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How airline credit cards became more profitable than flying

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Major U.S. airlines increasingly rely on co-branded credit card partnerships for profitability rather than passenger flights. Revenue from loyalty programs, such as Delta's partnership with American Express, often exceeds operating profits from flying. Without these financial streams, most major carriers would post losses. During the pandemic, airlines survived by borrowing against loyalty program valuations, proving that the rewards business is now their primary financial engine.

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Stephen King's quote, "Get busy living, or get busy dying," highlights the danger of stagnation. Biologically, prolonged inactivity increases death risks and causes cellular deterioration, metabolic disease, and cognitive decline. This pattern of inertia extends to professional and personal spheres, where mistaking caution for stability often leads to eventual collapse. Ultimately, the text urges individuals to replace passive inertia with deliberate action to avoid gradual decline.

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CATL has unveiled an 8C ultra-fast charging battery for light commercial EVs, capable of charging from 20% to 80% in under seven minutes. Featuring reduced internal resistance and self-heating technology for cold weather, the battery offers warranties up to 1,000,000 km. To support this, CATL plans to deploy 4,000 charging and swap stations across China by 2026, aiming to match the efficiency of diesel-powered logistics fleets.

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While the 'April 2028 EV-only registration' requirement provides a clear roadmap for the two-wheeler industry to accelerate investments in electric products, capacity and distribution, internal combustion engine models are expected to remain relevant in the near term.

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"Bharti Airtel is pivoting toward financial services, data centers, and cloud computing for its next growth phase. Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal announced a Rs 20,000-crore investment in Airtel Money and a $1 billion fund for Nxtra to build 1 GW of data center capacity. Following a Rs 3.3 trillion infrastructure investment, the company is also leveraging its 5G network, which now serves 188 million customers.".

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Former corporate executives Rahul Singhal and Anshul Khullar have launched Corumm, a preventive wellbeing platform in Gurugram. The membership-based studio integrates Vedic meditation with non-clinical therapies like sound and art to promote consistent mental fitness. Aiming to prevent burnout, Corumm combines physical spaces with structured programs. The founders plan to expand to 35-50 studios across major Indian cities over the next five years to normalize mental wellness.

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Aparna Thyagarajan, Co-founder of Shobitam, spoke at YourStory’s MSME Sparks 2026 about scaling Indian traditions globally. Shobitam operates as a cross-border ethnic fashion platform serving six continents by partnering with diverse artisans. Thyagarajan outlined five essential pillars for MSMEs going global: value chain integration, digital infrastructure, operational excellence, trade finance navigation, and blending heritage with global aesthetics to ensure product relevance and accessibility.

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India's nano enterprises, defined as businesses with annual turnovers under Rs 1 crore, face significant barriers to formal credit despite a potential demand of up to Rs 16 lakh crore. Misha Sharma of Dvara Research suggests that policymakers should establish a formal regulatory definition for nano businesses, encourage cash-flow-based underwriting, and promote selective formalization through UPI and Udyam registration to unlock financing for viable, growth-oriented firms.

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AI executives maintain strong demand despite cost concerns, while tech giants' carbon emissions rise due to data centers. A "super" El Niño threatens global food prices. In logistics, ElasticRun scales last-mile delivery across India, and Tsenta uses AI to streamline job applications. Other news includes a UK crackdown on unlicensed casino sponsorships, upcoming corporate earnings, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show lineup.

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Uber and Waymo ended their robotaxi partnership in Phoenix, while the NHTSA warned autonomous vehicle developers against interfering with first responders. Proposed federal safety standard changes may benefit Tesla and Zoox. Meanwhile, Rivian raised $1.32 billion in new capital to support production. Other industry news includes a massive AssuranceAmerica data breach, Lyft's acquisition of Serveo's Spanish bike-share business, and Manna Aero's expansion into the United States.

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Fynd's Ragini Varma explains how AI can help India's MSMEs automate retail operations, improve efficiency, and grow without adding staff.

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Reed Jobs' Yosemite, an oncology-focused venture firm launched in 2023, builds biotech companies from early academic research using philanthropy and investment. Targeting $350 million for its second fund, Yosemite aims to create new areas of medicine, including epigenetic gene editing. Jobs notes AI's accelerating impact on drug discovery and clinical trials, expanding opportunities. The firm is actively pursuing challenging "undruggable" targets like p53, a critical tumor suppressor gene.

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How airline credit cards became more profitable than flying

Get busy living: Why standing still is more dangerous than you think

CATL unveils 8C battery that charges commercial EVs in under 7 minutes

Two-wheelers present bigger challenge for Delhi EV policy: Crisil Ratings

Airtel bets on financial services, data centres, cloud; Rs 3.3 lakh Cr invested in past decade: Mittal

Two corporate veterans are rethinking wellbeing through Corumm

Woven for the world: Aparna Thyagarajan on taking Indian heritage to a global audience

India's nano enterprises and the struggle for formal loans

ElasticRun’s playbook for last-mile delivery; Making job applications faster, smarter

TechCrunch Mobility: A robotaxi ultimatum

India's MSMEs power the economy, but most still aren't using AI

Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name