Deep-dive stories

The stories behind the trends, tracking developments reshaping how people and industries work.

  1. C-suite faces reality check as AI hype meets hard limits

    C-suite optimism about AI is colliding with harsh operational, regulatory, and workforce realities—forcing leaders to rethink what it really takes to make AI work at scale.

  2. EU’s crypto crackdown triggers global compliance jitters

    The EU’s unprecedented crypto crackdown in July 2026 is sending shockwaves through global compliance teams as new sanctions target entire national sectors and expose sprawling, high-stakes evasion networks.

  3. Eve air mobility fast-tracks eVTOL certification and pilot training

    Eve Air Mobility is fast-tracking its eVTOL certification and pilot training on three continents, aiming to set the standard for global electric air taxi operations.

  4. Aave v4’s bridge debacle spurs modular lending

    Aave V4 is rewriting DeFi lending after a $193 million bridge hack exposed the hidden risks of old-school pooled collateral—and institutions are flooding in for safer, smarter yields.

  5. AI care models show real ROI in payments

    AI-powered care models are shaking up healthcare by driving real patient outcomes—and flipping traditional payment structures on their head.

  6. AI megadeals reshape m&a, leaving SaaS in the dust

    AI infrastructure megadeals are reshaping M&A, leaving traditional SaaS valuations in the dust as strategic buyers snap up power and data center assets at record prices.

  7. NYC’s $700m affordable housing blitz targets homeless crisis

    New York City is unleashing a $700 million affordable housing blitz, targeting the homeless crisis with bold, community-driven developments across all five boroughs.

  8. Burnham’s ‘manchesterism’ debut splits public and labour ranks

    Andy Burnham’s bold 'Manchesterism' pitch to decentralize power and end homelessness has split both the public and Labour ranks, raising as many eyebrows as hopes.

  9. BioLargo rides PFAS wave as tech, funding, and partnerships align

    BioLargo is riding a tidal wave of PFAS breakthroughs, funding, and global partnerships to stake its claim as a leader in clean water innovation.

  10. New standards and tools set pace for secure, scalable EV charging

    New EV charging standards and advanced test tools are reshaping the landscape, making scalable, secure, and future-proof fleet electrification a reality—no vehicle-charger matchmaking required.

  11. AI overloads security teams as exploits hit machine speed

    AI-powered attackers are now finding and exploiting vulnerabilities at machine speed, leaving overwhelmed security teams scrambling to keep up as critical flaws go unpatched for weeks or even months.

  1. Elite epstein ties exposed: denials, payouts, and new evidence

    Fresh evidence and high-profile testimonies are blowing holes in elite denials as Congress ramps up its probe into the powerful figures who enabled Jeffrey Epstein.

  2. Joby, archer face cash burn turbulence in eVTOL race

    Joby and Archer are burning cash at breakneck speed as they race for FAA certification, but mounting losses and market skepticism threaten to ground their eVTOL ambitions.

  3. Ohio supercharges air mobility with billions in new investments

    Ohio is staking its claim as Americas next-gen air mobility powerhouse with billions in new investments, record-breaking job creation, and a regulatory fast track for drones and hybrid-electric aircraft.

  4. Disney icons retire as leadership era shifts in 2026-27

    Disney is saying goodbye to legendary leaders Ken Potrock, Jeff Vahle, and Tom Fitzgerald as a new era of seasoned insiders steps up to guide the magic through historic expansions and major global events.

  5. Stablecoins hit $10t monthly as banks bypass card giants

    Stablecoins are shaking up the financial world, surging past $10 trillion in monthly volume as big banks and fintechs leapfrog card giants with new digital rails.

  6. AI giants split over open models amid security fears

    Tech titans are at war over whether open AI models will supercharge innovation or unleash national security nightmares, splitting the industry and reshaping the future of artificial intelligence.

  7. Thailand leads APAC AI sovereignty push with ethical edge

    Thailand is racing ahead in the APAC AI sovereignty game, blending ethical leadership with bold investments to become Southeast Asia's next AI and robotics powerhouse.

  8. AI hype fuels software stock tug-of-war over valuations

    AI’s promise is fueling a tug-of-war between sky-high valuations and profit skepticism for software stocks like Palantir, C3.ai, and HubSpot.

  9. Salesforce bulls, bears clash over AI growth and valuation

    Salesforce bulls and bears are in a high-stakes showdown as AI-driven Agentforce sparks explosive growth—but skeptics question whether the company’s valuation and business model can keep up.