Apple Looks To Grow Some New Roots
The story of Apple’s rise to become the world’s most valuable company is also the story of its relationship with China. Apple’s vast manufacturing and supply chain operation there has been one of the ...
22 Maalis 202327min
Washington Takes Aim At Those Hated Non-Compete Agreements
The US Federal Trade Commission is weighing restrictions on many non-compete agreements in employment contracts. These clauses dissuade workers from switching jobs and impact roughly one in five Ameri...
21 Maalis 202329min
How Are US Chips Ending Up In Russian Weapons?
US sanctions against Russia are supposed to cut off Moscow’s access to all kinds of goods, including semiconductors, which are used in missiles and drones. But US officials allege a secret supply chai...
20 Maalis 202328min
Israel’s Leader Wants To Weaken The Courts. People Are Furious
For months, Israeli citizens—including CEOs, doctors, hedge fund executives, lawyers, and soldiers—have protested in the streets against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to diminish the author...
17 Maalis 202329min
Congress Won’t Let The US Default on Its Debt. Right?
The White House and Congress are battling over raising the nation’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. If they don’t act and the US defaults on its debt this summer, the economic shockwaves will be felt acr...
16 Maalis 202326min
Will Self-Driving Cars Be ‘Just Five Years Away’... Forever?
For years now, we’ve been hearing that autonomous vehicles are just around the corner. Google, Uber, General Motors, Tesla, and other companies invested huge sums in hopes of realizing the dream of a ...
15 Maalis 202327min
What Does The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank Mean For Your Money?
The biggest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis is stoking fears of a larger financial meltdown across regional US banks. Silicon Valley Bank, a key lender for startups and the tech industry,...
14 Maalis 202321min
How A Satellite Hack Became a Cybersecurity Wakeup Call
People around the world rely on satellites for their internet connections, credit card transactions–and even to keep track of time. Last year, a suspected Russian-led satellite hack exposed how vulne...
12 Maalis 202331min
