Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny are donating $1.1 billion to Providence Health, one of the largest gifts to a U.S. healthcare institution. The funds will support construction of Oregon's first women's health hospital at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, along with expanded cardiovascular services.
Edward Glaeser argues that autonomous vehicles and new transportation technologies may increase urban density, but the author disputes this, citing historical evidence that improved transportation typically enabled decentralization rather than concentration, and noting that downtowns have declined in importance for decades regardless of technology.
Airbnb is legally opposing bnb-side, a small bed-and-breakfast on England's Isle of Portland, over use of the acronym 'BnB' in its name. The guesthouse, which funds the local arts festival b-side, argues that 'BnB' is a generic descriptor for bed-and-breakfast, while Airbnb claims it infringes its global brand. The case is before the UK Intellectual Property Office with no ruling yet made.
Troy Howard reflects on 35 years of continuous employment since age 13, from line cook to tech industry roles including Twitter and Write the Docs. After stepping back last year due to AI industry disruption and personal health challenges, he is reconsidering his career path, adopting a wandering approach rather than seeking a traditional high-impact role.