BP shares jumped 8% after renowned activist investor Elliott took a stake in the energy giant
Elliott Management is known for its aggressive pushes for change in the companies it invests in. Energy giant BP’s shares have soared after activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management revealed it has taken a stake in the British company. Shares in BP rose by as much as 8.2% in early London trading on Monday before…
‘Emilia Pérez’ wins top Spanish film award amid growing backlash against star Karla Sofía Gascón
Karla Sofía Gascón Over the past few weeks, “Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón has gone from Academy Award frontrunner to industry pariah following backlash over resurfaced social media posts. Amid the controversy, the Netflix film has now scooped a top prize at Spain’s equivalent of the Oscars on Saturday, winning best European film. While…
We still rent in our 30s. We spend our money on organic food and schools and feel we don’t need to buy a house to be happy.
The author and her husband (not pictured) are happy renting for now. It was love at first sight. When we walked into our current home for the first time in February 2021 and saw how the natural light poured in from the large bay window and illuminated the spacious living area, we turned to the…
OpenAI compares ChatGPT to humankind’s greatest inventions in its first-ever Super Bowl ad
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said its Super Bowl ad signals a new era for AI. OpenAI aired its first-ever Super Bowl ad on Sunday, making a $14 million statement that artificial intelligence belongs in the same category as fire, the wheel, and the internet. The 60-second spot, titled “The Intelligence Age,” aired during the second…
A passenger hit a flight attendant, opened an emergency exit, and jumped out of a plane as it headed to the runway
The incident occurred on an Iberia Airbus A320neo, not pictured. A passenger hit a flight attendant and opened an emergency exit before jumping onto the tarmac while their flight was preparing to take off. The Airbus A320neo, operated by the Spanish airline Iberia, was about to fly from Paris Orly Airport to Madrid on Friday.…
Robotaxis are a brutally expensive business. This CEO aims to make them much cheaper.
May Mobility operates its autonomous vehicles across 10 cities in North America and Japan. The robotaxi wars have begun — but questions over cost are already forcing some contenders to wave the white flag. The likes of Ford and General Motors are giving up on robotaxis because they’re a “brutal business,” Edwin Olson, the CEO…
I’m a professional perfumer. Here are 5 scents I think everyone should add to their collection right now.
As a professional perfumer, I recommend grabbing a few scents right now. As a professional perfumer with five years of experience, I believe the purpose of a great fragrance is to highlight and amplify the best version of yourself. Whether you’re looking for a scent to wear to the office or impress your date, here…
Pharmacy benefit management unicorn Capital Rx rakes in $3.5 billion in revenue as Congress targets drug middlemen
Pharmacy benefit management startup Capital Rx earned $3.5 billion in revenue last year as Congress sought to reign in the legacy middlemen that have long profited from high drug costs. Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, negotiate drug prices between drug manufacturers, insurance companies, and pharmacies. These companies are facing mounting criticism for marking up drug…
A psychologist and dietitian likes her body more than ever at 52. She shared 4 simple tips for losing weight sustainably.
Supatra Tovar said changing her mindset around weight loss helped her to break a cycle of fad dieting. A psychologist, registered dietitian, and pilates teacher who broke out of a cycle of yo-yo dieting shared with B-17 her four tips for losing weight healthily and sustainably. Supatra Tovar, author of “Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your…
