Is Coinbase on the Mend? Or Is It a Meme Stock?
Coinbase has attracted outsized interest from short sellers as well as the SEC. What will CEO Brian Armstrong do next?
For the First Time, George Soros Invested in Tesla and Ford as He Doubled Down On EV Stocks
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Iraq’s anti-narcotic authorities claim to have found a stolen Picasso during a drug raid over the weekend.
NFT Expert Noah Davis on Beeple, CryptoPunks and the Comfort of Knowing Nothing
The past few years have been a tumultuous journey for Noah Davis, the former Christie’s NFT expert who helped sell a $69 million NFT by Beeple. “I have probably shaved a decade off of my life expectancy,” he told the Observer.
Peloton Will Lay Off Nearly 800 Employees and Raise Prices in an Effort to Turn Around Its Business
Peloton is laying off workers—and raising prices—once again, as the once-trendy fitness company struggles with declining revenue.
Books and Artwork From Joan Didion’s Apartment Are Heading To Auction
Possessions from the legendary writer Joan Didion will soon be up for auction. The collection includes artwork from Patti Smith in addition to objects amassed by Didion throughout years spent in New York and California.
A CEO Posted Himself Crying on LinkedIn After Laying Off Workers. The Internet’s Reaction Was Harsh.
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In a Thriller About the Dark Side of Capitalism, Aubrey Plaza Shines as ‘Emily the Criminal’
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Author Salman Rushdie Was Attacked on a Lecture Stage at Western New York’s Chautauqua Institution
Author Salman Rushdie, who has faced death threats for decades, was attacked on a stage where he was set to deliver a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.
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The DeFi Dozen: Here Are the Hottest DeFi Companies of 2022
Observer and CoinDesk studied market capitalization, valuation based on venture investment and more to identify the hottest DeFi companies of 2022. Here they are.
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Is Coinbase on the Mend? Or Is It a Meme Stock?
Coinbase has attracted outsized interest from short sellers as well as the SEC. What will CEO Brian Armstrong do next?
For the First Time, George Soros Invested in Tesla and Ford as He Doubled Down On EV Stocks
George Soros bought millions of shares in Tesla and Ford during the second quarter while reshuffling his EV holdings.
The Best Scalp and Hair Sunscreens You Should Start Using ASAP
Don’t forget to protect your hair and scalp, too.
A Stolen Picasso Was Allegedly Discovered During A Drug Raid in Iraq
Iraq’s anti-narcotic authorities claim to have found a stolen Picasso during a drug raid over the weekend.
NFT Expert Noah Davis on Beeple, CryptoPunks and the Comfort of Knowing Nothing
The past few years have been a tumultuous journey for Noah Davis, the former Christie’s NFT expert who helped sell a $69 million NFT by Beeple. “I have probably shaved a decade off of my life expectancy,” he told the Observer.
Peloton Will Lay Off Nearly 800 Employees and Raise Prices in an Effort to Turn Around Its Business
Peloton is laying off workers—and raising prices—once again, as the once-trendy fitness company struggles with declining revenue.
In a Thriller About the Dark Side of Capitalism, Aubrey Plaza Shines as ‘Emily the Criminal’
Writer-director John Patton Ford keeps the bloodshed to a minimum, but gets a maximum of suspense and anxiety out of the simple swiping of a credit card.Â
Author Salman Rushdie Was Attacked on a Lecture Stage at Western New York’s Chautauqua Institution
Author Salman Rushdie, who has faced death threats for decades, was attacked on a stage where he was set to deliver a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.
Books and Artwork From Joan Didion’s Apartment Are Heading To Auction
Possessions from the legendary writer Joan Didion will soon be up for auction. The collection includes artwork from Patti Smith in addition to objects amassed by Didion throughout years spent in New York and California.
New HBO Documentary Presents Princess Diana Through a Lens, Entirely
In a startlingly intimate documentary constructed entirely from archival footage and audio the mirror swings back around to confront the viewer.
Kim Kardashian’s Latest Skims Collection Combines Swimwear and Shapewear
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What to Watch on Streaming This Week: August 12-18
Vampires, the Royal Family, and women in baseball – oh my! What to watch this week runs the genre gamut, and it’s all the better for it.
A CEO Posted Himself Crying on LinkedIn After Laying Off Workers. The Internet’s Reaction Was Harsh.
The CEO who went viral for posting a crying selfie on LinkedIn said he wanted to show “not all CEOs are bad, inhumane people who are only profit driven.”
In ‘Rogue Agent’ A Con Man’s Real-Life Spy Games Make For Taut Viewing
In ‘The Rogue Agent’ — based on a true story — Gemma Arterton is perfectly cast as an independent, successful woman who orchestrates a con man’s downfall.
Comic Creator Frank Miller is Suing the Widow of an Editor for Refusing to Return Valuable Batman Illustrations
In the 1980s, comic legend Frank Miller created cover art for a magazine editor. Miller assumed his illustrations were lost, until he discovered the editor’s widow putting them up for auction.
The Golden Globes are Back, But Why?
Who benefits if NBC the Golden Globes are back on the air? And has the Hollywood Foreign Press Association changed much?
Review: Author Kathleen Hale’s ‘Slenderman’ Skillfully Takes on a Teen Creepy-Pasta Inspired Murder Case
Armed with a necessary sympathy towards all major players in the real life Slenderman case, Kathleen Hale’s new book is a measured take on murder in the Internet Age.
Electric Truck Maker Nikola Names Its Third CEO in Two Years, But Says it Has a Plan
Nikola says the appointment of its third CEO in two years marks the completion of “a thoughtful succession planning process.”
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What to Watch on Streaming This Week: August 5-11
This week offers the story of a real-life rescue, an action-packed alien movie, and multiple ’70s throwbacks.
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Review: Artist Portia Munson Takes on Modern Feminism at PPOW Gallery
Artist Portia Munson’s recent solo show at PPOW Gallery takes on feminist aesthetics and if we have ultimately missed something.
‘Bullet Train’ Might Be the Worst Movie Ever Made
‘Bullet Train’ features the worst assemblage of bad acting ever collected in a single film. There is also a poisonous snake.
Review: Robert Icke’s ‘Oresteia’ Skillfully Brings Greek Tragedy to Today’s Crises
At Park Avenue Armory, writer-director Robert Icke transforms Greek tragedy ‘Oresteia’ for a more postmodern audience.
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New York’s Antiquity Trafficking Unit is Looking to Arrest a Former Source Turned Suspect
For years, Georges Lotfi provided tips and information to assist with antiquity fraud investigations at the New York District Attorney’s Office. Now, he’s at the center of one.
How to Get an Artist (or Remote) Visa Nearly Anywhere
You may be asking yourself if where you’re at is where you want to be, so we collected a list of work visa options for you to jet away to.
Observer’s Slambook: Cartoonist Gizem Vural Always Responds to Emails
Cartoonist Gizem Vural answered the Observer’s Slambook series, answering a series of randomized questions that have little to do with art.
Want to Take an Even Bigger Bet on Apple or Tesla Stock? Meet the Single Stock ETF
A new investment product has emerged this summer: the single stock ETF, for investors who embrace risk.
Michael Nowak, the Former Top JP Morgan’s Gold Trader, is Convicted of Spoofing Fraud
Two former JPMorgan Chase traders have been convicted of wire fraud and spoofing, a deceptive trading practice at the center of a multiyear anti-fraud campaign led by the Justice Department.
Unity, A Video Game Platform, Will Help The U.S. Military Design War Simulations
Popular gaming engine Unity will help the U.S. government design aerospace simulations for the military.
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Ralph Lauren Debuts 2022 U.S. Open Tennis Collection
Take a first look at this year’s ballperson uniforms.
After Laying Off Its Baggage Workers During Covid, Qantas Now Wants Its Senior Executives to Pitch In
Australian airline Qantas is asking corporate workers to volunteer as baggage handlers to help ease a labor shortage.
Sotheby’s Will Auction Michael Jordan’s 1998 Finals Jersey for an Estimated $5 Million
A Chicago Bulls jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals and depicted in ‘The Last Dance’ documentary will soon be headed to auction.
The Classic White Tank Tops That Are Always in Style
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Serena Williams Says She’ll Move on From Tennis, but Would Remain on the Court if She Were a Man
Serena Williams plans to move on from tennis to focus on family and her new venture capital firm, but would still be playing if she didn’t have the burden of motherhood, she told Vogue in an interview published today.