Luxury has never depended on the product alone. A beautiful watch, tailored garment, premium hotel suite, can capture attention, but service determines how customers remember the experience and a memorable moment can result in a return guest.
Strong communication ensures all your business processes always run smoothly, whether an executive is talking to another executive or to their personal assistant, so talking time to sharpen these skills is critical for business leaders.
Exclusivity is rarely announced; it is sensed through proportion, restraint, material quality, lighting, and the quiet choreography of a room. In sophisticated commercial interiors, those details shape expectations before service begins or a conversation ever takes place.
Trade shows bring an unusual concentration of opportunity into one room. Potential clients, industry peers, and established partners all arrive ready to talk business. Yet simply occupying a beautiful booth does not guarantee meaningful conversations or lasting relationships.
At the world's most polished trade gatherings, memorability is rarely created by spectacle alone. It emerges through considered design, effortless navigation, intelligent programming, and gracious details that allow attendees to focus on ideas, relationships, and discovery.
A polished office can quickly lose its professional edge when essential technology fails during an important meeting. With thoughtful planning, greater reliability can be built into the workplace without sacrificing design, flexibility, or everyday convenience.
President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi-Jinping this week, at the White House, outside the glare of the United General Assembly in New York City, to attempt to negotiate clear terms on the economy, tariffs, and Taiwan.
President Trump has responded to the futuristic warnings over the past weeks from technology companies who fear society is moving to fast into the Artificial Intelligence world and has announced the creation of an AI Czar.
President Donald Trump will not be among the former presidents and dignitaries attending the annual New York City September 11, 2001 memorial service but has announced he will be attending the remembrance service at the Pentagon.
As the new school year begins, there is no sign of favourable outcomes in Iran or Ukraine. The United States' foreign policy, more illegible than ever, contributes greatly and allows the Chinese rival to skillfully maneuver the ambient chaos.
In an era when corporate identity is experienced as much as communicated, thoughtfully produced events can transform abstract brand values into memorable encounters, leaving guests with impressions shaped by atmosphere, hospitality, design, and meticulous attention to detail.
President Trump has pledged to send humanitarian aid to devasted region of Nepal, after the side of a glacier dislodged from the mountain and sent a tsunami of water roaring through the valley below wiping out entire villages.
President Trump received a new set of demands from the Iranian government, indicating that the Strait of Hormuz, the critical seaway that ferries much of the worlds oil, will remain closed until the demands have been met.
The fires that are ravaging Europe and France in particular raise questions about the availability of material means to deal with them, but also about the management of human habitat in a context of inevitable global warming.
President Trump returned to the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, and stunned the members of the media, with his profanity laced tirade against many members of the media, and other, leaving the tony Washington crowd stunned.
Corporate acquisitions can promise prestige, market access, and durable growth. However, it can be hard for some to spot red flags during early negotiations. Discover the signs that a company acquisition may be too risky for your business.
Succession planning is an important part of overseeing a business, so identifying the many common mistakes and solutions is critical to a smooth role transition when the time to put your plan into motion arrives.
The increase in fires in France and Europe illustrates the multiple effects of global warming. A central subject of the decades to come, it is nevertheless absent from electoral speeches one year before the presidential election.
In announcing her candidacy for President of the Republic, Marine Le Pen offered the public a glimpse of her envisioned future, she as president and protégé Jordan Bardella, her extremely popular and trusted associate, as prime minster.
The European heatwave of 2026 resulted in upwards of 1300 deaths, and while disheartening, the global population has been put on notice as each heatwaves melt layers of permafrost releasing unknown and untreatable virus's into the atmosphere.
The Trump Administration has pledged a whole of government response to the earthquake ravaged Venezuelan nation, but three days later the promised aid has not arrived proving Mr. Trump's assurances to the South American country are empty.
Strong business relationships thrive on trust and meaningful interactions. While communication and service play important roles, quality merchandise also strengthens business relationships. In competitive markets, premium merchandise helps businesses stand out while fostering stronger connections with partners and stakeholders.
Nearly 60 people, 40 from drowning and 18 others, including two children, from heat stroke have died in France, as an early summer heat wave continues to drive temperatures to record numbers with no relief in sight.
President Trump attended the G7 Summit this week, and after heralding the administrations effort in securing an Iranian peace deal, explained to the global leaders that if Iran does not behave he would launch a massive attack.
Even as the United States and Iran peace agreement has been signed quickly, it cannot hide the geopolitical fiasco of a conflict with deleterious global consequences, zero gains, and only the Hormuz Strait reopening as a victory.
Engaged in a more complex conflict than expected, the United States could question the relevance of its alliance with Israel. Without denouncing it, it appears that the weight of relations between the two nations tends to hinder Washington's short-term ambitions.
Embarked on a conflict closer to stalemate than to resolution, the United States is losing a little more of its credibility and its aura every day, which had nevertheless made its reputation as a libertarian nation, defender of international law.
Amazon Executive Chairman & Founder, Blue Origin Founder and Project Prometheus Co-Founder & Co-CEO Jeff Bezos spoke live from the Blue Origin Rocket Factory in Merritt Island, FL on CNBC's "Squawk Box" with Andrew Ross Sorkin.
Amazon Executive Chairman & Founder, Blue Origin Founder and Project Prometheus Co-Founder & Co-CEO Jeff Bezos spoke live from the Blue Origin Rocket Factory in Merritt Island, FL on CNBC's "Squawk Box" with Andrew Ross Sorkin.
The open crisis between the world of cinema and Canal +, the leading private financier of the French seventh art, raises questions about the growing hold of far-right business circles on the cultural world and freedom of expression.
The multinational firm TotalEnergies, accused of advantageously leveraging the Middle East conflict linked to energy prices, finds itself trapped in a cabal that should be more about criticizing the economic system than profiting from the geopolitical crisis.
The US-Iran conflict has awakened the urgency of initiating a process of massive electrification of contemporary economies to stop dependency on fossil fuels. A laudable and imperative idea that calls for heavy investments of time and resource.
The United Nations Organization is confronting a trial of legitimacy with the Ukrainian and Iranian conflicts, as the global governing body seems outdated and incapable of influencing the current confrontations, as evidenced by the failures of UNIFIL.
China has emerged as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict capable of satisfying all parties. As a supporter of Iran, Beijing can push Tehran to negotiate, while inching closer to Russia and its vast supply of oil.
Car buyers are routinely told that price differences come down to timing, negotiation skill, or local market conditions. A recent investigation by CarEdge shows something far more troubling resulting in a five figure swing in the final price.
Across the U.S., small businesses and nonprofits are facing unprecedented operational pressure. Inflation, tightening labor markets, shifting donor and consumer expectations, and rapid digital transformation have created a landscape where organizations must do more with fewer resources.
With industries across the board becoming increasingly adept at using AI-driven Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude2 and Meta AI's Llama2, it begs one obvious question: How do we ensure all content isn't generated by AI?
The US-Iran conflict and its diplomatic consequences highlight the loss of influence of NATO, an organisation that is supposed to guarantee the security of its members in the event of aggression by one of them.
Subjected to daily fire from the Israeli-American coalition, the Islamic Republic of Iran shows no sign of weakness while deploying retaliatory capacities underestimated by Tel Aviv and Washington. And the possibility of a long and complex war looms.
The war in Iran, now thirteen days old with an equal number of U.S. soldiers killed, begs the question is the war an opportunity to flex, to settle old scores or respond to the human rights abuses.
The conflict unleashed by the United States and Israel against Iran is opening a period of uncertainties in which all Western and Gulf countries are plunged, while the question of the geopolitical recomposition is already being raised.
Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019, left a burdensome legacy that many are desperate to extricate themselves as the global elites caught up in the Epstein web find themselves confronted with their perversions that they never cease to denounce.
The process of annexation of the West Bank by Israel confirms the omnipotence of the Jewish state in the region and the culpable inertia of the international community with regard to the abandoned Palestinian people without resources.
Daily, the news is filled with the clashes between ultra-left and ultra-right groups confirming the growth of violent expressions of political antagonisms in a democracy itself plagued by multiple forms of violence, whether verbal, moral or psychological.
Marine Le Pen's potential ineligibility for the 2027 presidential election offers the far-right party the usual elements of a rhetoric of victimization while tacitly allowing Jordan Bardella to impose himself as the only valid candidate in the presidential election.
The growing tensions between civil society and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents in Minnesota illustrate the excesses of Donald Trump's immigration policy in defiance of the constitution in an atmosphere of potential latent civil war.
CNBC's Becky Quick sat down with Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio, Carlyle Co-Chairman David Rubenstein, and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they discussed Wealth Tax, Greenland, and Crypto.
CNBC's Becky Quick sat down with Meta Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan, and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they discussed Super Intelligence, AI Risks, Rewards, China and Enterprise AI.
CNBC's Sara Eisen sat down with NYSE Group President Lynn Martin, and Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman, from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they discussed IPOs, NYSE Dallas, AI, and the economic outlook.
CNBC's Sara Eisen sat down with Citigroup Chair & CEO Jane Fraser, from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they discussed U.S. strength, the economy, credit card gap, jobs, and consumer outlook.
CNBC's Sara Eisen sat down with Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla, from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they discussed the global drug pricing, AI and drug discovery, China and Biotech. Below is an excerpt.
Donald Trump's speech at the Davos Forum left little doubt about his intentions towards Greenland. Although the march towards annexation is arduous, the United States' attitude could nevertheless serve to invent a European diplomacy ready to impose itself.
CNBC's Becky Quick sat down with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy today, Tuesday, January 20 from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where they discussed the upcoming challenges, AI, tariffs, and consumer spending.
As financial markets evolve 2026 stands out as a pivotal moment for investors. Navigating this environment requires a nuanced understanding of risk, a clear distinction between asset types, and a strategic focus on investments in the current climate.
For new and seasoned investors alike, the choice between managing your own investments or relying on a financial institution is a significant one. Here we offer a comparative guide to online platforms and financial institutions for individual investors.
As the financial landscape continues to evolve, investors in 2026 face a variety of opportunities and challenges. This comprehensive guide will help investors choose the right investment strategy for building wealth, preserving capital, and achieving financial goals.
Iran is wavering and staggering under the blows of demonstrations violently repressed by a desperate supreme leader, but for all that, will the Islamic Republic of Iran, standing since 1979, fall under the blows of popular protest?
Year-end Roth conversions can be a powerful tax-saving tool, allowing individuals to manage current tax liabilities, secure tax-free growth, and prepare for rising rates. However, timing and careful planning are crucial to maximize the benefits.
Findings from the research—conducted by market research firm OnePoll and AI company Red Points in February 2025—highlight that the future of fakes is digital, AI-assisted, and alarmingly mainstream supercharging the U.S. e-commerce counterfeit crisis.
A new report, titled The Counterfeit Buyer Teardown—the largest ever conducted on U.S. counterfeit e-commerce, revealed a growing concern in the digital marketplace: artificial intelligence is playing a major role in the rise of counterfeit shopping.
The military operation and the kidnapping of Nicolàs Maduro led and organized by the United States, as illegal as they are, confirms Donald Trump's desire to impose his vision of the world and the interests of the United States.
Buying a yacht represents the pinnacle of luxury, yet the financial implications extend far beyond the initial purchase price. Here’s how it affects your portfolio, based on ongoing maintenance costs, crew salaries, and potential depreciation.
The United Kingdom's return to the Erasmus+ student exchange programme heralds the possibility of rejoining with the European Union and hoping to break London's diplomatic and economic isolation while recognizing the failure of the populist experiment.
The National Assembly adopting the text on financing of Social Security marks a historic turning point in French politics: the acceptance of a compromise. The question now arises of the timing or a new recurrent political logic.
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey reveals the growing weight of the former Ottoman Empire in international diplomacy because it is capable of addressing a number of actors. But this influence, recognized and proven, may be short lived.
The negotiations dedicated to a peace plan between Russians and Ukrainians under the aegis of the United States are proving to be a polite consultation of the Old Continent on an issue that concerns it but goes beyond it.
As Baby Boomers reach the ripe old age when Social Security, the monies contributed during their prime working years now supplement their non-working years, some countries are grappling with the financing of the pension budget.
The opening of United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP 30 still raises the question of the use of fossil fuels within a humanity that is still unable to generate another operating model detached from carbon. Explanations.
The national representation, by passing the bill proposed by the National Rally, has presented the image of an assembly porous to far-right ideas, locked in passivity and concerned with sterile struggles for influence than the defense of republic's principles.
By still proclaiming his innocence in a well-honed and calculated victim rhetoric, Nicolas Sarkozy is blowing on the embers of a growing populism that is eating away at all strata of contemporary Western societies. Explanations.
The instability of the Macron Government has again been highlighted by his reappointment of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who was appointed, then resigned and now reappointed, as calls for the French President’s resignation echo . . . loudly.
This week CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" Sara Eisen, in an exclusive interview, talked with President & Nike CEO Elliott Hill from Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon for his first TV interview since taking the CEO role.
The resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecorn, who has barely been appointed, has plunged the nation into chaos exasperated by an arrogant political class and by the President of the Republic lulled by his own stubbornness.
Yachts are more than lifestyle statements; they're high-value assets. Increasingly, questions arise about what it means when your yacht is part of your portfolio. Here's what to consider when treating a vessel as part of a strategy.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for conspiracy related to efforts to illegally finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from the Libyan government, which is enforceable immediately.
French President Emmanuel Macron, along with Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom have formally recognized the State of Palestine, to the anger of the United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The overflight of Romanian and Polish airspace provoked the ire of NATO members without any large-scale military or diplomatic action being taken against Russia. The reason? The fear of an escalation that the West does not want at all.
French President Emmanuel Macron now faces the daunting task of appointing a Prime Minister that reassures those concerned over the state of the republic, offers credible social and economic prospects, and stems the rise of right leaning parties.
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing the fall of François Bayrou's government, as he is expected to receive a no confidence vote on September 8, 2025, which dictates the appointment of another prime minister in a divisive government.
Business accomplishments deserve to be commemorated in a grand way, and glamorous corporate parties deliver. Luxurious events honor achievements and inspire more excellence. With dazzling décor to interactive experiences, these celebrations set the stage for unforgettable memories.
French President Emmanuel Macron, to the ire of the world, announced he would recognize the Palestinian state at the annual General Assembly meeting at the United Nations in September ushering in a new era in France's geopolitical persuasion.
By using starvation and the systematic bombing of health and hospital facilities, Israel is tending to depopulate Gaza right before the eyes of the international community who are caught between non-interference and historical guilt.
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni rule over Italy, long perceived as an unstable and clumsily managed country, surprises many observers who are not very attentive to the anti-democratic excesses of a government with authoritarian tendencies. Analysis.
President Trump, by pushing his country towards a frenzied isolationism and presenting himself as only concerned with the United States, he finally proves to be an outstanding interventionist, acting everywhere when Uncle Sam's homeland can benefit from it.
CNBC's Jim Cramer interviewed Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on "Mad Money," covering a range of topics from the big why's in the "Why Culture," investments in Starlink, Alexa plus, robotics and the evolution of Amazon's delivery options.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pursued, since the October 7, massacre, the annihilation of Hamas, and now the destruction of Iranian Hamas leaders, or is the new wave all about securing the United States support.
The conflict between Israel and Iran highlights the diplomatic power of the Jewish state, knowing that it can count on the support of the United States, which is trapped between maintaining ties with Tehran and unlimited Israel protection.
From Nogent to Graz, the violence that is expressed today in or outside school premises highlights the need to revive the debate on the responsibility of parents as well as the need to rehabilitate the authority due to institutions and their representatives.
By leaving his position as an adviser to DOGE, Elon Musk is confirming the failure of Donald Trump's radical and populist policies, who are reluctant to keep a golden boy who has become an embarrassment at his side.
The discovery of DNA marked a revolutionary turning point in biological and forensic sciences. The journey from understanding DNA to using it as a tool in solving crimes is a fascinating story of scientific progress and technological innovation.
Even as United States President Donald Trump attempts to establish a ceasefire or a peace protocol between Russia and Ukraine the effort has failed, the reality is that only direct negotiations between Kiev and Moscow will bear fruit.
In today's digital age, con artists have become increasingly sophisticated, using a variety of tactics to deceive and defraud individuals. Understanding the most common scams and how to protect yourself can help you avoid falling victim to these schemes.
Managing and preserving wealth requires strategic planning, especially when dealing with a million-dollar estate. Effective tax and estate planning can ensure that your assets are protected, your tax liabilities minimized, and your wealth is transferred according to your wishes.
The reciprocal increase in customs duties undertaken by the United States and China borders on a confrontation between the two rival trading powers, with each digging deep on their positions, and promising new leverage in the trade wars escalate.
For many Americans tariffs have not been part of their everyday thinking, inflation raises prices and then settles into a rhythm, some fall back others remain, tariffs will change that as sticker shock will force many consumers into rethinking planned purchases.
As the Ukrainian and Middle Eastern conflicts drag on, the attitude of the leaders who are leading them, here Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, whose intentions for conciliation remain uncertain, and are questioning at the very least.
French politician Marine Le Pen, the far right party leader, has been found guilty of embezzlement, and sentenced to a four year prison term, and been barred from seeking political office for the next five years.
The two-month Israeli Palestinian cease fire was shattered this week, amidst allegations from Israel that Palestinian government is not honoring the agreement, which Palestine denies, after both sides were unable to negotiate terms for an extension.
President Trump has convinced himself he can force Russian President Vladimir Putin into a peace accord with Ukraine, even if it means flattering him, not realizing the implacable determination of the Kremlin's strongman, inflexible and master of the game.
In times of economic downturn, investors face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. A recession can unsettle even the most seasoned investors. However, with the right strategies, it is possible to safeguard investments and even capitalize on market conditions.
Europe now caught in a vice by the brutality of Donald Trump and the deadly cynicism of Vladimir Putin, the continent is now now seen for its cowardice and its inability to stand up to the two big powers.
The foremost consideration when buying a home at the age of sixty is financial stability. Ensure that your income sources, whether from retirement funds, investments, or pensions—are sufficient to cover the known and unknown of home buying.
Planning for retirement is a crucial endeavor, no matter when you start. While beginning your retirement savings at an earlier age is ideal, starting at 50 is by no means too late to start saving.
The entertainment industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving field, driven by creativity, innovation, and the vision of extraordinary leaders. Here, we celebrate the ten trailblazers who have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment.
The foundation for a new world diplomacy, the United States, China, Russia and the others, President Donald Trump has conveyed to European allies the relationships in place since the end of World War II, are shifting in value.
The Ukrainian Conflict, now entering its third year, is confronting another unknown as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aim to transform Eastern Europe into a, possibly walled, buffer zone that would avoid a direct confrontation.
President Trump's statements about Canada, Greenland, and Gaza are both worrying and amusing. They are the will of a man convinced that the consequences of his decisions push allies and enemies to respect and distrust the United States.
The unexpected emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence application, further reinforces the trade war between China and the United States in this field. The challenge is the domination of AI tools on a global scale.
Understanding the stock market will introduce the neophyte and novice investors to the opportunity to build a financial future, through the opportunities available for every investor in the stock market. For the beginner investor, knowledge is key.
What do Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jung Un and more generally all political figures labelled as populists have in common? What characterizes these leaders is a belief, much like jungle rule, that only the strong survive.
AccuWeather's preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California is $52-$57 billion, as of January 8, 2024, with the fires still uncontained the estimates are likely to increase.
Gibson officials, CBP officers, U.S. Homeland Security special agents, and LA County Sheriff's Department announced the seizure of over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars with a manufacturer's suggested retail price, had they been genuine, of $18,742,820 (USD).
If the ceasefire that came into force between Israel and Hezbollah is a source of hope for a trampled and despised Lebanon, it is only a time of respite for the belligerents before a new confrontation whose intensity remains an enigma.
Former President Donald J. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts related in his historic hush money trial, after twelve hours of jury deliberation, after 15 days of testimony, 20 witness, and 200 pieces of evidence.
CEO Bob Iger, during the Walt Disney shareholder meeting, presented the company's theatrical, streaming, and television content successes through the recent awards season, launched upcoming theatrical releases, explained upgrades to Parks and Experiences, and answered shareholder questions.
While the death of Alexei Navalny has galvanized the West, it is not enough to motivate determined opposition to Vladimir Putin. Taking advantage of Western cynicism, Russia no longer hides that it has become a contemporary dictatorship.
In the second segment of a two-part interview, CNBC's "Mad Money" Jim Cramer speaks with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Amazon's vast empire, including Artificial Intelligence, Alexa, the challenges of broadband globalization, healthcare, and Prime entrapment.
In a two-part interview, CNBC's "Mad Money" Jim Cramer speaks with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Amazon's vast empire, consumer spending, the economy, Amazon influencers, retail partners, and the current pricing structure, inclusions, and deals of Prime.
Sara Eisen, from CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" speaks with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on how the major retailer's Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Thanksgiving shopping, and of course the upcoming holiday shopping season expectations.
Over the past four years, more than 1.3 billion people worldwide have joined social media, today, social media platforms have close to 4.9 billion users. And this number is expected to grow by 25% in the following years.
A suspect was arrested in Pennsylvania for the brutal quadruple slaying of four Idaho college students, nearly seven weeks ago, who were found murdered while they were sleeping in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho.
The Walt Disney Board of Directors announced late Sunday night the former Chairman of the Board and CEO Bob Iger would be returning to helm the massive empire navigating the ship through the often-volatile entertainment industry market.
A Los Angeles jury found Robert Durst, 78, guilty of the murder of his former friend, Susan Berman, after he discovered she had planned to tell the police of her involvement in covering the murder of his first wife.
The attacks of September 11 marked the collective memory to the point of upsetting the apprehension of the world as it then presented itself. Twenty years later, one thing is clear: Don't these upheavals pave the way for a new era?
As the 9/11 terror attacks are at the twenty-year anniversary, this generation's "date that will live in infamy," does. It remains seared in the minds of those who lived and worked in the locations where the planes shattered the peaceful calm.
The National Registry of Exonerations released a report marking a dark milestone: as of June 1, 2021, exonerated defendants have collectively served 25,000 years behind bars for crimes they did not commit. Each day, that number continues to grow.
Julie Ann Hanson, 15, borrowed her brother's bicycle in July 1972 and rode off to watch a baseball game. She was never seen alive again. Now, nearly 50 years later, police have made an arrest.
A molar extracted from a skull found nearly four decades ago provided a DNA profile leading to the identity of remains which had been known only as Christy Crystal Creek since discovered in 1985 by a bear hunter.
The video is brief but disturbing: Moments after two Seattle police officers kick down an apartment's front door, a shirtless man appears on camera, lumbering slowly toward them with a 4-inch switchblade in his hand.
I recently watched "I Care . . . A Lot" the grift dramady on Netflix. Throughout the audience understands with the right alliances and a believable front anything is possible, I know as I survived a life-altering grift.
An anti-terror ground intelligence gathering microchip program created under former President George W. Bush and developed as a secondary weapons inspection device to supersede the "Olympic Games" project has surfaced outside of the Department of Defense.
Over the last two decades sexual violence has received greater attention, as victims demand justice and are willing to dedicate significant time to ensuring their voices are heard and the crime committed against them are not neatly covered.
Over the past two decades sexual assault cases perpetrated by industry Goliath's have screamed from the headlines. For the victim, the question is always the same, "Why did it take decades to bring these perpetrators to justice?"
Justice is elusive. For every Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, and Eric Schneiderman, millions of other perpetrators remain free to rape and sexually assault and those victims never get their day in court. I know I’m one of them.
Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood producer who propelled many to Oscar victory winning loyalty and devotion, has been found guilty by a Manhattan jury of sex crimes which could send the disgraced titan to prison for decades.
Bad actors, a term that is evolving into mainstream vernacular, the bad actor, those who wear the "good mask" while performing illegal, undermining and shady deals that act to undermine their industry or more widespread the system, itself.
In the spirit of fake news, Black History Month provides a forum for news pundits to lament that the Founding Fathers thought the relative worth of black persons was three fifths of a person.
Products marketed to women are often more expensive than similar products and services for males. From haircuts to medication, gender-based pricing is problematic for female and male consumers alike, and it's costing tens of thousands of dollars over a lifetime.
As we look ahead, many will remember the last ten years in prominent stories that secured the headlines as the past decade saw its share of wars, political firestorms, corruption, mass shootings, murders and tragedies. Few will remember the journalists.
Once again, Hamas and Islamic Jihad initiated rocket launches against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, forcing him off the podium, and into a bomb shelter to ride out the attack, during a campaign speech in Ashkelon, Israel.
TECNO, a global AI-driven innovative technology brand, today celebrated a remarkable achievement at IFA 2025, TECNO secured three prestigious IFA Global Product Technology Innovation Awards for its cutting-edge products: TECNO Slim, TECNO MEGABOOK S14, and TECNO AI Glasses Series.
The Coronavirus Pandemic has been an unwelcomed intruder in the United States and around the world for more than one year. Today, the Beltway Insider looks back over this last year from lockdowns, devastations, vaccine, and hope.
If Brexit was able to threaten the unity of the European Union, it appears three years after the British referendum the political Europe knew how to preserve its initial design by sending back Britain to its contradictions.
President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden, each took to the airwaves this week, in what has been described as dueling townhalls, with the final debate of this election season schedule for October 22, 2020.
Hollywood has launched a thousand careers, and among them are the many extremely talented character actors and comedians we’ve watched for years and whose nuanced performances knock us on our asses every time we see them. Just the sight of them elicits responses like, “Hey, I love that guy! Wasn't he in that one movie? You know the one. What is that guy's name?”
After a small respite France, like other nations affected by COVID-19, confinements may once again become the norm as health security and economic imperatives, are faced with a difficult dilemma that remains unanswered. Explanations.
Todd Eberle is an acclaimed New York City-based photographer whose work is united by a clean and analytical minimalist aesthetic, his newest collection brought to life through the thought "Nihil fit ex nihilo - nothing comes from nothing."
Drive My Car, from Bitters End, presents an emotional story of love, loss, sorrow, and hope, through a recently widowed actor and director on a journey of recovery when he meets others also hiding heartbreak and grief.
The renowned Portland gallery Chefas Projects announces artist Dan Lam is proudly showcasing another stunning collection of new works. This is Dan's fourth solo exhibition Cosmic Shake at the gallery is an exclamation of her mesmerizing sculptures.
"God Help The Girl," from Amplify and Barry Mendel Productions, presents a message of hope as the ravages of anorexia, and destruction of lies are told in musical form through the eyes of a contemporary Euro underground rave band.
Wolfgang Puck, Barbara Lazaroff and Paramount Pictures Sherry Lansing recently hosted California Spirit XXVII: An Evening of Food, Wine, Auction and Music Benefiting the American Cancer Society in West Hollywood, California.
Sing Street, from The Weinstein Company, brings to the screen a charming and hilarious trip in time to 1980’s Dublin, when music was the scene and big hair and a bigger sound became the catalyst that changed everything.
