18 Incarcerated Women Make History Earning Northwestern Degrees

11/06/26 1:23 PM

Eighteen incarcerated women in Illinois have made history by earning bachelor’s degrees from Northwestern University, marking a significant milestone for access to higher education, criminal justice reform, and opportunities for...

2 Promising Heart Drugs Hit Their Targets. They Still Failed to Help Anyone

11/08/26 10:17 PM

The disappointing results blindsided many members of the medical community.

6 Startup Ideas for Gen Z That Turn Everyday Skills Into Real Businesses

11/08/26 6:00 AM

These startup ideas offer ways to test demand, develop recurring revenue, and build on skills younger founders already have.

A $1.95 Billion Exit Wasn’t Enough. Poppi’s Founder Is Trying to Build Another Breakout Brand

11/08/26 2:00 PM

Allison Ellsworth says building a breakout brand takes more than a good product. With Jetty, she’s trying to apply the lessons she learned at Poppi while proving that brand-building can be a repeatable skill.

A Former McDonald’s Executive Built a 5-Brand Franchise Business. Now Another Piece Is in Bankruptcy

11/07/26 10:14 PM

A Denny’s operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this week. It’s not the only major franchisee that’s under strain.

A Grocery Strike Has Cut Off Hundreds of New England Stores. The Real Fight Is Over 1 Benefit

11/08/26 3:38 PM

Hundreds of warehouse workers began striking this week. Independent grocers warn customers may now encounter shortages and bare shelves.

A Stanford Study Just Explained When to Use AI for Research—and When Not To

11/09/26 5:48 AM

Should you enter that query into ChatGPT or non-AI Google search?

Africa’s Richest Man Aliko Dangote Surpasses MacKenzie Scott With $39.4B Fortune

11/06/26 5:15 PM

The increase places Dangote ahead of Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, in Bloomberg’s global wealth rankings.

After Elizabeth Holmes Ate His Product, Everything Changed for His Business: ‘This Publicity, It’s in the Millions of Dollars’

11/06/26 4:37 PM

Ricky Hirsch, founder of Think Jerky, was "overwhelmed" when his brand appeared on screen.

An Acclaimed Sonoma Winery Faces a $17.5 Million Suit. The Crisis Goes Far Beyond Weak Wine Sales

11/09/26 7:00 AM

Experts saying the industry is confronting weaker demand, higher costs, and expensive loans.