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Amy Madigan – supporting actress”I have been an actor for over 40 years, and to be nominated today for the first time and to be recognized by my peers is a truly humbling moment,” she said in a statement. “This journey of bringing Gladys to life in Zach Creger’s WEAPONS, and seeing and experiencing the reaction from audiences, press, critics, and now my fellow actors, is something I am incredibly grateful for.” The Field of Dreams alum shared the honor with Weapons’ director and the rest of the cast. “When Zach and I met for lunch to discuss our roles,…
These leadership takeaways are part of a new primetime series, “CNBC Leader’s Playbook,” premiering January 7 at 10pm ET/PT. Hosted by Julia Boorstin, this series goes inside the minds of the world’s top business leaders to reveal how lasting success is built.1) Start with your purposeShake Shack founder Danny Meyer never set out to build a huge company.It all started as an experiment in “enlightened hospitality”. This is Myer’s belief that putting our people first provides a better guest experience, driving loyalty, revenue and long-term success for everyone involved. The experiment began in the most unlikely of places: a hot…
Vanessa Larco, partner at Premise and former partner at NEA, believes 2026 is finally the year of consumer AI. Larco, who has spent years investing in consumers and prosumers, believes AI will transform the way consumers spend their time online by powering “concierge-like” services. The question is: Will traditional consumer products like WebMD and TripAdvisor continue to exist as standalone apps, or will they just be absorbed into ChatGPT and Meta AI? And where can startups carve out an AI-powered niche for themselves? Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan speaks with Larco about why consumers are coming back, what…
Alan Jackson is convinced of Nick Reiner’s innocence. After resigning as the attorney for the 32-year-old Jackson, who was charged with the murders of his parents Rob Reiner and Michelle Reiner, Jackson gave his version of events and his former client’s culpability at a hearing in Los Angeles on January 7. “What we’ve learned, and you can take this to the bank, is that according to the laws of this state, according to the laws of California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder,” he told reporters including MS NOW. “Please print that we wish him the best of luck.”…
These leadership takeaways are part of a new primetime series, “CNBC Leader’s Playbook,” premiering January 7 at 10pm ET/PT. Hosted by CNBC’s Julia Boorstin, the series goes inside the minds of the world’s top business leaders to uncover how lasting success is built.Ted Sarandos didn’t help build Netflix by following a rulebook. As co-CEO, he made bold bets when the future was uncertain, trusted talented people to make big decisions, and relied on intuition as well as data. These five leadership moves demonstrate how Sarandos has created a culture that is fearless, challenges assumptions, and continues to reinvent entertainment.1) Swing…
According to the Wall Street Journal, Anthropic is preparing to raise $10 billion in new funding at a valuation of $350 billion. TechCrunch confirmed the increase and valuation, according to a person familiar with the matter. The makers of Claude last raised a $13 billion Series F round three months ago at a valuation of $183 billion, so this latest raise nearly doubles the AI company’s value. In March, Anthropic secured $3.5 billion at a valuation of $61.5 billion. Kotu Management and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC will lead the new round, WSJ reported, citing sources familiar with the deal.…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai gives a thumbs up as he arrives to attend the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 11, 2025.Benoît Tessier | Reutersgoogle’s parent company alphabet market capitalization exceeded apple’s First time since 2019.Alphabet’s market cap ended Wednesday at $3.88 trillion. Alphabet stock rose more than 2% on Wednesday, closing at $322.03. Meanwhile, Apple stock has fallen more than 4% over the past five days, ending Wednesday with a market capitalization of $3.84 trillion.The market capitalization reversal highlights the different directions Alphabet and Apple are heading in terms of their respective artificial…
Gothic romance is very trendy right now. This style is characterized by dark details, silver tones, and religious iconography. We’re talking hearts, lockets, swords, crosses, and anything that evokes a moody, dark atmosphere. After all, this style draws inspiration from historical periods when Catholicism dominated art and architecture. This trend has many potential explanations for pop culture and fashion, from the resurgence of vampire stories on screen (Sinners, Nosferatu, Interview with the Vampire, anyone?) to the rise of gothic styles and looks seen on the runways throughout last year’s Paris Fashion Week. Recreating this trend, whether you opt for high-end…
These leadership takeaways are part of a new primetime series, “CNBC Leader’s Playbook,” premiering January 7 at 10pm ET/PT. Hosted by Julia Boorstin, this series goes inside the minds of the world’s top business leaders to reveal how lasting success is built.1) Accept the riskWhen Dara Khosrowshahi took over as CEO in 2017, Uber was one of the most recognizable brands in the world. And one of the most difficult things. The company faced ongoing scandals, a spate of executive resignations, and strained relations with regulators and city officials. On top of that, the platform was losing billions of dollars.…
OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health on Wednesday, saying the company will provide a dedicated space for users to have conversations with ChatGPT about their health. People are already using ChatGPT to ask questions about medical issues. According to OpenAI, more than 230 million people ask health and wellness questions on the platform every week. However, the ChatGPT Health product separates these conversations from other chats. That way, your health won’t come up in a standard conversation with ChatGPT. If people start chatting about their health outside of the health section, the AI aims to prompt them to switch to that section.…