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Marc Andreessen is not digging deep within himself. He’s proudly anti-introspection. Loading audio narration… The cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz said in a recent interview that he isn’t big on self-reflection. In fact, he told David Senra that he aims for “zero” introspection — or “as little as possible.” He wants to be moving forward, he said, drawing an upward slope with his hand.”I found people who dwell in the past get stuck in the past,” Andreessen said. “It’s a real problem. It’s a problem at work, and it’s a problem at home.”Andreessen also said that the “great men of history didn’t…

If you can crack a can or pour from a jar, you’re halfway to a cocktail. Loading audio narration… Across the drinks industry, “lazy bartending” has gone mainstream. Ready-to-drink cocktails, canned spirits, and DIY infusion kits promise bar-quality drinks without the shaker, the garnish station, or even a bartender. And increasingly, consumers seem happy to trade mixology theater for convenience.From canned margaritas to dehydrated fruit infusion kits, companies are racing to make cocktails easier to prepare and more portable. The trend reflects a broader shift in how younger consumers approach alcohol: they want high-quality drinks but without the effort, the…

Members of Elon Musk’s legal team, including attorney Michael Lifrak (left), exit the Phillip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco on March 4. Dan Hernandez/San Francisco Chronicle/AP hide caption toggle caption Dan Hernandez/San Francisco Chronicle/AP SAN FRANCISCO — A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not “scheme” to mislead investors. The civil trial in San Francisco centered on a class-action…

Protesters participate in the Good Trouble Tuesday march for Breonna Taylor, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Invision hide caption toggle caption Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Invision LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Federal prosecutors asked a judge Friday to dismiss the charges against two Louisville officers accused of falsifying the warrant that led police to raid Breonna Taylor’s apartment the night she was killed six years ago. Prosecutors said in a court filing that their review of the case showed the charges against former Detective Joshua Jaynes and former Sgt. Kyle Meany should be “dismissed in the interest of justice.” Judges have…

Bank of America said clients have been asking whether the Federal Reserve could shock markets and raise rates this year. The bank said it’s not ruling it out, but some specific conditions would have to be met.Investors have adjusted their expectations for where rates could go after Powell’s hawkish remarks at the central bank’s March meeting on Wednesday.Markets are pricing in a 12% probability that the Fed will raise its benchmark rate, according to the CME FedWatch tool, up from 0% last week.Bank of America economists still believe Fed rate cuts are more likely than hikes in 2026, especially if…

Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, arrives for his deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime personal attorney testified Thursday before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door deposition that he had “no knowledge whatsoever” of Epstein’s crimes against women and girls. Darren Indyke, one of several witnesses called before the committee including former President Bill Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell, worked for Epstein for more than two decades until the sex offender’s death in 2019. He is widely considered part…

Hermès just dropped a new lineup of accessories for fashionistas and tech enthusiasts to obsess over — with one piece priced over $5,000. Loading audio narration… The French luxury brand is extending its over a decadelong relationship with tech giant Apple, with a new set of leather goods designed to fit your Apple devices.Apple and Hermès have previously teamed up on Apple Watch bands, while Apple has also collaborated with labels like Issey Miyake on limited-edition iPhone accessories.The stars of Hermès’ spring tech collection are a series of wireless charging accessories. It starts with a $1,250 Paddock Solo charger that’s…

A realtor gives neighbors a tour during an open house at a home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Jan. 11, 2026.Zak Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSpring is traditionally the busiest season for home sales, and while this year’s market dynamics have shifted strongly in favor of buyers, broader forces in the economy are creating significant challenges.The most important factor in any season is mortgage rates. They were expected to be lower this year, as the Federal Reserve dropped its lending rate to counter inflation, but the war with Iran has turned that on its head. The cost of…

Dunkin’ has once again entered the meal deal wars.The chain’s $6 value meal returned to its spring menu in March, along with energy drinks, banana-flavored coffee, and berry refreshers.Over the last couple of years, some of the biggest fast-food brands have introduced value meals to attract customers amid complaints about rising prices.Dunkin’s meal comes with a medium-sized coffee (hot or iced), a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, and an order of hash browns. Before the $6 value meal was launched, these items together would cost nearly $14, so the value meal is over a 50% discount.I headed to my local…

Goldman Sachs is pushing deeper into artificial intelligence — and what it could mean for the firm’s future. Loading audio narration… In its 2025 shareholder letter, released Friday, Goldman’s leaders doubled down on their priorities tied to the recent refresh of their “One Goldman Sachs” initiative to streamline the bank’s services and boost revenue.The firm described One GS as a “new operating model propelled by AI,” and highlighted six areas “ripe for disruption”: client onboarding and KYC, vendor management, regulatory reporting, lending, enterprise risk management, and sales enablement.”This doesn’t just mean retooling our platforms,” the bank said. “It means taking…