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Meet The Italian Billionaire Behind Ferrero’s $3.1 Billion Deal For Kellogg

Since he became the sole leader of his family’s candy maker in 2015, executive chairman Giovanni Ferrero has expanded beyond well-known brands like Nutella and built a global powerhouse—especially through big acquisitions in the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 22, 2025•5 min

Waymo Vets Are Automating Construction Sites With Self-Driving Dirt Diggers

Bedrock Robotics, led by a veteran of Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous tech unit, is emerging from stealth with $80 million and plans to make heavy construction equipment work around-the-clock without human operators. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 21, 2025•5 min

Why Ramaco Says It Can Beat Its Government-Backed Rival For Rare Earth Supremacy

Ramaco, a coal company, has started excavating its new Wyoming critical minerals find. CEO Randy Atkins doesn’t want the Pentagon’s money, but he does want a U.S. strategic reserve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 20, 2025•5 min

You’re Not Imagining It: AI Is Already Taking Tech Jobs

Since the rise of generative AI, many have feared the toll it would take on the livelihood of human workers. Now CEOs are admitting AI’s impact and layoffs are starting to ramp up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 19, 2025•5 min

How Victoria’s Secret’s Les Wexner Made $2 Billion In 3 Months From AI Giant CoreWeave

The Ohio mogul, who built up retail giants like Abercrombie & Fitch and The Limited, has become one of the biggest (and most unlikely) winners of the AI gold rush. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 18, 2025•5 min

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