Each year restaurants and bars across the country are set abuzz when the James Beard Foundation announces the top chefs, restaurateurs and beverage professionals in the running for its coveted awards. The semifinalists, announced today, are the first announcement in a string of them, and Los Angeles-area restaurants and individuals racked up two dozen nods. Of these semifinalists, the nominees will be announced March 31, while the winners will be announced and awarded at a June 15 ceremony held at Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Tesla has sold access to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software suite - which still does not make a car completely autonomous, and requires human supervision - at various price points over the years. The up-front price peaked at $15,000 in 2022, though more recently the company has been charging customers $8,000. Tesla started offering access to the software via a $199-per-month subscription in 2021, and it dropped that price to just $99-per-month in 2024.
It's a debate I've been dragged into so many times, I've lost track: UX vs. Market Research? Qual vs. Quant? Who owns the insights? Who make the decisions? Who drives the strategy? Who makes the "real" impact? I've been a UX Researcher for over 20 years and my thinking is deeply rooted in building meaningful products and services that solve real human problems... (As opposed to fake problems... you know, the kinds of problems that we invent in order to justify the product we're building-alas, I digress).
It is evident that the role of corporate learning has shifted over the last decade: from background support it has evolved to a potential driver of strategic change and success. Multiple studies prove this: Companies with mature corporate training programs have 218% more income per employee than those who don't. However, despite the clear recognition, many L&D departments and specialists still struggle to prove their worth, communicate ROI, and become contributors in decision-making processes.
In a private letter - seen by The Guardian - to business secretary Peter Kyle, Labour MPs detailed how they had been contacted by large numbers of businesses that are deeply concerned about the implications of the guidance, including the huge potential cost it would take to bring their companies in-line with it.
I'm the creative lead of a direct-to-consumer brand in India with a background in design education and professional experience in the creative field. Over time, I've realised that my inclination toward strategy and creative thinking has helped me solve larger customer-centric problems through design and create meaningful business impact. At the same time, it has taken me a while to grasp the other side of the equation - the marketing metrics, numbers, and data that drive business decisions.
When the economy feels volatile and companies are navigating change, many of us instinctively wait before initiating a raise conversation. But the truth is, uncertainty isn't a signal to stay quiet-it's a call to lead. Asking for a raise during times of flux doesn't mean you're tone-deaf. It means you understand your impact and are choosing to advocate for it with clarity and courage. You deserve that raise.
"Maintaining user trust matters a ton, especially in the age of AI. Whether you're in a highly regulated industry like FinTech or working B2B/SaaS, choices that erode user trust aren't just a UX problem: it's a business issue that costs companies millions."
"We understand the Government's objective of fair pay, but you can only have fair pay if you have a job that actually pays," Nicholls said. "Now is not the time to make big jumps in employment costs."
I honestly don't believe that companies and small businesses should be deterred from employing people. The national insurance rise was one that could have been held back, particularly given the state of the economy.
Coss Marte, founder of Lower East Side dispensary ConBud, says the news could cost him everything. He's locked into a $40,000 per month lease and fears losing both his shop and his license. "I just feel like I was heading toward generational wealth and now I'm heading toward generational debt."
Zohran Mamdani promised to tax businesses and wealthy New Yorkers, urging them to leave New York City if they disagree with his policies. This approach threatens tax revenue and jobs, leading to potential economic decline.
"Cloud spending is growing fast - exponentially for some - and it's holding businesses back from investing in growth and innovation," said James Kretchmar, global CTO of the cloud technology division at Akamai Technologies.
Extortion is strangling businesses in Mexico, with organized crime often at the root. Smaller businesses frequently cannot endure the financial burden, leading to closures.
Senior figures from various UK industries warn that the government's new packaging tax will be detrimental, with increased costs potentially passed onto consumers or leading to business relocation.
The holding companies for banks such as Bridgewater Bancshares and Heartland Bank and Trust Company mentioned deportations may affect their 'forward looking statements' but weren't clear on the outcomes.
"Santa Cruz illegally sidestepped the state legislature's popular and much-needed preemption of grocery taxes to impose new costs on working families and local Hispanic-owned businesses."
The phrase 'reciprocity and fairness' was liberally used by both parties, each keen to demonstrate to their voting public the strength of the relationship between nations.
"The hastily passed ordinance could affect workers such as substitute teachers, camp counselors and lifeguards who arguably shouldn't be earning paid time off..."
