Democratic senators question CFTC staffing cuts in Chicago enforcement office Suswati Basu Five Democratic senators are demanding clarity from the nation’s top derivatives regulator after learning that its Chicago enforcement team may have been dramatically reduced. In a letter issued Thursday (February 26) to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig, Sens. Richard … Continue reading Democratic senators question CFTC staffing cuts in Chicago enforcement office
Marketers are racing ahead with AI, but unless brands close the trust gap, customers may never fully embrace AI-powered engagement. By Constantine von Hoffman , February 27, 2026 For marketing teams, AI is acceleration. For many customers, it’s a ride to someone else’s destination. Braze’s “Global Customer Engagement Review 2026” paints a picture … Continue reading AI is moving faster than customer trust
February 27, 2026 In a 600-word X post, Jack Dorsey justifies his decision to lay off 40% of Block’s workforce
February 27, 2026 Anthropic is refusing to bend on AI safeguards as dispute with Pentagon nears deadline
US commercial gaming revenue surges to record highs in 2025 nationwide Suswati Basu The US commercial gaming business reached a new peak in 2025, pulling in $ 78.72 billion in gross gaming revenue, according to figures released Thursday (February 26) by the American Gaming Association. That total represents a 9.2% increase over 2024 … Continue reading US commercial gaming revenue surges to record highs in 2025 nationwide
Traditional demand capture fails when no one is searching. Here’s a framework for educating the market, building authority and defining a new category. By Shama Hyder February 26, 2026 Most marketing assumes recognized pain points. Customers know they have issues, so they search for solutions. Your job as a marketer is to position … Continue reading How to create demand when buyers don’t see the problem
February 26, 2026 How venting to colleagues—on company platforms, or off—can backfire BY Brian O’Connor Grating coworkers, tone-deaf bosses, a ninth ask for revisions on a PowerPoint deck—as the workday annoyances pile up, it’s only a matter of time before every worker hits a boiling point. And when they do, they often hit up … Continue reading How venting to colleagues—on company platforms, or off—can backfire
February 27, 2026 This simple mindset shift will transform your freelance career BY Laura Bradley Some consider self-employment a soul-crushing grind—a pit of despair one falls into after being laid off, or after graduating into a job market where entry-level jobs have evaporated. Chasing clients, following up on payment requests, and working into the … Continue reading This simple mindset shift will transform your freelance career
Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer Suswati Basu When a federal jury in Maryland found Thomas Goldstein guilty this week, it brought a stunning chapter in American legal culture to an abrupt end. A man who once moved comfortably inside the … Continue reading Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer
Salesforce launches telecom-specific AI agents to reduce churn, speed quoting and turn service moments into new revenue opportunities. By Constantine von Hoffman February 26, 2026 • Salesforce introduced Agentforce for Communications, a set of prebuilt, telecom-specific AI agents designed to turn routine customer interactions into revenue and retention opportunities. The goal is to … Continue reading Salesforce targets telecom churn with AI agents
