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Stadiums are redefining premium seating by offering a larger range of spaces and amenities—including private cabanas under the stands, a visit from a mascot, even the chance to fly on the team plane. Here’s why courtside fans are now looking up in envy. https://lnkd.in/ertYZdA2

SpaceX soars while X drops. Meanwhile 26 companies including Half-Life game maker Valve debut on Forbes’ newest annual list of the biggest private companies in the U.S.

While prestigious private colleges—particularly the eight Ivies—get the lion’s share of media attention, it’s public colleges that educate a majority of America’s undergraduates. Three out of every five bachelor’s degree-seeking students in the U.S. attend a state school. And as the cost of higher education continues to rise, it’s worth giving your own state’s offerings a serious look.

Navigating a situation where your boss discovers you’re exploring new job opportunities can be fraught with uncertainty. The news that you’re considering leaving might shift your current professional dynamic and it requires careful handling to maintain your reputation, relationships and job security. While many employees discreetly explore other roles, if your boss uncovers your plans it may prompt difficult conversations. In these moments, strategic responses are essential to managing the situation effectively.

Jordan Howlett first hit viral fame on TikTok revealing recipes for fast-food favorites at Chipotle, Taco Bell, and McDonald’s. Now, he’s attracted more than 15 million followers, offering hot takes, advice, and wisdom about social media’s trendiest topics. #ForbesTopCreators https://trib.al/s0w3yg6

Market Lessons: Measuring Debt---With 16 Cash-Rich Companies Debt to equity doesn’t mean much. What counts is debt to enterprise value. https://trib.al/WhXCuad

Enter a name or address into its web-based app, and Peregrine scans any police dataset imaginable for a match. Its founders hope to turbocharge law enforcement's access to information, while curbing abuses of their tools. Here's how: https://trib.al/IzR4Fnk #BillionDollarStartups

An NFL offseason that doled out a record $12.4 billion in new contracts—a whopping $2 billion beyond the mark set in 2022, according to data tracking by Spotrac—also set or matched the high for average annual contract value at 13 different positions. The football trailblazers include left tackle Tristan Wirfs, poised to make an average of $28.1 million a year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell, who will earn $28 million on average. The Kansas City Chiefs’ Chris Jones lifted the ceiling for defensive tackles to $31.8 million while Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, at $35 million, is now the top-earning player who is not a quarterback. It’s a long list of names, and a whole lot of cash. But this season, even a record payday isn’t enough to guarantee a spot on the list of the NFL’s 10 highest-paid players.

Most expect the Federal Open Market Committee to cut interest rates in 2025. However, the question remains how much and how fast. Fixed income market futures project that short-term interest rates could fall in 2025 perhaps as low as 3%. Alternatively given certain economic data, rates could remain relatively close to the current band of 4.5% to 4.75%. Read more: https://trib.al/BY7EufB

Every year, Forbes Travel Guide rates the finest hotels, spas, cruises and restaurants in the world, but its editors and ratings team are always scouring the globe for the most anticipated luxury hotel openings. For 2025, the emphasis is on wellness getaways, city-center stays, remote retreats and other hotels that will make guests want to rethink old favorites and be among the first to check into a new property. From a stunning sanctuary rising from the Arizona desert to a snow-capped masterpiece coming to Italy, 2025’s best new hotels include a galaxy of future Four- and Five-Star properties. Read more: https://trib.al/Y3qWr8E