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.
Netflix is Preparing For Its Dreaded Password Sharing Crackdown But Details Are Scare
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.
Gautam Adani Loses His Title as Asia’s Richest Person After Hindenburg Report
Gautam Adani, previously the world’s third richest person, has fallen from the top 10 billionaire list in the matter of a few days.
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Reddit’s Delayed IPO May Mean It’s Time 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.
BDG Media Shutters Re-Launched Gawker and Lays off Staff
BDG Media is suspending Gawker and laying off its staff. Gawker is famous for publishing a sex tape by professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is Taking a 25% Salary Cut as the Chipmaker Slashes Costs
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is taking a 25 percent cut to his $1.1 million base salary. In 2021, he earned nearly $170 million in stock awards.
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‘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.
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PR 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
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.”
Hermes Is Going to Court Over ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs in a Landmark Trademark Case
The landmark NFT trial between Hermes and a collection of digital Birkin bags has begun.
Review: David Graeber Argues that the Enlightenment Was Heavily Influenced by Pirates
The late anthropologist maintains that the pirate culture of Madagascar was a major influence on thinkers like Hobbes and Locke.
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The Best Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangements for All the Special People in Your Life
All the most gorgeous bouquets that your Valentine is sure to love.
How to Increase Female Libido: Complete Guide A-Z
This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of libido and provide ways that may help to increase it.
The Most Decadent Chocolate Gifts for the Sweetest Valentine’s Day
You can’t go wrong with an indulgent chocolate box on February 14.
Jet Set: How to Put Together the Best Airport Outfits to Travel in Style
From a flowing white button-up and comfy leather sneakers to a soft cashmere sweater and the best classic t-shirt, here’s what we’re loving and coveting right now.
These Are the Most Opulent Places to Stay in Lake Como
These are the best hotels to book when you’re seeking lavish accommodations set in the beautiful landscape of Lake Como.
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Tesla Isn’t Alone in Cutting EV Price as Economic Conditions Now Favor Car Buyers
Tesla’s price drops are accelerating an EV price war that started long before everyone noticed.
Billionaire Paul Singer is the Latest Activist Investor to Take a Stake in Salesforce
Paul Singer’s Elliott Management joins Starboard Value as investors in beleaguered Salesforce. In the past Elliott has pushed for major changes and board seats in the companies it owns stakes in.
Penguin Random House U.S. CEO Madeline McIntosh Is the Latest Company Executive to Quit
Madeline McIntosh is the third Penguin Random House executive to depart the company in the months following the failed merger with Simon & Schuster.
CEO Mary Barra Confirms GM’s Electric Vehicle Ambition After Record 2022 Earnings
General Motors reported better-than-expected earnings for the last quarter of 2022, paving ways for the automaker’s foray into electric vehicles, said CEO Mary Barra.
Spotify Shares Jump After It Reports Adding Record Monthly Active Users
Spotify’s stock opened at a 9 percent increase today after the company reported earnings before the bell.
Streaming Is the New Frontier for Cultural Protectionism
Streaming is the latest medium to be hit with decades-old quotas to show local content as it becomes an increasingly dominant entertainment channel across the world.
The Adani Group Is Just the Latest Target for Nathan Anderson’s Hindenburg Research
Hindenburg Research, the short seller going after Gautam Adani, has successfully uncovered wrongdoings at a number of companies in recent years.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew Will Testify in Front of Congress in March
Shou Zi Chew, TikTok’s CEO, will testify in front of Congress on March 23. TikTok has been the target of bipartisan attacks in recent months regarding its relationship to ByteDance, its Chinese parent company.
Asia’s Richest Man Gautam Adani Lost $28 Billion Last Week After Hindenburg Report
Gautam Adani, the founder of Indian industrial conglomerate Adani Group, has lost more than $28 billion in a week amid an ongoing battle with U.S. short seller Hindenburg Research.
After Layoffs, Twitter Sales Reps Are Ghosting Advertisers
The cuts that Elon Musk made to Twitter are forcing some advertisers to pull back on spending.
Museums Rebrand ‘Mummy’ as ‘Mummified Persons’ to Humanize Egyptian Remains
Numerous museums are replacing the supposedly outdated term “mummy” with “mummified remains or persons”, although the human remains are mostly still on public display.
The Most Romantic and Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Jewelry Gifts
Treat her to a sparkly piece of jewelry this February 14.
‘Stranger Things’ Was 2022’s Most Streamed Show as Netflix Titles Dominated Rankings
Netflix’s “Stranger Things” earned the most streaming minutes in 2022 by a landslide, according to Nielsen’s year-end streaming rankings. Netflix’s original and acquired titles accounted for many of the top spots on the lists.
Despite the Digital Wallet Revolution, Credit Cards Aren’t Going Anywhere
Even as digital wallets grow, tens of millions of American consumers still prefer to use their plastic.
The TikTok Executive Who Connects Creators to Companies
Adrienne Lahens heads global operations for TikTok’s Creator Marketing Solutions, which connects creators to companies looking for exposure.
Bored Apes Were at the Center of the NFT Boom. Now They’re Mired in Lawsuits and Plunging in Value
In the past few months, the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection has been the target of SEC probes, falling sales and questions regarding copyright protection.
Layoffs Are Sending Big Tech Stocks Soaring
Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft have seen their share prices jump in recent weeks after a rare wave of layoffs.
‘One Fine Morning’ Review: An Extraordinary Movie That Shakes You Quietly
In small ways, this film from Mia Hansen-Løve — starring Léa Seydoux as a widowed single mother caring for her ill father — will break your heart.
What to Watch on Streaming
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Where 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.
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‘Poker Face’ Review: A Playful Revival of Star-Studded ’70s Movie-of-the-Week Mysteries
Director Rian Johnson and star Natasha Lyonne put a modern polish on the old Columbo formula.
Review: God And Man At Applebee’s In ‘Field of Mars’
Riffing on the origin of humanity, Richard Maxwell crams a lot into a family restaurant.
‘Plane’ Review: A First-Rate Action Thriller
A prisoner on airplane, a crash landing, a desperate attempt to save hostages — there’s nothing new here, but Gerard Butler shines in this vastly entertaining genre film.