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Minecraft is, perhaps, the ultimate sandbox game. Infinite space, multiple game modes, and seemingly endless updates: The game’s limitless possibilities have helped it sell more than 350 million copies since it launched in 2011 (only Tetris has sold more games, and it had a 27-year lead). In 2014, Microsoft acquired Minecraft developer Mojang for $2.5 billion. That same year, Mojang Studios began trying to figure out how to turn an open-ended game into a narrative film for Warner Bros.By 2022, the adaptation coalesced around Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess, featuring Jason Momoa as Garrett Garrison, a human trapped in-game, and…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways US expat founders must manage taxes across jurisdictions from day one. Forecast global cash flow early to avoid timing gaps and unexpected tax burdens. Separate personal and business finances to reduce risk, penalties and reporting issues. For US expat entrepreneurs, launching a startup abroad can open the door to new markets, talent and growth opportunities. However, it also requires managing both US and foreign tax obligations.Many founders are surprised to learn that moving abroad does not eliminate their US tax obligations. They focus their early energy on building their business,…

A senior Trump administration tasked with managing America’s disaster response won’t stop talking about teleporting.Gregg Phillips, who leads FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery, first made claims about teleportation on a podcast, describing the feeling of his car being “lifted up” and relocated into a ditch near a church. In another instance, Phillips described finding himself teleported to a Waffle House miles away from his previous location. The Trump administration named Phillips, best known for profiting from election conspiracy theories, to one of the top roles at the disaster relief agency in December. “Teleporting is no fun. … It was scary…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways In elite racing environments, high-performance teams define who decides what, ensure technology sharpens judgment instead of clouding it and execute without second-guessing. Organizations also need clear ownership of AI-informed decisions in advance. Without it, every recommendation becomes a debate and every dashboard spawns another meeting. Most business decisions are reversible “two-way doors” and should be made quickly. Treating them with the same weight as major, irreversible choices is where decision velocity collapses. On Lap 25 of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, one of the leading teams found itself facing…

Top executives at the major U.S. airlines have been vocal in sharing their frustrations amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, which has resulted in Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staffing shortages, lengthy airport security lines, and flight delays. The partial shutdown began on February 14 when funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lapsed. TSA officers are classified as essential workers, meaning they’re still required to show up, even without pay. Because of financial uncertainty, many employees called out sick or quit altogether. As the weeks went by, staffing shortages worsened, and wait times grew longer. Airline bosses are at the end of…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Leadership is a behavior, not a position. One of the biggest mistakes is not understanding that behavior can be seen, while intent cannot be seen. Inspiration might come and go, but trust has to be present, ever present. What makes someone a leader? It’s a question that has sparked countless debates in boardrooms, offices, and business schools around the world. Effective leaders can create the right culture in an organization to harness all available resources and nurture the talent of the people they lead.In elite teams, leaders act more like…

Below, co-authors Joshua Steiner and Michael Lynton share five key insights from their new book, From Mistakes to Meaning: Owning Your Past So It Doesn’t Own You.Joshua has worked in government, finance, and the nonprofit sector. After serving as chief of staff at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, he became a banker at Lazard before co-founding two investment firms and serving as an executive at Bloomberg LP.Michael has spent his career in the media and entertainment business. He is the former CEO of Sony Entertainment and now serves on the boards of the Rand Corporation and the Smithsonian.What’s the big…

Humans have been telling stories throughout history, passing them down from generation to generation. A great story will inspire you, motivate you, or even move you to change.As a business leader, one of the most critical stories you need to understand, and share, is about your company’s finances and how it can help chart your future growth. That’s where the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) comes in.CFOs and other financial leaders are under growing pressure to identify the trends and key performance indicators that will guide their organizations forward. Yet, success depends on more than just presenting the numbers—it’s about clearly…

Eva Longoria, 51, has come a long way from being a Desperate Housewife on Wisteria Lane over 20 years ago. After becoming a star on the hit show, she says she’s continued to rely on hustle, passion and versatility to be wildly successful in a range of pursuits, from advocacy to entrepreneurship.“I always ask myself what defines success for me,” Longoria said to AARP The Magazine. “As I get older, it’s not some superficial thing. I’m at a point where I don’t want to waste my days.”These days, she’s busy as a mother of a seven-year-old son, host of CNN’s Eva Longoria:…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Becoming a millionaire may seem like an unobtainable dream, but in reality, it’s a lot more common than you think.The right mentality can help you on the road to wealth. Here are 24 signs you’re destined to bring in the big bucks.Related: This Conversation Hack Made Me a Millionaire — Here’s How It Works You started making money at a young ageOne of the most common traits that the wealthy have in common is that they began earning money at a young age. For example, a 12-year-old Mark Cuban sold trash bags…