Tesla Quietly Reverses its Price Cuts After the IRS Revises EV Tax Credit Rules
Tesla slashed prices for its Model Y by 20 percent last month, then increased it twice in response to a strong demand and the IRS’s new EV credit rules.
So Mickey Mouse Is About to Enter the Public Domain. Can Anyone Actually Make Money Off Him?
Disney’s prolonged protection of Mickey Mouse is about to come to an end. But ways to profit off Mickey are not obvious.
The PR Power List 2023
2022 was yet another year of waiting for a “return to normal” that never entirely arrived. But the best agencies are the ones that can ride out change and take advantage of even adverse times. Here are the 25 best PR agencies in the United States right now.
Business
See AllWhy Fox Sports Thinks Tom Brady is Worth $375 Million as an NFL Analyst
Tom Brady will begin his NFL analyst career with Fox Sports in 2024. Even if Brady proves to be an expert analyst, football fans will likely continue to watch the best games rather than the best analysts.
The ‘Carl Icahn Strategy’ of Purging Employees Leads a Xerox Executive to Sue Over His Ouster
A Xerox employee is suing for millions of dollars worth of severance after allegedly being forced out by Carl Icahn, an activist investor known for his corporate shake-ups.
SpaceX Launched Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster Toward Mars 5 Years Ago. Where Is It Now?
On Feb. 6, 2018, SpaceX launched Elon Musk’s red Tesla Roadster toward Mars. But the car wandered off path and is now going around the Sun in an irregular orbit.
Carlyle Group Appoints Harvey Schwartz, Former Goldman Sachs President, as New CEO
After the abrupt departure of Kewsong Lee in 2022, Carlyle has appointed Harvey Schwartz as the firm’s new CEO.
MrBeast’s Sponsors Can Reach a Super Bowl-Sized Audience for Half the Price of a Super Bowl Ad
The creator economy offers an alternative advertising option for companies that want to reach 100+ million people without spending $7 million on a Super Bowl ad.
Entertainment
See AllWhat’s Leaving Streaming This February
Book to screen adaptations is the name of this streaming guide’s game, with tons of beloved adaptations saying goodbye to streaming platforms at the end of the month.
James Dolan’s Facial Recognition Policy May Force Madison Square Garden to Find a New Location
Madison Square Garden’s permit is up for renewal, but will backlash from the venue’s facial technology ban affect its ability to operate above Penn Station?
Pamela Anderson Bares All About Sex, Lies, and That Video Tape
Pamela Anderson openly acknowledges her rage as she confronts injustices throughout her life in a memoir that mixes prose and poetry and reveals her as politically active, emotionally fragile, and intellectually hungry.
Power Lists
See AllPR Power List Honor Roll 2023
Excellence in PR sometimes takes the form of a firm dedicated to a particular sector. Here is the 2023 PR Power List Honor Roll, recognizing specialist firms.
PR Power Rising Stars 2023
The PR business is constantly recruiting new talent, and the nature of media is that the best of the younger staff end up informing and reforming their firms. Here are this year’s rising stars.
The PR Power List 2023
2022 was yet another year of waiting for a “return to normal” that never entirely arrived. But the best agencies are the ones that can ride out change and take advantage of even adverse times. Here are the 25 best PR agencies in the United States right now.
Arts
Trademark Lawsuits from Hermès and Bored Ape Yacht Club Could Shape the Future of NFTs
Two unprecedented trademark cases are set to define whether NFTs should be classified as artwork or assets.
Has Going to See Ballet Suddenly Become Hip?
Ballet’s normally fuddy-duddy audience has lately been invaded by trendy fashionistas looking for a killer Instagram backdrop.
The 92nd Street Y Throws John Guare A Star-Studded 85th Birthday Bash
The author of such landmarks as “Six Degrees of Separation” and “The House of Blue Leaves” recalls his long career, which started with two plays written at age 11.
André Leon Talley’s Fabulous Fashion Collection Is on Sale
The longtime Vogue fashion editor’s collection, which includes special items from Karl Lagerfeld and Andy Warhol, is now up for sale.
How Playwright Sharr White Built A Broadway Domestic Dramedy From Family Photos
White created ‘Pictures from Home’ from photographer Larry Sultan’s 1992 memoir of the same name. “It’s heartbreaking and also very funny.”
Lifestyle
See AllHow To Be the Best Dressed Guest at Every Single Wedding This Year
Shop the best wedding guest dresses for whatever the dress code may be.
The Best Carry-On Suitcases That Fit All Your Travel Essentials
You won’t ever want to check luggage again.
What to Know When Planning a Cruise to Antarctica
If the great frozen south is on your bucket list, there are a few things to consider when booking and planning your trip.
The Best Boutique Hotels to Book in Austin, Texas
Here’s where to stay in Austin, Texas.
10 Best CBD Vape Pens of 2023: Top CBD Brands Reviewed
The following list of CBD pens is broken down using a set of subjective benchmarks to showcase a brand’s strengths and areas of opportunity. Take a look and see which one offers the right CBD vape pen for you.
Latest
All LatestBank Tech Is Only as Good as the Customers Who Use It
Banks run way behind fintech companies in offering digital financial tools that consumers actually need.
The Super Bowl is an Enormous Opportunity for Social Media Creators
Marketer Krishna Subramanian, whose Captiv8 specializes in connecting athlete creators with sponsors, sees a huge opportunity for creators at the Super Bowl.
Apple Won’t Replace its VP of Industrial Design, a Role Made Famous by Jony Ive
Evans Hankey served as the top product designer for the company for three years, replacing Jony Ive.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Says ‘the Problem Is Behind Us’ After Posting Rare Earnings Miss
Apple posted its first earnings miss in seven years as iPhone sales fell more sharply than anticipated.
Activist Investor Ryan Cohen Buys a Stake in Nordstrom and Pursues Board Shakeup
Ryan Cohen, activist investor and Chewy founder, bought a sizable stake in Nordstrom and plans to shake up its board of directors. The investor is looking to replace at least one director, and he is eyeing Mark Tritton, former Bed Bath & Beyond chief executive.
‘Knock at the Cabin’ Review: Masterfully Made, But Forgettable
In M. Night Shyamalan’s latest a family is held captive and told the fate of the world requires them to sacrifice one of their own. The direction shines and the script is obvious — but what else is new?
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: February 3-9
From twisted romances to survival stories, there’s plenty of interesting new titles to stream this week.
Big Tech Has Hit Bottom and Is Poised for a Comeback
Despite some tough earnings announcements, the big tech companies are now well-suited for the next economic phases.
Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta Needs to Monetize Reels. Here’s How it Could Happen.
Monetizing Instagram and Facebook Reels is one of Meta’s priorities for 2023, according to Mark Zuckerberg. Here’s what it could look like.
Richard Branson’s Struggling Virgin Orbit Gets Another Lifeline
Richard Branson’s satellite launch startup Virgin Orbit has raised $55 million from Virgin Group in less than three months.
U.S. News Depends On its College Rankings. What Happens When Universities Don’t Want To Be Ranked?
In the past few months, numerous high-ranked universities have dropped out of the U.S. News & World Report rankings, spelling trouble for the future of the nearly 80-year old publication.
The Best Luxury Beach Resorts on the East Coast
Here are the most well-reviewed East Coast resorts with beachfront amenities.
The Best Ski Resorts in the U.S. for the Ultimate Snowy Getaway
Now is the best time to book that ski getaway you’ve been thinking about.
Netflix is Preparing For Its Dreaded Password Sharing Crackdown But Details Are Scarce
As more details about Netflix’s password sharing plan come to light, the less is clear about what the changes actually looks like for customers.
Can Apple Avoid Layoffs? Analysts Look For Answers in This Week’s Earnings Report
Apple didn’t over-hire during the pandemic like many of its big tech peers did. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s immune to headcount adjustment given the current market environment.
Reddit’s Delayed IPO May Mean CEO Steve Huffman Needs to Rethink Its Advertising Model
When Reddit goes public, it must show investors it can continue to make money. In this advertising economy, that’s easier said than done.
PayPal Lays Off 2,000, Citing Challenging Economic Conditions
PayPal will lay-off about 2,000, or 7% of its global team, according to CEO Dan Schulman.
Bed Bath & Beyond, an Original Meme Stock, Faces Bankruptcy
Bed Bath and Beyond failed to pay some debt payments, according to a SEC filing on Jan. 26. The company said it received a default notice from JPMorgan for a credit agreement and could file for Chapter 11 protection within a few weeks.
What to Watch on Streaming
See AllWhere to Stream 2023’s Oscar Nominees
From blockbuster smash hits to powerful indies, here are some of this year’s nominees and where to watch them.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: January 20-26
Mads Mikkelsen, Keanu Reeves, Octavia Spencer, and more stars anchor your top streaming picks of the week.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: January 13-19
HBO’s newest big-budget drama is here, plus Netflix has a new sitcom guaranteed to make you feel nostalgic.
Reviews
See All‘Maybe I Do’ Review: Seasoned Pros Can’t Save This Alleged Romantic Comedy
Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy each get a star-turn at pretentious blather in this talky mediocrity.
‘The Man In the Basement’ Review: A Provocative, Intelligent And Suspenseful French Film
A real estate dispute becomes an ideological battle — online and in court — in a film that should be required viewing on both sides of the Congressional aisle.
‘Blood’ Review: Dog Bites Boy, Boy Drinks Blood In This Creep-Show Bomb
This adolescent vampire tale goes downhill so fast it turns inadvertently from horror to comedy.