World of Hyatt Award Chart Changes 2026
For the first time in five years, World of Hyatt is restructuring its award chart, a move that will fundamentally alter how millions of travelers use … Read more
Social issues
Montreal strippers to strike during Formula One weekend over worker rights
As the high-octane glamour of Formula One descends upon Montreal, a different kind of tension is building in the city’s nightlife. A group of sex workers, … Read more
Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre property tax is a ‘go.’ Will it work?
For years, the “dark window” phenomenon in Manhattan’s luxury corridors was viewed as a quirk of global wealth—a sign that prime real estate had become a … Read more
States crack down on tax break for wealthy investors
For decades, the “startup dream” has been sweetened by a powerful federal tax incentive known as Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS). For the founder who builds … Read more
Trump Accounts May Soon Allow Stock Donations: Risks, Tax Breaks & Expansion Plans
With the official launch of “Trump Accounts” slated for July 4, the administration is facing a pivotal question: how to move the needle from modest government … Read more
How GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Are Boosting Apparel Retail Sales
For Michelle Suter, a 63-year-classic retiree from the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, the most rewarding part of her health journey isn’t just the number on … Read more
Trump Administration Boosts Medicare Advantage Payments, Lifting Insurer Stocks
The Trump administration has significantly increased the payment rates for privately run Medicare plans for 2027, a move that provides a substantial financial windfall for the … Read more
Ozempic and the Timeless Pressure on Women to Be Thin
The cultural conversation around body image has shifted perceptibly in recent months, driven by the widespread adoption of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications. As prescriptions for drugs … Read more
Single Women Outpace Men in Homeownership & Income Gains | CNBC
The American dream of homeownership is evolving, and a new dynamic is emerging in the first-time buyer market. Traditionally, men have been the primary drivers of … Read more
Bank of America to Pay $72.5M in Epstein Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Settlement
Bank of America has agreed to a $72.5 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit brought by victims of Jeffrey Epstein, alleging the bank facilitated … Read more
DHS Shutdown: House Republicans Reject Senate Deal, Airport Delays Loom
Washington – A potential shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deepened Friday as House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate compromise aimed at averting a … Read more
Luxury Stocks Plunge: Middle East Conflict Threatens $100 Billion in Market Value
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are sending ripples through global markets, and the luxury sector is feeling a particularly sharp sting. Since the recent escalation … Read more