1 place 147

45 The biggest winners of our current economy: Middlemen

Business Insider
Emily Stewart @ Business Insider · 12/07/2025 04:28 EDT

The biggest winners of our current economy: Middlemen

The real winners in today's economy are the middlemen — rich intermediary companies like Walmart, Airbnb, and Lyft that connect buyers and sellers.

To see detailed statistics for the news please log in »

Read the original

Add your comment
You must be logged in with Facebook to read and write comments.

A newsletter a day!

You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.

or register

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

News from the same source
Business Insider Business Insider
CNET
Pamela Vachon @ CNET 1 place · today 00:00 EDT

Best Vacuum Sealers for 2026

Our experts put vacuum sealers to the test to find the best one. Here are the top options worth your money. Read more

446 fresh

🔮
17.01.2026 ♊︎ Of course! Here's a detailed horoscope for the Gemini zodiac sign for today, based on... Read more ›
Gizmodo
James Pero @ Gizmodo 2 place · 01/16/2026 18:00 EDT

The Trump Phone Is Still (Checks Notes) a Deflating Vortex of BS

In the latest headache-inducing update, there are now dubious figures surrounding this ultra-dubious phone. Read more

275 fresh

Wired
Parker Molloy @ Wired 1 place · 01/16/2026 17:37 EDT

The Campaign to Destroy Renee Good

After an ICE agent shot and killed the Minneapolis mother, conservative media launched an all-out attack on her reputation. Her identity as a queer woman was central to it. Read more

224 fresh

Slashdot
BeauHD @ Slashdot 1 place · 01/16/2026 20:25 EDT

Patch Tuesday Update Makes Windows PCs Refuse To Shut Down

A recent Microsoft Patch Tuesday update has introduced a bug in Windows 11 23H2 that causes some PCs to refuse to shut down or hibernate, "no matter how many times you try," reports The Register. From the report: In a notice on its Windows release health dashboard, Microsoft confirmed that some PCs running Windows 11 23H2 might fail to power down properly after installing the latest security updates. Instead of... Read more

208 fresh

Gizmodo
James Whitbrook @ Gizmodo 3 place · 01/16/2026 15:45 EDT

I Love That Holly Hunter Can’t Sit in a Chair Normally on ‘Starfleet Academy’

Hunter's new 'Star Trek' captain is taking the Riker maneuver to a whole new level of chair-clambering. Read more

183

Gizmodo
Bruce Gil @ Gizmodo · 01/16/2026 17:05 EDT

Trump’s Tariffs Just Opened the Door for Chinese EVs in Canada

Our neighbors to the north are slashing tariffs on Chinese EVs as tensions with the U.S. continue to rise. Read more

137 fresh

Slashdot
BeauHD @ Slashdot 2 place · 01/16/2026 22:30 EDT

Pesticides May Drastically Shorten Fish Lifespans, Study Finds

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Even low levels of common agricultural pesticides can stunt the long-term lifespan of fish, according to research led by Jason Rohr, a biologist at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Signs of aging accelerated when fish were exposed to the chemicals, according to the study, published in Science, which could have implications for other organisms. [...] The research found that... Read more

105 fresh

CNET
Scott Stein @ CNET 2 place · 01/16/2026 08:00 EDT

Meta Destroyed the Thing That Made Me Love VR for Fitness. Now What?

Commentary: Supernatural is now a zombie workout app on the Quest, and the metaverse just lost its best reason to join. Read more

103

Gizmodo
Matt Novak @ Gizmodo · 01/16/2026 11:03 EDT

Elon Musk’s X Suffers Widespread Outage

Here come another influx of refugees to competing sites like Threads and Bluesky. Read more

96

CNET
Kevin Lynch @ CNET 3 place · 01/16/2026 20:00 EDT

Premier League Soccer 2026: Stream Man United vs. Man City Live

It's a tough derby start for the new interim Red Devils boss, Michael Carrick. Read more

94 fresh

Gizmodo
AJ Dellinger @ Gizmodo · 01/16/2026 15:45 EDT

“I would pay no attention whatsoever to Elon Musk. He's an idiot. Very wealthy, but he's still an idiot.” Read more

91

Gizmodo
James Whitbrook @ Gizmodo · 01/16/2026 10:26 EDT

Kathleen Kennedy Says Rian Johnson Was ‘Spooked’ From His ‘Star Wars’ Return

Speaking as she departs as Lucasfilm president, Kennedy didn't outright confirm Johnson's potential trilogy of films was truly dead—but suggested the 'Last Jedi' backlash pushed the director away for the forseeable future. Read more

91

Wired
Sam Eagan @ Wired 2 place · 01/16/2026 06:00 EDT

RFK Jr. Says He’s Ending the War on Protein. It Doesn’t Exist

There is no war on protein. But pretending there is goes hand-in-hand with the Trump administration’s appeal to traditional masculinity. Read more

84

Gizmodo
Cheryl Eddy @ Gizmodo · 01/16/2026 17:45 EDT

George R.R. Martin Will Either Finish ‘The Winds of Winter’ or Die Trying

As 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' arrives on HBO, the author is once again addressing that long-awaited next entry in his 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series. Read more

83 fresh

Business Insider
Lloyd Lee,Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert @ Business Insider 1 place · 01/16/2026 19:38 EDT

OpenAI is turning to the court of public opinion in its battle with Elon Musk

OpenAI published a blog post on Friday that said Elon Musk never treated the AI startup as an independent nonprofit. Read more

76 fresh

Gizmodo
Ellyn Lapointe @ Gizmodo · 01/16/2026 11:35 EDT

A new report underscores the vastly disproportionate role the super-rich play in driving the climate crisis. Read more

67

The most popular news from the same source for the last week
Business Insider Business Insider
Business Insider
Ben Shimkus @ Business Insider 1 place · 01/14/2026 15:42 EDT

Suspended Ford employee who heckled Trump sparks nearly $700,000 in GoFundMe donations

Fundraising campaigns for a Ford employee who was suspended after shouting at President Trump have raised hundreds of thousands. Read more

6,560

Business Insider
Ben Shimkus @ Business Insider · 01/15/2026 16:43 EDT

A Ford worker heckled Trump. His suspension is a reminder that free speech can get you in trouble at work.

The advice from five legal experts all boiled down to a blunt reality: employees should watch their mouth if they want to keep their job. Read more

1,183

Business Insider
Will Martin @ Business Insider 2 place · 01/13/2026 05:48 EDT

The world's central bankers are rallying around Fed chair Jerome Powell in his fight with Trump

A joint letter from the heads of 10 central banks called Powell a "respected colleague held in the highest regard by all who have worked with him." Read more

1,045

Business Insider
Kelsey Baker @ Business Insider · 01/15/2026 05:21 EDT

Sen. Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon. Legal experts say veterans' rights are at stake.

Hegseth's effort to punish a US senator "places other retirees who have spoken up potentially in jeopardy," a military law expert said. Read more

464

Business Insider
Talia Lakritz @ Business Insider · 01/10/2026 09:19 EDT

Karoline Leavitt called her age-gap marriage an 'atypical love story.' Here's what to know about her life and career.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, is expecting her second child with her husband, 60. Here's what to know about her life and career. Read more

322

Business Insider
Bryan Metzger @ Business Insider · 01/12/2026 15:04 EDT

Trump says 'WE'RE SCREWED!' if the Supreme Court overturns his tariffs

"It would be a complete mess, and almost impossible for our Country to pay," Trump said of potential tariff refunds. Read more

306

Business Insider
Henry Chandonnet @ Business Insider · 01/12/2026 11:55 EDT

Meta's new president is a former Trump advisor — 3 things to know about Dina Powell McCormick

Meta named Dina Powell McCormick as its president and vice chairman. She previously advised President Donald Trump and worked at Goldman Sachs. Read more

235

Most popular sources

  • You see 740 news out of 740.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
Gizmodo 23% 18
Business Insider 13% 4
Wired 8% 6
Mashable 7% 3
Engadget 6% 3
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

17.01.2026 01:37
Last update: 01:05 EDT.
News rating updated: 08:31.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2026