The landscape of the creator economy is changing rapidly. Many content creators are finding that relying solely on ad revenue isn't enough to sustain their careers. Instead, they are branching out by launching their own products, acquiring businesses, and building substantial brands. A notable example is YouTuber MrBeast, whose chocolate brand is now making more money than his media content,...

Japan's Takaichi to pursue conservative agenda after election landslide Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister and president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), puts pins marking the names of candidates who won lower house elections at the LDP headquarters Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026...

Apple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws Apple is launching new tools to comply with the growing number of age verification laws both in the U.S. and abroad. As part of the changes, Apple will block the downloads of apps rated 18+ in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore, while also rolling out other features to comply with laws in the U.S....

Uber’s new autonomous vehicle division is about survival and opportunity Uber has a pitch for autonomous vehicle makers: we got this. The ride-hailing and food delivery company has launched a new division called Uber Autonomous Solutions designed to take on all the tasks associated with operating a robotaxi, self-driving truck, or sidewalk delivery robot business, including software and...

The 5 Cheapest Meal Delivery Services We Tested (and Loved)If saving money on food is your goal, cutting down on delivery and dining out is a good place to start. A recent CNET survey found that the average adult spends more than $4,000 yearly on restaurant food. Cooking at home is a natural foil for a bloated food budget, and a cheap meal delivery service makes it easy to enjoy healthy,...