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.
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?
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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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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
Florence Pugh Is A Genuine Star, Olivia Wilde Is A Strong Filmmaker, And ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Is Good
The shocking news: this beautifully shot, compellingly acted period film resonates with contemporary ideas about how men manipulate and control women.
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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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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.
Let These Daredevil Adventure Travel Experiences Inspire Your Next Trip
Thrill-seeking jet-setters, this one’s for you.
The Big Tech Party Is Over. Here’s What the Next Phase Looks Like.
Rising interest rates and plummeting stock prices have put an end to an historic era of tech growth. What does the future look like and will it bring leadership changes?
Decades After the Concorde, a Startup Wants to Bring Back Commercial Supersonic Flight. Aviation Experts Have Many Questions.
Decades after the Concorde was retired, Boom Supersonic, a Denver startup, has sold more than 100 unbuilt supersonic planes to major airlines. But aviation experts doubt its lofty promise will come to fruition.
Google Co-Founder Larry Page’s Flying Car Company Kittyhawk Is Shutting Down
Google co-founder Larry Page founded Kittyhawk in 2010 to build an electric personal aircraft. The company is closing after unsuccessful attempts to commercialize its eVTOLs.
After a Boom in Deal-Making, Wall Street’s Investment Banks Say the Party Is Over With Looming Layoffs
Investment banking revenue has fallen by 39 percent globally from 2021, and banks that went on hiring sprees amid a surge in deal-making last year are now threatening layoffs.
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.
As Peter Thiel-Backed Rumble Goes Public, Here’s How to Tell the Right-Wing Social Platforms Apart
Free speech comes in many flavors. Here are the major alt-right social media platforms advertising First Amendment protections and hosting extremism.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Andy Jassy Are Forced to Testify About Making Prime Membership Hard to Quit
The FTC has denied an Amazon petition to spare Jeff Bezos and CEO Andy Jassy from testifying in an investigation about whether Prime membership is intentionally difficult to quit.
NYC’s Comptroller Calls Out BlackRock CEO Larry Fink for Backtracking on Climate Pledges
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander accuses BlackRock of walking back climate commitments in response to criticism targeting the company’s ESG policies.
How to Bring the Coastal Grandma Look Into Fall
Here’s what you need to achieve the coastal grandmother aesthetic for autumn.
A Vibe Shift is Underway in Silicon Valley as the Allure of Big Tech Fades
Growing fears of a recession, declining worker leverage, and a pullback on the lavish perks have diminished the allure of Silicon Valley.
‘Catherine Called Birdy’: Lena Dunham’s Delightful, Funny, Feminist and Family Friendly Film
Bella Ramsey — best known for a stint on ‘Game of Thrones’ — shines in this adaptation of Karen Cushman’s 1994 YA novel.
Dominic Fumusa Takes the Stage In a Play That Scares Him With ‘Jasper’
The actor — known for his role on ‘Nurse Jackie’ — talks about the challenges of playing a father with an ill son — and a fantasy life — in ‘Jasper.’
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.
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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.
What’s Leaving Streaming This September
Oscar and Emmy winners alike make up some of the most interesting titles to stream this month before they’re gone.
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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.
‘Beast’ Is a Waste of Time and Idris Elba
Idris Elba is a talented actor, but sadly ‘The Lion King’ is the more thrilling movie about lions.
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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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The Delightful Fall Candles to Light All Season Long
These autumnal candles are the perfect way to usher in the coziest time of year.
White Tank Tops Are Everywhere—Here Are the Best Ones to Shop Now
A white tank is a wardrobe essential.
Jet Set: Polished Packing Must-Haves
From a vintage-inspired suitcase and a practical toiletry kit to chic PJs and a roomy tote, here are the travel pieces we’re loving and coveting right now.
How Kate Middleton’s Jewelry Paid Tribute to Queen Elizabeth at the Monarch’s Funeral
The Princess of Wales honored the late monarch with her fashion choices.
The Crisp Fall Cocktails to Toast the Coziest Season
Is there any better way to welcome in the new season than with a perfectly autumnal drink?