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What to know about Trump's plans for a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve'
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to establish a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” and a stockpile of U.S. digital assets.…
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Culture
How “Severance” Makes a Fetish of the Office
When “Severance” premièred, in 2022, it felt like an absurdist parable about the alienation of labor—a moody, eerie critique of…
Business
Business Laptops: Worth the Extra Money?
When it comes to choosing a laptop for work, the decision can be a bit tricky. You might find yourself wondering if it’s really worth it…
Culture
Jeremy Denk’s Musical Account of American Divisions
In a time of upheaval and uncertainty, the classical pianist and best-selling author Jeremy Denk, like many people, is trying to figure…
News
Contributor: The Trump administration schooled Europe on free speech. Why ignore the lesson at home?
Vice President JD Vance’s wise words to Europe about U.S. commitments to free speech are on a collision course with some of what’s…
Culture
A Crowning Moment for the New Orleans King Cake
For bakeries in New Orleans, the first few months of the year are among the busiest. As the rest of the country stares down the barrel of…
Culture
Grandparents' Rights: The Custody Battle You Didn't See Coming
Grandparents often find themselves in tough situations when it comes to custody of their grandchildren. Whether due to divorce, death, or…
Fashion
Contributor: Great documentaries reveal history's truth. Unregulated AI threatens to distort it
A furious political leader shouting a message of hate to an adoring audience. A child crying over the massacre of her family. Emaciated…
Culture
The Secret to Keeping Event Attendees Engaged
Have you seen an uninspiring, unforgettable, or boring event? Most likely, the planners concentrated on logistics rather than on…
Business
More tech layoffs hit Bay Area as HP and Autodesk announce job cuts
Another round of layoffs hit the San Francisco Bay Area’s volatile tech industry. HP Inc. plans to lay off up to 2,000 more employees as…
Fashion
Who's still playing Pokémon Go? Ask any of the 48,000 people at this Rose Bowl event
On the golf course just outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, thousands of people stride across the grass, phones in their hands and eyes on…
Culture
“Grangeville” and “Curse of the Starving Class” Try to Go Home Again
The first moments of Samuel D. Hunter’s new play, “Grangeville,” now at the Signature, take place in the pitch dark. Out of the blackness,…
Business
Credit Card Processing: Small Business Traps to Avoid
Running a small business is tough, and dealing with credit card processing can make it even tougher. Many small business owners find…
News
Paid Time Off: The New Workplace Battle
Paid time off (PTO) has become a significant topic in today’s workplaces. What was once a perk has now turned into a standard expectation,…
Business
How to Build Wealth for Retirement: Smart Investing Strategies
If you want to build wealth for retirement, it will require careful planning, disciplined investing, and a long-term perspective. Whether…
Fashion
Teens are spilling dark thoughts to AI chatbots. Who's to blame when something goes wrong?
When her teen with autism suddenly became angry, depressed and violent, the mother searched his phone for answers. She found her son had…
Culture
DBA Drama: Adding a New Name to Your Business
Thinking about adding a new name to your business? That’s where DBA registration comes in. A DBA, or “Doing Business As,” lets you operate…
News
Apple to hire 20,000 people, invest $500 billion in the U.S. amid Trump tariffs
Apple said Monday that it plans to invest $500 billion in the United States, hire 20,000 people and open a new manufacturing factory in…
Culture
An 1887 Opera by a Black Composer Finally Surfaces
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, in 2020, and the cultural upheavals that ensued, classical-music organizations began including…
Culture
Cloud Hosting: What Your IT Guy Won't Tell You
Cloud hosting is everywhere these days, and it’s often marketed as the ultimate solution for businesses. But is it the silver bullet it…
Culture
Sunn’s and Ha’s Snack Bar Lay Down Roots
Lee opened Sunn’s in partnership with the wine maven Grant Reynolds, of Parcelle, who oversees the quite excellent wine program; as befits…
Fashion
MSS Reveals Singapore may not Experience Cool Weather Despite La Nina's Arrival due to Long-Term Warming
Early in February, the weatherman announced the arrival of La Nina, a meteorological phenomenon that frequently brings rain and colder…
News
Elon Musk Faces Paternity Petition as Influencer Ashley St. Clair Seeks DNA Test and Sole Custody of 5-Month-Old Son
Influencer has filed legal petitions in Manhattan Supreme Court, demanding tech billionaire Elon Musk be recognized as the father of her…
News
Who Is Chelsea Manning? Famous Whistleblower Defends Alleged CEO Killer Luigi Mangione in Shocking Courtroom Appearance
On Friday, February 21, renowned whistleblower Chelsea Manning attended a Manhattan courtroom to support Luigi Mangione, who is accused of…