Tesla Finally Begins its Semi Truck Deliveries After Five Years of Hype
Elon Musk announced the first deliveries of Tesla Semi trucks on Dec. 1. He claims the electric hauler can drive 500 miles on a single charge even fully loaded with 82,000 pounds of cargo.
Goodbye, ‘Citizen Kane’: Does Ranking ‘Best Movies’ Even Make Sense Anymore?
The Sight & Sound poll has been around for 70 years. But even the publication itself is questioning whether its signature list is useful or even relevant.
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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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.
Goldman Sachs Traders May Receive Smaller Bonuses Even as the Bank’s Revenue Rises
Goldman Sachs traders may receive smaller bonuses this year, despite being on track to post the biggest annual revenue in a decade.
Crypto Scammer Sentenced to Prison for $20 Million Hacking Theft
Nicholas Truglia, a member of a group which conducted a 2018 crypto heist targeting investor Michael Terpin, was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution.
Twitter Again Suspended Kanye West, This Time for Posting a Swastika
Kanye West is again suspended from Twitter for posting a hateful symbol.
US Stocks Drop After a Better-Than-Anticipated Jobs Report Suggests Inflation Isn’t Yet Tamed
The jobs report makes a slowdown in rate hikes less likely, as wage growth, coupled with a still-tight labor market, means inflation may persist.
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The Anonymous Instagram Account That’s The Gossip Girl of the Publishing World
An interview with the team behind @xoxopublishing, the IG meme account that functions as a publishing-world news source, posting tips accumulated via anonymous DMs.
‘Spoiler Alert’: This Cute, Weepy Romantic Drama Could Have Been More
A gay couple faces cancer in this adaptation of journalist Michael Ausiello’s memoir. You will likely cry, but gimmicks and a lack of chemistry weigh things down.
‘The Son’: A Stellar Hugh Jackman Makes This Engrossing But Downbeat Movie Worth It
A family copes with painful issues of mental illness, divorce, and worse, but detailed performances from Jackman and Laura Dern achieve a balance that is rewarding.
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Meet Susan Wojcicki, Connie Chan, Hamish McKenzie, Telfar Clemens and the other stars of the $100 billion creator economy.
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
Banksy’s Ukraine Murals Are a Message of Solidarity and Hope
The reclusive street artist Banksy painted seven murals in devastated cities across Ukraine last month.
Billionaire Revlon Owner Ronald Perelman is Selling Off His $21 Million Furniture Collection
The $21 million furniture and design collection of Ronald Perelman, a prominent art collector, will be sold by Sotheby’s later this month.
MoMA Trustee Leon Black Is Accused of Raping a Woman in Jeffrey Epstein’s Mansion
Leon Black, who stepped down as MoMA chair due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, was accused of assaulting a woman two decades ago.
REVIEW: ‘You Will Get Sick’ Is a Profoundly Affecting Submersive Theater Experience
This highly unusual play, at the Roundabout Theatre Company, is ostensibly about health, but also takes the audience on a wild journey that scrambles the senses.
Bob Dylan Apologizes for Selling $600 Books Signed With Automated Autograph Machines
Bob Dylan admitted he signed his new collection of essays with an autopen, an automated autograph machine widely used among celebrities.
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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.
A Spookily Powerful Chatbot Has Finally Arrived
For years, chatbots have never measured up to the hype surrounding them. But OpenAI just changed that.
Elon Musk’s Brain Chip Company Neuralink Reveals Progress and Is Met With Skepticism
Elon Musk’s neuroscience startup Neuralink said its brain chips could someday help blind people restore vision and paralysis patients walk again.
Desperate to Get Advertisers Back, Twitter Is Holding a Buy-One, Get-One Free Sale for its Biggest Clients
Twitter is offering ads at deep discounts to entice its departed advertisers.
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.
Left-Wing Twitter Accounts Criticizing Elon Musk Are Being Suspended for “Platform Manipulation and Spam”
Left-leaning users on Twitter, such as economist Dean Baker and researcher Andrew Lawrence, were banned from the platform.
Allie Rowbottom On Her Novel ‘Aesthetica’: “No One Was Writing The Book I Wanted To Read About Plastic Surgery.”
Rowbottom explains the impact Lana Del Rey — and her own experiments with cosmetic procedures — had on her unforgettable novel about society’s obsession with body modification.
Kate Middleton Suited Up in a Polished Burgundy Ensemble
The Princess of Wales is a big fan of the tailored set.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Parisian Apartment Is Bought for $10 Million by a Bulgarian Plastics Tycoon
Some of the proceeds of the sale will go towards Epstein’s victims.
Meta Is Reportedly Downsizing Its Hudson Yards Office Space Following Layoffs
Meta is shedding office space in New York City as it cuts back on spending and headcount.
Elon Musk Eased Tensions With Apple’s Tim Cook, But the 30 Percent App Store Fee Still Remains an Issue
Elon Musk said the issue of Twitter potentially being taken off Apple’s App Store was a “misunderstanding” after a meeting with Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. But another issue—Apple’s 30 percent fee for in-app purchases—remains.
Kate Middleton Wore Three Different Looks for Her First Day in Boston
See all of the Princess of Wales’ best fashion moments from the tour.
Salesforce Co-CEO Bret Taylor Steps Down, Leaving Marc Benioff Alone at the Top Again
Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor is the leaving the software giant after just a year of running it along with Marc Benioff. Salesforce shares plunged 10 percent.
The US House Passes Bill to Avert a Rail Strike, but Paid Sick Days Remains a Sticking Point
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to avert a rail strike yesterday after President Joe Biden urged Congress to act against the wishes of most union members, who were planning to strike over paid sick leave.
A Four-Day Workweek Boosts Revenues and Reduces Burnout, a 33-Company Trial Shows
None of the companies who participated in a recent four-day workweek trial said they had plans to shift back to working five days a week.
Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Doesn’t Want to Think About Jail Time
FTX’s founder and ousted CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said at the New York Times Dealbook Summit today he’s not thinking about criminal liabilities he might face just yet.
Reed Hastings is Gushing About Elon Musk
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings praised Elon Musk at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. He’s “the bravest, most creative person on the planet,” he said.
Mark Zuckerberg Joins Elon Musk Ratcheting Up Pressure on Apple
Mark Zuckerberg said at the New York Times DealBook Summit Apple’s dominance in the mobile app market creates conflicts of interest.
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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.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: November 18-24
Exciting sequels, remakes, and new takes promise to make this week an exciting one on streaming.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: November 11-17
From new British miniseries to buzzy fall movies, there’s plenty to feast your eyes on this week.
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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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Alibaba’s Jack Ma Has Been Secretly Living in Japan After China’s Crackdown
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has been living in Tokyo for the past six months, reports say. The Chinese billionaire largely disappeared from the public eye in late 2020 following his clash with Chinese authorities.
The Best Stocking Stuffers for the Most Special Man in Your Life
From the perfectly practical to the wonderfully frivolous, these are the best petite presents for the most special guy in your life.
Jet Set: Beach Vacation Must-Haves
From a sleek one-piece and linen PJs to a vegan leather toiletry bag and chic sun hat, here are the travel pieces we’re loving and coveting right now.
The Luxe Stocking Stuffers She’ll Love This Holiday Season
These chic stocking stuffers prove that bigger isn’t always better.
CBD Oil: 5 Best CBD Brands Reviewed
In this article, we’ll take a look at five top brands in the CBD industry and highlight some of their finest CBD tinctures.