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When it comes to climate change, it might seem that a book entitled “How to Do Nothing” would not only be irrelevant, but also downright obscene and even dangerous. Not to mention that after more than a year of pandemic living, many people are understandably fatigued at the prospect of continuing to keep their lives empty of social activities.
Yet, messing with our notions of action and...
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Employees may be eager to return to the office occasionally, but many are against returning full-time.
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Andee Harris has more than 20 years of experience leading new tech companies through growth stages.
Her startup, Challenger Inc., is navigating a return to the office after 40% of employees moved away.
She says some roles may be shifted or removed, but widening the talent...
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New York City’s fintech scene is hotter than ever.
Wall Street’s hopes for global growth are the bleakest they’ve been since April 2020.
We outlined the real power brokers of Silicon Valley: 50 people who oversee...
The $3.8 billion sale of Swedish automotive tech company Veoneer to Magna International hit a roadblock Thursday after chipmaker Qualcomm submitted a bid for the company for $800 million more.
Qualcomm’s $4.6 billion bid, which comes in at $37 per share, has already received approval from the company’s board and would not need a stockholder vote, the chipmaker said in a statement. Veoneer and...
President Donald Trump arrives for a photocall with sheriffs from across the country on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
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WASHINGTON – A federal judge is giving former President Donald Trump time to challenge a Justice Department order that the IRS must file its income tax returns to Congress.
U.S. District Court Justice for the District of Columbia, Trevor...
Victoria’s Secret’s new marketing campaign.
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Victoria’s Secret is in the process of refreshing its entire store fleet.
It’s promising to turn up the lights and replace its bubblegum pink interiors.
We visited its London flagship to see how different it is to shop in its stores today.
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We headed to Victoria’s Secret’s flagship...
TLDR: The Complete 2021 Piano for Beginners Bundle is an all-in-one training package to get students of any age playing the keyboard with skill and confidence. If you want your kid to be smarter, it can occasionally mean some tough love. But for all those times you make them do their homework or read a book instead of playing video games, you can practically see their brains getting bigger in...
Happy Saturday, and welcome to Insider Finance. Here’s a rundown of our top stories from the past week:
Bill Ackman pulled the plug on a complex deal for his huge SPAC
JPMorgan is opening up crypto funds to wealth clients who want them
We took a look inside the rise of Schonfeld’s Ryan Tolkin
It’s been a wild year for Wall Street’s deal toy makers
UBS and Deutsche Bank were the latest to bump...
Jeff Bezos laughs as he speaks about his flight on Blue Origin’s New Shepard into space during a press conference on July 20, 2021 in Van Horn, Texas.
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Jeff Bezos is giving away $200 million in a pair of awards recognizing “courage and civility.”
Activist Van Jones and chef Jose Andres will each receive $100 million to donate as they see fit.
“It’s easy to be courageous...