David Cook opened the first Blockbuster in 1985. Blockbuster. LM Otero/ AP After working in computer software, founder David Cook decided to open his own video-rental store in Dallas, Texas. His company was different from other rental stores because it…
There’s no symbol of luxury more universal than the four-poster bed. In this lookbook, we select eight bedrooms elevated by their presence. Beds with vertical columns in each corner supporting an upper panel date back to the medieval period. Originally…
Rivian’s customer service disappointed one early adopter during a time of need. Rivian has been struggling with a touch-and-go relationship with its early boosters. “I’m just not the right person to be an early adopter,” the Rivian owner said. LoadingSomething…
With layoffs seemingly in every major industry, it’s natural to feel some layoff anxiety. Worrying about being laid off can leave you less productive and more prone to burnout. Using ‘defensive pessimism’ and investing in other areas of your life…
Twitter Blue has been relaunched for three months, offering subscribers premium features for $11 A new feature may soon be rolled out, allowing subscribers to hide their verification checkmark. TechCrunch reported the relaunch has been “underwhelming,” with $11 million in…
North Koreans who fled the country spoke to CNN about the conditions they faced in detention. Those who spoke said they saw and experienced rapes, beating, and torture. One expert told CNN that many released prisoners are unaware that they…
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House Democrats this month said Trump failed to report over 100 gifts from foreign leaders. Listed among the gifts that were missing was a large portrait of Trump from El Salvador’s president. After a reader tip, a New York Times…
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American clothing brand Kith has created a flagship store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that uses brick, wood and steel to reference the industrial history of the neighbourhood. Designed by Kith‘s founder Ronnie Fieg and the brand’s in-house team of architects, the…
