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Kevin Hart’s $650 Million Media Empire Is Shrinking — Here’s What Went Wrong
Executive turnover and a reliance on Hart's presence turned the comedian's media company into a cautionary tale for entrepreneurs.
Jonathan Small is a bestselling author, journalist, producer, and podcast host. For 25 years, he has worked as a sought-after storyteller for top media companies such as The New York Times, Hearst, Entrepreneur, and Condé Nast. He has held executive roles at Glamour, Fitness, and Entrepreneur and regularly contributes to The New York Times, TV Guide, Cosmo, Details, Maxim, and Good Housekeeping. His Small Talk substack focuses on generational differences.
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These Americans Thought They Could Retire. Then They Checked Their Bank Accounts.
Rising costs are forcing more retirees back to work, with nearly half of them citing financial need as their primary reason.
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Apple’s Liquid Glass Design Backfired on Most Macs — Here’s What’s Changing
The company's Liquid Glass interface looks great on iPhones—but it doesn't translate well to the LCD screens most Mac users have.
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McDonald’s New Extra Value Menu Is Beating Expectations — And Franchisees Are Seeing the Value
The fast-food giant maintained its market share and outperformed competitors in Q1, thanks to its laser focus on affordability.
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Kevin O’Leary Wants to Build a $100 Billion AI Data Center in Utah. Locals Say It Could Drain the Great Salt Lake.
The Shark Tank investor promises 10,000 jobs. Residents are concerned about water usage, emissions and toxic dust.
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This $2 Billion Company Cut Employee 401(k) Benefits to Pay for AI. It Won’t Be the Last.
TTEC suspended its 401(k) employer match for 16,000 workers and explicitly tied the decision to AI investments.
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Poppi’s Co-Founder Became a Megamillionaire by Rejecting Work-Life Balance: ‘It’s OK to Live in Chaos’
Allison Ellsworth took calls from the hospital after giving birth and breastfed on Zooms. Now she's worth over $100 million.
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Burger King’s CEO Took Calls From 1,500 Customers. What Happened Next Is Already Showing Up in Restaurants.
Tom Curtis took so many calls that his wife made him stay on the porch—and the conversations are fixing broken signs and shaping the menu.
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Parents Are Paying $50,000 to Pick Their Babies’ Eye Color and IQ. Some Experts Say This Is ‘Very Troubling.’
Biotech startups are screening embryos for various desirable and undesirable traits before choosing what to implant.
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Why Removing Screens From Fitness Trackers Made Them 88% More Popular: ‘If It Has a Screen, It’s a Watch’
Companies like Whoop are betting billions that consumers want less tech, not more— and the strategy is paying off in a massive way.
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Why Bread Zeppelin Is Hitting Pause on Franchising: ‘We Have a Lot to Prove’
The 10-unit chain is focusing on company-owned growth to attract sophisticated, well-capitalized franchisees down the road.
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A Chatbot Claimed to Be a Licensed Psychiatrist. Now Pennsylvania Is Suing the Company That Makes It.
Gov. Josh Shapiro filed the first-of-its-kind lawsuit after a Charater.AI chatbot named 'Emilie' pretended to treat depression as a doctor.
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Delta Is Eliminating This Perk for Passengers — And It’s the Only Airline Doing It (So Far)
The airline is ending free beverages and snacks on 9% of daily flights less than 350 miles starting May 19.
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This Growing Revenue Stream for Food Franchises Hit 26% Growth Last Year — And Many Are Missing It
Employers are using free meals to lure employees back to the office — franchises catering to this market are winning big.
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CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87—Here’s the Revolutionary Legacy He Leaves Behind
The media maverick launched the first 24-hour news network and became a passionate philanthropist.
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James Murdoch Lost the Family ‘Succession’ Battle — Now He’s Building His Own Media Empire
The other Murdoch walked away from Fox News with $3.3 billion — and he's using it to build a media company that's nothing like his father's.
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Ford Has a Secret Team Working on a $30,000 Electric Truck to Beat China. It’s a ‘Model T Moment,’ Says CEO.
Ford brought together Silicon Valley techies and Detroit auto veterans in a 'skunk works project' that's rewriting how cars get made.
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Apple In Talks With Intel and Samsung to Build Chips in the US —Here’s Why
Recent shortages have pushed Apple into looking for backup suppliers. Intel's stock soared 12% on the news.
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This One Federal Standard Is the ‘Lynchpin’ of Franchising — And Congress Could Make It Permanent
IFA President Matt Haller writes that the American Franchise Act has bipartisan support and could protect 9 million jobs from disappearing.
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These Major Brands Are Going All In On America’s 250th Birthday — From Birthday Cake Cheerios to ‘American Dew’
As America's 250th birthday approaches, brands like Coca-Cola and Steak 'n Shake are rolling out red, white and blue products.
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A WNBA Team Just Hit a $1 Billion Valuation — Here’s What Drove It
CNBC's latest valuations show WNBA teams are now worth an average of $460 million — and one team stands out from the pack.
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Anthropic Just Unveiled a $1.5 Billion AI Joint Venture With Wall Street Giants — Here’s the Real Strategy Behind It
Blackstone, Goldman Sachs and other investment firms are betting big on a new venture.
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Subway Had to Close 729 More Stores — But Executives Say It’s About Finding ‘the Right Locations’
The sandwich giant has shuttered 8,345 restaurants since 2016, but international growth and operational improvements are on the rise.
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Spirit Airlines Shut Down Overnight — Stranding Thousands of Passengers: ‘We Were Scrambling. It’s Insane’
The budget carrier canceled all flights at 3 a.m. Saturday after bondholders rejected a $500 million government bailout in the final hours.
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GameStop Is Making a Bid to Buy eBay in a Deal Its CEO Admits Could Be ‘Totally, Totally Foolish’
Ryan Cohen's $12 billion meme stock wants to take over the online auction giant that is 4x its size.
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This $100-a-Month Pill Can Extend the Life of Your Dog — Here’s What It Means for Pets and Humans
Loyal, a daily prescription pill targeting senior dogs, could add years to their lives. Is it also a proving ground for human longevity drugs?
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Taco Bell Brings the Heat With 8% Same-Store Sales Growth — Here’s What It’s Doing Right
The fast-food chain Taco Bell beat Wall Street expectations while its parent company, Yum! Brands, explores selling Pizza Hut.
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The U.A.E. Just Quit OPEC to Pump More Oil — Here’s What That Could Mean for Gas Prices
The nation is escaping production quotas that capped output at 3.2 million barrels a day.
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Google Translate’s New Feature Will Help You Stop Having Awkward Moments on Trips Abroad
The app now lets you practice speaking words and phrases in Spanish, English, and Hindi — and scores your pronunciation.
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Food Franchises Are Going After Starbucks With a $100 Billion Beverage Strategy — Here’s What They’re Selling
McDonald's, KFC, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Burger King are launching crafted drinks with boba and cold foam to cash in on the trend.
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