The SEC Charges New York City Law Firm in $8.4 Million Ponzi Scheme
The SEC is charging a New York City law firm for allegedly aiding a Ponzi scheme which saw investors lose more than $8 million.
Chinese Tech Giant Alibaba Breaks Up As Founder Jack Ma Returns to China
Jack Ma’s return to China sparks hopes for an easier regulatory environment for the country’s tech companies.
Investor Pressure Is Stunting Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Metaverse Ambitions
Bob Iger is a big proponent of the metaverse, but Disney’s investors are more interested in cutting non-essential businesses. Disney’s metaverse team was reportedly laid off.
Business
See AllElon Musk Says Twitter Has Lost Half Its Value Since He Paid $44 Billion For It
Twitter turns out to be a terrible investment for Elon Musk, losing more than half of its value in just five months.
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready Impresses Investors with New Advertising Strategy
Investment firm UBS said Pinterest CEO Bill Ready is leading the company’s ad strategy in a positive direction.
Tim Cook Touts Apple’s ‘Symbiotic’ Relationship With China Even as Tensions Rise
Tim Cook gave a glowing speech about China’s innovation but skirted discussion about Apple pulling some of its manufacturing from the country.
Credit Suisse’s Decline Leaves the Future of Its Museum Sponsorships in Limbo
The recent acquisition of Credit Suisse has endangered the bank’s vast art collection and its long-standing museum partnerships.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Would Rather Talk About Bard Than Unhappy Employees
Google CEO Sundar Pichai hasn’t publicly responded to any demands by his employees regarding the largest layoffs in the company’s history.
Entertainment
See All‘Resident Evil 4 Remake’: A Classic Game Is Updated For Next-Gen Consoles
The 2005 horror survival game is back with fresh graphics, and it’s as panic-inducing as ever.
‘Air’ Review: Ben Affleck’s Overeager Love Song to Nike Succeeds More Than It Doesn’t
Matt Damon and Viola Davis fight through the empty calories of a non-stop ’80s soundtrack — and the absence of Michael Jordan from a story that has him at its center — in this tale of feel-good capitalism.
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Review: Bloody, Beautiful, Bulletproof
The Bond comparisons come easy, only it’s a combination of the grittiness of Daniel Craig’s Bond and the utter nonsense of Roger Moore’s.
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
See All‘Sweeney Todd’ Review: Sondheim’s Masterpiece Endures In An Aimless Revival
Josh Groban is excellent as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, but the production is ugly and chaotic.
Review: Bad Cinderella’s Glass Slipper? More Like a Moldy Croc
A book by Emerald Fennell (who wrote and directed ‘Promising Young Woman’) and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber must have screamed cross-generational synergy on paper. But it’s TikTok meets grandfather clock.
While the World Waits for a Trump Arrest, Alvin Bragg is Busy Repatriating Antiquities
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has been focusing on antiquity repatriations this week, drawing backlash from those awaiting answers on a possible Trump indictment.
The IRS Wants to Tax NFTs as Physical Collectibles, Not Financial Assets
The IRS is asking for public comments as it seeks to classify NFTs as collectibles instead of cryptocurrency.
Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Closed Over a Planned Climate Protest
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum closed down on the 33rd anniversary of an art heist, after it was tipped off that a climate demonstration was planned for the same day.
Lifestyle
See AllJet Set: The Best Travel Blazers
From classic black blazers and oversized linen jackets to slim-fit tailored numbers and cozy sweater-style silhouettes, here are the best travel blazers we’re loving and coveting right now.
The Top Luxury Hotels in Barcelona
Absorb the rich history and artistic design that Barcelona has to offer while staying at one of these lavish five-star hotels.
The Best Burl Wood Pieces for the Home
Beautiful burl wood pieces have never been more accessible.
The Best Cream Blushes for a Dewy, Radiant and Sun-Kissed Glow
These are all the best cream blushes for a luminescent glow.
The 15 Most Stylish Dress Shirts for Men
Gentlemen, it’s time to elevate your sartorial game by upgrading your dress shirts.
Latest
All LatestThe Best Luxury Cocktail Bars in New Orleans
Add these stylish haunts to your NOLA must-visit list ASAP.
The Metaverse Mark Zuckerberg is Pushing Isn’t the One Consumers Want
The metaverse that Mark Zuckerberg bet his company on will focus on virtual reality for the foreseeable future, even if augmented reality fits better into the lives of consumers.
The Best Tote Bags for Every Occasion
Is there any carryall as essential as the humble tote bag?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Is Courting Two Middle Eastern Investment Powerhouses
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and an Abu Dahbi investment giant are interested in SpaceX.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: March 24-30
Blockbusters like ‘Nope’ and smash hits like ‘Succession’ make up just some of the exciting titles gracing streaming platforms this week.
Jonathan Frakes On His Journey From Star Trek Actor To Director
More than three decades ago Jonathan Frakes helped start an actor-to-director program so he could get behind the camera. He’s helmed Star Trek TV episodes, feature films, and an upcoming live action/animation crossover, and he’s ready to empower the next generation.
All of Big Tech Could Be in Trouble After TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s Testimony in Congress
Legislators grilled Shou Zi Chew, TikTok’s chief executive, in Congress today. All social media companies should be concerned.
Short Seller Hindenburg Targets Block, Jack Dorsey’s Fintech Company
New York investment firm Hindenburg Research accuses Block of inflating user count, facilitating criminal activities and evading banking regulations in a new report.
The Top Luxury Hotels to Know in Palm Springs
These are the top hotels to know for your next Palm Springs desert retreat.
The Best Restaurants in New Orleans
The top places to eat in NOLA, including fine dining establishments and must-visit casual hotspots.
Investors of Digital World Acquisition Corp. Can’t Wait for Donald Trump’s Arrest
Investors see a case for buying shares of DWAC, the company trying to acquire Truth Social’s parent company, prior to Donald Trump’s alleged arrest. Shares rose 16 percent March 20.
Bill Gates Says the New AIs Are as Revolutionary as Personal Computers
The Microsoft cofounder said GPT will soon enable the creation of a digital personal assistant.
‘A Good Person’ Review: Florence Pugh’s Portrayal of An Addict Is Raw and Empathetic
The feeling of this Zach Braff-directed movie is realistic and sometimes shattering, and even when the plot tips toward the overdramatic, Florence Pugh proves herself one of Hollywood’s best actresses.
‘The Lost King’ Review: A Housewife Turned Researcher Revises History
A woman becomes obsessed with Richard III and does battle with academics in this compelling based-on-a-true-story tale of how a royal gravesite was discovered in a parking lot.
Space Business Startups Are Struggling to Lift Off As SPAC Consequences Sink In
Rocket startups that went public during the SPAC boom in 2020 and 2021 are struggling to stay aloft as the bear market drags on.
‘Succession’ Season 4: The Rich Are Still Miserable
As the final season begins, Kendall, Logan, and Shiv are in an alliance and the question is not just can it last, but can the Roys actually find redemption in each other?
The Stylish Smocked Dresses Your Wardrobe Needs Right Now
These frocks are fashionable, comfortable and perfect for this time of year.
Natacha Karam of ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ On Her Character’s Fight For Her Life
Karam, who plays firefighter Marjan Marwani on ‘9-1-1: Lone Star,’ discusses her character’s struggle to find her purpose in season 4, and how being away from her cast mates for months at a time made her feel like she was on a whole new show.
What to Watch on Streaming
See AllWhat to Watch on Streaming This Week: March 17-23
An animated Elvis, an apocalyptic high school reunion, and a true-crime drama make up some of this week’s most exciting new titles.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: March 10-16
From comedies to thrillers, period pieces to sports movies, there’s plenty of variety in what to stream this week.
What’s Leaving Streaming This March
Cult classic TV like ‘Arrested Development’ meets recent classics like ‘Brokeback Mountain’ on this list.
Reviews
See All‘Moving On’ Review: Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Captivate In A Black Comedy With Heart
Fonda and Tomlin have forgotten more about comedy than most actors will ever learn, and languishing in their rapport is a luxury.
‘Yellowjackets’ S2 Review: Still Satisfying, Delicious, And Occasionally Nausea-Inducing
The massively-acclaimed and undeniably gripping first season left a lot of expectations to live up to. For the most, this next chapter does, introducing new characters and questions while giving a few answers.
Review: Off Broadway Sways to Reggae Beat in ‘The Harder They Come’
Suzan-Lori Parks reshapes the 1972 Jimmy Cliff movie into a jukebox musical, but its outlaw charge has gone missing.