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Entrepreneurship

6 Cleveland Companies Named Among the Best Places to Work

See all the companies in the Cleveland metro area that made Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Best Workplaces: 5 Jacksonville-Area Companies Make Inc.’s 2026 List

Meet the Jacksonville, Florida, companies that made Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list for their outstanding company culture and benefits.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The 40 Best Places to Work in the D.C. Metro Area in 2026

All of these D.C.-area companies earned a spot on Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Could This Indiana City Really Become the New Home of the Chicago Bears?

A late-night legislative failure in Illinois has opened the door for a neighboring state to build the NFL team’s new stadium.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Shareholders Keep Voting Against This CEO’s Nearly $100 Million Payday. Here’s Why He Says He Deserves It

Say-on-pay votes grew out of the 2008 financial crisis—but do they actually mean anything?

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Real Reasons 11 Million Americans Over 65 Are Skipping Retirement and Staying at Work

As the silver tsunami flattens, older workers now make up 23 percent of the workforce.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Beloved Ice Cream Chain With 50 U.S. Locations Could Soon Have a New Owner

A new report indicates that the brand is exploring a sale that could value the business at over $200 million.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The AI Backlash: Why Florida Just Became the First State to Sue Sam Altman and OpenAI

In addition to seeking fines against the startup, the state wants to label the company as a “public nuisance.”

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

J. Crew’s New Summer Campaign Goes All-In on Millennial Nostalgia

Wish you were heading to summer camp instead of the office? This retailer gets it.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Nuuly Hits 500,000 Subscribers as Clothing Rental Rivals Struggle

The Urbn-owned company is a bright spot in the clothing rental space.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Cybersecurity Experts Say You Don’t Need to Panic About This Popular Selfie Pose—Yet

As AI becomes more advanced, internet users are raising concerns about how criminals could exploit the technology.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Victoria’s Secret Is Dominating Gen-Z Again—Here’s What the Retailer Changed

Powered by a 15 percent surge in net sales and massive international growth, the lingerie brand appears well-positioned for success this year.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Trust Is the Real Currency in Luxury

Products can easily be copied making trust the brand differentiator.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why the People Who Want to Be Managers Are Usually the Worst at It, According to Science

A new study underlines the importance of the role and explains why accidental managers consistently outperform those who chase the promotion.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

A ‘Love Island’ Contestant Quit His Job for the Show. Now His Former Boss Is Criticizing His Decision

Before the premiere of the hit show’s eighth season, some cast members are already stirring up drama in the real world.

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Entrepreneurship

Why Trump Is Asking Labs to Share Their AI Models With the U.S. Government Before They’re Released

President Trump’s executive order represents one of the most significant efforts by the U.S. government to regulate artificial intelligence.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The 1 Simple Trick Hackers Used to Trick Meta’s AI Bot and Take Over Instagram Accounts

A prominent victim of the Instagram hacks blamed ‘gullible AI bots.’ Here’s what happened.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Think AI Is Ruining the Job Market for Gen-Z? A New Study Blames Remote Work Instead—Here’s Why

Research published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that work-from-home set-ups may be fueling the unemployment rate among recent college graduates.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Artist Rebuked Entertainment Companies for Years. Now She’s Selling $1 Concert Tickets

Phoebe Bridgers joins a consortium of singers dedicated to ensuring that their shows are accessible and affordable.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

After Being Rejected by eBay, GameStop Just Posted Record-Breaking Profits

During the first quarter of the fiscal year, the entertainment retailer posted a net income of $389.6 million.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

After 9 Months of Turmoil, Uncle Nearest Has a Mystery Buyer—Here’s What Will Happen to the Whiskey Brand

Last year, the company’s lender, Farm Credit, filed a suit against the distillery’s founder for defaulting on over $108 million.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Indian startup leaders, UK minister discuss future of AI collaboration

Founders from India's startup ecosystem met with the UK Minister for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan, on the sidelines of the Cambridge India Business Dialogue as part of t…

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

India to emerge as a leading hub of AI-driven advertising: Redseer report

The report highlights that AI is reshaping every major layer of the advertising ecosystem, from media buying and audience targeting to creative production, measurement, commerce, …

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Karnataka sets up task force to advance quantum technology and innovation

The Quantum Task Force has been formed to implement the outlines and strategies of the 'Karnataka Quantum Roadmap,' which was unveiled at the Quantum India Bengaluru Summit.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

VilCart crosses Rs 1,176 crore in revenue, builds one of India's largest kirana-led rural commerce networks

Bengaluru-based VilCart has clocked Rs 1,176 crore in FY26 revenue and built one of India's largest kirana-led rural commerce networks, reaching over 1 lakh stores across 30,000 v…

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

DPIIT's new Tax Playbook hands startups a clear path to bigger savings

DPIIT's May 2026 Tax Playbook brings every startup tax benefit into one guide, from the 80-IAC holiday to angel tax relief, making it easier for founders to claim what they are ow…

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

VC funding into Indian startups halves YoY in May

The lower number of deals and even lesser high value transactions saw venture capital inflow into Indian startups remaining modest for May 2026.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

India to showcase 120 deep-tech startups in Nice: inside the Bharat Innovates 2026 cohort

As Bharat Innovates 2026 heads to Nice this June, a look at the 120 Indian deep-tech startups going before global investors, and what the cohort signals about the country's fronti…

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Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 2, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, May June 2, 2026.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Turning factory emissions into supplements: Inside Intrinsic Foundries' carbon-to-value bet

Carbon-to-value biomanufacturing startup Intrinsic Foundries has raised Rs 12 crore to turn industrial carbon emissions into high-value biochemicals.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

The end of one-view appraisals: Making the case for 360-degree performance feedback

Organizations need to move beyond traditional top-down appraisals and adopt 360-degree performance feedback systems to build more self-aware, accountable and effective managers. …

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

From coffee husk to brain health: the science behind Iom Bioworks' prebiotic push

Science-backed microbiome startup Iom Bioworks is turning coffee husk into prebiotic fibre for the gut-brain axis, aimed at supporting brain health.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

VC funding dries in May; Fertility treatment with compassion

Investors are now focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) startups, and unfortunately India has few credible companies in this segment.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

When every minute counts: How the PM RAHAT scheme is transforming emergency care in India

Designed to eliminate delays in trauma care, the PM Rahat Scheme aligns citizens, hospitals, and systems around one urgent goal: life-saving treatment during the critical golden h…

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

A stitch-free future for delicate surgery: Shira Medtech takes on preventable amputations

Shira Medtech is developing a low-cost device for sutureless microvascular anastomosis, aiming to make delicate blood-vessel surgery faster and safer.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

The accidental matchmaker: how a PhD in hydrodynamics built an elite matrimonial service

Anil Kumar spent over a decade and a half in American academia and consulting before his own bruising search for love convinced him that Indian matchmaking was broken. Seventeen y…

Source: IEEE Spectrum ·

Engineering

Direct-to-Cell Technology: Enabling Satellite Connectivity for Legacy Devices

Direct-to-cell technology uses LEO satellites as spaceborne cell towers. It delivers LTE services to existing smartphones without hardware changes, bridging global coverage gaps.W…

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Whoop Promo Codes May 2026: 20% Off | June 2026

Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top o…

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Office Depot Coupons: Save With Promo Codes in June 2026

From furniture and ink to professional printing services, use an Office Depot discount code to maximize your savings on every workspace essential.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Meet the Accidental Editor in Chief of Muslim Media

Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh was just trying to find an outlet for Muslim news. Now he has more than 12 million followers.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

How to Edit, Merge, and Split PDFs With Free Online Tools

You don’t need expensive software for basic PDF tasks. In fact, all you need is a handful of free web-based apps.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

The Trump Administration Is at War With Itself Over AI Regulation

Donald Trump killed an executive order to regulate AI. Now, administration officials and AI executives are trying to figure out if there’s anything left to piece back together.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

The Manhattan Institute Helped Kill DEI. Now It’s Coming for Protests

The right-wing think tank is actively pushing “civil terrorism”—increasing penalties for minor crimes committed while people engage in constitutionally protected free speech.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

How to Avoid Scams and Bad Gadgets on Amazon (2026)

Amazon is a murky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Stay safe while shopping on Prime Day and beyond with these tips and tricks.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

McLaren CEO Zak Brown Still Gets FOMO About Racing Cars

Zak Brown spent a decade racing before joining the business side of Formula One. He talks to WIRED about rebuilding a legendary brand, obsessive fans, and the pull of the driver’s…

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