Most trade deals keep agricultural tariffs for years, costing exporters millions annually. The Trump administration just announced tariff relief frameworks for coffee and bananas with four Latin American countries in November 2025. But the real move is about reshaping supply chain cost structures by loosening longstanding trade constraints embedded in

Most venture capital firms still cling to classic growth benchmarks, like rapid user count jumps and feature velocity. VCs are quietly abandoning these in favor of a new playbook tuned for AI’s complex scaling challenges in 2025. This shift emerged across several funding rounds reported in late 2025, where

Most rocket programs spend billions trying and failing to reuse boosters. Blue Origin just successfully landed its first New Glenn booster and launched a NASA spacecraft in November 2025. This feat isn't just a milestone—it's about unlocking reusable mega-rocket infrastructure that drastically cuts costs in

Most automotive parts companies spin off divisions in publicized multi-year processes. LKQ Corporation just engaged Bank of America to sell its specialty parts business discreetly in 2025. According to Reuters, LKQ has retained Bank of America this November to market and divest its non-core specialty parts segment. Terms and buyers

While most private equity firms focus on traditional sectors, Carlyle Group is quietly exploring options to acquire Lukoil's foreign assets—estimated to be worth several billion dollars. This move surfaced in November 2025, signaling a rare opportunity amid geopolitical constraints that devalue Russian domestic holdings but leave foreign

Most financial forecasts price in a decisive Federal Reserve rate cut by December 2025. The Federal Reserve now faces a much less certain path, with policymakers sharply divided. But the real story is about the Fed's internal tension on how to recalibrate monetary policy amid shifting economic constraints.

Most AI teams embrace remote-first policies to tap global talent. Microsoft's AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman just imposed a strict in-office attendance rule for his team. This move centers on ensuring high-impact collaboration and reduces the hidden costs of asynchronous communication—a core barrier in scaling AI innovation effectively.

Most ride-hailing companies rely on separate hardware or third-party monitoring for safety. Uber just launched an in-app video recording pilot for drivers across 10 Indian cities. This new feature lets Uber activate video recording directly within its driver app, capturing footage during trips without external devices. But the real move

Most newsletter platforms require manual website builds that take days or weeks. beehiiv just launched AI-powered website creation and real-time analytics this November 2025. Instead of relying on templates and manual editing, beehiiv's new system uses generative AI to build newsletters’ websites instantly for creators. The key is

Most digital businesses treat intellectual property (IP) as a backburner issue—focusing on speed or user growth instead. Yet Think in Leverage underscores that securing IP early is the key to enduring value and market control, especially in a world where imitation happens in months, not years. Ignoring IP allows

Most app stores charge 30% commission on transactions. Apple just slashed that to 15% for qualifying mini app makers, effectively cutting fees in half. The tech giant introduced this program in November 2025 to incentivize developers building smaller-scale apps within its ecosystem. But the real move is about shifting the

Most cybersecurity takedowns recover only fragments of stolen data or catch small fish. Authorities from nine countries just dismantled three cybercrime operations in one sweep, including the Rhadamantys infostealer known for accessing the crypto wallets of more than 100,000 victims. This operation's takedown is not just a

Most hospitality companies avoid mid-stay disruptions to protect customer trust, but Sonder suddenly ejected guests during bankruptcy in November 2025. Thousands of customers were forced to leave their accommodations without notice as the firm filed for bankruptcy amid mounting financial pressure. But the real story is about the strain on

Most startup accelerators run 3-6 month programs with dozens of companies, but Betaworks recently launched only 10 from its Camp program in November 2025—targeting quality over quantity to unlock unique leverage. The early-stage venture fund's selective approach focuses on fewer startups, each with specific product-market systems designed

Most home insulation projects aim to reduce heating costs and improve living conditions. UK government schemes installed wall insulation yet left homes damp and mouldy, according to recent parliamentary testimony in November 2025. But the real failure lies in the overlooked design of the insulation delivery system that shifted constraints

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning to federal government agencies, revealing that multiple departments are experiencing active exploitation of vulnerable Cisco firewall systems. The exploitation stems from agencies failing to patch known security flaws, creating a breach vector actively targeted across the U.S.

TikTok launched a new communication feature called “bulletin board” in November 2025, enabling creators and brands to send text, images, and videos directly to followers in a one-to-many messaging format. This move closely mirrors Instagram’s broadcast channels, positioning TikTok to regain control over how creators foster and monetize audience

Google has introduced a dedicated Images tab in its mobile Search app for iOS and Android as of November 2025. This new feature adds an "Images" icon at the bottom navigation bar, offering users a personalized feed of images tailored to their interests based on their search history

The Tesla Powerwall 2 home battery system recall has officially expanded to the United States following 22 reports of overheating, smoking, or outright fires reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Tesla announced it will replace all defective units to mitigate these hazards. The recall, initiated in

Google launched SIMA 2 in late 2025, an AI agent built on its state-of-the-art Gemini large language model. SIMA 2 differs from earlier specialized agents by functioning as a generalist: it can autonomously complete complex tasks in previously unseen virtual environments and improve itself through ongoing interaction. This represents a

LinkedIn rolled out its new AI-powered people search feature exclusively to its premium users in the U.S. as of November 2025. This tool is designed to improve how recruiters, sales teams, and professionals find and connect with relevant contacts by leveraging generative AI capabilities. Unlike traditional keyword-based search, this

Exowatt, the solar-thermal startup backed by Sam Altman, aims to revolutionize energy supply for AI data centers by delivering electricity for as little as one cent per kWh. The company plans to scale production rapidly to 1 million units per year to achieve this target. Unlike conventional solar photovoltaic or

As of early November 2025, the UK housing market is showing a pronounced slowdown marked by falling confidence among property professionals, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The survey highlights that buyer demand has slipped for the fifth consecutive month, dropping by 12%

The UK's economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter of 2025, registering only 0.1% growth, hampered primarily by a significant fall in car manufacturing output, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The manufacturing sector, particularly automotive production, declined substantially, pulling down