Monthly Archives: July 2022

See inside 7 ultra-luxury hotels with eccentric wellness offerings — from chakra balancing and beekeeping to massages for your dog

Courtesy of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Luxury hotels are betting big on the boom in “wellness tourism” trend that boomed during the pandemic. Wealthy travelers are ditching the party scene for Reiki, beekeeping, and horse painting.  Check out these 7 hotels in the US with unique programs focused on mental and physical wellbeing. 1….

Social Commerce 2021: Social media and ecommerce convergence trends brings growth opportunity for brands

Brands are leveraging social media checkout and shopping integrations as tech-savvy consumers engage with social commerce more often. Insider Intelligence’s Social Commerce 2021 report dives into top social commerce trends and strategies. You can purchase this report here. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech…

Democrats are taking a final swing at a tax on billionaires

Democratic Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia at a hearing on Capitol Hill in September 2021. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Two Democratic representatives are introducing a minimum tax on billionaires’ incomes and assets. It’s the legislative version of President Biden’s proposal to impose higher taxes on billionaires. The bill also comes as the door swings back…

Trump’s legal team just used a line of defense that they’re likely to make if he is criminally charged

Former President Donald Trump. Joe Maiorana/AP Photo Donald Trump’s lawyers are threatening to sue CNN in a 282-page document. His lawyers say Trump “subjectively believes” he lost the 2020 election due to voter fraud.  This could lay out his possible legal strategy as more investigation into Trump ramps up. Former President Donald Trump’s legal team…

Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard review: Earn 30,000 points you can redeem on partners like Delta and ANA

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A 2nd straight quarter of GDP contraction shows the Fed is on the back foot in its fight against inflation, says Mohamed El-Erian

Mohamed El-Erian. Rob Kim/Getty Images New data showing a second straight GDP decline is a sign the Federal Reserve is behind in its battle against inflation, Mohamed El-Erian says. El-Erian thinks the Fed may have waited too long to raise rates, making a soft economic landing unlikely. The famed economist has warned for months that…

4 Delta credit cards come with an annual companion plane ticket — an incredible value if you know how to use it

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I’ve never been ‘handy,’ but watching DIY YouTube videos has saved me hundreds of dollars and given me new confidence

The author is not pictured. monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images I called a repairman when my washer broke, and he charged $100 just to come out. To fix the problem, he estimated the cost at $250. But in the hour before he got to my house, I googled. From a YouTube video, my wife and I were able…

Jon Stewart rips Republicans for blocking bill to treat veterans: ‘These are the people who fought and defended their right to this fuckery’

Jon Stewart speaks to the press before a news conference about the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act on Capitol Hill July 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Jon Stewart ripped into Republicans for blocking the advancement of a veteran health care bill. “Sadly, these are the people that fought…