Meghan Markle didn’t appear on the cover of the September issue of British "Vogue," but she was on set—wearing one of her favorite brands. Source: Glamour – Ana Colón
Russi Taylor, the Voice of Minnie Mouse and ‘Simpsons’ Characters, Dies at 75
Ms. Taylor had done work for numerous animated series and also voiced Donald Duck’s nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie. Source: NYT > Business – Derrick Bryson Taylor
Compass makes new agents sign Silicon Valley-grade contracts
Compass is one of the only brokerages that asks agents to sign these agreements. (Credit: iStock and Compass) In the dog-eat-dog world of residential brokerage, Compass appears to be playing defense. Of nine real estate brokerages The Real Deal surveyed in New York City, only the $4.4 billion SoftBank-backed firm seems to take pains to […]
A division of Citigroup hired 3 criminals because of lax background checks (C)
REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Citigroup Global Markets is being fined $1.25 million by FINRA for lax background checks. The firm’s failure to properly fingerprint and background non-registered associates led it to hire three convicted criminals. The individuals should’ve been immediately disqualified, but slipped through the cracks because of the faulty background check process. Read more on Markets […]
Uber Lays Off 400 as Profitability Doubts Linger After I.P.O.
The ride-hailing company’s cuts follow an internal reorganization and questions about whether it can make money. Source: NYT > Business – Kate Conger
Watermill Center in Hamptons Presented Dynamic Works by over 30 International Artists
This weekend, The Watermill Center in the Hamptons launched its 26th summer benefit and auction entitled “Tabula Rasa.” The annual installment presented multifaceted artworks by over 30 international artists, a dynamic presentation conceptualized by founder and artistic director of the institute, Robert Wilson. Participating artists include both emerging and established artists in the fine contemporary […]