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The Spying Scandal Rocking the World of HR Software — Andrea Chronopoulos for Bloomberg Businessweek

The Spying Scandal Rocking the World of HR Software

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American Mid: Hampton Inn’s Good-Enough Formula for World Domination

Hampton has become the largest US chain, and a global export, by being rigorously OK. The waffle makers are standing by.

The SEC Pinned Its Hack on a Few Hapless Day Traders. The Full Story Is Far More Troubling — Maxime Mouysset for Bloomberg Businessweek

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When a notorious gang of Ukrainian cybercriminals hit a crucial database, the regulator quickly downplayed the breach. One of the hackers says the system is still a soft target.

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Trump’s $12 Billion Tourism Wipeout

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Violence Endangers California Democrats’ Great Move to the Middle

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How Celebrity Deepfakes Supercharged a Florida Health-Care Hustle

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DeepSeek’s ‘Tech Madman’ Founder Is Threatening US Dominance in AI Race

DeepSeek’s ‘Tech Madman’ Founder Is Threatening US Dominance in AI Race

Microsoft’s CEO on How AI Will Remake Every Company, Including His

Microsoft’s CEO on How AI Will Remake Every Company, Including His

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Inside the First Stargate AI Data Center

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How AI Has Already Changed My Job

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The Wall Street Billionaire Who Transformed Himself Into a MAGA Memelord

Investor Bill Ackman became a very-online, Trump-loving culture warrior. Now he wants to be the next Warren Buffett.

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Millions of Americans Are Obsessed With This Japanese Barbecue Sauce

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Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert Wants to Donate His Billions—and Walk Again

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Trump Has Already Ruined Christmas — Kyoko Hamada for Bloomberg Businessweek

Trump Has Already Ruined Christmas

Even if the president were to call off the tariffs tomorrow, he’s unleashed a series of supply chain shocks that will cause consumers pain beyond store shelves.

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What America’s Pizza Economy Is Telling Us About the Real One — Sahara Jajarmikhayat for Bloomberg Businessweek

What America’s Pizza Economy Is Telling Us About the Real One

Higher-end pies are still selling, but for lower-income consumers even frozen pizza is becoming a luxury.

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