homemade chili, which means it’s time to restock my fall-fashion staples. I typically do my seasonal shopping at thrift stores, but I’ve been on the lookout for a neutral sweater that…
