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If companies allowed more of their employees to work from home permanently, businesses would gravitate toward city centers, while people would primarily live in the periphery, resulting in less traffic congestion and falling real estate prices downtown. advertisement advertisement Those are our main findings from a model we created to forecast pandemic-driven changes in Los Angeles. Many of these changes were beginning to happen back in the spring of 2020, when we began this research. We wanted to build a model that could show the effects of more widespread telecommuting over a long period of time post-pandemic. Our model is like an artificial world— think Sim City —in which virtual people choose where to live and where to work. Virtual companies provide jobs to workers, while virtual real estate developers provide offices, warehouses, and housing, setting prices that match supply with demand. Using pre-pandemic information about where people … [Read more...] about Is remote work here to stay? An inside look at how this shift could dramatically change cities

The new CNN Film "Citizen Ashe" explores the enduring legacy of tennis legend and humanitarian Arthur Ashe. It airs Sunday, June 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Read more opinion on CNN. (CNN) Arthur Ashe was much more than a gifted athlete on the tennis court: He fought to open doors for African Americans in his sport and was active in the fight to end apartheid in South Africa. He was also deeply engaged in the campaign to de-stigmatize AIDS, the illness that ultimately took his life in February 1993 at the age of 49. Born in 1943, Ashe was brought up in the segregated south in Richmond, Virginia. He first picked up a racket on Blacks-only municipal tennis courts in that city. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on a tennis scholarship and in 1963 became the first African American to represent the United States in the Davis Cup. Prof. Harry Edwards Ashe made history as the first Black man to win a Grand … [Read more...] about Opinion: Arthur Ashe’s greatest triumph wasn’t on the tennis court

Some handbags make a fashion statement; Clare Vivier’s make a political one. advertisement advertisement Vivier, 51, is the founder of Clare V., a company that she’s spent the last 14 years building into a profitable business with 12 stores, a clothing line, and a cult following. While the brand is known for its French-inspired fanny packs and totes, it also stands out for advocating for progressive causes, from gun control to voting rights to reproductive justice. At a time when the country is more polarized than ever and PR consultants advise brands to stay quiet on contentious topics, Vivier’s approach requires both bravery and business savvy. Center for Reproductive Rights , a nonprofit defending abortion. And as Congress attempts to pass gun control legislation in the wake of the Uvalde shooting, the brand is selling a shirt that says, “Ça suffit!” (“enough!”) in support of Everytown for Gun Safety . Each time the company supports a cause … [Read more...] about Bag designer Clare Vivier isn’t afraid of getting political

A logo of the 25th anniversary of the WNBA is displayed on the court between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 16, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Justin Casterline/Getty Images/AFP The Women’s National Basketball Association issued a strongly worded statement Friday, condemning the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn federal abortion rights. In a 5-3-1 decision, the court declared the 1972 Roe v. Wade decision that granted women the right to choose unconstitutional and put abortion laws in the hands of the states. “This decision shows a branch of government that is so out of touch with the country and any sense of human dignity” the WNBA statement began. It went on to encourage Americans to vote. “We must recognize that when we cast a ballot it is to elect officials and to connect the dots to policies and legislation that align with our values.” The WNBA firmly believes people have the right to make their own personal decisions … [Read more...] about WNBA, athletes blast Supreme Court’s abortion ruling

Story highlights Arthur Ashe won three grand slam titles First African American to achieve feat of winning a slam Died aged 49 in 1993 of AIDS related illness from an infected blood transfusion Stadium court at Flushing Meadows named in his honor The new CNN Film "Citizen Ashe" explores the enduring legacy of tennis legend and humanitarian Arthur Ashe. It airs Sunday, June 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. This article has been updated to mark the debut of the film. (CNN) Tennis hero, inspiring role model for African Americans, social activist and high-profile campaigner for the HIV and AIDS communities, Arthur Ashe died in 1993, but it is a measure of his influence that, decades later, he shines as brightly as ever. The main stadium court at Flushing Meadows, where the US Open is staged, is named in his honor, a striking statue of Ashe adorns the grounds, while the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day is a glittering annual bash that kick starts the fortnight for the final grand … [Read more...] about Arthur Ashe: US sport’s greatest Black icon?

Editor's note: Casper is one of Inc.'s 2015 30 Under 30 . This year's readers' choice winner is ThinkLite . How would you describe the act of buying a mattress at a store? T. Luke Sherwin, co-founder and creative director of e-commerce mattress startup Casper, calls it "millions of square feet dedicated to a false premise." More specifically: "That if you try a bed for two minutes while you're awake, you'll find the best long-term mattress for you." He's omitting other potential drawbacks, such as feeling swamped by a vast array of products and prices, and worrying about logistics of delivery, setup, and returns. Casper's business model is all about alleviating these pain points. For example, Casper sells only a single brand--its own--in six different sizes, ranging in price from $500 to $950. Casper designs and makes the mattresses itself, with final assembly taking place in a plant outside Atlanta. And the company sells directly to consumers through its … [Read more...] about How This Mattress Startup Made $20 Million in 10 Months

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Finding Kylian Mbappe courtside at an NBA game is almost as common as seeing the star forward on the field for Paris St. Germain and the French National Team. The 23-year-old World Cup winner is an avid basketball fan and been in attendance for a number of NBA games, including the 2019 NBA Finals and the league’s Paris Game in 2020 between the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks. Mbappe’s latest appearance came on June 23 at the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Mbappe, who was joined by 15 boys and girls from his foundation, didn’t just make the trip from France to see Duke’s Paolo Banchero get selected first overall by the Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks confuse fans with their trades. Today, the NBA announced a multi-year content creation partnership with Mbappe’s newly created production company Zebra Productions to engage fans around the world. “The strategic … [Read more...] about Kylian Mbappe’s Zebra Valley Production Company Partners With NBA

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion in its Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. This decision marks the end of 49 years of legal precedent for abortion access, which began with the Roe v. Wade decision, passed in 1973. After the court released its response Friday morning--which has been anticipated for weeks--entrepreneurs responded by voicing their own dissent. Some founders have shared how they will continue to support their employee's access to an abortion, in spite of SCOTUS's decision. "In light of today's devastating Supreme Court decision surrounding Roe v. Wade, it's clear that the responsibility to uphold women's reproductive rights in this country falls increasingly on the private sector," says Alina Vandenberghe, co-founder and co-CEO of the remote, New York City-headquartered software company, Chili Piper , which has employees worldwide. Chili Piper has instituted a policy that will pay for … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court Just Struck Down Roe v. Wade. Female Founders Responded With Their Dissent

The state of Texas has one of the biggest economies in the U.S. and a growing population. But there's a new issue to consider for companies doing business in the Lone Star State: It holds one of the nation's most restrictive reproductive rights laws , which can be tricky to navigate for companies with female employees. It's now one of many. Since Texas became the first in the union to pass a statewide ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy in September of 2021, more states have followed suit. In March this year, Florida lawmakers banned abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, and Idaho approved a law based on the model in Texas that will halt abortions after six weeks of pregnancy starting in September. Then this week, Oklahoma's Republican governor, Kevin Stitt, signed a bill into law that makes performing an abortion illegal in the state, with an exception only in the case of a medical emergency. Twenty-two states currently have some form of abortion restrictions on … [Read more...] about As States Ramp Up Abortion Restrictions, Companies Respond With Workarounds for Employees

The sellers of the couch rewarded the woman with $2,000 -- enough for her to buy a fridge for her home. (Representational image) A California woman found $36,000 stuffed in the cushions of a free couch she snagged on Craigslist -- and gave the money right back. Vicky Umodu needed to furnish her new home cheaply and could not believe her luck when she found a sofa set being given away. "I just moved in, and I don't have anything in my house," she told ABC7 from her home in Colton, near Los Angeles this week. "I was so excited, so we picked it up and brought it in." But it turned out there was a whole lot more to the giveaway than met the eye. Close The lump she found inside one of the cushions turned out to be several envelopes filled with cash -- thousands of dollars' worth. "I was just telling my son, come, come, come! I was screaming, this is money! I need to call the guy." Umodu called the people who had given her the couch, told them of the … [Read more...] about Woman found $36,000 stuffed in free couch and gave the money right back