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ReutersPresident Joe Biden’s apparent green light for Ukraine to strike Russia with US-made long-range missiles has caused consternation among some of Donald Trump’s allies.Trump himself has not commented, but he won the election after promising to end the war – and several people close to him have condemned the move as dangerous escalation.Biden has committed tens of billions of dollars to Kyiv’s war effort, and at the weekend he reportedly ditched a long-standing red line on Ukraine’s use of American weaponry to launch attacks deep into Russia.Donald Trump Jr tweeted that the president was trying to “get World War Three…

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are bringing “Wicked” in for a landing … appearing at a film premiere in London ahead of the much-anticipated movie’s release in theaters. Jeff Goldblum and Bowen Yang joined Ariana, Cynthia and the rest of the cast Monday on the green carpet across the pond … and everyone was looking super stylish. Jeff had a furry ensemble from Burberry … he’s playing The Wizard in the new musical. Bowen, meanwhile, busted out a cute pink purse to go with his suit … and his trademark glasses. The ‘SNL’ star is playing Pfannee on the big…

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has spent much of the past few years having its dirty laundry aired across public domain and in courtrooms. Now a new report is taking aim at compensation for NAR executives. On Monday, The New York Times published an expose about the lavish perks enjoyed by NAR’s executives. Chief among them is the salary of former CEO Bob Goldberg, who earned $1.2 million per year that later ballooned to $2.6 million. Additionally, the Times reported that Goldberg’s contract entitled him to things like memberships to exclusive country clubs, first-class airfare for personal travel, expensive…

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Apple is reportedly considering developing its own television set.Steve Jobs had apparently had mixed feelings about Apple entering the TV market before his death.Apple is also reportedly exploring smart home devices with AI assistants and wall-mounted tablets.Apple cofounder Steve Jobs reportedly made it clear before he died that Apple wouldn’t pursue its own television set, but the company may now be revisiting the idea over a decade later.Although Apple hasn’t made any announcements about a TV set, Bloomberg reported that the tech giant is evaluating the concept. That comes as Apple is said to be exploring smart home devices like…

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Work it out! SaltDrop founder and fitness instructor Dino Malvone opened his mat-based workout studio in 2022 in New York City, and ever since, celebrities including Greta Gerwig have flocked to the space to experience his beat-driven classes that combine low-impact cardio, strength training, and rhythmic movement.”I started SaltDrop because I felt like there was a gap in the fitness world for something that was intense, but didn’t punish the body. … Our classes are different because they are not about pushing through or obsessing over the physical, they’re about feeling, both in your body and in the moment,” he…

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Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. This is the second installment of Inman’s Talking Talent series on recruiting. For Part One, with Compass’ Rory Golod, click here. At The Agency, CEO Mauricio Umanksy “dares to be bad.” That, at least, was the argument Umansky made earlier this week while speaking to Inman. The conversation was part of…

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CVS Health announced on Monday that it struck a deal with dissident investor Glenview Capital for four board seats, just a few weeks after the healthcare giant ousted former chief Karen Lynch.Glenview CEO Larry Robbins will join the CVS board effective immediately, alongside three other directors, which CVS said emerged from a “productive discussion” with Glenview. CVS’ board will expand to 16 members.”In our discussions with the leadership at Glenview, we agreed that we can deliver greater value from our integrated businesses to all of our stakeholders,” CVS chairman Roger Farah said in a release.The other new directors are Leslie…

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State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says.Ecuador has declared a 60-day state of emergency as the South American country has been hit by a severe drought and record wildfires that have razed large swaths of territory over the past weeks. The Ecuadorian Secretariat for Risk Management (SNGR), the country’s emergency management agency, said in a statement on Monday that the state of emergency was declared “due to forest fires, water deficit and drought”. It will allow the government to mobilise funds and send more people to help fight…

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Nicole Kidman feels haunted by the icy specter of mortality, and it fills her with terror. If that sounds relatable to you, carry on… Late this summer, Nicole Kidman’s mother passed away at 84. Now, she reveals, the thought of her own finite lifespan occupies her thoughts. She’s embracing her emotions — including the mortal dread that has her waking up crying at night. Nicole Kidman attends the premiere of Netflix’s “Spellbound” at The Paris Theatre on November 11, 2024. (Photo Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) It’s beyond understandable that Nicole Kidman is thinking a lot about death On Monday, November…

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