The lavish wedding between Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez is scheduled for June 26-28 in Venice, Italy. For months, however, protests against the event have taken place in the city, intensifying in recent days with the “No Space for Bezos” campaign—which refers to his aerospace investments—over the social and environmental impacts of the wedding, which will occupy much of the historic lagoon center that’s already under pressure from high tourist flow.What We Know About the EventThe three-day celebration promises unprecedented pomp, situated among historic buildings, luxury yachts, and international VIPs. Three major events are already scheduled:…
In case you missed Tuesday’s NYT Mini, you can find the answers here: The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper’s larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles…
Most business owners obsess over growth. More customers. More features. More revenue. But private equity (PE) investors focus on something different: capital efficiency.They ask a sharper question: Where is our next dollar best spent? This isn’t just a finance exercise. It’s a mindset. And it’s one every business owner can…
When internet celebrity Charli D’Amelio posted her first TikTok in 2019, she was just a 15-year-old navigating high school drama and thinking about college applications. Neither she nor her family had any idea it would lead to million-dollar brand deals, a Hulu reality series and a family-run snack company on…
Investing is booming, but capital alone isn’t enough. With valuations soaring and differentiation shrinking, investors in AI-focused venture funds face a critical choice: Should they buy, build, or partner to win? Here’s how to assess each path—and avoid paralysis. Path 1: Buy (Acquire to Accelerate) Key Question: “Does your fund…
Whether you’re starting a new phase in your professional journey or reflecting on decades of experiences, mentorship is critical to thriving in your career. Mentors inspire new talent to hone their unique skill set and capitalize on opportunity. As a professional grows, the former mentee becomes a mentor themselves, shaped…
If you think you’re “too old” to start your entrepreneurial journey, I have one thing to say to you: That’s nonsense. Life is an unpredictable, magical adventure, and there’s no expiration date stamped on your potential. Yes, you heard me. Forget societal pressures, your inner doubts and that nagging voice…
Before June 8, the skilled and respected ABC News television journalist Terry Moran was neither a household name nor political lightning rod. That changed abruptly when Moran posted on X that Donald Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller was “a world-class hater,” followed by an addendum that the president…
You could say that it’s difficult to mask the challenges that people with obstructive sleep apnea face every day. But if this pill from Apnimed, Inc. eventually gets approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it could give those OSA sufferers who are having trouble wearing a continuous positive…
When Laura Low Ah Kee and Shannon Savage met while working at Lululemon in 2005, the Vancouver, Canada-based athletic apparel brand wasn’t yet the global phenomenon it is today.Image Credit: Courtesy of Left On Friday. Laura Low Ah Kee, left, and Shannon Savage, right. “The term ‘athleisure’ didn’t exist yet,”…
When you’re an entrepreneur leading a multimillion-dollar business, the right events aren’t just about inspiration but strategic alliances, high-level connections, and forward-looking growth. When you attend the right high-growth conferences, you can unlock your next phase of success, including scaling, raising capital, expanding globally or connecting with top business leaders.Here…
Michael Calore: So publishing is definitely at the top of the list of industries that have been worried about AI plagiarizing original work, and we should all know because we’re all in the publishing industry. But then there’s the content that is the opposite of thoughtful, human-made work, and that…
Tick. Tick. Tick. The U.S. is facing a ticking time bomb. The growing problem is ticks—more and more of them, spreading further and further, staying active for longer and longer throughout the year. And for the week of June 27, the Fordham University Tri-State Tick Risk Index is at the…
When Tiyale Hayes reflects on his journey from the DMV area — one of six children raised by a single mother — to becoming Executive Vice President for Insights at Black Entertainment Television (BET), he doesn’t just see personal success. He sees the power of authentic representation and community investment…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features New York City-based entrepreneur Josh Turner, 34. Turner is the founder of Stand4Socks, a sock company that, for every pair sold, donates another to someone in need. The B Corporation has distributed more than 750,000 pairs across the UK, Europe, and most recently, Ukraine.…
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