10 Performances That Pushed Emotional Limits

nytimes.com For me, 2023 was a year of entertainment that captured people pushed to their emotional limits, whether that was the rage of two bitter enemies, the desperation of a widow…

337 Inside the Mind of “CEO Whisperer” Jerry Colonna, Bestselling Author of “Reunion

lochhead.com On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have the great pleasure of talking to the “CEO whisperer” Jerry Colonna, once again. Jerry Colonna is…

California cracks down on carbon

economist.com C got off to an early start in California. In the days running up to the launch of the annual jamboree in New York City, America’s most populous and economically powerful…

An FBI investigation raises questions about Eric Adams

economist.com “S going to be going on in the city and you have to be focused, no distractions and grind,” said Eric Adams, New York City’s mayor, recently. That is no easy task at the…

The economics of pumpkin patches

economist.com Q is one of the few pastoral corners in New York City. It has an apiary, an orchard, livestock and, in autumn, a pumpkin patch. Parents take photos of their tykes, some…

New York City discovers a revolutionary technology: the bin

economist.com A , how it sparkles—from afar. Street level is a different experience. Smelly rubbish mounds create trash-fjords on city pavements, with buildings on one side and piles of…

Could feather bowling be the next pickleball?

economist.com P take their sport seriously. Downtown, Comerica Park, the home of the Tigers, a baseball team, and the Little Caesars Arena, where the Red Wings play ice hockey and the…

New York City is restricting Airbnb

economist.com “I says Gia Sharp, a host on Airbnb, a rental platform. “I’ve worked really hard to buy it. So the thought that someone else can tell me what I can do with my house is a…

Price Rally Coming in 2024? Two Major Factors According to Institutions

cryptopotato.com Touching $$40,000 this week, Bitcoin price continues to post new highs since the 2022 bear market. The going price for a whole coin was below $27,000 at the end of September…

Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy

abcnews.go.com Claudia Nogales of Hazel Health works to set up the company's telehealth app, during a demonstration of how Miami-Dade County public school students can use it to receive…

Small Businesses Are Feeling Squeezed. It's the Fed's Doing

barrons.com New York City-based chef Russell Jackson says finding financing for his restaurants has always been a balancing act. But the current combination of high interest rates, high…

New York Food Delivery Workers Win Big Against Uber, DoorDash And GrubHub With $17.96 Minimum Hourly Pay

benzinga.com Food delivery giants in New York must now pay their workers a minimum hourly wage of $17.96, as per a recent court decision. As reported by Bloomberg on Thursday, a state…

AI-generated nude images of teen girls spur families to push for protections: ‘We’re fighting for our children’

fortune.com A mother and her 14-year-old daughter are advocating for better protections for victims after AI-generated nude images of the teen and other female classmates were…

Kiss ‘End of the Road’ Tour: How to Watch Tonight’s Final Kiss Concert Live Online

hollywoodreporter.com Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley of KISS perform during KISS: End of the Road World Tour at Madison Square Garden on December 01, 2023 in New York City. After…

John Nichols, Author of ‘The Milagro Beanfield War,’ Dies at 83

nytimes.com John Nichols in 1985. He began writing novels set in Taos, N.M., after moving there in 1969. After decamping from New York to New Mexico, he wrote what was, for a time,…

Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One family is pushing for more protections

siliconvalley.com By Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press A mother and her 14-year-old daughter are advocating for better protections for victims after AI-generated nude images of the teen and…

2 California cities among top 10 most expensive in the world, new data shows

ktla.com The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living report for 2023 has been released, and three American cities are amongst the most expensive to live in on Earth.…

No Sealing in Case Seeking to Enforce $17M Arbitration Award Related to Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits

reason.com From Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald's opinion Thursday in Caremark, L.L.C. v. N.Y. Cancer & Blood Specialists, Inc.: Petitioners Caremark, L.L.C., … SilverScript Insurance…

Woman says she 'feels great' after using IVF to give birth to twins at 70 years old. Doctors say the birth was irresponsible

aol.com None A 70-year-old woman gave birth to twins in Uganda using IVF. • None The woman's babies are healthy and doing fine, her doctors say. • None Many doctors say IVF…

Terrence ‘Punch’ Henderson Talks Managing SZA and Her Expectations: ‘She’s Her Own Toughest Critic’

variety.com Managing SZA is a full-time job. Just ask Terrence “Punch” Henderson, our Hitmakers Executive of the Year who balances his time between stoking the flames of the singer’s…

Jada Pinkett Smith on finding self-worth beyond celebrity, and the age of 50

cnbc.com Jada Pinkett Smith knows what it is like to be in the spotlight. A long career in Hollywood has spanned several early turns on popular TV shows, indie film breakout…

Greg Abbott dealt blow from "uber-conservative" court

newsweek.com An "uber-conservative" federal appeals court ruled on Friday against Texas Governor Greg Abbott's floating barrier used to deter Mexican migrants from crossing the…

'Data Painter' Refik Anadol Reflects on Historic MoMA AI Art Acquisition

decrypt.co In recent years, Refik Anadol has established himself as a leading figure in the digital art movement, captivating audiences in a way few artists have via the power of…

RuPaul's net worth and earnings from 'Drag Race'

thestreet.com When it comes to mainstream gay personalities, RuPaul Andre Charles — known to the world as just RuPaul — is a household name. So just how much money does her empire of glam…

US announces rule to slash powerful planet-warming methane by nearly 80% from oil and gas

aol.com The Biden administration has finalized a rule to significantly cut the US oil and gas industry’s emissions of methane, a powerful planet-warming gas that scientists and…

The best movies new to streaming this December

polygon.com Your time is precious, and your options are endless. The good news: We watch it all so you don’t have to. Polygon’s What to Watch highlights the best, the funniest, the…

Rivian restores, reopens Laguna Beach landmark

newsweek.com Laguna Beach's South Coast Theater opened in 1934 as the New Lynn Theatre. The two-story building was the first concrete and steel building constructed in the Pacific Ocean…

Director of Oscar Entry ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ on the Dark Humor of Egyptians: ‘We Express Our Sadness by Laughing’

variety.com Egypt’s Oscar submission “Voy! Voy! Voy!,” from director-writer-producer Omar Hilal, is a blackly comic look at migration viewed through the lens of a conman pretending to…

Whatever Happened To Buddy's Half-Brother From Elf?

looper.com Learn More Whatever Happened To Buddy's Half-Brother From Elf? Every holiday season, one classic stands tall above the rest to spread Christmas cheer loud enough for all to…

Aretha Franklin's sons awarded valuable property after the singer's handwritten will, signed with a smiley face, discovered hidden in a couch

businessinsider.com Aretha Franklin performs onstage at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Commemorates Its 25th Year And Honors Founder Sir Elton John During New York Fall Gala at Cathedral of St.…

Susan Sarandon Shares Apology, Says Comments At Pro-Palestinian Rally Were A “Terrible Mistake”

deadline.com Outspoken actress Susan Sarandon has shared a lengthy apology for her recent controversial comments in response to the Israel—Hamas conflict at a pro-Palestinian rally last…

Wall St Week Ahead Tax-loss selling, 'Santa rally' could sway U.S. stocks after November melt-up

reuters.com The back of the the "Fearless Girl" statue is pictured as morning sunlight falls on the facade of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building after the start of Thursday's…

Newsom’s California Tax Whopper

wsj.com Thursday night’s debate on Fox News between Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis was instructive on many levels. While the Florida Governor stressed his superior record on crime,…

A Guide to N.Y.C. Holiday Events: Live Music, Theater, Lights and More

nytimes.com The holiday season has arrived in New York City, ushering in a host of performances and events, from modern retellings of “The Nutcracker” to holiday-themed jazz shows at…

Abramorama Acquires ‘A Storm Foretold,’ Roger Stone Doc Containing Explosive Footage That Wound Up In Middle Of January 6 Investigation

deadline.com Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights to A Storm Foretold, a documentary about Trump adviser Roger Stone that becomes more urgent as the 2024…

Indicted Republican lawmaker George Santos expelled from US House

reuters.com Indicted Republican George Santos' brief career in the U.S. House of Representatives came to an end on Friday, when fellow lawmakers voted to expel him over criminal…

Shares gain, dollar slips as Fed's Powell sounds caution

reuters.com [1/3] The Wall Street sign is pictured at the New York Stock exchange (NYSE) in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo…

‘Jake, I Know What You’re Trying to Do’: Republican Doesn’t Appreciate Tapper’s Question About Trump

mediaite.com Try as he might, CNN’s Jake Tapper could not get a New York GOP congressional candidate to answer a question about Donald Trump. Kellen Curry (R-NY) spoke with Tapper Friday…

Trump Claims 'Cheating' In Wisconsin Election Case: 'Republicans Must Do Something'

zerohedge.com Trump Claims 'Cheating' In Wisconsin Election Case: 'Republicans Must Do Something' Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Former President Donald…

How Shane MacGowan Made ‘Fairytale of New York’

nytimes.com Shane MacGowan’s renown as a songwriter extends far past “Fairytale of New York,” but it does sum up his and the Pogues’ distinct mix of Celtic traditionalism and punk…

'Venice has been lost, but we can still save Florence:' Italy's fight against Airbnb

businessinsider.com Around 30% of homes in Florence, Italy's historic city center are on Airbnb/ Ian.CuiYi 30% of homes in central Florence, Italy, are listed on Airbnb, the Wall Street Journal…

The Tesla Cybertruck's rivals give Elon's shiny new ride a run for its money

thestreet.com Following four long years of anticipation and enthusiasm from electric car fanatics, the final production version of its futuristic Cybertruck has been revealed to the…

S&P 500 rises to highest close of 2023 amid rate cut optimism

reuters.com Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 27, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW…

J Balvin Returns to Touring & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

billboard.com From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s…

Philadelphia votes to ban ski masks to decrease crime. Opponents worry it'll unfairly target some

apnews.com Philadelphia City Council passed legislation to ban ski masks in some public spaces, a measure supporters say will increase public safety amid high violent crime, but…

Elon Musk’s Mindset: ‘It’s a Weakness to Want to Be Liked’

nytimes.com DealBook Summit includes conversations with business and policy leaders at the heart of today’s major stories, recorded live at the annual DealBook Summit event in New York…

This could be the biggest IPO in 2024

marketplace.org Shein is going public. The Chinese e-commerce company filed paperwork for an initial public stock offering this week. Shein is known for aggressively marketing its ultrafast…

American Airline manager seriously injured in alleged passenger attack

thestreet.com An American Airlines (AAL) - Get Free Report manager suffered permanent scarring to her face when she was reportedly attacked by a passenger who was being escorted off a…

The 19 Best True-Crime Documentaries to Binge Right Now

vanityfair.com Everywhere you look, there’s more of it. True crime has taken over Hollywood, with networks and streaming services pumping out nonfiction accounts of scandalous misdeeds,…

Knicks player invited high school coach to live with him after wife's death

newsweek.com New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson played just two seasons for Butch Stockton, but they formed a close connection that lasted long after they helped take Chalmette…

A scholar of political deception explains how George Santos got away with lying for so long

fastcompany.com U.S. Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York, was expelled on Dec. 1, 2023 from Congress for doing what most people think all politicians do all the time: lying.…

From affordability to property demand, here are Zillow's 6 biggest predictions for the US housing market in 2024

finance.yahoo.com None High mortgage rates and home prices sidelined many Americans from the housing market in 2023. • None Zillow economists say some conditions may ease in 2024 as more…

Alleged Sikh assassination plot rocks US-India relations

theweek.com For the second time this year, a diplomatic scandal is brewing between India and a Western nation over allegations of a government-directed assassination attempt on foreign…

Popular dessert restaurant makes a very confusing change

thestreet.com Fast food, and more specifically, fast casual food, has changed quite a bit over the past several decades. When previously Americans had just a handful of restaurants to…