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Has an uncomfortable silence ever triggered a “fight or flight” response for you or for others?If so, that’s totally natural.Human beings are wired to strive to reduce uncertainty in our lives, and that includes silence. Imagine two prehistoric humans hearing rustling in the bushes. One assumes, “It’s probably the wind,”…

The slide represents a ubiquitous piece of footwear across the world of sports. Hyperice and Nike have teamed to make the slide more than simply a slip-on accessory, announcing the Sept. 29 launch of the Hyperslide.The original Hyperice and Nike connection surfaced in 2024 when the Hyperboot debuted to Olympians…

Topline“Manosphere” influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate’s long-running legal saga took bizarre twists and turns over the past week as the brothers try to dodge extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face 38 new charges, as a judge is expected to set a schedule for the extradition process at a…

July 29Voters mostly disapproved of Trump’s handling of key issues, according to the Quinnipiac poll, including his handling of the ongoing conflict with Iran (66% disapproval), foreign policy (62%), the economy (62%), trade (58%), and immigration (57%).Respondents to the Quinnipiac poll broadly disapproved of the ongoing war in Iran—60% of…

A recent U.S. Tax Court order is causing a stir, with some practitioners suggesting it could significantly limit taxpayers’ ability to recover penalties and interest assessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the fallout may not be quite that simple.In Bowen v. Commissioner, the court did not decide whether federal tax…

We tend to admire leaders who decide fast. Decisiveness looks like strength, and hesitation looks like weakness. But after years of advising in high-stakes rooms—and one experience that forced me to abruptly and completely slow down—I have come to believe the opposite. Speed has nothing to do with it. The…

You’ve worked hard for your stock compensation and expect it to provide you with wealth for a long and happy life. Nevertheless, it’s important to find out what would happen to your restricted stock units (RSUs) or stock options should you die. How would the outstanding equity awards that you…

Highly successful private equity leaders think and act differently. Over the past several decades, we have worked with many, and we’ve learned what makes them unique: it’s the way they combine disciplined investing with disciplined management. This combination provides some useful insights that can be applied to any business. While…

Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of the American rock band Heart performed at the 2026 Annual Grammy Hall of Fame Gala at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton more than two months ago. They were one of several esteemed musical acts — among them 2PAC, Janet Jackson and Radiohead — whose recordings…

You’ve worked hard for your stock compensation and expect it to provide you with wealth for a long and happy life. Nevertheless, it’s important to find out what would happen to your restricted stock units (RSUs) or stock options should you die. How would the outstanding equity awards that you…

New York’s proposed Self-Checkout Bill A11501 is a piece of legislation that takes aim at the economics of automation. If passed, it would require “food retail establishments” to provide a 10% discount for all goods purchased through a self-checkout kiosk.The proposal adds yet another hurdle to an already long list…

Throughout much of spring 2026, Michael Jackson’s compilation The Essential has ranked as one of the biggest albums in the world. That is certainly true in the United Kingdom, where the late superstar remains a serious hitmaker more than a decade and a half after his death.The collection was already…

You’ve worked hard for your stock compensation and expect it to provide you with wealth for a long and happy life. Nevertheless, it’s important to find out what would happen to your restricted stock units (RSUs) or stock options should you die. How would the outstanding equity awards that you…

You’ve worked hard for your stock compensation and expect it to provide you with wealth for a long and happy life. Nevertheless, it’s important to find out what would happen to your restricted stock units (RSUs) or stock options should you die. How would the outstanding equity awards that you…

If you were disappointed in your tax refund or taxes due for 2025, you aren’t alone. As a gay financial planner specializing in high‑income gay couples, many of my clients face a very real paradox: marriage equality came with powerful legal benefits, but also some of the most painful tax…

Sporting events have traditionally represented advertising moments for brands, the World Cup being no exception. Competition for screen time, sponsorships and logo viewership is fierce. Except this year, the World Cup is not just an advertising stage: it has become a month-long commercial event, with in-person brand experiences taking center…

The Green Bay Packers were arguably the most disappointing team in football last year. And perhaps no one did less with more than Packers coach Matt LaFleur.Green Bay headed into the 2025 season with one of the NFL’s top rosters, then traded for star defensive end Micah Parsons 10 days…