The threats to ban TikTok in Washington have faded away recently, and some insiders suggest that the app’s astute appeal to conservatives is a contributing factor. After a tumultuous spring, during which there was intense pressure to ban TikTok in the US, exacerbated by CEO Shou Zi Chew’s disastrous testimony before Congress, the fervor has …
The upcoming artificial intelligence summit organized by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds potential implications for Hollywood and the ongoing strikes affecting the industry, according to sources. The event, scheduled for September 13 in Washington, D.C., will be attended by key figures such as Writers Guild President Meredith Stiehm, Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO …
Scooter Braun, the Hollywood super agent known for his high-profile clients like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato, is experiencing a challenging year. Not only has he reportedly lost some of his famous clients, but he is also facing difficulties with his co-founders at TQ Ventures, an investment fund he helped launch in 2018. …
A groundbreaking report from a right-leaning political research firm reveals that Sam Bankman-Fried’s mother, Barbara Fried, played a pivotal role in shaping the Democratic Party’s successful 2020 election strategy. However, the report suggests that her tactics were illegal. As the head of Democratic Super PAC Mind the Gap, Fried authored a memo in late 2019 …
The popular social media platform formerly known as Twitter is currently in the process of hiring new employees. This move is partly motivated by concerns about the upcoming presidential election in 2024. X, which underwent significant downsizing and rebranding after being taken private by Elon Musk, has already brought on a few new team members …
Another high-level executive is departing from Goldman Sachs, adding to the growing list of senior management exits from the investment giant. Jeff Currie, the global head of commodities research, is leaving after a lengthy 27-year tenure with the company. This departure comes as a blow to Goldman CEO David Solomon, who has yet to announce …
Although it is only August, top Wall Street firms are already in the process of recruiting interns for the summer of 2024. However, the salaries being offered remain similar to those of this year. Internships at prestigious firms such as JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citibank, Barclays, and Morgan Stanley have compensation ranging from $100,000 to $110,000. …
Roseanne Barr, the comedian who faced consequences for making racist and anti-Semitic remarks on Twitter, has found a new home on Elon Musk’s rebranded platform X. She will be partnering with the anti-woke retail company Publicsq, which describes itself as an Amazon for conservatives. Publicsq, which recently went public via SPAC, will be the exclusive …
John Catsimatidis is taking proactive measures by removing a super-caffeinated energy drink, Prime Energy, from his stores even before the FDA conducts a review. Catismatidis is the CEO of grocery store chains Gristedes and D’Agostino. He made the decision after carefully assessing the health impacts of the drink. Prime Energy contains 200 milligrams of caffeine, …
In the realm of extravagant spending, shelling out $15,000 for your child’s summer camp might seem crazy. But for some elite parents, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. They’re willing to spend a whopping $30,000 on a round trip flight just to attend parents’ day at these posh camps. According to FlightRadar24, a flight-tracking …