Russell Simmons fires back after ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons claims he has no relationship with his children: ‘Two sides to every story’
Russell Simmons is speaking out after Kimora Lee Simmons suggested he does not have a relationship with the children they share. After the 50-year-old model told People magazine that she does not maintain close relationships with the fathers of her children, the 68-year-old Def Jam co-founder took to Threads to share his side of the […]
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is ‘slop’
Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called “slop.” The word’s proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, landed it Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year. “It’s such an illustrative word,” said Greg Barlow, Merriam-Webster’s president, in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press ahead of Monday’s announcement. “It’s […]
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland every holiday season. Green garlands, giant nutcrackers, baubles, and bows go up in early November on the historic downtown building that houses the gift shop. Inside, customers can choose from over 500 different types of ornaments and a […]
Why the Best Coaching Programs Focus on Identity First—Not Behavior
If you’ve spent any time in the leadership or personal development space, you know the specific frustration we are talking about. You work with someone—or perhaps you work on yourself—focused on a big goal. Maybe it’s a new habit, a business breakthrough or a fitness result. And, for a few weeks, it works. But then, […]
The Case for the Curious Leader: Thriving Through Change and Uncertainty
Leading others is difficult. Whether managing a team of five or hundreds of thousands of employees, leadership at any organization comes with demands and burdens that can buckle superiors. A recent survey of thousands of C-suite executives found that inflation, trade wars and rapid AI adoption has created a veritable pressure cooker for executives across […]