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Geopolitical risk is demanding a seat at the boardroom table, not just the dinner table. Dominic Barton of Eurasia Group put it plainly at Fortune's recent forum — the assumptions underpinning free trade, international institutions, and a rules-based global order are eroding fast, and CEOs who treat that as background noise do so at their own peril.
Turning to entertainment, Spider-Man Brand New Day has crossed two billion dollars at the global box office in just seventeen days, making it one of only eight films in history to reach that milestone. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Sadie Sink, the film is a commercial juggernaut that underscores Hollywood's continued reliance on franchise IP to drive theatrical revenue in an uncertain streaming landscape.
And in a story that blends sports, hustle, and housing, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Montorie Foster Junior earned his real estate license before he ever won a Super Bowl ring — and then brought that ring to open houses to build client trust. It's an unusual crossover, but it speaks to a broader trend of professional athletes diversifying their income well before retirement comes calling.
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