California Moves to Stop AI From Using Personal Data to Decide What Shoppers Pay
California lawmakers are moving to restrict a rapidly emerging form of artificial-intelligence-driven commerce known as “surveillance pricing,” in which companies can use consumers’ personal information to determine individualized prices. Supporters of the proposed restrictions argue that advances in AI and data collection could allow businesses to quietly determine how much each customer is willing—or desperate […]
World BASC Organization to Mark 30 Years of Secure Trade at Global Conference in Miami
World BASC Organization will convene international trade, customs and supply-chain leaders in Miami for the 12th BASC Global Conference, a two-day forum focused on strengthening security without slowing the movement of legitimate commerce. Scheduled for Sept. 1–2 under the theme “Securing Trade, Strengthening Trust,” the conference also marks the 30th anniversary of the Business Alliance […]
U.S. Factory Hiring Shows Signs of Revival, but Tariffs Tell Only Part of the Story
American manufacturing employment is beginning to show signs of recovery after a prolonged period of weakness, giving President Donald Trump some evidence that his effort to revive domestic industry may be gaining traction. However, economists and manufacturers caution that the improvement remains modest and that tariffs are helping certain industries while simultaneously creating serious difficulties […]
Amazon Bets Big on Drone Delivery With Expansion to Nearly 500 U.S. Communities
Amazon is preparing its most ambitious expansion of drone delivery yet, with plans to bring its Prime Air service to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026. The move represents a major attempt to transform drone delivery from a limited experiment into a meaningful part of Amazon’s enormous logistics network. Prime […]
Trump’s Close Aide Natalie Harp Becomes a Flashpoint in an Escalating Washington Feud
Natalie Harp, one of President Donald Trump’s closest and most trusted White House aides, has unexpectedly become the center of an increasingly personal political confrontation involving Trump, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia and members of the White House communications operation. The episode illustrates both Harp’s unusual position inside Trump’s inner circle and the increasingly […]
AJ Gunasena Expands Multi-Industry Enterprise with Focus on Venture Capital, Sports Analytics, and Private Lender
Entrepreneur AJ Gunasena, founder of BETWITHAJ™, is continuing to expand his business portfolio through a combination of venture capital, private real estate lending, sports analytics, and strategic brand development. Based in Las Vegas, Gunasena has built a diversified enterprise designed to operate across multiple industries while emphasizing data-driven decision-making and long-term value creation. Known professionally […]
Brenda Reyes Tax Advisory Expands Strategic Advisory Services to Help Entrepreneurs Build More Profitable, Financially Resilient Businesses
Brenda Reyes Tax Advisory announced the expansion of its strategic advisory and financial education services for entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals and business owners seeking to improve profitability, strengthen their financial systems and make more informed long-term decisions. Led by founder and CEO Brenda-Elizabeth Reyes, the firm is expanding beyond traditional tax preparation through services that include […]
From Electricity to Electronics, America’s AI Race Is Making Life More Expensive
The artificial intelligence boom promises enormous long-term benefits for productivity and economic growth, but its rapid expansion is already producing an unexpected consequence for American households: higher prices. Technology companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on data centers, computer chips, electricity and specialized workers, creating intense competition for resources that are also needed […]
Trump Orders U.S. Investigation Into EU Trade Practices After Google Fine
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will launch a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices after Brussels imposed a €890 million ($1 billion) antitrust fine on Google. Trump described the EU’s actions against American technology companies as “unethical” and “illegal,” arguing that European regulators are unfairly targeting U.S. businesses through heavy […]
The New Rules for Business in 2026, According to 20 Power Players
There was a time when the rules of business felt fixed: grow fast, scale aggressively, and success would follow. But as we step deeper into 2026, that playbook is no longer enough. Today’s most influential founders are not just building companies; they are rewriting the very frameworks that define them. In a world shaped by […]
