Police found cryptic notes on the shell casings from UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing: ‘Deny, Defend, Depose’
Police inspecting the scene of the insurance executive Brian Thompson’s killing in Manhattan. Police found the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” on casings from bullets used to kill the UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson on Wednesday in New York City, reports said. The words were found on casings at the scene in Manhattan, and police are…
Can Trump save TikTok? Here’s where his cabinet picks stand on a TikTok ban.
President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on a TikTok ban has changed over time, but his cabinet picks have been more resolute. President-elect Donald Trump’s views on whether TikTok, which a Chinese company owns, poses a threat to the United States have shifted 180 degrees. Will they come full circle? In April, lawmakers concerned about Chinese influence…
Dollar Tree CEO says ‘pressured’ Americans are hosting smaller parties to save money
Dollar Tree says its shoppers this holiday are “buying for need and then buying closer to the need.” If your holiday gathering seems to have fewer guests this year, you’re not alone. Dollar Tree interim CEO Michael Creedon said a shift is taking place, and not just among the “pressured” lower-income shoppers who represent the…
3 business tips from the CEO of Tapestry, which owns fashion giants like Coach and Kate Spade
A Coach store in New York City. As the CEO of the fashion company Tapestry, Joanne Crevoiserat steers popular brands like Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. In an interview with Fortune’s “Leadership Next,” which was released on Wednesday, Crevoiserat gave host Diane Brady her leadership, business, and career advice. Here are three nuggets of…
Lululemon’s international sales were its saving grace this quarter
Lululemon continues to open new stores in China. Lululemon’s robust growth in its international markets — particularly China — made up for its lackluster performance in the Americas. The Vancouver-based activewear brand, known for selling $100 yoga pants, reported strong third-quarter sales in its stores abroad, with its international sales increasing 33% from a year…
I worked with Jeff Bezos for 15 years, and my biggest Amazon failure disappointed him. These 6 lessons helped me rebuild my career.
Ethan Evans is a former Amazon vice president. I worked at Amazon for 15 years, starting in 2005 as a senior manager. When I left in 2020, I was a vice president. My biggest launch failure was in 2011 on a project Jeff Bezos personally cared about. The failure interrupted Bezos’ plan to present the…
Why we’re still talking about JonBenét Ramsey’s murder 28 years later
JonBenét Ramsey in a photo provided by her family. The widespread cultural fascination with true crime isn’t a mystery to Joe Berlinger, the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentarian behind Netflix’s new docuseries “Cold Case: Who killed JonBenét Ramsey.” “People like to be armchair detectives and solve crimes,” he told B-17. “People like to stare into the…
Michael Fassbender was convinced he blew a surreal audition with Quentin Tarantino for ‘Inglourious Basterds’
Michael Fassbender stars in the new spy thriller “The Agency.” Michael Fassbender was convinced that he’d blown a “surreal” audition with Quentin Tarantino when he went out for a role in “Inglourious Basterds.” Fassbender rose to fame in the 2000s, with roles in films like “300,” “Hunger,” and “Fish Tank.” However, playing British film critic-turned-soldier…
Pete Davidson says he earned $3,000 per episode when he joined ‘Saturday Night Live.’ The show was his big break, but he could only afford to splurge on dinner.
Pete Davidson on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in October 2023. Pete Davidson is known for his eight-season tenure on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” but he wasn’t making big bucks when he joined the popular sketch comedy show in 2014. “My biggest indulgence after my first ‘SNL’ paycheck? Do you guys know what they…
