Hailey Bieber, Brooklyn Beckham, and Maude Apatow have one thing in common: They’re part of Hollywood’s growing “nepo baby” boom. Many members of the up-and-coming generation of stars have had a helping hand in the form of famous parents. And…
The rocky history of Evofem illuminates how big insurers and drugmakers are stifling innovation in women’s health. Valentine’s Day in San Diego this year dawned cold and grim for Saundra Pelletier. It should have been a day of celebration—or at…
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson’s once-promising satellite startup, Virgin Orbit, is no more. On Tuesday, the company that aimed to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX said it would seek protection from creditors by filing for bankruptcy. Virgin Orbit will not attempt…
When costs go up, so do profits? That’s not how capitalism is supposed to work, but that is the recent trend. For over a year now, consumers and businesses, both in the U.S. and worldwide, have struggled with stubborn inflation.…
When Jennifer Aniston landed a leading role in Friends, her life was forever changed as she found fame and fortune. The actors playing the six main characters in the show reportedly earned $22,500 per episode when they started out,…
Despite the fact that locking in fixed mortgage rates between 2% and 3% is considered to be a huge financial win, especially now that rates are hovering above 6%, it’s also a bit of a burden. Some homeowners, who locked…
Breathing polluted air was linked to an increased risk for dementia, underscoring the potential for stricter air quality measures to prevent conditions like Alzheimer’s disease that afflict millions of Americans. Chronic exposure to air containing high levels of fine particles…
A young startup of Swiss cosmetics experts, I.D. Swiss Botanicals has developed a new range of technical, affordable skincare products based on plant-derived ingredients which boast neuro-active properties. They include a powder-based serum to be mixed with a day cream. Founded…
With the economy in a slump, and company headcount having growing sharply in recent years, the mandate to managers was to clamp down on free-wheeling spending. “We need to halt the growing practice of handing out random T-shirts and other…