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Key Takeaways Gregorys Coffee has grown from one small Park Avenue bar in 2006 to 53 locations nationwide, with typical stores now doing over $1 million in annual sales. Revenue reached about $40 million last year and is projected to hit roughly $45 million this year. Gregorys Coffee founder and CEO Gregory Zamfotis attributes the growth to quality coffee, roasted in-house. Two decades ago, Gregory Zamfotis was at a crossroads. He was a second-year law student at Brooklyn Law School and had just been offered a full-time position at a real estate law firm. The only problem was that Zamfotis…

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from all women’s events at the Olympic Games in accordance with a new policy from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The policy will be implemented from the 2028 Olympic Games onward.  Female category events at the Olympics, or any other IOC events, will now be limited to “biological females.” Eligibility will be determined by a one-time SRY gene screening via saliva, cheek swab, or blood sample, which the IOC considers “unintrusive compared to other possible methods.”  “The policy that we have announced is based on science and has been led by medical experts,” said…

Plans for the $90,000 Afeela have gone afoul. Sony Honda Mobility announced Wednesday it’s scrapping development of its joint venture electric vehicle after Honda flagged a writedown of as much as $15.7 billion and had to overhaul its entire EV strategy. The partnership combined Honda’s engineering expertise with Sony’s software and gaming capabilities. Sony Honda Mobility had planned to begin deliveries of the Afeela 1 in California late this year, with a second model expected as early as 2028. Pre-orders opened last year at $89,900. Customers who reserved the Afeela 1 will receive full refunds. Both Sony and Honda said…

Many people enjoy sleeping with their pets. Who wouldn’t? After a hard day of work, cuddling up with a cute animal that shows you unconditional love is just the thing many people need. But sadly, after digging into a newly released study, they may start to think twice before letting their furry friends into bed at night. The Conversation recently published an article highlighting the major findings of a study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine that examined the pros and cons of having pets sleep in bed with them—something that 46% of respondents do. Though the research suggests…

Forget billionaires — the real boom is happening one tier down. There are now about 430,000 U.S. households worth $30 million or more, according to The Wall Street Journal. Within that group, roughly 74,000 households are worth $100 million or more. How did the multi-millionaires get there? By owning assets that rose most dramatically. Nearly 72% of the top 0.1%’s wealth comes from corporate equities, mutual fund shares and private businesses, according to the Fed. The S&P 500 has more than tripled in the past decade. Surprisingly, many of the ultrawealthy aren’t finance bros or tech execs on the coasts.…

It’s the season to get moving, and with free shipping and free returns, Zappos makes it easy to get the best shoes for every pursuitZappos spring shoe checklist. (Photo: Zappos)Published March 26, 2026 01:32PMSpring is here, which means it’s time to get out there. With longer days, warmer temperatures, and the promise of summer around the corner, now is the time to gear up. Whatever kind of movement you’re after, a bouncy new pair of shoes will put you on the right path. Zappos makes it easy to find the best pair for your needs, with free shipping and returns…

The latest proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown, made by Republican senators, would fund most of DHS but not the immigration enforcement and removal operations. The offer added some new restraints on immigration officers, including the use of body cameras, but excluded Democrat demands such as requirements that federal agents wear identification and refrain from conducting raids around schools, churches or other sensitive places. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats have received the “last and final” offer from Republicans.The Transportation Security Agency has warned that it may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Career reinvention often involves an under-discussed identity shift, as professionals must detach their sense of self from their job titles and organizational roles. The key to a resilient, “leap ready” career is proactive preparation: building a personal brand, cultivating transferable skills and not relying solely on employer stability. The emerging “portfolio career era” encourages a multidimensional career path, with adaptability and self-driven strategy being essential for long-term success. Career reinvention is usually packaged as a dramatic moment. Quit the job. Follow the passion. Bet on yourself.That is not what it…

When—and if—gas prices are coming back down is the million dollar (or, should we say, billion dollar) question.On average, gas is about $4 a gallon, with diesel at $5 a gallon, although prices vary nationwide, especially from coast to coast, as this up-to-date map from AAA shows.The highest prices are on the West Coast, with California ($5.84) and Washington ($5.30) leading the way. The cheapest gas prices are in the Midwest Heartland ($3.27 in Kansas). The Northeast hovers around the national average ($3.92 in New York).“This is worrisome, especially for those who have the least ability to weather the storm,” Diane…

Key Takeaways JPMorgan is piloting a system that cross-checks junior bankers’ self-reported hours with data from keystrokes, video calls and meetings. The bank will send junior investment bankers weekly summaries comparing their timesheets with digital activity logs. JPMorgan frames the monitoring as a “wellbeing” initiative designed to increase transparency and encourage conversations about overwork. Junior bankers are notorious for working long hours, regularly clocking in 100-hour workweeks. Now, JPMorgan is making it more difficult for them to lie about their hours, deploying new surveillance technology that tracks every keystroke, meeting and video call these young employees make.  JPMorgan is debuting…