Zappos Chief Executive is Looking For a Way Forward
Kedar Deshpande, who took over as C.E.O. in August, needs to lead the shoe seller out of the pandemic, while maintaining what his predecessor...
Year: 2021
How Crying on TikTok Sells Books
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“BookTok” videos are starting to influence publishers and best-seller lists, and the verklempt readers behind them are just as surprised as everyone else.Read More
There Is No Rung on the Ladder That Protects You From Hate
Asian-Americans are reeling from the killings in Georgia and a rising number of attacks nationwide. Could confronting racism bring solidarity across their class divides?Read...
How Anti-Asian Activity Online Set the Stage for Real-World Violence
On platforms such as Telegram and 4chan, racist memes and posts about Asian-Americans have created fear and dehumanization.Read More
How Volkswagen’s Sins Fueled Its Redemption
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In the aftermath of a diesel scandal five years ago, executives made a commitment to electric vehicles that now is paying off.Read More
The David Dobrik Story, Explained
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A YouTuber famous for his prank videos has lost multiple sponsors this week.Read More
Your Pandemic Tech Habits
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Therapy from afar. Books on the iPad. Friends via screens. Here’s the tech that’s sustained us.Read More
Child Dies in Accident Involving Peloton Treadmill
In a letter of caution to Peloton users, the chief executive said the company had been aware of “a small handful” of other instances...
‘The Market Seems Crazy’: Start-Ups Wrestle With Flood of Offers
As a deal frenzy mounts, propelled by financial vehicles known as SPACs, start-ups have become the prey.Read More
For Political Cartoonists, the Irony Was That Facebook Didn’t Recognize Irony
As Facebook has become more active at moderating political speech, it has had trouble dealing with satire.Read More