What we are reading February 28, 2024

The big news is the merger of Discover and Capital One. Also, the glass cliff is a real thing. Finally, self-driving cars continue to stumble.
8 Ways Organizational Culture Kills Agility
Your goals may be lofty, but is your organization ready?

Here’s why Capital One is buying Discover in the biggest proposed merger of 2024
Capital One is betting that owning a global payments network protects it against a rising tide of fintech and regulatory threats.

Capital One-Discover merger could put a bigger squeeze on credit card users, experts warn
Many of the largest credit card issuers already charge steeper rates than smaller ones.

It’s Been a No Good, Very Bad Week for Women Execs
Shake-ups at Goldman Sachs and Boeing illustrate some common barriers that limit women’s careers.

Mascuzynity: How a nicotine pouch explains the new ethos of young conservative men
Stimulants, hustle culture, and bodybuilding are shaping young men’s drift to the right.
What kids lose without snow days
Virtual learning means missing out on a different kind of education.

This $4 Billion Car Surveillance Startup Says It Cuts Crime. But It Likely Broke State Laws.
Flock became a law enforcement juggernaut with its AI-powered license plate readers. But officials in multiple states told Forbes Flock had violated state laws designed to guarantee driver safety.

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