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One advantage of writing about airlines and business for a long time is perspective. I’ve been covering United Airlines since before the pandemic, which means I’ve been able to watch how CEO Scott Kirby responds when things get difficult. Back then, I was struck by how Kirby often sounded different from some of his competitors — most notably Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian. I’m not going to say one was wrong and one was right, but they were different: Kirby’s approach was straightforward: Describe the situation as it is, even if that meant sounding more cautious than others. Bastian, by contrast, more often emphasized recovery…

The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday began layoffs expected to lead to 1,000 job cuts across the company.Josh D’Amaro, who in February succeeded Bob Iger as chief executive, announced broader layoffs following a move in January to consolidate Disney’s marketing division. The cuts are expected to fall across the Burbank, California-based company’s traditional television businesses, including ESPN, as well as its movie studio. Employees in product and technology, and in certain corporate functions will also be affected.“Over the past several months, we have looked at ways in which we can streamline our operations in various parts of the company to…

Yesterday was World Quantum Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the physics that powers the quantum computers of tomorrow. But awareness of quantum technology wasn’t the only thing that was rising. So, too, were the stock prices of America’s four major quantum computing companies: D-Wave, IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc. And today, the stock prices of those four companies are even higher. Here’s why. Quantum computing stocks soar If you’re an investor in any of the so-called Quantum Four quantum computing companies, yesterday was a good day. All four major American quantum computing companies saw double-digit gains…

Disengagement is expensive, and most organizations know it. A 2025 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine estimates that disengagement costs about $5 million a year for every 1,000 employees and that’s before accounting for what’s harder to measure. Teams deliver—narrowly avoiding burnout—but the creativity, the discretionary effort, the genuine spark of someone who truly cares? That’s becoming a rare commodity in today’s turbulent working world as AI continues its disruption. Sure, most AI is exceptional at scale, speed, and synthesis. It learns from what already exists, optimizes from the middle, and produces output that is arguably an average…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connection, trust and lasting impact. AI scales content production, but lived experience is what makes messaging resonate. Entrepreneurs who share real, imperfect stories will stand out in an AI-saturated market. There’s a moment every entrepreneur recognizes. It’s when data says one thing, but your gut says another. When the metrics look clean, optimized and scalable, yet something feels… missing. More often than not, what’s missing is the story.We like to believe we’re rational decision-makers, especially in business. We trust dashboards, KPIs and conversion…

When the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh next week, civic leaders will be using the spotlight to celebrate football’s Steelers—and the city’s growing reputation as a technology and artificial intelligence hub. The events include an AI pitch competition where judges including area native Mark Cuban will award startups from a 1.75 million prize pool—with preference given to companies with a presence in Pennsylvania. There’s a growing number of startups that fit that bill. As the name suggests, VC firm Valley Capital Partners is based in Silicon Valley. But for the past few years, firm general partner Mitchell Kokko has been living across the country in Pittsburgh. The firm considered expanding to a number of cities but was drawn by factors like the area’s universities,…

Regular maintenance will keep your camping nest clean.Listen to this articleListenTaking the time to properly clean, dry, and store your sleeping bag ensures that your insulation stays lofty and warm for years of adventure. (Photo: Getty Images)Published April 15, 2026 04:01AMSleeping bags are designed to be dragged across tent floors, stuffed into packs, and slept in for nights on end without a proper wash. They absorb sweat, dirt, campfire smoke—and sometimes all three at once. For a piece of gear that’s made primarily of lightweight nylon and down feathers, it’s amazing how much abuse it can take. Still, your sleeping…

In case you didn’t hear, we just went back to the moon. NASA has been heavily promoting the Artemis II mission for months, which concluded on April 10 after its four astronauts splashed down off the coast of California. No doubt, this venture was an objectively awe-inducing feat. The space agency successfully demonstrated the most powerful rocket it’s ever built, the Space Transportation System, and tested Orion, its crew vehicle, with a crew for the first time. NASA’s astronauts also traveled farther into space than ever before, and humans saw the dark side of the lunar surface with their own…

Sand was thrown in the gears of President Donald Trump’s grand White House ballroom plans on March 31, 2026, when U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon ordered a pause on construction. The president, the judge wrote, was the “steward” of the residence, not its “owner.” In response, the Justice Department filed an emergency motion, asking that construction be allowed to resume due to security risks caused by the project being in a state of limbo. Presidents of the United States, unlike other world leaders, have not typically sought to impress their own architectural tastes on national monuments. In this regard,…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Effort is sometimes the only qualification you need. You might be scared of a big opportunity when it presents itself — do it scared. Reflecting on past mistakes is actually where confidence is built. Entrepreneurs are skilled at preparing, planning and executing. We work hard and believe that growth follows effort, and readiness follows preparation.But some of the most meaningful opportunities arrive before you feel qualified for them. They show up a little too early, stretch your identity and expose your insecurities.If you’re not careful, fear can convince you to…