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Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photos: Getty Business is apparently booming at Wthn, the acupuncture chain and “omni-channel brand for holistic healing” with locations in the Flatiron District, the Upper West Side, and Williamsburg. There’s been an uptick in new clients reporting stress and anxiety as their reason for coming in and a similar rise among existing clients, says founder and CEO Michelle Larivee. Tuesday will be especially busy, she adds: “Some clients have time off work and need an outlet and safe space to manage stress.” Rachel Beider, who owns the massage mini-chain Press, is seeing the same thing. “It’s nuts. Last…

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, attends the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, January 18, 2024 (L), and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 2, 2021.ReutersPhysical Intelligence, a robot startup based in San Francisco, has raised $400 million at a $2.4 billion post-money valuation, the company confirmed Monday to CNBC.Investors included Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, Thrive Capital and Lux Capital, a Physical Intelligence spokesperson said. Khosla Ventures and Sequoia Capital are also listed as investors on the company’s website.Physical Intelligence’s new valuation is…

Hospital director says staff and patients were wounded in Israeli attacks on the last partially functioning hospital in northern Gaza.At least 12 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, medics said, as Israeli forces continue to press their siege and ground assault on the northern part of the Palestinian territory. Medics in Gaza told the Reuters news agency on Monday at least seven people were killed in an attack on the north Gaza city of Beit Lahiya. Five others were killed in attacks in central and southern Gaza. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said that…

Peanut the squirrel’s heartbreaking story has tugged at the heartstrings of thousands nationwide after the rodent was seized and euthanized by authorities last week — but a notable NYC Assemblywoman tells us despite it being a sad situation, human lives need to be prioritized. Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, the Majority Whip in the New York State Assembly, tells TMZ that while she’s an ardent animal-rights advocate and sympathizes with Peanut’s owner, Mark Longo … she believes euthanizing Peanut was the only option, since the N.Y. State Dept. of Environmental Conservation’s investigation revealed the squirrel bit someone. Play video content TMZ.com Hermelyn…

loanDepot has signed a new joint venture agreement with Smith Douglas Homes, a top-50 homebuilder with a solid book of business in the Southern states. Known as Ridgeland Mortgage, the joint venture will expand loanDepot’s footprint in a region where new-home sales account for roughly one-third to one-half of all transactions, depending on the market. In a statement issued on Monday, loanDepot said its partnership with Smith Douglas Homes, the nation’s 36th-largest homebuilder, would provide it strong purchase business in Atlanta and central Georgia, as well as Houston; Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; and Chattanooga and…

The New York Times’ tech workers went on strike, risking disrupting the Times during the election.The Tech Guild is seeking remote work protections, pay equity, and limits on subcontracting.The strike could impact the Times’ digital operations ahead of an expected traffic surge. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. The New York Times’…

Mozambique opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, the runner-up in last month’s disputed presidential election, says he has escaped an assassination attempt in South Africa, where he sought refuge after challenging the results. In a video posted to Facebook, Mondlane said he was in “mortal danger” after assassins had gone to his home to try to kill him.Mondlane said he had to jump through the back door and run through a hair salon, while carrying his bags, accompanied by his wife and daughter. He did not provide any evidence to back up his claim and the Mozambican authorities have not commented. Mondlane…

As the nation braces for another presidential election, many important questions have captivated social media, chief among them — is Taylor Sheridan a Republican? Okay, so concerns about the Yellowstone creator’s politics might not be at the absolute center of the discourse at this moment. But with his flagship show returning to Paramount Network in less than one week, Sheridan is very much on the minds of millions of viewers. Taylor Sheridan attends the “1923” Las Vegas premiere screening the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on December 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for…

The National Association of Realtors (NAR)is pushing back against the antitrust lawsuit filed against it and other Realtor associations in Michigan by three industry professionals. On Friday, the defendants in the suit filed a motion to dismiss the Hardy suit due to a failure to state a claim. The defendants include NAR, the Michigan Association of Realtors (MAR), Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors (GPBOR), Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors (GMAR), North Oakland County Board of Realtors (NOCBOR) and RealComp II, a local MLS. The Hardy suit was filed in mid-August in U.S. District Court in Michigan by Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent. Hardy is the…

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during his “No Tax on Tips” campaign event in Il Toro E La Capra restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. August 23, 2024. David Swanson | ReutersNevada remains one of the most tightly contested swing states in the presidential election, with recent polls showing close to a virtual heat between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. It’s also a state that has been ground zero for both candidates to promote a policy of excluding tipped income from taxes.In June, Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump told ralliers in Las Vegas…