Global banks and asset managers are turning to a hybrid work model as staff return to their offices. Vanguard is the latest to announce the most of its staff can mix working from home and in the office. Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Lloyds are also embracing a more flexible model. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Vanguard Group is […]

Hot crypto fashion brand RTFKT Studios just scored $8 million in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, the company announced Tuesday. “We’re super proud of how we curated our fundraise, assembling a unique team from gaming, fashion, tech and art to create the future of fashion for the metaverse,” cofounder Benoit Pagotto told WWD. Known for its digital sneaker collaborations, the […]

The end of one marriage has implications for the 1,600 staff members who direct $5 billion in annual grants to 135 countries. By Nicholas Kulish The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation started with ambitions that, by its lofty standards today, appear almost quaint: providing free internet access to public libraries in the United States. As its founders’ objectives grew in […]

May the fourth be with you. Tuesday marked Star Wars Day, celebrating one of Disney's most profitable franchises. To mark the occasion, CNBC's "Trading Nation" asked two market watchers whether they would be buying or selling Disney shares, which closed Tuesday at $184.25. The answer: It's a buy as long as investors wait for a pullback. "Overall, I like the […]

Derek Chauvin on Tuesday requested a new trial after being convicted in April of second-degree murder and other charges in the death of George Floyd. Attorney Eric J. Nelson says in the motion that Chauvin was denied a fair trial due to  “prosecutorial and jury misconduct; errors of law at trial,” and that the resulting jury’s verdict was “contrary to law.”  Chauvin, who is white, […]

Former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe has been invited to speak at a New York University event. Uribe has been linked to right-wing paramilitary groups and accused of inciting violence against protesters. “Why give this man another platform?” one student critic asked. See more stories on Insider’s business page. In power, former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe was accused of collaborating with […]

A modular construction specialist working on new Ministry of Education classrooms is in voluntary administration after a creditor moved against it. Petone-headquartered Advanced Building and Construction, which trades as AdBuild, says it has built 88 education buildings, 50 homes and 348 total volumetric modules. Three brand new classrooms have been delivered to Whāngārā School on the East Coast, supported by […]

If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more. For Mother’s Day, Airbnb wants to help moms get outdoors to relax and reconnect with nature. According to an Airbnb survey, over 50% of moms want to infuse nature in their next vacation. Actress and mom Mindy Kaling teamed up with Airbnb to curate a […]