’Tis the season for breathing—and, in many parts of the world, wondering if the air you’re inhaling is going to cause problems. With my family approaching our one-year anniversary of living in California, wildfires and air quality are all-too-real elements of our day-to-day life. But the reality is that air quality travels—and even if you don’t live somewhere that’s dry and prone to that type of activity, the quality of the air around you can vary wildly based on what’s happening both near and surprisingly far. It also fluctuates based on factors that have nothing to do with fires, like…
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It seems like hardly a month goes by without some new or increasingly frequent online scam trying to separate us from our money or data. In June, it was the so-called Apple High Alert scam. Now it’s a swindle using both Apple and Amazon as its facade. Here’s what you need to know about the Apple and Amazon “unauthorized charge” scam—and how to protect yourself. What is the Apple and Amazon “unauthorized charge” scam? The scam is a phishing scheme designed to get unsuspecting targets to hand over their personal details and/or money. Phishing is the practice scammers use to…
Anytime a grizzled mentor in a movie mentions that he’s one day away from collecting his pension, the audience knows he won’t make it to the end credits. Filmmakers rely on this cliché for a reason: The heartbreaking unfairness resonates with all of us. Nearly everyone can name a family member, colleague, or friend who never got to enjoy their retirement because death came too soon. Dying before you get a chance to enjoy the hard-earned fruits of your labor feels like the worst thing in the world. But fewer people consider the other side of the coin: What if…
Buzzwords, clichéd phrases, formulaic sentences, and most notoriously—the use of the em dash. These are all signs readers and writers alike have learned to look out for when trying to spot whether something was written by AI. Authors and journalists have faced the brunt of this trend, with accusations of AI use increasing as AI becomes more normalized. Tools can sniff out artificial intelligence, but they can be imperfect and unreliable. Between discouraging allegations and increased scrutiny over common writing practices, young writers are beginning to lose motivation, even as their level of AI adoption may vary. According to the…
As part of ongoing festivities for America’s 250th birthday on July 4, IndyCar is taking over the nation’s capital this Saturday and Sunday. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., might be the only time fans get to see race cars speeding down Pennsylvania Avenue. Here is everything you need to know about this inaugural event, including how to watch at home. What’s the schedule for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix? The Freedom Grand Prix takes place over two days. On Saturday, August 22, drivers get the chance to practice on the course before participating in the qualifiers. This…
Key Takeaways Herrera founded EHVM Apps Capital last year, drawing on her mobile apps background. The founder emphasizes the value in meeting potential clients in person whenever possible. With half a billion in active deal management, Herrera is eyeing an exciting future for the firm. This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with 27-year-old Evelin Herrera, founder and CEO of EHVM Apps Capital, an M&A firm working exclusively with mobile app businesses. Founded in 2025, EHVM Apps Capital closes up to 25 mobile app M&A deals a month. Currently, the firm manages about $500 million in active deal value.…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Reframe your market size before they ask: Instead of going broad, define a tight, defensible wedge and then show the path to expand it. Speak the investor’s language, not your customer’s: The words that make your members feel special are often the words that make investors nervous. Use your waitlist as a proof point: In exclusive consumer platforms, demand signals carry unusual weight if you frame them correctly. Build the relationships that make the raise inevitable: Build your investor network like you build your member network: through deliberate access, not…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Recurring team problems are often less about the team and more about the leader — running an honest self-audit can reveal the blind spots driving the pattern. Real leadership growth comes not from trying to fix everything at once, but from identifying one or two habits to refine while leaning into the strengths that already make you effective. When something isn’t working on your team, it’s natural to look outward first.We examine performance, processes, communication and accountability. We ask why people aren’t meeting expectations or why the same problems keep…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Seven AI tools that can now run major parts of a solopreneur business — from research and email to building apps and executing entire workflows. What these AI systems can do today that they couldn’t reliably do just a few weeks ago — and why the shift from answering questions to doing the work matters. Why you don’t need all seven — and how to decide which parts of your business AI should run while you focus on the work that still needs you. Something has changed with AI in…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Customers can now discover a business, evaluate credibility and initiate contact within a single interaction with ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews or a voice assistant. For businesses, this means visibility is no longer just about ranking in search—it is about becoming the answer AI recommends. But being discovered is only half the battle. Once an AI system recommends a business, customers expect an immediate and seamless next step. Slow responses, missed calls and outdated intake processes can quickly send them to a competitor. By connecting AI visibility with fast, automated customer…