The Right’s Idea that FBI Agents Are “Vicious Monsters” Is Nothing New, Except the Criticism Used to Come From the Left
The raid at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago has enraged right-wing partisans in attacking the FBI as a politicized “Gestapo.” The agency has never been free from politics, and used to be most loathed by the left.
Christie’s Auction House Launches Blockchain NFT Sales With New Platform, Christie’s 3.0
Christie’s auction house, known for embracing the world of digital art, has taken another step into the world of NFTs.
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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TikTok Faces a $29 Million Fine for Violating Children’s Privacy, But It May Not Be Enough to Change Its Behavior
TikTok could be fined $29 million for failing to protect children’s privacy, but it’s not clear that fines will force the company to change its behavior.
A Century-Old Law Supported By Unions is Blamed for Holding Up Vital Supplies for Puerto Rico
Joe Biden, who has vowed to be the most pro-union president ever, is facing pressure to waive a law backed by unions that is holding up diesel fuel shipments to Puerto Rico.
Warner Bros. Discovery Is Sued for Misleading Investors About its Subscriber Count Prior to the Merger
WarnerMedia is accused of cooking it subscriber count by up to 10 million.
The Creepy People Sitting Behind Home Plate Are Advertising a Movie
A marketing stunt for the horror movie “Smile” involved placing creepy smiling people around Major League Baseball stadiums this weekend.
Every Art Collector Needs This Database. But Is it Being Manipulated by Thieves?
The Art Loss Register, the largest private database of stolen and lost art, has been utilized by museums and auctions alike for 30 years. However, the database also provides a tool for art traffickers to cover their tracks.
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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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‘Athena’ Is a Brilliant Thriller, Tragedy and Polemic Rolled Into One
The death of a 13-year-old boy at the hands of the police sparks an uprising in this French “action-tragedy”
Why Is This Trending? The Try Guys’ Ned Fulmer Cheated On His Wife
Why is this trending? Okay, to start: usually when I write these it’s a subject I had, at the very
‘Blonde’ Director Andrew Dominik on Turning the Iconography of Marilyn Monroe Inside Out
Working from “a bible of 750 images,” the director tried to project Marilyn Monroe’s internal drama onto the familiar, and force us to see what we’d projected onto her.
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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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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.
Lug Sole Boots Are the Shoe to Watch for Fall—Here’s How To Wear Them
Autumn dressing is here.
Kate Middleton Sported a Bold Red Coat for a Special Trip to Wales—Shop the Look
The Prince and Princess of Wales made a very special trip today.
Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers Are Striking For Better Healthcare and Salaries
After a warning strike earlier this month, unionized workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art have launched an indefinite strike for improved wages and benefits.
Home Set: Self-Care Saviors
From a gentle exfoliating cleanser and a nourishing body butter to a spray-on serum and luxurious eye contour, here’s what we’re loving and coveting at the moment.
‘God’s Creatures’: This Gripping Tragedy Tests A Mother’s Love and Moral Boundaries
Emily Watson and Paul Mescal wrestle with what’s right and wrong in a beautiful shot film with lingering weight.
Tech Researchers Are Divided Over a LinkedIn Experiment That Tested the Networking Power of Weak Connections
A new study finds weak LinkedIn connections are more valuable than strong ones in helping users secure jobs. Did users know they were in on the experiment?
Walmart Enters the Metaverse With Games, Concerts and Shopping on Roblox
Walmart is trying to become a digital brand. The next step: metaverse experiences via Roblox.
Olivia Wilde’s Drama Magnet ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Topped the Box Office This Weekend
Wilde’s film garnered $30 million globally its opening weekend, suggesting the film’s notoriety drove viewers to theaters.
Location of Former New York City Rock Club CBGB Will Now Be Occupied by an Art Gallery
The former spot of rock club CBGB, which shut down in 2006, is getting a new tenant.
Elizabeth Warren Attacks Zelle. But Is it Really a Scammers’ Paradise?
Senator Warren went after the CEOs of seven big banks for insufficiently responding to fraud on payment giant Zelle. But how frequent are the scams?
Home Inspector Austin Jenkins Is an Accidental TikTok Star
Nearly 1.7 million TikTok followers watch home inspector Austin Jenkins show what to do, and not to do, around the house.
Figma Is Making Billions Off Its Sale to Adobe. Is It Enough to Keep Its Workers From Leaving?
Adobe’s acquisition of Figma represents a windfall for employees and investors who got in on the ground floor. The companies’ next challenge will be holding onto Figma’s unique culture and workforce through the acquisition.
Want to Own a Piece of SpaceX? A Crowdfunding Campaign Is Raising $25 Million Hoping to Impress Elon Musk
Spaced Ventures, an equity crowdfunding platform, has raised more than $13 million from individual investors who want to own a piece of SpaceX.
Roku Taps Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier to Head Its Own Channels
In the competitive world of streaming conduits, Roku adds Fox’s Charlie Collier to its executive team as it hopes to create a “next-generation streaming company.”
Mistrust of Hybrid Workers is Fueling “Productivity Paranoia” As Employees at Home Waste Time Trying to Look Busy
Almost 90 percent of employees feel they’re productive at work, according to a new Microsoft survey, but just 12 percent of leaders have full confidence workers are productive in a hybrid scenario.
Starting Next Month, Newark Will No Longer Be Considered a New York City Airport
Newark will no longer be listed as a NYC airport by October. Alongside a new pricing structure, the airport change could lead to extra fees for travelers.
Apple Will Be the New Title Sponsor of Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ending Pepsi’s 10-Year Run
Apple Music will replace Pepsi as the title sponsor of the Super Bowl LVII’s halftime show in February 2023.
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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.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: September 9-15
Films old and new (plus new versions of old movies) make up this week’s streaming guide, with plenty of TV to binge too.
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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.
Bambi, the Saddest Tale Ever Told, Returns to Print Eighty Years After Disney Film
The original 1923 ‘Bambi’ by Felix Salten returns with a new translation by Damion Searls. The original tale is even sadder than Disney’s.
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Whitney Museum Curator David Breslin Set to Lead the Met’s Modern and Contemporary Art Expansion
David Breslin, former Whitney curator, will spearhead a $500 million expansion of the Met’s modern and contemporary art spaces.
Top Picks at New York Film Festival 2022
The 60th NYFF is around the corner. Observer Entertainment Editor Joe Levy and Arts Editor Erin Taylor picked out their top choices for NYFF 2022.
Miyake Pleats Please Sightings at Lorna Simpson, Jenny Holzer, and Wolfgang Tillman Exhibitions
Writer Grace Byron took note of late fashion designer Issey Miyake’s eternal presence in the outfit choices of New York City’s gallerinas.
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Let These Daredevil Adventure Travel Experiences Inspire Your Next Trip
Thrill-seeking jet-setters, this one’s for you.
No Limits: Linguist Julie Tetel Andresen Pushes the Boundaries of the Romance Novel
A sad-but-true story of a college professor whose pursuit of an online lover landed him in a Colombian jail inspired award-winning romance author Julie Tetel Andresen to explore the phenomenon of online love scams.
How to Bring the Coastal Grandma Look Into Fall
Here’s what you need to achieve the coastal grandmother aesthetic for autumn.
New York Attorney General Sues Donald Trump and His Children For Massive Fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a civil lawsuit Donald Trump inflated his net worth by billions of dollars.
The Delightful Fall Candles to Light All Season Long
These autumnal candles are the perfect way to usher in the coziest time of year.