More than five million subscribers to Dish Network satellite TV service woke up on Thursday to find broadcast networks owned by Nexstar Media Group had gone dark in what Dish referred to as the “largest broadcast affiliate station blackout in TV history.” Nexstar says the blackout affects 164 local stations, including affiliates of ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, The CW, and MyNet. … [Read more...] about Dish-Nexstar blackout: How to watch ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox while the companies duke it out
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Why “flexibility” may be the least helpful thing companies can offer working parents right now
Over Labor Day weekend, real estate mogul Rob Speyer got a call from an old friend: Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, the union that represents New York City’s 75,000-plus educators. Mulgrew had a favor to ask. Could Speyer, through his role as president and CEO of Tishman Speyer, help monitor and improve ventilation in some of the city’s public schools, as he had done across his own commercial real estate portfolio? Good ventilation could reduce the spread of COVID-19 in enclosed spaces like classrooms—and lay the foundation for reopening the schools that serve New York City’s 1.1 million students. … [Read more...] about Why “flexibility” may be the least helpful thing companies can offer working parents right now
Where Topshop went wrong
Where it all went wrong Ironically, Topshop’s unique selling point was its demise. The more fashion lines the retailer gave to its consumers, the more demanding they became. The competition was also becoming fierce as the market exploded with world-class international retailers, including online upstarts like Boohoo and Asos, and extra-value retailers like Primark, which combined low prices and savvy digital marketing techniques. … [Read more...] about Where Topshop went wrong
As pandemic winter approaches, the COVID-19 doc ’76 Days’ is a wake-up call
It’s a heartbreaking look at what it took to combat COVID-19 in the confusion of its onset, made more of a gut punch by how little Americans have done to protect ourselves in the ensuing months, as so much more information about the disease has become available. As China has gotten the virus under control, Americans are preparing for the worst winter of their lives and things are looking downright dystopian. … [Read more...] about As pandemic winter approaches, the COVID-19 doc ’76 Days’ is a wake-up call
Gift guide: The best gifts for home cooks, according to Chobani employees
Most of us have been cooking at home a whole lot more during the pandemic—so chances are there’s someone on your list who would enjoy a food-related gift. To drum up some inspired ideas, we turned to the foodies at Chobani (the beloved Greek yogurt company that has expanded into oat milk, coffee creamers, and even cafes) for some curated suggestions. These are the best food gifts they’ve given, received, or put on their wishlists. Bon appétit! … [Read more...] about Gift guide: The best gifts for home cooks, according to Chobani employees
