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Ray-Ban appoints A$AP Rocky as its first creative director

A$AP Rocky is tasked with reinventing the brand, starting with a new collection this April.

An iconic eyewear brand has a new creative icon at its helm.

The history of Black History Month makes us question this

What is the work we’re willing to do?

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3 lessons the military taught me about leadership

Purpose-driven leadership applies in the business world too.

As a former military officer turned sustainability-focused CEO, I often find myself reflecting on the intersection of two worlds that, on the surface, seem unlikely companions. The military and environmental activism may not share much in popular perception, but my time in service fundamentally shaped how I approach mission-driven leadership. It gave me the tools to tackle complex, seemingly insurmountable problems while galvanizing a team toward a higher purpose. If we are to solve the key challenges of our time—challenges as large as protecting our planet—leaders will need to adopt three key lessons I learned from the military.

‘It’s like their escape’: Retro gaming is back thanks to Gen Z

According to a new U.K. survey, 24% of Gen Zers now own a retro games console.

Retro gaming is experiencing a revival thanks in large part to people born after the Game Boy era. 

Young professionals need safe spaces to fail

Failure fosters resilience and is the key to their long-term success and your business’s success.

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MLB tests robot umpires during spring training. Here’s what to know

MLB has installed the automated ball-strike system in 13 spring training ballparks that are home to 19 teams.

A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the minor leagues.

Delta plane crash shows that survival depends on the crew, seats, and wings

Aviation experts said the fact that there were only minor injuries shows that passenger jet design and engineering have greatly improved over time.

After watching videos of a Delta Air Lines jet catch fire upon landing and flip over on a Toronto runway, it’s fair to wonder how anyone could have survived.

Netflix to invest $1 billion in Mexico production over next 4 years

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Netflix’s investments in the film industry should produce many jobs beyond immediate production needs.

The chief executive of streaming giant Netflix on Thursday announced a $1 billion investment to produce some 20 films and TV series in Mexico annually over the next four years.

Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director

Patel has spoken of his desire to implement major changes at the FBI, including a reduced footprint at headquarters in Washington, D.C., and a renewed emphasis on the bureau’s traditional crime-fighting duties.

The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do Donald Trump‘s bidding and go after the Republican president’s adversaries.

These buyout firms are bidding to acquire Family Dollar

A deal for Family Dollar, which could value the retailer at several billion dollars, is not imminent, sources said, cautioning that Dollar Tree could choose not to sell the business.

Private equity firms Apollo Global Management and Sycamore Partners are among the bidders who are competing to acquire Family Dollar, a discount retail chain operated by Dollar Tree, according to people familiar with the matter.