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In 2018, I considered my army of close friends a blessing — until December rolled around. Suddenly, these friendships came with an overhead I couldn’t afford, just for the sake of tradition.Dozens of women who considered me their gay best friend sounded great until it was time to exchange presents…
In March of 2020, Netflix infused $11 million into a production company to complete the first season of “White Horse,” a futuristic sci-fi series it hoped to bring to its platform.Carl Rinsch — the director, writer, and showrunner of “White Horse” — never finished the 12 episodes he was supposed…
Some retailers are warning about shoppers pulling back on spending heading into the holiday season. Not Walmart.Executives at the big-box chain said on an earnings call Thursday that smaller sales events so far in the second half of 2025, from back-to-school deals to Halloween, have pointed to strong holiday sales.”Everything…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eric Sim, 55, a former UBS banker who became a published author, professional speaker, and career coach. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his education and employment history.When I was a young banker, I…
Seventeen “exotic” cars. “Lavish” homes from New York to California. A private “celebrity chef.”These are just some of the big spending allegations that have emerged in a lawsuit filed this week against Patrick James, the founder of auto parts supplier First Brands, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in…
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