May 2026

Early Nvidia Investor Mark Stevens Gives $200M to USC for A.I. Push

Mark Stevens, a venture capitalist and early Nvidia investor, and his wife, Mary, are donating a staggering $200 million to the University of Southern California to accelerate A.I. research and education across the institution. The gift will help the 145-year-old university position itself as a “trailblazer” in A.I., according to Stevens, a USC alumnus. The […]

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A Pied-à-Terre Tax Must Be Designed to Actually Raise Revenue for New York

New York City is constantly searching for new, sustainable ways to fund essential services—from schools and housing to transit and public safety—without placing additional burdens on the average resident.  That is the stated goal behind the proposal to impose a pied-à-terre tax on second homes valued above $5 million in New York City. However, good intentions

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Gildo Zegna on Leading an NYSE-Listed Family Business With Patience and Innovation

Last Friday, Ermenegildo Zegna Group, the parent company of Zegna and Thom Browne, and operator of Tom Ford’s fashion business, reported first-quarter earnings results. It was the first fiscal quarter without Ermenegildo “Gildo” Zegna, the third-generation leader of the family business, in the CEO seat. Revenue grew steadily overall, but the Middle East saw a

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Open Kitchen: A Conversation with Edy Massih of Edy’s Grocer

Open Kitchen is a monthly interview column covering the joys and frustrations of Brooklyn restaurant operation in all its many forms. Every restaurant is an extension of its creator—their passions, their curiosities, their taste, their sense of humor—but this is more true of some establishments than others. Some are utilitarian, filling a void by bringing

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An Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles When the 2026 FIFA World Cup Comes to Town

Soccer is a universal language spoken across the world. It is a sport that crosses borders and cultural barriers, bringing people together for some friendly (and maybe not-so-friendly) competition. This summer, the globe’s most-watched sporting event is returning to the United States, and Los Angeles is one of the lucky destinations to host the FIFA

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De Pont Director Maria Schnyder On Why Financial Independence Is a Museum’s Greatest Asset

In April, the De Pont Museum in the Netherlands announced that Maria Schnyder would serve as its new director. The De Pont is a celebrated Dutch museum showing contemporary art, located in a former woolen mill in Tilburg. The museum’s collection is built around living artists, with the emphasis on the quality of the work

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