Author: Daniel snow
Pinterest has dismissed several employees following the misuse of an internal tool that was designed to track layoffs, highlighting growing tensions around transparency, data access, and workplace trust in the tech sector. The issue came to light after reports that staff members accessed or shared information from an internal system intended for managerial and human resources use only. The tool, according to people familiar with the matter, was used to monitor workforce changes during a period of restructuring. Its use by unauthorized employees prompted an internal investigation, ultimately leading to terminations. In a statement addressing the situation, Bill Ready, CEO…
Italy is preparing to host one of the most ambitious editions of the Winter Olympics in recent history, as the 2026 Winter Olympics take place from February 6 to 22, 2026. Officially branded as Milan–Cortina 2026, the Games will be co-hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, marking a return of the Winter Olympics to Italy for the first time since Turin 2006. The opening ceremony is scheduled for February 6 at Milan’s iconic San Siro Stadium, one of Europe’s most recognizable sporting venues and home to football clubs AC Milan and Inter Milan. While the ceremony will officially mark the…
The move marks a significant expansion of creator-led business models into financial services, as MrBeast adds fintech to a rapidly growing portfolio that already spans food, merchandise, and media. The YouTube star—whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson—has acquired Step, a financial services app designed primarily for teenagers and young adults. The acquisition positions MrBeast at the intersection of creator influence and youth-focused banking, an area attracting increasing interest as younger users seek alternatives to traditional financial institutions. Founded in 2018, Step built its brand around helping teens and young adults manage money through fee-free banking, debit cards, and financial education…
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