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I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company — at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all

Peter Thompson left his job at 48 to attend Stanford's Entrepreneurial Studies program, faced 33 investor rejections, and ultimately built LucidLink, a cloud-native file streaming platform valued at $390 million. He argues that age bias in tech dismisses valuable experience and pattern recognition that can solve complex industry problems.

April 3, 20265 min
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OpenAI Acquires Tech Talk Show TBPN to Expand Media Presence

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a popular tech industry talk show, with CEO Fidji Simo stating the move aims to create constructive conversation about AI's impact. The TBPN staff will help with marketing and communications while maintaining editorial independence.

April 3, 20262 min
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Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes

Brent crude surged past $109 a barrel and global stock markets fell after US President Trump reiterated threats to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Ages' over the coming weeks, failing to provide concrete details on ending the conflict.

April 3, 20264 min
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'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories

New rules will make it easier to cancel subscriptions or get a refund as consumers share stories of being trapped in unwanted subscriptions.

April 3, 20265 min
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The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect

The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 for March, an anemic rate by previous standards but enough to keep unemployment at 4.4%. With workforce changes, ever-smaller payroll growth is needed to maintain steady jobless rates.

April 3, 20264 min
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Amazon hits sellers with 'fuel surcharge' as Iran war roils global energy markets

Amazon has instituted a new 3.5% fuel surcharge for sellers using its distribution network amid rising transportation costs caused by the war in Iran, which has significantly impacted global oil markets and gas prices.

April 3, 20262 min
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Trump unveils 100 percent tariff on drugs to push for pharmaceutical deals

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening tariffs of up to 100 percent on some patented drugs if pharmaceutical companies don't reach pricing deals with his administration in the coming months.

April 3, 20263 min
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Amazon hits sellers with 'fuel surcharge' as Iran war roils global energy markets

The e-commerce giant called the surcharge 'temporary' but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

April 2, 20262 min
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The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect

The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 for March, an anemic rate by recent standards but enough to keep unemployment at 4.4%. With workforce changes, ever-smaller payroll growth is needed to maintain steady jobless rates.

April 2, 20264 min
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Apollo and FC Barcelona just proved legacy markets are losing their grip on business

Two global institutions - Apollo Global Management and FC Barcelona - announced moves away from New York City this week, signaling a shift from traditional business hubs to more favorable operating environments, particularly Florida.

April 2, 20263 min
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Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II

Gateway Capital Partners, the Milwaukee-based venture firm founded by Dana Guthrie, announced the first close for its $25 million target Fund II, enabling the fund to begin investment operations.

April 2, 20261 min
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OpenAI Acquires Tech News Show TBPN in Rare Media Expansion Move

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a tech industry talk show, marking the AI giant's first major move into the media business. CEO Fidji Simo says the acquisition aims to create constructive conversations about AI's impact while maintaining editorial independence.

April 2, 20262 min
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Major 4-day workweek study suggests that when we work 5 days we spend one doing basically nothing

Research from the largest 4-day workweek study shows workers can accomplish as much in 33 hours as they do in 38 hours, suggesting that five-day workweeks are filled with time-wasting activities.

April 2, 20264 min
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Oil prices soar and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes

Oil prices rose more than 8% after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to hit Iran "extremely hard" in the coming weeks, with Brent crude rising above $108.95 a barrel as stock markets fell globally.

April 2, 20264 min
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Fifa charges up to $10,990 for World Cup final tickets

Fifa has released ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, with tickets for the final soaring to an unprecedented $10,990. This marks a significant increase from previous tournaments, raising concerns among fans.

April 2, 20265 min
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Oracle Cuts 30,000 Jobs Globally Amid AI Restructuring

Oracle has laid off approximately 10,000 employees in India as part of a global restructuring effort that affects 30,000 jobs worldwide, shifting focus towards AI investments.

April 2, 20261 min
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Tesla’s sales recover slightly, but the trend lines are all bad

Tesla's Q1 2026 sales show a slight recovery year over year, yet the company faces significant challenges in maintaining its market position amidst declining vehicle deliveries and rising competition.

April 2, 20263 min
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Tesla Reports 358,000 First-Quarter Vehicle Deliveries

Tesla has reported its vehicle production and deliveries for Q1 2026, totaling 358,023 deliveries, which reflects signs of recovery after previous declines.

April 2, 20262 min
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Diverse teams start with diverse VCs

Startups often claim to value diversity but struggle to implement effective hiring practices. Leah Solivan discusses the need for intentional diversity from the first hire in a company.

April 2, 20262 min
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The hedge fund billionaire betting Miami can rival New York’s Wall Street

Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, is investing in Miami as a potential rival to New York’s Wall Street, aiming to reshape the city's business landscape.

April 2, 20262 min
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