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Preditive AI product trends for marketing and merchandising teams. Get TikTok, Instagram, Google data in one spot.

Expanding the Halloween season is a benefit for shoppers and retailers alike. Here's why "Summerween" has become such a popular phenomena.

Women’s rugby player Ariana Ramsey’s videos showcasing her appointments have gone viral, and now many others are making good use of Paris's medical services.

Does capitalism make us more free or less? Does it leave us at the mercy of employers and big corporations, or does it respect our ability to make our own c ...

Sportico’s 2024 NFL valuations have the Cowboys as the world's first sports franchise valued at over $10 billion. The average team is worth $5.9B.

Arizona, a swing state, and Missouri will be among the states voting on whether to establish abortion rights in state constitutions. Democrats have used the issue to turn out voters.

Economists say it is a misguided policy proposal.

A Supreme Court ruling last month put in motion a big minimum wage hike, especially for tipped workers. Some Democrats are concerned about job losses.

The comments seem to reinforce reporting earlier this year that advisors close to Trump are looking at a host of changes for the Fed.

Iranian actors also have spent recent months creating fake news sites and impersonating activists, Microsoft's report finds.

Facing an uncertain outlook, consumers are getting choosier when booking vacations and holding out for discounts. ‘We’re shifting back to normal.’

President Nicolás Maduro ordered a 10-day block on access to X in Venezuela, accusing Elon Musk of using the social network to promote hatred after the country’s disputed presidential election.

Episode · a16z Podcast · The Olympics features over 11,000 athletes competing in 32 sports, attracting an audience of more than 10 million.In this episode, Charlie Ebersol, co-founder of the Alliance of American Football and Infinite Athlete, explores how new innovations like AI and bespoke broadcasting technologies are shaping the future of sports.Charlie also reflects on the storytelling legacy of his father, Dick Ebersol, a legendary sports producer who transformed how we experience the Olympics. We discuss the importance of making sports more accessible and engaging through technology that enhances, rather than distracts from, the human stories at the heart of the games.Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a sports fan, this episode offers a unique look at the convergence of these two worlds.Resources: Find Charlie on Twitter: https://x.com/CharlieEbersolLearn more more about Infinite Athlete: https://infiniteathlete.ai/Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

The media mogul says he doesn't care who wins — just as long as that person doesn't do what Joe Biden has been doing for the last four years.

The $6 million deal also includes a Pitbull-produced anthem for the school.

Here’s how the landmark antitrust decision against Google may change how you browse the web.

The Minnesota governor was a state championship high school football coach, and has passed bills supporting stadium financing.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed into law a bill requiring businesses with 25 or more employees to disclose a salary range when posting a job.

Matt Dawson broke his finger only two weeks ago but will join the Kookaburras in their medal campaign.

Google has illegally held a monopoly in search and text advertising, a federal judge ruled on Monday

Olympic athletes' remarkable achievements are fueled by some of the same economic principles of technological advancements and human capital investments that impact total factor productivity.

Semiconductors are expensive.

Stores full of locked cases are pushing shoppers online.

Aside from a medal, a stuffed toy of the Olympics mascot and an official event poster, some medal winners are accorded additional financial rewards.

Winning athletes are being presented with medals on Louis Vuitton trays.

This article details standard incentives given to Olympic athletes for winning a medal either by their National Olympic Committee, the government of their country/territory, or both.

6-minute countdown… to snag Billy Joel tix. Yesterday, the Washington, DC, attorney general sued ticketing heavyweight StubHub over its pricing...

Michigan business groups warned Wednesday the ruling could strike an "existential blow" to the state's restaurant and hospitality industry.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched a study of products that could allow companies to set different prices for consumers based on their locations, past purchases, and other personal data.

Ethiopia became the first country in the world to ban the import of gas and diesel cars. But the country has only around 50 charging stations.