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When Congress unanimously passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) in 2003, lawmakers acknowledged something corrections professionals had long understood but rarely discussed publicly. Sexual abuse in prisons and jails was not an isolated problem. It was a systemic issue that demanded a national response.PREA represented one of the most…

Luxury’s biggest challenge isn’t simply convincing consumers to buy another beautifully made object. Increasingly, it’s persuading them to spend on ownership rather than experience. Hospitality has become fashion’s fiercest rival, entertainment has become retail’s most effective marketing tool and the brands winning attention are those creating communities rather than simply…

LAS VEGAS – It’s loud and crowded in Cox Pavillion, but you can see Kobe Brown’s smile from all angles. His Indiana Pacers are battling the Cleveland Cavaliers in summer league action. And Brown, for the first time in his career, isn’t on a summer league roster – he graduated…

Married for 37 years and approaching retirement, Dorsie and Dan Schmitz found themselves worried about U.S. politics and their own finances. They owned a large house on a 31-acre spread, in the rural, no-stoplight town of Blanchard, Michigan (population 3,100), an hour north of Grand Rapids. The cost of living…

He sat in a private room reflecting on his success as a hip-hop mogul, a movie star and the BIG3 co-founder. Considering Ice Cube’s life-long ambitions, it seemed expected he would maintain a bold vision regarding his summer 3-on-3 basketball league.“With the right capital injected in the right areas, we…

Three years ago, Sharon V. Salinger, a California native, history professor and retired dean of undergraduate education at University of California, Irvine, moved from a house in pricey Pasadena, California, to Paris, France. While her monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat is a stiff $2,765, it’s in the trendy 11th…

Married for 37 years and approaching retirement, Dorsie and Dan Schmitz found themselves worried about U.S. politics and their own finances. They owned a large house on a 31-acre spread, in the rural, no-stoplight town of Blanchard, Michigan (population 3,100), an hour north of Grand Rapids. The cost of living…

While New York is home to countless rooftop bars, few hotel brands offer the variety of experiences found across Moxy NYC Hotels. Rather than creating one signature rooftop, Moxy has curated a collection of distinct destinations across Manhattan and Brooklyn—each with its own personality, design aesthetic, cocktail program and atmosphere.…

Yet again, Morgan Wallen claims the most popular song at country radio. “Don’t We,” the eighth single from his recent album I’m the Problem, which recently turned a year old, rises one space and adds to the singer-songwriter’s historic total.Wallen had to wait several weeks before “Don’t We” could conquer…

The news was supposed to be good, and to be fair, it was in a way. In other ways, not so. And Wall Street’s trust in Kevin Warsh’s position as the newest chair of the Federal Reserve is already cracking at the ages.Reviewing June PCE InflationThe personal consumption expenditures (PCE)…

Married for 37 years and approaching retirement, Dorsie and Dan Schmitz found themselves worried about U.S. politics and their own finances. They owned a large house on a 31-acre spread, in the rural, no-stoplight town of Blanchard, Michigan (population 3,100), an hour north of Grand Rapids. The cost of living…

The People’s Artist, a nationwide competition presented by showbiz icon Johnny Depp in conjunction with the Los Angeles-based nonprofit The Art of Elysium, has named a winner from among 200,000 entries by artists in North America.Colossal — which is the leading nationally registered fundraiser behind online competitions — announced the…

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady this week, but AI is making those decisions increasingly difficult. Massive investment in data centers and power infrastructure is boosting demand today, while AI’s promised productivity gains could ease inflation in the future. This leaves policymakers caught between two opposing forces. With money…

Married for 37 years and approaching retirement, Dorsie and Dan Schmitz found themselves worried about U.S. politics and their own finances. They owned a large house on a 31-acre spread, in the rural, no-stoplight town of Blanchard, Michigan (population 3,100), an hour north of Grand Rapids. The cost of living…

It’s easy to feel embarrassed or anxious when you reach 40 and realize you have little or no retirement savings. For example, the latest Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances shows that households ages 35 to 44 with retirement accounts had a median balance of $45,000. If your balance is…

The eight-part series, executive-produced by Shawn Carter himself, is a study in how the Brooklyn rap icon has long used selective access as a form of power.HBO announced Wednesday the forthcoming documentary series JAŸ-Z In 8, an eight-part conversation between Jay-Z and Rick Rubin debuting this fall on HBO and…

A rock and roll show tends to be at its best when its defined by chaotic energy and a rebellious nature, a form of performance art capable of bringing people together unlike virtually any other. For songwriter, guitarist and music scholar Jon Spencer, live performance remains a crucial outlet.Following the…