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The Future. UMG (Universal Music Group), one of the world’s foremost music companies, announced that it’ll no longer license its content to TikTok starting today. If TikTok doesn’t bend to UMG’s demands, the platform could be crippled by copyright lawsuits. Stop the clockUMG and TikTok failed to craft a new agreement after their last one […]
The Future. As legal sports betting has exploded in the US, gambling has spiked on college campuses, particularly among men. Many say they enter sports betting as a means of social connection, but many also get addicted — and without regulation, they’re unlikely to stop. Dangerous gameLegal sports betting and similar alternatives have infiltrated the […]
The Future. Millennials flocked to cities more than previous generations did, but rising housing costs and mortgage rates are sending them back out to the suburbs. Many are upset with the relative lack of amenities, but millennials could change that if they push for zoning reform. No place like homeFinancial woes have forced millennials to […]
The Future. Ever since Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced a possible merger with Paramount studios last month, Paramount’s fate has been in flux. But WBD has major competition for the company — and the winner could seriously alter the American media landscape. So many suitorsNational Amusements has several interested buyers for their subsidiary, Paramount. Anyone’s […]
The Future. Many major global companies are shifting resources out of China due to concerns about privacy and its international relations. But US fast-food brands are doubling down on the country’s 1.4 billion customer base — demonstrating a potential shift for China from global exporter to importer. Eating upUS fast-food chains have aggressive expansion plans […]
The Future. Graduates of the country’s most prestigious business schools are having more trouble finding work than they used to. But those who do land jobs are getting paid more than ever — which suggests that the economy’s most profitable sectors may be getting even more unequal. It’s just business2023’s business school grads are getting […]
The Future. OpenAI exploded in 2023, with ChatGPT becoming the fastest-growing app in history. But tech moves fast (sometimes too fast), and the firm is unlikely to repeat their success next year — if regulatory authorities allow them to stay afloat at all. Generating obstaclesChatGPT’s smash success appears unsustainable in the long term for several […]
The Future. In 2023, stars and influencers took their revenge on those who wronged them — and made a lot of money doing it. Revenge pays, so get ready to possibly see more of it as a brand strategy next year. Sweet treacherySeveral celebrities reaped cash rewards from difficult experiences this year. Call it a […]
The Future. As homes get more expensive and high-interest rates keep people from buying new ones, the US stews in a worsening housing crisis. Some companies — like BotBuilt — hope to remedy the problem by automating stages of the construction process. If it works, we could see more affordable homes… but more wasteful suburbs, […]
The Future. In 2022, Paterson, NJ, implemented a small basic income program that enabled low-income residents to afford necessities. For 2024, Paterson is trying again on a larger scale — creating a blueprint for other towns to follow nationwide (rather than hoping MrBeast will do it for them). The basicsPaterson Mayor Andre Sayegh outlined the […]