Looking for a career in private equity? Here’s how to navigate the slump.
private equity Good morning. A fitness influencer went viral for his elaborate morning routine — and his penchant for Saratoga spring water. It’s not just for drinking. Oh no. He uses it to fill a bowl of ice water and then repeatedly dunk his face into it. While I won’t be adopting the morning routine…
Russia is dangling the prospect of major economic deals with the US, while pursuing its aggressive goals in Ukraine
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands in Helsinki in July 2018 In talks to negotiate a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are painting the prospect of a bright — and lucrative — future for US-Russia relations. After their phone call last week, the…
I moved to Japan 3 years ago for a corporate job. The country’s work culture and office quirks still surprise me.
The work and office culture in Japan has been interesting to adjust to. When I moved from Italy to Japan three years ago, I felt overwhelmed by how different my life felt. So much about the Asian country has surprised me, especially when it comes to office culture and jobs. When I moved here, I…
Warren Buffett is totally crushing it this year
Warren Buffett is off to a roaring start to 2025 with shares of his Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate up 16%, trouncing the benchmark S&P 500’s 2% decline. The stock surge has boosted Buffett’s net worth by an unmatched $23 billion, vaulting him past Bill Gates into sixth place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with a $165…
How Steph Curry spends his 5 to 9: From recovering after training to no-rules summers
Stephen Curry is undeniably one of basketball’s best-ever shooters — but even would-be GOATs can’t cheat time. As the 37-year-old four-time NBA champion enters the twilight of his career on the court, he told B-17 he’s still playing at such a high level thanks to his exacting recovery routine. Sticking to it is key if…
Big city restaurants are surviving by going tiny and renting shared space — but a brick-and-mortar may be the key to longevity
Box Chicken operates out of a 200-square-foot kitchen space, fulfilling online orders in West LA. This article is part of “Made to Order,” a series highlighting the business strategies driving today’s food industry. On a good day, Noah Clark prepares 30 bento-box-style meals — but the Box Chicken chef won’t see a single customer. His…
Women’s sports weren’t set up to support mothers. Leagues like Unrivaled are trying to change that.
Unrivaled basketball player Chelsea Gray and her wife, Tipesa Gray, used the league’s childcare facilities. Women’s sports are trying to make childcare a priority for its athletes. Basketball player Chelsea Gray arrived in January at training camp in Florida for Unrivaled’s new three-on-three league — with her wife and infant son in tow. The league…
A 73-year-old who did her first pull-up at 63 works out six times a week. 3 simple things helped her get into shape.
Ginny MacColl got strong in her 60s, and competes in American Ninja Warrior in her 70s. At 73, Ginny MacColl, an actor and former dancer in North Carolina, is stronger and fitter than ever. Since achieving her first pull-up at 63, she has been a regular participant in American Ninja Warrior competitions, and in 2022…
One big reason why US stock-market exceptionalism is here to stay
The US exceptionalism trade looks likely to persist, despite fears that America’s stock market dominance is waning as international stocks outperform the S&P 500 this year. That’s according to Goldman Sachs, which highlighted ae key advantage American companies have over their international peers: returns on investment in research and development and other areas aimed at…
