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Airbnb is suing New York City over short-term rental rules. The outcome could disrupt your next vacation in cities across the US

businessinsider.com Airbnb is suing New York City over rules that cut down on short-term rentals. The outcome could change the platform's presence in cities nationwide. Photo by Andrew…

Tom Holland Says ‘The Crowded Room’ “Absolutely Broke” Him

hollywoodreporter.com Actors Amanda Seyfried (L), Tom Holland (C) and Emmy Rossum (R) arrive for the premiere of Apple TV+'s "The Crowded Room" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on…

Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Teyana Taylor And A.V. Rockwell Discuss ‘A Thousand And One’, And Talk About Growing Up In New York City At The Height Of Gentrification

deadline.com Hello and welcome to the Scene 2 Seen podcast season 2! I am your host Valerie Complex. I had planned to take a 6 week hiatus from the podcast in order to plan the next…

Dow jumps 700 points as US stocks soar on end to the debt ceiling fight and strong May jobs report

markets.businessinsider.com Traders work during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 13, 2020 at Wall Street in New York City. Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images The Dow soared…

Wegmans is closing one of its largest stores after only 5 years

businessinsider.com Wegmans' closing Natick, Massachusetts, location is an anchor tenant of a local high-end mall. Wegmans Wegmans is closing one of its largest stores this summer. The…

COVID cases could be ticking up in New York City, wastewater data shows

abcnews.go.com COVID-19 cases may be increasing again in New York City, new wastewater data hints. Nearly all of the 14 wastewater treatments plants in the city are currently in the "high"…

May Jobs report: Food services positions leap as workers seek 'flexibility'

aol.com A stunning jobs report revealed the US economy add 339,000 jobs in May, with 33,000 coming from food services and drinking places alone. The positive results come amid…

Dave Rubin: Why libertarians should vote for Ron DeSantis

reason.com This is the audio version of The Reason Livestream, which takes place every Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern. The guest on this week's livestream was Dave Rubin, the host of The…

Public Housing Isn’t the Solution To Housing Shortage

city-journal.org Recent weeks have seen a spate of articles praising “social housing,” or “public housing” in American terminology, as the solution to the nation’s urban housing ills. In a…

Fears of inflation and recession have not slowed consumer travel

cnbc.com Persistent inflation and higher interest rates have strained many household budgets, and consumers are shying away from some purchases such as home improvement projects or…

Cynthia Weil, Prolific Co-Writer of ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,’ Dies at 82

billboard.com Cynthia Weil, the prolific lyricist who wrote dozens of indelible pop hits with husband Barry Mann over a six-decade career has died at 82. According to the Associated…

Under scrutiny for new deaths, Rikers officials shut down communication

reason.com Nineteen Rikers Island inmates died last year, marking a high the New York jail complex hasn't seen in more than 20 years. Each death has received significant media…

Why ‘Across the Spider-Verse,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ of Animated Films, Should Be a Best Picture Oscar Contender

variety.com Don’t tell me “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is merely a cartoon. It’s a visionary work that redefines what the animation medium can achieve, sitting alongside the…

‘Let’s Go More Awesome': Inside the Making of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

thewrap.com In late 2018, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” quietly debuted. It featured a different version of the Spider-Man character, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a New York…

The Best Breakfast Sandwich in Every State

247wallst.com “It is a hero among sandwiches, although it is not the one called a hero,” wrote critic Pete Wells in the New York Times several years ago. He was talking about the…

Airbnb Sues NYC Over Short-Term Rental Restrictions

entrepreneur.com The home-sharing and vacation rental marketplace is taking action against New York City's Local Law 18 which imposes restrictions on short-term rentals. Airbnb filed a…

Small Businesses in Times Square Struggle as Offices Remain Closed

pymnts.com Small businesses in Times Square are reportedly struggling in the post-pandemic environment. While crowds have returned to the New York City neighborhood, they are smaller…

Teenagers Can Expect a Strong Summer Job Market

nytimes.com Amusement parks, restaurants, pools and other entertainment spots will need workers. Here’s what to know about finding a job. Teenagers seeking work will probably find ample…

Airbnb sues New York City over its short-term rental restrictions

edition.cnn.com Airbnb on Thursday sued New York City over its restrictions on short-term housing rentals, in a legal dispute that pits the company’s concerns about its ability to operate…

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ celebrated selfishness as a virtue

reason.com After years of toiling against a culture that refused to recognize or celebrate the value of our hero's unique gifts, there was a possible breakthrough. A chance was seized.…

California, New York pensions vote against Toyota chairman

investing.com Two of the largest U.S. public pension systems have voted against the re-election of Motor (NYSE: ) Corp Chairman Akio Toyoda, shareholder voting records showed, sharpening…

High concentrations of COVID detected at all 14 New York City wastewater treatment plants

cbsnews.com NEW YORK -- If you've been noticing more people with cold symptoms lately, it could be due to rising COVID-19 rates. A COVID rebound has been detected through New York City…

‘Batman,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Cheers,’ ‘The Office’ Props to Be Sold in 1,000-Piece TV Memorabilia Auction

variety.com In a Season 9 episode of “Seinfeld,” Kramer reconstructs the remnants of the “The Merv Griffin Show” in his apartment so he can host his own talk show. As far as “hipster…

Cynthia Weil, Co-Writer of ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,’ ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music,’ On Broadway’ and More, Dies at 82

variety.com Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member Cynthia Weil — who co-wrote “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “On Broadway,” “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” “On Broadway,”…

Billy Joel Announces End of Historic 150-Show Residency

entrepreneur.com Musician Billy Joel announced that his 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City is coming to a close. I am from Long Island, so I am legally obligated to…

Elon Musk is wrong about a housing-market crash

businessinsider.com In May, Elon Musk tweeted his bearish outlook on US real estate market. Matt Cardy/Getty Images Elon Musk tweeted that US home values are set to plummet. Selma Hepp, the…

Taylor Swift's former Cornelia Street apartment is on sale for nearly $18 million. Here's a look inside

businessinsider.com Taylor Swift mentions the West Village apartment in a song from her album "Lover." Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV; Al Siedman/VHT for The Corcoran Group Taylor Swift's…

NYC Cannabis Czar Aims To Build Equitable Industry

forbes.com “Let's redefine what success looks like in the cannabis industry,” Dasheeda Dawson, New York City’s first “Cannabis Czar” told the largest B2B conference for the U.S.…

Border Patrol failed to review medical file of detained girl with heart condition before she died

pbs.org Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an 8-year-old girl with a chronic heart condition and rare blood disorder before she appeared to have a seizure…

How Chinese Dissent Found Its Voice in New York City

wsj.com A bloody shirt, ripped banners and other evidence of Beijing’s June 4, 1989, crackdown on students in Tiananmen Square went on display this week in New York City, in the…

Jeffrey Epstein tried to send a letter to Larry Nassar before his death, records show

nbcnews.com NEW YORK — Two weeks before ending his life, Jeffrey Epstein sat in the corner of his Manhattan jail cell with his hands over his ears, desperate to muffle the sound of a…

Greta Lee of 'Past Lives' says truthful storytelling means not serving the white male gaze

nbcnews.com By doing away with any archetypes in romantic dynamics, A24’s new film “Past Lives” makes way for a universal love story about fate and a longing for the past, says Greta…

An ‘unbelievable deal’? Beyoncé and Jay-Z reportedly purchase most expensive home in California ever

theguardian.com Beyoncé and Jay-Z have reportedly snapped up a $200m oceanfront mansion in Malibu, an acquisition that appears to break the record for the most expensive home in California.…

NY Legislators Hint Future Of Tax Incentives May Depend On Fair Deal To End Strike, Call On AMPTP To Return To Bargaining Table With WGA

deadline.com More than 50 Democratic members of the New York state legislature, reminding the AMPTP that companies it represents are the beneficiaries of “hundreds of millions of dollars…

Across the Spider-Verse’s big cameo connects it to the MCU

polygon.com In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s multiverse extravaganza, any Spider-Man ever made is fair game. We know as much from the movie’s trailers, which have made direct…

Harrison Ford Takes Some Blame for Clashing With Brad Pitt on ‘Devil’s Own’ Set Over the Script: ‘I Was Imposing My Point of View’

variety.com Harrison Ford is taking some responsibility for the tension that developed with Brad Pitt during the making of their 1997 thriller “The Devil’s Own.” The film, which notably…

Tony Nominees Roundtable: Sara Bareilles, Jessica Chastain, Victoria Clark, Josh Groban, Corey Hawkins and Ben Platt on Broadway, COVID’s Legacy and the…

hollywoodreporter.com Ahead of the 76th Tony Awards, which will be held at the United Palace in New York City on June 11, The Hollywood Reporter gathered six of the 2022-23 Broadway season’s most…

LA Times announces its 2023 intern class

talkingbiznews.com The following excerpt was sent out on behalf of the Los Angeles Times assistant managing editor for culture and talent Angel Jennings and deputy editor for culture and…

Broadway Theater To Be Renamed For Late Roundabout Artistic Director Todd Haimes

deadline.com The 104-year-old theater formerly known as the Selwyn – and soon to be formerly known as the American Airlines – will be renamed to honor the late Todd Haimes, the artistic…

Consumers are more likely to cut back on restaurant visits than trade down to fight inflation, report says

cnbc.com People sit outdoors at the Petite Crevette Restaurant on June 05, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. During the Great Recession, consumers hunted for bargains,…

Chewy’s Recurring Orders Drive Growth and Investor Enthusiasm

pymnts.com Chewy stock experienced its most significant surge in nearly four years following the pet-products retailer’s sales performance that surpassed expectations. The company’s…

Cupertino retail center is sold by real estate veteran to mega insurer

siliconvalley.com CUPERTINO — A Cupertino retail center near the Apple tech hubs has been sold to a New York City-based insurance titan for more than $90 million by the family foundation of a…

Europe's most Instagrammable city to ban Airbnb rentals

fortune.com For those looking to make some extra cash, the ease of being able to rent out their spare room or property at the tap of a button (without the red tape of being a landlord)…

Filmed ‘Waitress’ Musical to Be First Tribeca Premiere to Screen Simultaneously in Times Square (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com Waitress, the Musical – Live on Broadway! will make history when it debuts during the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival as the first film to be broadcast in Times Square as part of…

California, New York pension systems vote against re-election of Toyota chairman

theglobeandmail.com Two of the largest U.S. public pension systems have voted against the re-election of Toyota Motor Corp TM-N Chairman Akio Toyoda, shareholder voting records showed,…

The digital health divide is working against many people on Medicare. How some groups want to address this 'urgent problem'

fortune.com The world of health care has gone digital in many ways, from having telehealth appointments to receiving bloodwork results to messaging your doctor to comparing Medicare…

AI is being used to 'turbocharge' fraud with voice cloning scams, and regulators 'need to be vigilant early,' FTC chair warns

businessinsider.com Lina Khan. Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images The FTC chair warned that AI is being used to "turbocharge" fraud and scams, per Bloomberg. It follows reports of scammers using…