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As the Department of the Interior pushes employees into “visitor-facing” roles and proposes to slash $736 million from the National Park Service budget, critics warn that the scientists and stewards who keep our parks alive are once again being purged.Listen to this articleListenA National Park Service employee leads a pack of mules loaded with tools and supplies in the Grand Canyon (Photo: dit: John Moore / Staff)Published April 3, 2026 02:44PMEmployees with the National Park Service (NPS) are bracing for another staffing change after the Department of the Interior (DOI) circulated a memorandum Thursday night. In the memo, the DOI…

HarperCollins Publishers and AI-powered animation studio Toonstar have announced a multi-year partnership to co-produce original YouTube series based on HarperCollins titles. It marks the second announcement this week from the book publishing giant regarding a partnership with an AI-centered company. On Monday, HarperCollins division Harlequin said it entered a multi-year agreement to co-produce 40 animated micro-dramas with AI entertainment company Dashverse. Inspired by Harlequin Romance titles, the collaboration launches in April, beginning with an adaptation of A Fairy-Tail Ending by Catherine Mann.The deals highlight how book publishers are turning to AI as a way to explore new modes of storytelling, but…

Published April 3, 2026 01:26PMMy 83-year-old father texted this to me the other day: I just read the story about the fraud where Mount Everest guides made climbers sick with baking soda. Sounds really bad.  My dad’s text is, of course, related to the recent report alleging that multiple trekking companies defrauded international insurance companies by calling in false reports, hiring helicopters for unnecessary rescues, and, gulp, potentially even causing their clients to get sick. This story has generated headlines across the globe, including plenty here in the USA. I agree with my father—the whole thing sounds bad. Like, super-duper mega-ultra…

Red Lobster might be taking an old page from its playbook to win over consumers’ hearts. The seafood restaurant chain is reportedly considering the return of endless shrimp, the all-you-can-eat deal that was one of Red Lobster’s most iconic promotions. Although the promotion dates back decades, it was originally only offered for limited amounts of time—that is, until previous owner Thai Group made it a permanent menu fixture in June 2023. At $20 for bottomless shrimp, many argue the move contributed to the seafood chain’s financial woes and its eventual Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2024. According to bankruptcy filings…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In 2026, entrepreneurs aren’t just asking “What business should I start?”They’re asking, “What business can I start that actually delivers results without me doing every task?” The answer trending across searches, forums and AI tools is clear: Done-For-You (DFY) business models! These enterprises deliver outcomes rather than instructions and that’s why they’re booming right now.Unlike traditional businesses that sell products, services or education, DFY businesses sell completed outcomes. Customers pay for results, i.e. a fully built and profitable system, instead of paying for training, templates or tools that they then must implement…

Early this year, rapper and recording executive Gucci Mane was reportedly held at gunpoint and robbed at a music studio in Dallas, Texas. Now, a motive for the crime (and the alleged culprits) have been revealed: A rapper signed to Gucci Mane’s label wanted out of his contract.Rapper Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams Jr., has been signed to Gucci Mane’s record label 1017 Records since 2020. According to a criminal affidavit written by FBI agent Brittany Garcia, Williams was unhappy with his record deal and invited Gucci Mane, legal name Radric Davis, to a meeting to discuss…

Thousands of adventure seekers trek to Nepal’s Himalayas each year, where legitimate helicopter rescues save lives when danger strikes. But investigators just exposed a rescue scam that bilked insurers for millions. Guides poisoned trekkers’ food with baking powder, uncooked chicken and even rat droppings to trigger altitude sickness symptoms, then terrified them into unnecessary evacuations, according to The Independent. Between 2022 and 2025, Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau uncovered over 300 alleged fake rescues affecting 4,782 climbers. In one documented case, four tourists were rescued on a single helicopter but insurers received separate bills totaling $31,100. Hospitals fabricated admission records. The…

Published April 3, 2026 11:07AMHundreds of aspiring Mount Everest climbers are in Kathmandu this week, preparing for their acclimatization treks and the 40-mile long walk from Lukla to Base Camp. At the foot of Mount Everest, Nepal’s legendary Icefall Doctors are struggling through unseasonably deep snow to fix the route through the crevasses and ice pillars of the Khumbu Icefall leading to Camp I.That’s right—Everest season is upon us. And it wouldn’t be right to kick off the annual pilgrimage to the world’s highest peak without some controversy and drama. Thus far, the biggest storyline in the Everest world concerns…

American healthcare faces a persistent paradox: We have extraordinary medical technology, yet patients often spend years navigating a system that treats symptoms before identifying the underlying cause of disease.This dynamic is especially pronounced for children with neurological conditions such as epilepsy, developmental delay, and intellectual disability. Many families endure years of hospitalizations, emergency room visits, specialist referrals, and inconclusive tests before receiving a definitive diagnosis. Clinicians often refer to this prolonged journey as the “diagnostic odyssey.” It is emotionally draining for families and deeply frustrating for physicians trying to guide care.It is also extraordinarily expensive.When the root cause of a…

Key Takeaways Jamie Dimon says companies that stick with remote-first models will fall behind, claiming JPMorgan’s fully in-office culture will “crush” more flexible rivals. JPMorgan reinstated a five-day, in-person workweek in early 2025, aligning with other corporate giants like Amazon and Dell. Dimon says that physical proximity is key to communication, speed and decision-making. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is doubling down on his belief that an in-office culture is a competitive advantage, arguing that companies clinging to remote-first policies risk falling behind.  In a recent interview on CBS Evening News, Dimon framed work models as a strategic choice. “You…