Led by Schumer and Hochul, New York State Is Becoming a US Semiconductor Hub
After the announcement of a $100 billion investment from Micron earlier this week, New York state is now the site of a $20 billion IBM investment.
A String of Warehouse Fires Complicates Union Negotiations at Amazon
Amazon Labor Union officials are calling on the company to come to the negotiating table after three fires occurred at Amazon warehouses in one week.
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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Investors Question Whether Elon Musk Can Juggle Twitter With His Many Other Companies
Elon Musk already runs so many companies with unrelated businesses. The acquisition of Twitter will further stretch his divided attention.
Fast Company Is Back Online a Week After a Cyber Attack Changed Headlines to Racist Messages
Fast Company completed its investigation into the hacking but did not disclose details of what it found.
Convicted Scammer Anna Delvey Released From Jail And Banned from All Social Media
Fraudster Anna Delvey is out of prison but still faces deportation to Germany.
Peloton Lays off Employees for the Fourth Time This Year
The home fitness company plans to lay off 500 employees, or 12 percent of its workforce as CEO Barry McCarthy seeks to turn around the business.
Elon Musk Wants to Turn Twitter Into a “Super App” Modeled After China’s WeChat
Elon Musk wants to expand Twitter into an “everything app” like China’s WeChat that may forever change how people use their smartphones.
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Fall Arts Preview 2022: Gallery Shows You Won’t Want to Miss
Don’t get overwhelmed by the art world. We make it easy to navigate fall gallery shows with these curated exhibition choices.
Fall Arts Preview 2022: Books You Won’t Want to Miss
The fall is the busiest time of the year in publishing, but we can still find time to choose favorites—here are our book picks.
Fall Arts Preview 2022: Opera and Dance You Won’t Want to Miss
There’s not much better than catching a new opera or taking in a great dance performance. Here is our curated fall list for opera and dance.
Fall Arts Preview 2022: Theater You Won’t Want to Miss
New York theater rolls into fall again with a packed schedule of Broadway, off-Broadway, and experimental theater.
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What to Watch on Streaming This Week: October 7-13
From horror remakes and takes on true crime to the return of a much-loved comedy series, this week is overflowing with stuff to stream.
Jean-Michel Basquiat: “Everything About Him Was Art”
Basquiat’s sisters, Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux, talk about the King Pleasure exhibit, which places family at its center.
Let’s Get Rid of the Blobby Book Cover
As critics and influencers continue to point out, cover art has in recent years regressed to a sort of algorithmic average: the colorful, crowded blobs.
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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.
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Kate Middleton Wore an Elegant Blue Ensemble in Ireland—Shop Her Exact Look
The Prince and Princess of Wales wore coordinating blue outfits for the surprise trip.
Developers and Billionaires Are Lining Up for the Chance to Operate a New York City Casino
As the state begins accepting proposals for three casino licenses in the New York City area, here are the major contenders.
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Could Lose His Job After Elon Musk’s Takeover
Elon Musk told Twitter’s board chairman Bret Taylor in April he couldn’t work with Twitter’s current CEO Parag Agrawal.
Meta Folds the Newsletter Service It Intended to Compete with Substack
Meta announced the closure of Bulletin, its newsletter service, after only 18 months, saying it will focus more on bringing content to Facebook.
Amazon Will Pause Hiring for Retail Corporate Roles Among a Wider Tech Slowdown
Amazon, the second-largest employer in the U.S., is the latest technology company to pull back on hiring in response to a more challenging economic environment.
Top U.S. Business Schools Report A Dramatic Decline in MBA Applications
The most prestigious B-schools across the U.S. are seeing fewer applicants as prospective students forego grad school to stay in a hot job market.
Russia’s Fine Against TikTok For Showing LGBTQ Content Is About Sending a Message
Russia fined TikTok $51,000 for a video which violates its “gay propaganda” law. In the last year, it has repeatedly fined social media companies that aren’t paying.
Micron Will Invest $100 Billion in a New Computer Chip Factory in New York State
The company today announced its intention to fund the U.S’s largest semiconductor facility.
Elon Musk Changes His Mind Again, Offers to Buy Twitter Under Original Terms
Elon Musk reportedly offers to move forward with his Twitter acquisition after spending months trying to walk away from the deal.
A Seemingly Ordinary Chinese Vase Sold at Auction for $7.6 Million, Nearly 4,000 Times Its Estimate
A Chinese vase estimated to sell for around $2,000 ended up fetching $7.6 million at auction, with bidders convinced the auction house mislabeled its origin.
Supreme Court Says it Will Finally Look at Section 230, the Law Giving Social Media Platforms Immunity
The U.S. Supreme Court will finally hear cases regarding Section 230, the law that shields social media platforms from liability.
India Is On Track to Double Its iPhone Exports As Apple Shifts Its Manufacturing From China
Exports of India-made iPhones surpassed $1 billion for the first time five months after Apple moved iPhone production from China.
David O. Russell’s ‘Amsterdam’ Is Overstuffed, Manic And Enthralling
It’s a murder mystery, romance, farce, war movie, political polemic and period piece rolled into one, with a sprawling cast that includes everyone from Robert DeNiro to Taylor Swift.
What’s Leaving Streaming This October
From decade-old hits like ‘The Social Network’ and ‘Black Swan’ to cult favorites ranging from ‘Nathan for You’ and ‘What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?’, this month is full of top-notch titles to stream before they go.
Meta Is Closing a Manhattan Office as It Consolidates Its New York City Presence
Meta is terminating the lease for an office at 225 Park Ave. South in Manhattan as it seeks to cut costs and reduce head count.
Jet Set: The Travel Accessories to Shop Right Now
From a limited-edition designer suitcase and a machine-washable tote to your new favorite perfume and a very TSA-friendly cleansing balm, here are the travel pieces we’re loving and coveting right now.
An Alleged $10 Million Frida Kahlo Drawing Was Destroyed to Sell a Collection of NFTs
A Frida Kahlo drawing was set ablaze in a cocktail glass at a Miami party, supposedly to publicize the launch of an NFT collection.
Remote Work Could Knock 39%, or $50 Billion, From the Value of New York City Offices
Lower demand for offices across the U.S. could wipe $453 million off their value in the coming years, according to a study. New York City would be particularly hard hit.
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What to Watch on Streaming This Week: September 30-October 6
From campy fun to start the Halloween season right to the latest Michael Bay popcorn flick, there’s plenty to stream and enjoy this week.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: September 23-29
Emmy and Oscar winners alike make up the movies and shows you should stream this week.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: September 16-22
From the newest chapter in the ‘Star Wars’ universe to a deliciously vicious Netflix comedy, this week is full of must-watches.
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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.
Review: Memory Plays Are Huge in Theater Right Now but “The Memory Exam” May Be Easy to Forget
Memory plays are having a moment in theater but “The Memory Exam” may not live up to its name.
Double Fair Report: The Armory Show and Art on Paper Pack a Punch in 2022
Both the Armory Show and Art on Paper took place this weekend, among others this crowded September. Here’s what you missed.
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London’s Victoria and Albert Museum Finally Drops Associations with the Sackler Family
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the last hold outs, finally drops the Sackler name over its association with the opioid epidemic.
NFT Trading Volume Plunges 97% Since January, Raising Questions About Their Future
With a 97 decrease in trading volume, is the future of NFTs in sectors like the art market becoming unstable?
David Geffen Hall Furthers Lincoln Center’s Uniquely Stunning Architectural History
Soon to be opened to the public on October 8, Lincoln Center’s new David Geffen Hall further cements its architectural reputation.
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Kylie Jenner Is Paris Fashion Week’s Breakout Style Star—See All Her Most Daring Looks
From fuzzy pink gowns and underwear as pants to crochet minis and a whole lot of sunglasses, see all of the makeup mogul’s most stylish moments from the front row.
Kim Kardashian Fined $1.26 Million for Unlawfully Touting a Crypto Coin
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian was fined for allegedly plugging a coin called EMAX on Instagram without disclosing she was a paid endorser, a violation of securities regulations.
Marie Kondo’s Decluttering Mission Starts With Japanese Culture
Like a Shinto shrine, a home is a sacred space, according to Marie Kondo, the guru of tidying up.
The 2023 Met Gala Will Honor Karl Lagerfeld—Here’s What to Know
“Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” will debut next year.
All the Most Stylish Combat Boots to Complete Your Fall Wardrobe
You can’t go wrong with a cool girl lace-up boot.