Elon Musk leads America’s highest-paid CEOs for 2025 with a reported $132.3 billion award. Explore the top 20 executives and what the figures reveal about stock-based compensation.
The World’s Top 25 Cities in 2026: Why New York Leads and What Makes a City Truly Successful
New York leads Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index, followed by London and Paris. But the rankings reveal that economic power does not always translate into stronger environmental performance or a better quality of life.
Windows 11 Is Being Pushed to Use Less RAM. The Bigger Story Is the Rising Cost of Computing
Microsoft is working to reduce Windows 11’s memory usage as rising RAM costs put pressure on affordable PCs. The bigger question is whether better software efficiency can extend the life of existing computers without compromising performance.
ChatGPT’s $500 Monthly Plan Signals a New Era of Premium AI — But Who Needs It?
OpenAI’s $500-a-month ChatGPT Pro plan offers higher usage allowances and access to its Ultrafast service tier. Here’s what the premium subscription includes, who may benefit, and how it compares with cheaper plans.
A Cold Lava Planet Could Reveal What Earth Looked Like Billions of Years Ago
Astronomers studying the rocky exoplanet HD 3167 b have found evidence suggesting it may retain an atmosphere despite orbiting extremely close to its star. The discovery could help scientists understand the fiery conditions that shaped Earth in its earliest years.
The Movie Duos We Never Forget: What Makes Two Characters Better Together?
From unforgettable friendships and comic partnerships to romantic couples and unlikely heroes, great movie duos give cinema some of its most memorable moments. Here is what makes these on-screen relationships stand the test of time.
The World’s Biggest Companies Don’t All Make Big Profits: Nvidia Leads the Margin Race
The world’s biggest companies generate enormous revenue, but their profitability varies dramatically. Nvidia keeps $55.60 from every $100 in revenue, while major retailers and healthcare companies operate on margins of just a few dollars or less.
India Leads the World’s Major Economies in 2026 as Growth Shifts Toward Asia
India is projected to lead the world’s major economies with 6.4% real GDP growth in 2026, followed by Indonesia and China. The latest projections reveal a growing divide between fast-expanding Asian economies and slower-growing markets in Europe.
EmDash 1.0: Could Cloudflare’s WordPress Alternative Trade Freedom for Convenience?
Cloudflare’s EmDash 1.0 is a new open-source CMS built around Astro, AI agents and secure plugins. But while it promises a modern alternative to WordPress, its close integration with Cloudflare infrastructure raises questions about portability and vendor lock-in.
Microsoft Leads the World’s Best Employers in 2026 as AI Reshapes the Workplace
Microsoft has retained the No. 1 position in Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Employers ranking, while Shopify, Costco and Nvidia make major gains. The ranking highlights how AI, employee development and workplace culture are reshaping the global competition for talent.