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Iran’s top diplomat on Friday headed to Pakistan, where officials have been trying to get the United States and Iran to convene for a second round of ceasefire negotiations. The trip comes as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, clouded the global economic picture, and left thousands dead across the Middle East. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that he was on his way to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia on a trip focused on “bilateral matters and regional developments.” The White House did not immediately…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Avoidance might protect short-term performance, but it quietly erodes trust, engagement and long-term results. Empathy isn’t a soft skill — it’s a strategic advantage that builds stronger, more resilient teams. As I write this article, here is the reality: according to a recent Conference Board survey, the share of consumers who viewed jobs as “hard to get” increased to a five-year high in February 2026, though households also believed the availability of jobs had improved. Labor market data shows that the median duration of unemployment is near four-year highs, and…

Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraEwan SpenceTaking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including Samsung’s Galaxy upgrades, Pixel 11 worries, Honor 600’s global launch, Huawei’s first wide foldable, a new Asus tablet, Anker’s audio AI adventure, and The Android Show is coming.Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Apple news here on Forbes.Samsung Offers Galaxy AI Upgrades To Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 FamilySamsung continues to push Galaxy AI and its features to…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways AI makes it easier than ever to produce content at scale, but more content does not mean better results. If there’s no clear strategy behind it, it can hurt engagement and conversions. AI amplifies what already exists. It can enhance and accelerate performance, but only when the underlying strategy is already strong. It doesn’t fix a weak strategy — it amplifies it. Success with AI in marketing requires clear positioning, clear messaging and human oversight. Over the past year, AI has rapidly become part of how businesses create content, run…

The Trump administration is putting America on the fast track to a good trip. On Friday, April 24, the Food and Drug Administration granted an expedited review process to three experimental psychedelic drugs. It issued priority vouchers to three currently unnamed companies, two of which are expected to research psilocybin as a treatment for depression, and one that will study a drug called methylone, a stimulant similar to MDMA (the main ingredient in the street drug ecstasy), for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Those vouchers shorten the FDA’s review process from its standard 10 to 12 months to just one…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Utility patents expire after 20 years. Long-term protection comes from continuously improving the product, filing follow-on patents and building patent families that evolve with the market. Patents aren’t reserved for breakthroughs. Refined formulations, manufacturing efficiencies, improved delivery systems and system-level or software refinements all qualify. Patent expiration gives competitors freedom to copy, but if your company innovates fast enough, early patents will only describe outdated versions that no competitor would want to copy anyway. A question I’m asked frequently, by founders, innovation managers and members of patent committees alike, sounds…

We’ve arrived at the last Saturday of April. By this time next week, it’ll be May already. We’re very nearly halfway through 2026, which is both surprising because of how fast time is flying and because of how much has happened already this year. I can’t keep up. I can, however, help walk you through today’s Pips. I thought today’s Medium Pips was much harder than today’s Hard Pips, and I’m curious if you feel the same way. Let me know!Looking for Friday’s Pips? Read our guide right here.How To Play PipsIn Pips, you have a grid of multicolored boxes.…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you asked almost any group of executives about innovation, they would likely say they value it.In my experience, leaders behind some of the strongest companies in the country describe innovation as a force multiplier — the thing that separates leaders from followers. But inside most organizations, innovation often triggers something else entirely: fear.For an idea to be implemented, it has to survive a journey through the organization. Most innovations don’t fail in the boardroom. They fail somewhere in the middle. Don’t dismiss small problems — they signal bigger breakdownsAccording to a…

Staples is ready to party, just in time for graduation season. The office supply retailer is adding Party City shop-in-shops to 700-plus of its stores in 34 states across the U.S. Customers will be able to buy party supplies and decor, including balloons, gift bags, and favors; have helium balloons inflated; and order other celebration must-haves like personalized invitations, banners, and posters using Staples’ same-day print and marketing services. The companies announced their partnership in a joint news release on April 21. As part of the collaboration, Party City will also sell its products at Staples.com. Shoppers can use this store…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Gross revenue is the total amount of money coming in before expenses. It’s tempting to celebrate, but it doesn’t tell you if your business is actually healthy. Net revenue is what actually matters. It’s what’s left after the real costs of running your business are accounted for — and it’s the number that tells you whether your model works. Instead of asking “How do we grow revenue?” the better question is “How do we grow profitable revenue?” Ask most small business owners how their company is doing, and they’ll point…