Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, is standing by his firm’s work with U.S. government agencies, its stance on surveillance and its ambitious outlook. The software company’s confidence has so far been backed up by rapid growth, noted the outspoken executive during the New York Times’ Dealbook Summit today (Dec. 3). “The critique I get on…
Jay Clayton, the former chair of the SEC from 2017 to 2020, known for his tough stance on cryptocurrencies and protecting retail investors, has a few thoughts on prediction markets—a space that is growing dangerously fast and increasingly blurring the line between investing and gambling. “In any new thing—and I don’t want to get ahead…
While electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to rise globally, the broader auto market is cooling. Economic uncertainty and rising interest rates discourage consumers from making purchases, particularly for those on the fence about committing to a significant investment like a new car. As a result, subscription and flexible ownership models are emerging as an effective…
For those who plan their traveling around food, there’s a new gastronomic ranking that puts Bay Area cities way up there. Related Articles Dua Lipa’s Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled due to potential for metal fragment contamination Recipe: Fruit, seeds, almonds and…
Coffee is so much a part of our culture that it’s easy to forget how complex it can be to brew a consistently good cup. “Coffee, unfortunately is very, very easy to screw up at home. It’s one of those tricky things,” said Heather Perry, chief executive officer of the rapidly growing Klatch Coffee chain….
To my way of thinking, most folks love cookies. In the case of holiday cookies, for many it’s not just for their splendid taste and texture. Fondness is often linked to memories of warm kitchens and pleasant family times. Baking cookies is old-fashioned holiday fun. Cookies come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. Some are…
By Beth Dooley, The Minnesota Star Tribune Roasted winter vegetables are so deliciously crunchy, salty, sweetly caramelized and tender, they (almost) feel like a guilty pleasure. Related Articles Recipe: Fruit, seeds, almonds and chestnut flour team up to make Energy Balls Hot new baking cookbooks will keep us riding a sugar high through the holidays…
A.I. is helping holiday shoppers empty their wallets at an unprecedented pace. U.S. consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online this Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, and are expected to shell out another $14.2 billion on Cyber Monday. Driving this shopping frenzy is a growing reliance on A.I. systems to recommend gifts, track prices…
Johanna Le Pape, French-born award-winning pastry chef who lives in Southern California, has written a cookbook that revolutionizes the art of baking. Her book, “Patisserie Revolution” (Robert Rose), explores healthier baking, discussing 30 types of flours, and 17 types of sugars. She also includes substitution guides for a lowering glycemic index, as well as vegan…
Last month, SoftBank sold $5.8 billion worth of Nvidia shares, and CEO Masayoshi Son now says he’s “crying” over the decision. “I don’t want to sell a single share,” he said at the FII Priority Asia forum in Tokyo today (Dec. 1). Son explained that the sale was meant to fund SoftBank’s investment in OpenAI…
