Morning Brew Daily Rent Control Fever Catches Boston & Tide Unveils Most Unappetizing Detergent
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Feb 18, 2026 A fierce debate over a proposed strict rent cap in Massachusetts and why top Democrats are split. New research shows younger companies and CEOs are far more likely to offer remote work. Tide launches tile-shaped laundry detergent and raises safety and sustainability questions. Norway’s Winter Olympics dominance is unpacked, from youth sports culture to funding and training systems.
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Prioritize Building Over Price Caps
- Avoid relying solely on rent caps as a housing strategy because they can discourage new construction and maintenance.
- Focus on increasing supply and easing construction incentives to address high rents more sustainably.
Company Age Trumps CEO Age On Remote Work
- Company founding era strongly predicts remote-work friendliness, with post-2015 firms twice as likely to allow WFH.
- CEO age matters but company founding year matters most for workplace flexibility policies.
Remote-Work Paradox Between Gen Z And Firms
- Gen Z shows lower preference for fully remote work despite newer firms being more remote-friendly.
- This creates a paradox where future CEOs may favor remote policies even if younger workers prefer more office time.