Illustration: Cold War Steve When Tesla looked like it might fail to launch its first mass-market sedan in 2018, a battle with enormous stakes — billions of dollars, thousands of jobs, the electrification of the global automotive industry — was fought principally online. On one side, skeptical investors and journalists with a compelling case that the company was doomed; on the other, an informal army of Tesla owners and Elon Musk devotees who rallied to his defense. Musk won, and he continues to derive enormous value from his social-media legions. While Ford spends $3 billion a year on marketing, Tesla spends zero, and it’s principally Musk who generates buzz for the brand via Twitter, where he is in direct, nearly constant contact with the fan base. Recently, New York asked two committed members of this cohort to discuss what compels them to support the cause. Kim Paquette , a flight attendant from Newport, Rhode Island, with 40,000 followers : At first it … [Read more...] about ‘I Don’t Talk to Any of My Normal Friends About This’
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Don’t bank on your business to fund your retirement
Retirement can loom like a dark cloud for small-business owners. Many invest blood, sweat and tears — and every penny — into building their business but never set cash aside for the future. A huge number of entrepreneurs have reported putting aside no retirement savings at all. For some, selling the business is their only retirement plan. That’s a risky bet, says Keith Hall, president and chief executive officer of the National Association for the Self-Employed. “You’re putting all of your eggs in one basket. Not just your current lifestyle, but your future,” Hall says. “If something goes wrong, you sacrifice both.” And the list of things that could go wrong is long: Your business could fail. Your health could fail. You may not find a buyer. You may have to sell for less than you need. You may not be able to retire fully. Rather than gamble on everything going right, diversify your nest egg so it will last you well into your later years. MAKE RETIREMENT PLANNING A … [Read more...] about Don’t bank on your business to fund your retirement
A Glimpse Inside a Florentine Silk-Weaving Workshop
In a quiet corner of the bohemian district of San Frediano, hidden behind an 18th-century iron gate that opens onto a whimsical wisteria-covered alleyway, lies a Florentine cultural treasure: the Antico Setificio Fiorentino , or Antique Florentine Silk Mill, which has been producing precious textiles since 1786. To enter through the atelier’s large, worn timber door is to slip back through time and revisit the enchantment and beauty of a more opulent era. Inside, 18th- and 19th-century timber and iron looms, some towering over 16 feet tall, clatter furiously in rhythm with tens of thousands of luminous silk threads, weaving warp and weft yarns into sumptuous fabrics, guided by the skilled hands of a select team of expert artisans. Since moving to Italy in 2003, I’ve grown increasingly fascinated with the country’s highly talented artisans, their intriguing workshops and the quality of their products, particularly in the Tuscan capital of Florence. When I … [Read more...] about A Glimpse Inside a Florentine Silk-Weaving Workshop
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actress Denise Dowse in coma caused by meningitis, sister says
close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines 8/11 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Denise Dowse is in the hospital fighting for her life, her sister shared in an Instagram post. Dowse, 64, is hospitalized in a coma fighting severe meningitis. Doctors do not know when she will wake up since it was "not medically induced." Tracey Dowse, Denise’s sister, took to the "Insecure" star’s Instagram to announce her medical condition on Sunday. "As many of you have seen, my posts have been positive and up lifting. I am trying to keep my spirits up and support those who need it," the actress' sister wrote. "As many of you know I am a private person. So this is hard for me. ELLEN DEGENERES SENDS WELL-WISHES TO EX ANNE HECHE AS ACTRESS REMAINS IN COMA FOLLOWING CAR … [Read more...] about ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actress Denise Dowse in coma caused by meningitis, sister says
Scott Peterson’s attorneys argue for new trial in murders of wife Laci Peterson and unborn son
close Video A Judge will announce his decision on if Scott Peterson will get a new trial NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Scott Peterson appeared in a California court on Thursday for prosecutors and attorneys to argue their respective cases over whether the convicted killer deserves a new trial in the 2002 murders of his wife and unborn son. Peterson, now 49, wore a blue coronavirus face mask, handcuffs and dark orange, jail-issued clothing for the Thursday morning hearing in connection to the potential for a retrial in the 20-year-old case that sent shockwaves through the nation: the slayings of his wife, Laci, and their unborn child, Conner. The hearing stemmed from defense attorneys' argument that juror Richelle Nice was biased. They argued Nice lied to get on the jury that convicted Peterson in 2004 and put him on death row for the murders of Laci, 27, and the unborn child they planned to name Conner. I will be … [Read more...] about Scott Peterson’s attorneys argue for new trial in murders of wife Laci Peterson and unborn son
Armie Hammer’s exes speak out in shocking ‘House of Hammer’ doc, claim actor said he’s ‘100% a cannibal’
close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines 8/11 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Armie Hammer and his family are the subjects of a new shocking docuseries. On Wednesday, discovery+ debuted the first trailer for "House of Hammer," a special that "chronicles the deeply troubling accusations leveled against critically acclaimed actor Armie Hammer and the dark, twisted legacy of the Hammer dynasty." In the trailer, two of the 35-year-old’s exes, Courtney Vucekovich and Julia Morrison, are seen speaking out about their experiences with the disgraced star. They also shared troubling text messages and voice notes they alleged are from Hammer. "In the beginning, I felt like this was all perfect; this was amazing," Vucekovich is heard saying in the trailer. "But then things changed. He pushes your … [Read more...] about Armie Hammer’s exes speak out in shocking ‘House of Hammer’ doc, claim actor said he’s ‘100% a cannibal’
