We're in a frozen moment, and it's not just the winter weather — companies aren't doing much hiring or firing these days, and anecdotally at least, AI is a big part of the reason.
Why it matters: For employers this is great, they can become more productive without increasing headcount. But for anyone looking for a job, it's brutal out there.
Extreme cold is hard on electric vehicles, but EV owners can avoid problems by being prepared — and may even be able to tap their car's battery if the power goes out.
Why it matters: A massive winter storm is expected to bring snow, freezing rain and sleet spanning New Mexico to New England, with extended power outages possible.
DAVOS, Switzerland — In an age of populism and growing insularity, the World Economic Forum defied the odds this year by reclaiming its lost currency: relevance.
Why it matters: Thanks to a transformative technology and a hurricane of American power, Davos truly was the locus of global events.
Once the dealmaking dust settles, the father and son duo of Larry and David Ellison will face an even bigger obstacle: proving they can run a sprawling media empire.
Why it matters: The Ellisons' portfolio spans CBS News, Paramount Pictures, and a piece of TikTok U.S. — and if they ultimately win the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, could add CNN and HBO.
Police departments are using artificial intelligence to sift massive evidence troves, and it's jump-starting cold cases, missing-person investigations and trial preparation.
Why it matters: The biggest constraint in modern policing isn't a lack of evidence, but too much of it. AI promises to break that logjam, allowing stretched-thin departments to find critical leads buried in years of data.
