JONATHON ZIEGLER/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Howard Rubin, a former New York financier with past ties to billionaire George Soros, was arrested on federal charges alleging he trafficked and abused women in a Midtown Manhattan penthouse outfitted as a soundproofed BDSM “sex dungeon.” Federal authorities arrested Howard Rubin, 70, at his Fairfield, Connecticut, home Friday
The Weekly Wrap: Trump Derangement Syndrome Visits The Supreme Court Welcome back to Friday! This week the grand poobahs of the U.S. economy gathered together in a friend-of-the-court brief to let everyone know they still really do not like what Trump is up to. The prices of goods affected by tariffs fell in August, crushing
YouTube has a new Labs program, allowing listeners to “discover the next generation of YouTube.” In case you were wondering, that generation is apparently all about AI. The streaming site says Labs will offer a glimpse of the AI features it’s developing for YouTube Music, and it starts with AI “hosts” that will chime in
The Utah Jazz won’t be giving Walker Kessler a rookie extension this fall. That means we’re headed for a season of trade rumors for the young 7-foot center. Tony Jones of The Athletic reported that Kessler and the Jazz “haven’t come close to striking a deal” on an extension, meaning that Kessler will head into
A new report traces the life cycle of fossil fuels — from exploration and extraction to combustion and decommissioning — and found stark consequences at each stage for the health of people and the planet alike. “By examining fossil fuels’ health hazards across their entire life cycle, this report makes an important addition to our current understanding
Annual Meeting — Photo by HFTP Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has scheduled its 2025 Annual Business Meeting to take place during the HFTP Annual Convention on Thursday, October 23, from 4:30–5:30 p.m.. The Annual Business Meeting is an opportunity for members to come together to celebrate the association’s achievements over the past year
MEXICO CITY – Business travel spending in Latin America – which includes Central and South America and Mexico – is projected to reach $63.9 billion USD this year, a 3.2% increase over 2024. However, the region is expected to navigate persistent challenges into 2026 that will continue to weigh on its overall economic outlook, including
Another business-led effort to fight climate change is unraveling. On Aug. 27, 2025, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance suspended its activities after several major U.S. and European banks backed out. While most observers are blaming the strong political backlash in the U.S. against climate change action and sustainable investing, we believe the banks didn’t need much
December arabica coffee (KCZ25) on Friday closed up +6.70 (+1.80%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX25) closed up +107 (+2.61%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Friday due to tighter inventories at the ICE coffee exchange. The 50% tariffs imposed on US imports from Brazil have led to a sharp drawdown in ICE coffee inventories
Tripling a business doesn’t happen overnight. For Barron Heating, AC, Electrical & Plumbing, it came from two core commitments: finding the right people and building the right systems. Video became their tool to earn trust with customers and attract new talent, while training turned green hires into future leaders. On this week’s episode of Cracking
