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WeWork’s Implosion Shows How SoftBank Is Breaking the World
Venture capital subsidizes unprofitable businesses like WeWork and Uber. Society pays the price.
How Democrats Became the Party of Monopoly and Corruption
This wasn't an accident.
How I Learned About My Terrible Internet Data Cap, Thanks to Video Games
It turns out downloading 100GB video games will quickly have Comcast knocking, not-so-politely asking for more money.
This Case Will Decide If Uber’s Surge Pricing Is Illegal
Four years have passed since an antitrust lawsuit was first filed against Uber. It still has the potential to disrupt the company’s business model.
Mark Zuckerberg Just Turned Himself into a Congressional Piñata
The Facebook CEO went to Washington for the first time this year and let lawmakers take swings at him.
Uber Became Big by Ignoring Laws (and It Plans to Keep Doing That)
Uber says it will not comply with AB5, a new California law that would require it to classify drivers as employees.
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'Ms. Monopoly' Erases the Woman Who Invented Monopoly
A woman came up with the idea for 'Monopoly,' but a man took credit and profited from it.
Amazon Is Looking More and More Like a Nation-State
Amazon is levying taxes on French businesses after France approved a tax on the tech giant.
We’re All Killing Uber Just By Using It
Uber lost another $5.2 billion this quarter and continues to lose money. For now, we're just getting subsidized rides from Silicon Valley investors.
Amazon Is Celebrating Its Monopoly Power With Prime Day
You pay $119, Amazon loses money on the shipping, and together we build a monopoly.
People Are Finally Fighting Back Against the College Textbook Industry 'Scam'
Students who can't afford their course materials—along with a rogue professor—are taking on the system.
Only One Thing Can Save the Kevin Hart 'Monopoly' Movie
Our hope lies with director Tim Story, the guy behind some of the funniest movies of the early 2000s.