Quick Summary Julia Stewart, denied the CEO job at Applebee’s despite turning the company around, left to lead rival IHOP. After revitalizing IHOP, she engineered a $2.3 billion takeover of Applebee’s, fired her old boss,...

Quick Summary Case: Parents of a 16-year-old who died by suicide are suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT “coached” him on self-harm. Response: OpenAI expressed condolences and said it will add safeguards, including parental controls and possible...

Quick Summary Microsoft is facing a rare employee rebellion over its contracts with Israel. The company sought FBI help to monitor protests, suspended and fired dissenters, and tightened event security. But activists continue to disrupt...

TL;DR Starbucks’ fall menu is here, headlined by the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) starting August 26. Alongside returning seasonal favorites, the coffee chain is debuting a new Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and an...

Quick Summary Google plans to bring back in-person interviews after discovering widespread AI use in online assessments. CEO Sundar Pichai supports a hybrid hiring model, arguing it ensures authenticity and helps candidates understand company culture....

Quick Summary Elon Musk’s xAI is suing Apple and OpenAI in Texas federal court, accusing them of conspiring to suppress competition in artificial intelligence. The lawsuit alleges Apple gave OpenAI’s ChatGPT preferential treatment in the...

Quick Summary PepsiCo has discontinued 9 sodas and labeled 21 beverages “limited time left” worldwide. Discontinued drinks include Mtn Dew White Out, Major Melon, several Kickstart flavors, and Bubly/Gatorade variants. CEO Ramon Laguarta says the...

New York — Target Corp. announced Wednesday that longtime Target CEO Brian Cornell will step down after more than a decade at the helm, marking the end of an era at the embattled retailer. Cornell,...

Quick Summary Ashley St. Clair, alleged ex of Elon Musk and mother of his 13th child, says she’s broke and has launched a podcast. She claims Musk reduced child support payments despite earlier offers. Musk...

Quick Summary Results: EPS of $4.68 vs. $4.71 expected; revenue $45.28B vs. $45.36B expected. Sales outlook: Full-year guidance reaffirmed at +2.8% total sales, ~1% comps. Customer trends: Fewer transactions, but higher average spending. Strategic shift:...