This essay as told is based on a conversation with Max Votek, co-founder and managing partner of Customertimes, a business consulting firm that helps Fortune 500 companies implement AI. This essay has been edited for length and clarity. Companies are quick to blame layoffs on artificial intelligence. But from my perspective, advising Fortune 500 companies
I have traveled to almost 90 countries around the world, including Peru, Austria, Egypt, India and many, many more. I often travel with my children and I think one of the best parts of traveling is trying local food and breaking bread with locals, including, and perhaps especially, street food. For the most part, I’ve
Meghan Markle is officially nominated for a Daytime Emmy. The 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations were announced Tuesday, and Netflix’s “With Love, Meghan” was nominated in the Outstanding Lifestyle Program category. The show focuses on Meghan, 44, sharing cooking and hosting tips alongside celebrity guests from Mindy Kaling to chef Samin Nosrat. He celebrated the nomination
It’s the middle of summer and staying home has never been so tempting. Luckily, there’s plenty to see at home this week. We’ve analyzed the latest releases to highlight the five best movies and TV shows worth streaming the weekend of July 17, 2026. This week, “Heartstopper” releases its long-awaited finale in movie form. “Obsession,”
Is it safe to eat salad anymore? On Friday, Taylor Farms, the California-based salad giant, announced that it will “voluntarily” recall all iceberg lettuce it sources from central Mexico for the U.S. market. “No other Taylor Fresh Foods products nationwide are affected,” the company said. It’s unclear whether this means all the products contaminated in
The mayor of San Francisco is tired of his city serving as a test track for autonomous vehicles. In a letter sent to California transportation regulators on Wednesday, Daniel Lurie called for new state standards regulating how autonomous vehicles respond during major disruptions, saying stricter measures will strengthen the AV industry. “California’s challenge now is
