Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) has announced the release of Zoom Workplace for Frontline, a mobile-first solution designed to enhance communication and work management for frontline workers. The product is now available to all frontline employees and managers with paid Zoom accounts, targeting industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and emergency services. The company stated that the new platform aims to help workers “get more done, do better work, and strengthen relationships” by integrating intelligent tools and streamlining daily operational tasks. “Our mission of delivering an AI-first open work platform isn’t just limited to knowledge workers; we’re also thinking about…
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The New York Liberty announced on Monday that two training camp signees, Raquel Carrera and Seehia Rirad, are out for the 2025 due to a personal decision. Raquel Carrera is a Spanish power forward who currently plays for the Valencia Basket of the Liga Femenina in Spain. She was drafted by the Atlanta Dream with the 15th pick in 2021. Her draft rights were subsequently traded to the Liberty. She has yet to play in the WNBA despite being the highest Spanish player ever picked in a WNBA Draft. Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images Seehia Rirad is a French…
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by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 21, 2025 Gen Z is reshaping the American dining scene by ordering less and prioritizing budget-friendly options when eating out. Gen Z is reshaping the American dining experience as we know it. From opting to split entrées to ordering appetizers or kids’ menu items, the younger generation is all about saving their hard-earned coins. A recent survey by Eater and Vox Media looked into how dining differs across generations and found that more Gen Zers are opting to share plates or order less food to cut costs while dining out amid rising inflation and tariffs. “We…
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It costs millions of dollars to be polite to AI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed last week that OpenAI’s electricity bill is “tens of millions of dollars” higher due to people being polite to ChatGPT. Last week, an X user posted: “I wonder how much money OpenAI has lost in electricity costs from people saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to their models.” The post has been viewed 5.7 million times as of press time. Altman replied the following day: “Tens of millions of dollars well spent—you never know.” tens of millions of dollars well spent–you never know — Sam Altman…
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If you’re starting a small business, or own a business but have run into some money trouble, you might be tempted to take out a merchant cash advance (MCA). Sure, these are a quick way to get funding in an emergency, but they’re a terrible idea for business owners. I would never recommend going into debt, especially through an MCA lender, to finance a business—no matter what kind of sticky situation you might find yourself in. But first, what is a merchant cash advance? Merchant cash advances, otherwise known as business payday loans, are a type of immediate lender financing.…
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Demonstrators with signs stand around the John Harvard Statue in Harvard Yard after a rally was held against President Donald Trump’s attacks on Harvard University at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 17, 2025. — Photo by Agence France-Presse Harvard sued United States President Donald Trump’s administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets, tax-exempt status and the enrolment of…
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No one enjoys buying life insurance, let alone researching which company to buy it from. But with the Internet, finding the best life insurance company (especially one that enables you to apply quickly online) is easier than ever. Like every other financial product, the life insurance industry has gone digital. You can now buy life insurance online, completing the entire process without speaking to an individual. As a former financial planner that sold life insurance the “old-fashioned way,” I’m impressed and amazed at how technology keeps pushing the envelope on efficiency. But as the industry makes its way online, there…
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One of the greatest events in all of motorsport is just a few weeks away: The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. On Monday Arrow McLaren unveiled their special liveries for their three full-time drivers — Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel, and Christian Lundgaard — that will match that of NASCAR driver Kyle Larson, who is again attempting to “do the double” as he will try and drive in both the Indianapolis 500 early in the day, and the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 later in the evening. A common theme for all four Arrow McLaren cars at the Indianapolis 500? White. According…
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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability is more than a buzzword; it’s a critical component of corporate strategy and a key driver of innovation. CEOs almost universally believe that it’s their responsibility to make their businesses more sustainable.[i] At Cisco, we are committed to leading the charge towards a more sustainable future by harnessing the power of technology and collaboration. This commitment was front and center at Cisco Live EMEA in February, where we showcased how we’re collaborating and innovating with our partners to drive toward a more sustainable future, together. Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. It…
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BofA Securities analyst Justin Post maintained a Buy rating on Alphabet Inc GOOG GOOGL with a price forecast of $185 on Monday. Google kicks off Online advertising earnings season on April 24. With tough comps & tariff uncertainty, Post recently lowered his 2025 forecast. The analyst projects first-quarter revenue and GAAP EPS of $74.1 billion and $1.93, below the Street’s $75.5 billion and $2.01, with search revenues up 7% (versus the Street’s 9%). Also Read: Google GenAI, AI Cloud Services Drive Analyst Confidence In Long-Term Growth He stated that the Street has been lowering expectations as business sentiment has deteriorated.…