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Economic liberty, not just political liberty, is at the heart of the American experiment. You’re not really free if you don’t have the right to switch jobs or choose what to do with your labor. But millions of American workers can’t…
The $12 million PG-13 horror film brought in $30.2 million in ticket sales, behind “Avatar: The Way of Water,” with $45 million.Hollywood has a new scream queen.“M3gan,” a campy PG-13 horror movie starring a mean-girl robot (insert snotty hair flip here),…
The reporter, Dion Rabouin, who is Black, was handcuffed and placed in a police vehicle after conducting interviews outside a bank in November.The Phoenix Police Department has opened an internal investigation into the detainment of a Wall Street Journal reporter who…
He covered wars, revolutions and diplomatic breakthroughs for CBS, NBC and The New York Times. He also served, briefly and unhappily, as a State Department spokesman.Bernard Kalb, a veteran correspondent for CBS, NBC and The New York Times who also made…
Today, I’m going to show you how to access an ongoing stream of great marketing ideas. Plus, these are all ideas that you’ve already seen working before you even use them! I call it engaged observation and it can massively improve…
Prestige shows like “The White Lotus” grab a lot of the headlines and rave reviews. But viewers still like to settle in with the familiar.Just a few years ago, it looked as though shows in which a group of characters confront…
Fans are used to seeing gruesome injuries. But there was no media playbook for what happened to Hamlin.A seeming eternity of live television had elapsed since Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed on a field in Cincinnati…
Featured image by Dmitry Kalinovsky Water damage refers to various losses caused by water entering where it shouldn’t. Losses can occur quickly, or it may take some time for the full extent of the damage to become evident. Depending on the…
After a long, dry summer, winter has brought the gift of water to California, via a series of atmospheric river storms. Unfortunately, as these sprawling rivers in the sky have met developed areas covered with concrete and rivers locked in by…
How I kicked the “Red Scare” habit.In the middle of the pandemic my wife and I moved to Manhattan from Brooklyn. There would be less space for Gerda, our husky, but no more 45-minute car commutes and no more road rage.…
An investment frenzy over “generative artificial intelligence” has gripped Silicon Valley, as tools that generate text, images and sounds in response to short prompts seize the imagination.Five weeks ago, OpenAI, a San Francisco artificial intelligence lab, released ChatGPT, a chatbot that…
You control absolutely everything that matters, to the success of your business. Your decisiveness. Your initiative. Your productivity. Your focus. Your commercial agility. Your courage. Your leadership. Your enthusiasm. Your dedication. Your creativity. Your eagerness. Your work flow. Your targets. Your…
A new rule proposed by the administration would also bar hunters from invading wolf dens to kill pups.WASHINGTON — The National Park Service is moving to prohibit hunters on some public lands in Alaska from baiting black bears with doughnuts and…
Selling in multiple currencies is vital for businesses looking to expand their sales internationally. By offering products or services in different currencies, companies can make it easier for customers in other countries to make purchases. A multi currency business account is…
The drama of this week’s House speaker vote resembles something out of “Waiting For Godot.” Turns out Americans are tuning in for the political theater.Live coverage of Representative Kevin McCarthy’s struggle to clinch the House speakership — and the grueling internecine…
Featured image by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay Change management is an essential part of operating a successful SaaS (software as a service) company. The fast-paced and constantly evolving nature of the tech industry means that organizations must be able to adapt…
A number of specials are planned to promote the book, which has captured worldwide interest.Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir, “Spare,” has captured a global audience, with leaks and high-profile interviews helping to heighten interest ahead of its release on Jan. 10. Clips…
The “mad genius” journalist scored an exclusive interview with the genocidal Cambodian leader and covered his show trial, another worldwide scoop.Nate Thayer, a risk-taking, sometimes theatrical journalist whose career was capped by an exclusive jungle interview in Cambodia with Pol Pot,…
A new rule would, for the first time in a decade, reduce emissions of soot that disproportionately harm communities of color.WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday proposed to tighten limits on fine particulate matter, a deadly air pollutant also known…
Composers are increasingly in demand for trailerization — reworking existing tracks by artists including Kate Bush, Nirvana and Kendrick Lamar to maximize their impact in film and TV previews.David James Rosen’s work has been streamed on YouTube hundreds of millions of…
A decade of bingeing has transformed storytelling and viewing habits. But we may be starting to hit that transformation’s limits.This is not a review of “Kaleidoscope.” One reason for this is that the Netflix heist series, which arrived on Sunday, is…
Have you ever noticed how the major fast food restaurants seem to cluster in certain parts of your town / city? It happens for the same reason that theatres cluster on Broadway, New York, and the same reason that trading and…
WASHINGTON — What passed for business as usual in Congress, at least if you go back 164 years, crawled along on Thursday as the House ended an 11th vote for Representative Kevin McCarthy of California for speaker, with the results humiliating…
National Review has called the House leadership votes “an embarrassing spectacle.” Others have cheered it on.William F. Buckley Jr., a founder of National Review, once famously described a conservative as “someone who stands athwart history, yelling ‘Stop!’ at a time when…
Featured image by SPF Should you or should you not purchase online views on social media to boost your business? We dive into this thorny question here. RELATED ARTICLE: GROW YOUR BRAND VIA TWITTER: 6 SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE TIPS Are you…
It’s a balmy January afternoon. You buy an avocado and pickled turnip sandwich from Gjelina and some legal weed at a high-end smoke shop. After popping by a Fred Segal boutique, you meet friends for early mocktails under the trees at…
This is borderline crazy. It’s totally unsustainable. And it applies to all service providers, not just the 3 examples I mention here. There are training providers, coaches and consultants out there. Right now. Today. Selling training, coaching and consulting. And they’re…
As global warming brings more intense rainfall, experts say the state needs to give rivers more room to flood safely. But the obstacles are enormous.As California battles a second week of lashing rain and snow that have flooded communities, broken levees…
With the acquisition of the literary agency Fletcher & Company, UTA added hundreds of authors to its client roster. The deal comes amid consolidation in the entertainment industry.When United Talent Agency, which represents celebrities like Chris Pratt, Timothée Chalamet, Kevin Hart,…
California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.When California, New York, Texas and other states began deregulating their electricity markets in the…
When was the last time you researched your competitors? It has never been easier for you to research the marketing you are competing against, than it is today. In minutes, you can tell if someone is serious competition to your business…
Elon Musk’s social media service said it would begin to permit cause-based advertising to “facilitate public conversation around important topics.”SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter said on Tuesday that it would begin relaxing its longstanding ban on political ads, allowing advocacy groups and…
Filippo Bernardini was arrested by the F.B.I. last year. He is expected to enter his plea on Friday, ending a yearslong saga that captivated the industry.The mystery captivated the book world: For years, someone impersonated authors and agents, editors and publishers,…
The question everyone wanted to know, including those at the sports network: What had happened to Damar Hamlin, and would he be OK?It was 8:55 p.m., the early stages of a hotly anticipated National Football League game, when it seemed as…
Featured image by Mohammed Hassan via Pixabay Did you know that your brain waves can affect your mood, concentration, and overall well-being? Alpha brain waves, in particular, are associated with a state of relaxed alertness. If you can learn to increase…
With Prince Harry’s new book, “Spare,” set to be released next week, Britain is gearing up for the release of revealing new interviews with the estranged royal.LONDON — With soaring fuel prices, a sagging economy, disruptive strikes, and lengthy waits in…
That’s all it takes to ruin a reputation. This holds true, even if that moment is preceded by 10 years of good service to the local community. I was thinking earlier about a struggling store owner, who was having a bad…
Is a Dam in Rural Portugal a Key to Our Alternative Energy Future?When the Portuguese electric power grid needs more electricity, a large multinational power company releases millions of gallons of water from a dammed reservoir.The Alto Tâmega dam under construction,…
In the 21st century, business students are well ahead. A business degree in an ever-growing market can help you establish a valuable high-earning career as long as you follow some of the following tips. 1. Hone Soft Skills As a business…
Wall Street has grown decidedly pessimistic about Tesla, fearful that Elon Musk, its chief executive, is too focused on Twitter.Tesla said Monday that deliveries in the last three months of the year rose 18 percent from the previous quarter, disappointing Wall…
Featured image from Movia.media Truck advertising is an increasingly popular form of marketing that businesses should look into. With its high visibility, low cost, and flexibility, truck advertising can be a great way to reach potential customers. It’s especially beneficial for…
Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.ISTANBUL — Hulking ships carrying Ukrainian wheat and other grains are backed up along the…
Climate change is contributing to electric-green algae blooms. Massachusetts wants a cleanup of the antiquated septic systems feeding the mess, but it could cost billions.MASHPEE, Mass. — Ashley K. Fisher walked to the edge of the boat, pulled on a pair…
One area I often get asked about, is how to improve email marketing open rates. So, I thought I’d share 10 of the most common reasons why emails remain unopened. In no particular order: 1. The recipient of your email uses…
A reader shared an interesting observation with me. She told me she had “found out the hard way that email marketing doesn’t work“. She asked me for my thoughts on why email is so ineffective. I said I’d share them here,…
Featured image by Ivan Samkov via Pexels Businesses need to keep up with the latest trends and marketing strategies. You can market your brand in many ways, but ensuring you remain relevant is crucial if you want to grow your client…
Long before she became the first woman to co-anchor a network newscast and the foremost prime-time interviewer of heads of state and Hollywood stars, Barbara Walters understood the power of television.When she was a teenager in New York City, she saw…
She broke barriers for women as a co-host of the “Today” show, a network evening news anchor and a creator of “The View,” all while gaining her own kind of celebrity.Barbara Walters, who broke barriers for women as the first female…
Walters was a broadcasting trailblazer who helped develop many modern TV templates. Here are some of the most memorable moments from her influential career.Over more than six decades in television, Barbara Walters, who died Friday at 93, became best known for…
Print reporters, broadcasters, celebrities and others paid tribute to the legendary news anchor.Barbara Walters, who died Friday at the age of 93, was remembered for her tenacious journalism that blazed a trail for women in the industry.As word of her death…