NFT Trading Volume Plunges 97% Since January, Raising Questions About Their Future
With a 97 decrease in trading volume, is the future of NFTs in sectors like the art market becoming unstable?
Most Workers Agree They’re Invited to Too Many Meetings, but Putting a Price on It Isn’t Simple
Large employers could save more than $100 million annually by nixing unnecessary meetings, a new study finds. But is cost the best way to look at time wasted?
Here Are the 25 People Powering the Creator Economy
Meet Susan Wojcicki, Connie Chan, Hamish McKenzie, Telfar Clemens and the other stars of the $100 billion creator economy.
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Elon Musk’s Text Messages Show Twitter Deal Going Off the Rails
Text messages released by the Delaware court show the rise and fall of Elon Musk’s ill-fated bid to buy Twitter, through conversations with Jack Dorsey, Joe Rogan, Gayle King and others.
Meta Owes Reparations to the Rohingya, Amnesty Argues, But It May Take a Lawsuit Before the Company Pays
A new Amnesty International report suggests Meta prioritized profit over human rights in Myanmar and calls for reparations, but does Meta have any legal responsibility to pay for the harm it has caused?
Meta Announces Hiring Freeze, Restructuring as Zuckerberg Acknowledges Declining Revenue
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a hiring freeze and said teams would be restructured to cut costs, citing macroeconomic conditions and declining revenue.
Madoff Victims Receive $372 Million in Latest Payment, Bringing Total to $4 Billion
This latest payment brings the total amount paid to Madoff victims to over $4 billion.
A $100 Million de Kooning Painting Is Returned to an Arizona Museum 37 Years After Its Theft
The painting, stolen the day after Thanksgiving in 1985, is finally returning to the Arizona museum where the heist took place.
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Fall Arts Preview 2022: Gallery Shows You Won’t Want to Miss
Don’t get overwhelmed by the art world. We make it easy to navigate fall gallery shows with these curated exhibition choices.
Fall Arts Preview 2022: Books You Won’t Want to Miss
The fall is the busiest time of the year in publishing, but we can still find time to choose favorites—here are our book picks.
Fall Arts Preview 2022: Opera and Dance You Won’t Want to Miss
There’s not much better than catching a new opera or taking in a great dance performance. Here is our curated fall list for opera and dance.
Fall Arts Preview 2022: Theater You Won’t Want to Miss
New York theater rolls into fall again with a packed schedule of Broadway, off-Broadway, and experimental theater.
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Fifa 23 Adds Ted Lasso to Game Play — If You Can Find Him
The Electronic Arts soccer franchise lets you play as Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond’s stars, but it’s far from a full Lasso experience.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: September 30-October 6
From campy fun to start the Halloween season right to the latest Michael Bay popcorn flick, there’s plenty to stream and enjoy this week.
‘Hocus Pocus 2’: The Sanderson Sisters Return In High Energy, Campy Sequel
The special effects are better. Otherwise the Sanderson Sisters are exactly as you remember them, and nearly 30 years later they are still a vibe.
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Power Employers: The Companies US Students Most Want to Work For
A survey of 50,000 college students revealed the most in-demand employers among U.S. students.
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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The 2023 Met Gala Will Honor Karl Lagerfeld—Here’s What to Know
“Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” will debut next year.
David Geffen Hall Furthers Lincoln Center’s Uniquely Stunning Architectural History
Soon to be opened to the public on October 8, Lincoln Center’s new David Geffen Hall further cements its architectural reputation.
The Biden Administration Waives the Jones Act to Allow Fuel Supplies Into Puerto Rico
The Department of Homeland Security temporarily waived a century-old law that was blamed with holding up vital supplies from Puerto Rico.
Amazon Is Spending $1 Billion to Boost Hourly Pay as It Faces Union Pressure
Amazon is raising average starting pay for its warehouse and delivery workers from $18 to $19 an hour. The announcement comes as workers in Albany are preparing to vote on unionizing.
All the Most Stylish Combat Boots to Complete Your Fall Wardrobe
You can’t go wrong with a cool girl lace-up boot.
MBA Rankings Rely on Deeply Flawed Methodologies and Data, Business School Faculty Claim
Deans and professors from business schools across the U.S. say MBA rankings disproportionately reflect business schools and place too much weight on aspects like compensation.
Review: Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky Brings Back ‘Medea’ With Vengeance
The Met Opera’s ‘Medea’ featuring Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky in the titular role is unmovable: focused on blood.
‘Athena’ Is a Brilliant Thriller, Tragedy and Polemic Rolled Into One
The death of a 13-year-old boy at the hands of the police sparks an uprising in this French “action-tragedy”
TikTok Faces a $29 Million Fine for Violating Children’s Privacy, But It May Not Be Enough to Change Its Behavior
TikTok could be fined $29 million for failing to protect children’s privacy, but it’s not clear that fines will force the company to change its behavior.
The Right’s Idea that FBI Agents Are “Vicious Monsters” Is Nothing New, Except the Criticism Used to Come From the Left
The raid at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago has enraged right-wing partisans in attacking the FBI as a politicized “Gestapo.” The agency has never been free from politics, and used to be most loathed by the left.
A Century-Old Law Supported By Unions is Blamed for Holding Up Vital Supplies for Puerto Rico
Joe Biden, who has vowed to be the most pro-union president ever, is facing pressure to waive a law backed by unions that is holding up diesel fuel shipments to Puerto Rico.
Warner Bros. Discovery Is Sued for Misleading Investors About its Subscriber Count Prior to the Merger
WarnerMedia is accused of cooking it subscriber count by up to 10 million.
Christie’s Auction House Launches Blockchain NFT Sales With New Platform, Christie’s 3.0
Christie’s auction house, known for embracing the world of digital art, has taken another step into the world of NFTs.
Lug Sole Boots Are the Shoe to Watch for Fall—Here’s How To Wear Them
Autumn dressing is here.
Why Is This Trending? The Try Guys’ Ned Fulmer Cheated On His Wife
Why is this trending? Okay, to start: usually when I write these it’s a subject I had, at the very
‘Blonde’ Director Andrew Dominik on Turning the Iconography of Marilyn Monroe Inside Out
Working from “a bible of 750 images,” the director tried to project Marilyn Monroe’s internal drama onto the familiar, and force us to see what we’d projected onto her.
The Creepy People Sitting Behind Home Plate Are Advertising a Movie
A marketing stunt for the horror movie “Smile” involved placing creepy smiling people around Major League Baseball stadiums this weekend.
Every Art Collector Needs This Database. But Is it Being Manipulated by Thieves?
The Art Loss Register, the largest private database of stolen and lost art, has been utilized by museums and auctions alike for 30 years. However, the database also provides a tool for art traffickers to cover their tracks.
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What to Watch on Streaming This Week: September 23-29
Emmy and Oscar winners alike make up the movies and shows you should stream this week.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: September 16-22
From the newest chapter in the ‘Star Wars’ universe to a deliciously vicious Netflix comedy, this week is full of must-watches.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: September 9-15
Films old and new (plus new versions of old movies) make up this week’s streaming guide, with plenty of TV to binge too.
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Review: Memory Plays Are Huge in Theater Right Now but “The Memory Exam” May Be Easy to Forget
Memory plays are having a moment in theater but “The Memory Exam” may not live up to its name.
Double Fair Report: The Armory Show and Art on Paper Pack a Punch in 2022
Both the Armory Show and Art on Paper took place this weekend, among others this crowded September. Here’s what you missed.
Bambi, the Saddest Tale Ever Told, Returns to Print Eighty Years After Disney Film
The original 1923 ‘Bambi’ by Felix Salten returns with a new translation by Damion Searls. The original tale is even sadder than Disney’s.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers Are Striking For Better Healthcare and Salaries
After a warning strike earlier this month, unionized workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art have launched an indefinite strike for improved wages and benefits.
Location of Former New York City Rock Club CBGB Will Now Be Occupied by an Art Gallery
The former spot of rock club CBGB, which shut down in 2006, is getting a new tenant.
Whitney Museum Curator David Breslin Set to Lead the Met’s Modern and Contemporary Art Expansion
David Breslin, former Whitney curator, will spearhead a $500 million expansion of the Met’s modern and contemporary art spaces.
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Kate Middleton Sported a Bold Red Coat for a Special Trip to Wales—Shop the Look
The Prince and Princess of Wales made a very special trip today.
Home Set: Self-Care Saviors
From a gentle exfoliating cleanser and a nourishing body butter to a spray-on serum and luxurious eye contour, here’s what we’re loving and coveting at the moment.
Starting Next Month, Newark Will No Longer Be Considered a New York City Airport
Newark will no longer be listed as a NYC airport by October. Alongside a new pricing structure, the airport change could lead to extra fees for travelers.
Let These Daredevil Adventure Travel Experiences Inspire Your Next Trip
Thrill-seeking jet-setters, this one’s for you.
No Limits: Linguist Julie Tetel Andresen Pushes the Boundaries of the Romance Novel
A sad-but-true story of a college professor whose pursuit of an online lover landed him in a Colombian jail inspired award-winning romance author Julie Tetel Andresen to explore the phenomenon of online love scams.