Elon Musk Briefly Lost His Title of World’s Richest Person to LVMH’s Bernard Arnault
Elon Musk’s fortune has halved from its peak of $340 billion just a year ago as Tesla’s stock price plunges.
‘Harry & Meghan’ Doc Gets Interesting When It Examines the Racism Embedded in British Life
The Netflix series adds some mildly compelling details to its recap of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love story, but it’s most successful when it moves beyond their personal lives and looks deeper at British society as a whole.
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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Amazon Tries to Replicate TikTok’s Success With its Own Social Shopping Feed
Amazon is launching a TikTok-like feed in its app to push social shopping.
Japanese Fashion Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Announces Eight Guests for His SpaceX Trip Around the Moon
Japanese fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has selected eight people to join him on a six-day trip around the Moon aboard a future SpaceX Starship rocket.
Bonuses for Goldman Partners Are Set to Shrink by up to 50% as Wall Street Banks Pull Back on Pay
Goldman Sachs partners could see their bonuses shrink by 50 percent this year as Wall Street looks to trim executive compensation.
Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle Resigns After Failed Simon & Schuster Merger
The head of Penguin Random House is stepping down after the company’s failed acquisition of Simon & Schuster.
A New Bill in Congress Hopes to Save News Organizations, So Why Doesn’t it Have Support from the Media?
The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act would require Facebook and Google to pay news publications for the content it hosts. It is intended to help small and local news sources, but not all in media support it.
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What to Watch on Streaming This Week: December 9-15
Auteurs like Guillermo del Toro and Martin McDonagh head up this week’s list, but the streaming offerings run the genre gamut.
For Cameron Crowe and Neal Preston, the ‘Almost Famous’ Musical is Full Circle
Like a band on tour, ‘Almost Famous: The Musical’ had a few stops and starts along the way but is finally at its destination on The Great White Way.
‘Emancipation’ Review: The Historical Drama As Will Smith Star Vehicle
The Civil War drama shifts focus between the humanity of a lost historical figure and standard cinema heroics. Guess which one wins out?
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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.
Arts
‘Ohio State Murders’: 75 Minutes of Waiting for Something To Happen
In this Broadway revival of Adrienne Kennedy’s 1992 play, Audra McDonald is more interesting than the show itself.
Audra McDonald Is Broadway’s Busiest (And Most Awarded) Star
The six-time Tony winner spent Saturday onstage at Carnegie Hall and opens in ‘Ohio State Murders’ on Broadway on Thursday, in what she calls “the most difficult role I’ve ever played.”
Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year is ‘Viva Magenta’
Created with the help of AI, Pantone said its newest color of the year draws from technology and nature.
Looted Antiquities Worth $24 Million Seized from Met Trustee Shelby White
Shelby White, a prominent philanthropist and antiquity collector, has had 23 pieces taken from her collection by the Manhattan DA’s Office.
Review: ‘A Beautiful Noise’ Is A Portrait of The Rock Star As Depressed Senior Citizen
This sloppy Broadway embrace of Neil Diamond is a jukebox musical in search of a plot.
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Investor John Paulson Seeks to Dismiss His Wife’s Billion Dollar Lawsuit Over Secret Trusts
John Paulson, who made his fortune betting against the housing crisis, is embroiled in a lawsuit with his wife over allegedly hiding away billions of dollars in trusts.
The FTC Is Suing to Block Microsoft’s Purchase of Activision as it Cracks Down on Tech Consolidation
The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block Microsoft’s purchase of video game developer Activision Blizzard, marking the biggest federal antitrust case the company has faced in two decades.
The Wall Street Journal Exploits the New York Times Strike by Offering its Site for Free Today
New York Times employees went on strike today, and the Wall Street Journal lifted its paywall.
Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian Arms Dealer Swapped for Brittney Griner?
Viktor Bout, the Russian prisoner swapped for Brittney Griner, is a convicted arms dealer known as “The Merchant of Death.”
The Stylish Puffer Jackets to Keep You Warm and Cozy All Winter Long
It turns out that puffers are both fashionable and functional.
Indiana Sues TikTok for Showing Children Inappropriate Content and Deceiving Users
Indiana filed two lawsuits against TikTok for promoting inappropriate content to minors and misleading users about data collection, making it the first U.S. state to take on the Chinese behemoth.
The Disney+ Streaming Service Raises its Prices and Offers an Ad-Supported Tier
The Walt Disney Company today launched an ad-supported tier on Disney+. The ad-tier will cost $7.99 per month—taking the price of its standard ad-free tier, which will increase to $10.99 per month today.
Is Worker Solidarity Worth Breaking a Wordle Streak? Striking Journalists Are Asking For Sacrifice
New York Times journalists, on strike for the first time in 40 years, are asking readers to join them in solidarity by staying of the newspaper’s platforms, even if it means breaking their Wordle streak.
A New Act Allowing Suits from Decades-Old Sexual Assaults is a Windfall for New York Law Firms
Bill Cosby, Donald Trump and Leon Black have already been sued under the Adult Survivors Act, which might benefit law firms more than victims themselves.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Apology Tour Is Doing More Harm Than Good, Say Public Relations Experts
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried has been doing rounds of media interviews against his lawyer’s advice. Crisis management experts and criminal behavior experts weigh in on his strange behavior.
Kate Middleton Kicks Off the Festive Season in a Red Sequin Gown and Sparkling Tiara
The Princess of Wales went for a very regal take on holiday fashion.
Ukraine to Auction Off $200 Million Superyacht Seized from Oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk
Another superyacht has been seized from an oligarch with close ties to Putin. This time, the Ukrainian government plans to auction it off.
Twitter’s Workplace Practices Draw Fire as Janitors Picket and Musk Defends Bedrooms
Elon Musk appeared to acknowledge Twitter set up bedrooms for employees in its San Francisco headquarters after the city said it opened an investigation into the reports.
Apple Delays the Launch and Lowers the Ambitions for its Self-Driving Car
Apple is modifying the design of its first self-driving vehicle to include a steering wheel and pedals, which earlier plans left out.
The Most Festive Cocktails to Celebrate the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season!
Aaron Judge Re-Signs with the Yankees for $360 Million Over Nine Years
Aaron Judge signed a $360 million contract with the Yankees, in a deal which will see the star outfielder staying with New York for nine years.
Media Layoffs Hit BuzzFeed, Which Will Cut 12% of its Workforce
BuzzFeed will lay off 12 percent of its workforce, or about 180 people. Layoffs have hit media companies especially hard in recent months.
A Growing Reliance on AI in Hiring Is Making Regulators and Lawmakers Nervous
Nearly one in four organizations already use automation or AI to support hiring, but some researchers worry such tools disfavor certain candidates.
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What’s Leaving Streaming This December
Be sure to catch these thrillers, comedies, and dramas before they take their leave from streaming later this month.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: December 2-8
From spies and detectives to ghosts to disappearing dames, this week is full of movies and shows with fascinating characters.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: November 25-December 1
From a shocking FIFA docuseries and a heartwarming documentary about the Mars rover to a great Chadwick Boseman performance and a quirky sci-fi movie, this week has everything for your streaming pleasure.
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Review: ‘Dodi & Diana’ Asks if a Relationship Can Survive the Past
From playwright Kareem Fahmy, ‘Dodi & Diana’ is a play reckoning with love’s survival on the anniversary of the death of Princess Diana.
Biennale Report: The Venice Biennale Celebrates the Feminine Surreal
In the 59th Venice Biennale, “The Milk of Dreams,” they spotlight women surrealists and the global perspective on living in the current era.
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.
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Home Set: Festive Favorites
From a pearl-embellished frock and metallic jacquard coat to satin platforms and a revitalizing face cream, here’s what we’re loving and coveting at the moment.
Amal Clooney Embraced All the Sparkles in a Glamorous, Crystal-Embellished Gown
She wore a bejeweled Valentino Couture gown for a very special occasion.
Florence Pugh Stole the Show in an Ethereal Rodarte Ensemble
She embraced the naked dress trend and balletcore aesthetic.
Former Reality TV Star Lo Bosworth Wants You To Be In Touch With Your Body
Lo Bosworth’s career started in reality TV on Laguna Beach and The Hills, but it has flourished online where she is a wellness entrepreneur.
Kate Middleton Visits Harvard in a Sophisticated Houndstooth Dress
The Princess of Wales chose a polished and ladylike collared frock for her trip to Cambridge.