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Video game maker Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, announced on Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees, or about 20% of its workforce. (In 2023, Epic cut 830 jobs or 16% of its workforce at that time, per Variety.)“I’m sorry we’re here again,” Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said in a note to Epic employees, which the company posted on X. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we’re spending significantly more than we’re making, and we have to make major cuts to keep the company funded.”“This layoff, together with over $500 million of identified cost savings…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Looking back on the early days of building my company, the best advice wasn’t about saving pennies on rent or payroll. It was about investing in the right marketing partner and surrounding myself with seasoned mentors who had already survived the battles I was about to fight. In a crowded, digital-first marketplace, young founders don’t just need hustle; they need experienced guides to help them break through the noise and avoid the costly lessons that only time usually teaches. We’ve often heard it said, “Youth is wasted on the young.”…

Published March 24, 2026 04:35PMEvery year, we put hundreds of running shoes to the test. When people hear that, they inevitably ask us: What’s the best shoe? Our answer is always the same: It depends on the runner and the run.Because running shoe needs are so personal, we’ve designed our testing process to match. Our team of nearly 25 testers—who represent a wide range of paces, strides, and preferences—put every major new release through several test runs. As we log miles, we compare the season’s new models to the other shoes being tested and to our previous winners. The best…

While Transportation Security Administration agents are not being paid due to the partial government shutdown, some airlines don’t believe members of Congress deserve special treatment when traveling. Delta Air Lines just suspended its “specialty services” perk for U.S. Senators and Representatives amid the shutdown that has left TSA workers without paychecks for more than a month. “Due to the impact on resources from the long-standing government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta,” the airline said In a statement to CNBC, noting that next to safety, its top priority is “taking care of our people…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Overtime is one of the earliest signs that growth is outpacing capacity. Absenteeism hits labor budgets before it ever shows up as a culture issue. The true cost of an employee is always higher than their base pay. Pay accuracy plays a bigger role in trust than many leaders realize. Turnover becomes real when you see it in pay data. For most founders, payroll is something you run. A recurring task. A deadline that comes around every two weeks.But if you’re growing your business, payroll is doing more than simply…

Amid the partial government shutdown, at least 61,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents are going without pay. Regardless, the employees, who are considered essential workers, have to continue showing up to work, despite not earning an income. And over 3,000 agents—over 10% of the total agency—aren’t showing up to work at all.The situation has caused major financial strain for agents who work in an already demanding job that doesn’t seem to have a safety net. Now, they’re caught in the middle of a political battle that’s caused historic chaos and dysfunction in airports across the country: terminals are standing room…

Key Takeaways Siegel began to replicate historical documents for family and friends. Interest grew, so Siegel turned it into a subscription and set up a Shopify site. Partnering with Uncommon Goods and appearing on Shark Tank fueled the business. This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Ari Siegel, founder of History By Mail, a subscription-based business selling replicas of historical documents. The piece has been edited for length and clarity. Growing up, I was always a history buff. Both of my grandfathers were in World War II, so I heard them tell war stories.  Image Credit: Courtesy of…

When a new song attributed to country singer Blaze Foley, “Together,” appeared on his Spotify profile last year, something didn’t seem right. For starters, Foley had been dead for more than two decades, and the cover art featured AI artwork of a man who wasn’t Foley, and the song wasn’t uploaded by Foley’s longtime distributor. Fake tracks have appeared on various artist profiles, including easy-listening act The Sweet Enoughs, and Australian bands Alpha Wolf and Thy Art Is Murder. Smaller artists are not safe either, with musician Catherine Brennan taking to TikTok saying “in the past two weeks I’ve had…

Key Takeaways Intentional active listening, employee empowerment and authentic engagement lay the foundation for award-winning business success. Differentiating your brand through unique customer solutions and consistent messaging can elevate customer experiences and set you apart from competitors. Prioritizing small moments of excellence and genuine customer care snowballs into recognition and loyalty, proving awards follow intentional actions, not the pursuit of accolades. Building an award‑winning business begins with small, intentional moments that empower employees and create exceptional customer experiences. Personal touch points, grounded in authenticity, build lasting impressions that drive recognition and — ultimately — repeat business. Rather than approaching success…

Instagram comedian Matt Lyons has a new documentary film out about his attempt to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail.Lyons’ new film ‘SOBO’ is now streaming on Outside TV (Photo: Matt Lyons/SOBO)Updated March 24, 2026 12:14PMThis past October, comedian Matt Lyons toured theaters across New England to showcase his latest project, a documentary film called SOBO. But prior to each screening, Lyons stood on stage and delivered an important disclaimer.Prepare to not laugh.  “I’d get up there and have to tell everybody that it wasn’t a stand-up comedy show,” Lyons, 31, told me on a recent call. “It was sometimes a struggle…