How hard seltzer became the alcohol industry’s party trick Calories, carbonation, and consumer-driven marketing — the hard seltzer market is exploding (again) and brands like White Claw, Truly, and Bud Light Seltzer are poised to meet every last drop of demand. Julia Gray , Jael Goldfine 3.23.21 6:00 PM
Can VR help eradicate racism and sexism? This startup thinks so. What it’s like to be in someone else’s shoes—by virtue of a headset. Claire Turrell 3.22.21 6:00 PM
The post-COVID world will need small businesses and low wage earners more than ever The pandemic has exposed how much we depend on small businesses, and how little their essential work is financially valued or rewarded through salary compensation and benefits. Elissa McCarter LaBorde 3.17.21 3:30 PM
"They’re monsters." New York's $65 million bailout plan helps lenders, not drivers, says a top taxi driver advocate New York City is offering taxi medallion owners money to refinance their debt, but drivers say they need relief, not restructuring. Nina Roberts 3.12.21 8:26 PM
Paper Source ordered a ton of stationery from hundreds of independent designers—then it filed for bankruptcy Designers say the announcement came on the heels of an unprecedented uptick in wholesale orders by the company with expedited delivery deadlines. Now they fear they will never get paid. Natalie Wallington 3.10.21 8:50 PM
These celebrities are bringing NFTs to the mainstream — and cashing in NFTs are a hot commodity, and celebrities like Grimes, Jack Dorsey, Shawn Mendes, and Paris Hilton are making millions selling them. Julia Gray , Ivan De Luce 3.9.21 5:00 PM