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Going Back to Cali:The Los Angeles International Pen Show returns
February 2021 was a lonely time for Los Angeleno pen collectors as the Los Angeles International Pen Show was forced to cancel due to the pandemic.
Artisanal Expansions from Hardy Penwrights and Kanilea Pen Co.
In this issue, we feature the colorful, sparkling resins of the extremely popular DiamondCast series from McKenzie Penworks.
A Brief History of Fisher Space Pen
The ballpoint used by astronauts is also a fashion icon meant for everyday use. This is the story of how it came to be.
The Assault on Apple Daily
A newspaper’s demise shows how far China will go to bring Hong Kong into line
THE RISE OF THE UGLY SHOE EMPIRE
Bloated dad sneakers, furry sandals, and open-toed boots. How Deckers Outdoor is making billions selling uglycore footwear
The New Royalty of Junk Debt
They borrowed billions in an historic era of low rates. Now they’re getting credit upgrades
The $50 Million (And Up) Club
More ultraluxury homes are selling across the U.S. than ever before. Here’s what’s on the market now.
Merck's Fumble Gives Pfizer a Win
It shelved a 10-year-old drug that’s provided a key component in a rival’s $17 billion Covid pill
The Six-Month Haircut
Stop going from cut to cut, and build a road map for change
Samsung Reports Robust Profit Based on Chip Strength
Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its operating profit for the last quarter rose by more than 53% from the same period last year as it continued to thrive during the pandemic while relying on its dual strength in parts and finished products.
Do Niche News Sites Have The Secret to Success?
Spiffy online news outlets are hot again. Every month seems to welcome a new publication built on an established journalist’s existing audience.
Peering Behind An 18% Yield
Celsius promises big rewards if you let it hold your crypto. The risks you’re taking aren’t clear
Stealthy Healthy
Purveyors of clean food are trying a new tactic: Subterfuge.
Running on Neutral
The latest craze in South Korea involves getting your brain to do as little as possible
When Hackers Get to the Grid
Drills on a high-security island show the potential devastation of a cyberattack on U.S. power infrastructure
Big Hot Sauce Wants More Hot Sauce
McCormick, the 132-year-old prince of pumpkin spice, paragon of tarragon, major-domo of marjoram, has taken over an entirely new category
Covid's Unseen Victims
Extra duties and depleted ranks have pharmacy workers buckling under the pressure
The Fed's Mind Control
The idea that monetary policy shapes inflation expectations is about to get road-tested
Sheltered Paradise
With spectacular beaches, top-tier resorts, and a stellar Covid record, Anguilla is growing even more irresistible.
Same City - Different Games
What’s changed since Beijing last held the Olympics? Almost everything
Boxed In on China
Biden’s inability to extract concessions from Beijing is a liability going into November’s midterms
Revisit Your Retirement Strategy
High valuations, rising interest rates, and spiking inflation make it time for a checkup
Ponzi schemer On the Pacific
Gina Champion-Cain was a beloved friend, mentor, and pillar of the San Diego business community. But her successful image and lavish lifestyle were fueled by a $400 million fraud
How Did Blake Hall Get Between You And Your Identity?
During the pandemic his online-authentication company, ID.me, became the government’s digital gatekeeper. And its grip is only getting tighter
A Fight Over Discrimination in the Age of Algorithms
Redfin has staked its reputation on making a racist industry more equitable. Critics say it’s been denying services to Black homebuyers and sellers
Georgia On Our Minds, Again
The Southern state will be the stage for more high-stakes political drama
Multiple Fronts
Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett wages war on COVID-19 at home while building ties with the UAE and guarding against Iran
Fur Tries to SHED Its Image, Again
The industry is betting a new certification program will win back consumers worried over animal welfare
Trips Worth the Wait
As we begin a new year and the pandemic continues to rage on, travel is more complicated than ever.
Cheap, Focused, Mobile—and Not a Bank
How Silicon Valley is winning the money of young consumers