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The Hill
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hill
Trump leaves Washington as more Epstein info drops
12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here or using the box below: In today's issue: Trump and Powell's awkward clash Best memes of Fed chief in hard hat Epstein book had Bill Clinton note: WSJ GOP leaders steamrolled on Epstein Gruesome Gaza starvation photos ⛳ IN THE WHITE HOUSE Off to Scotland!: President Trump is flying to Scotland on Air Force One right now for a weekend trip. What is he doing there?: He's expected to celebrate the opening of his new golf course, which has been named after his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who was of Scottish descent. And to add some work to the trip: Trump will also meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney. These photos will live rent-free in my brain: President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell clashed in front of the media Thursday during a rare visit by the president to the Fed. The two walked around the facility — in hard hats — to tour the multibillion-dollar renovation, which Trump and White House officials have spent weeks criticizing. The most remarkable moment came when Trump touted what he claimed were previously unknown cost overruns for the project. The president said figures had 'just come out,' retrieving a piece of paper from his suit pocket. Powell proceeded to fact-check the figures in real time. 📹 Just watch this clip of the two — Tension? Naaah. Moments later, the president was asked what things Powell could say that would get Trump to back off his fierce criticism of the Fed chief. 'Well, I'd love him to lower interest rates,' Trump said, slapping Powell on the back as they began to walk away together. 'Other than that, what can I tell you?' Trump later insisted there is 'no tension' between the two. ➤ POWELL BECOMES A MEME The Fed chair's face analyzing the paper Trump provided him while sporting a hard hat instantly went viral online. Here are some of my favorites: Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.): 'When my wife tells me we're actually saving money with Rent the Runway.' 📸 The photo White House press aide Abigail Jackson: 'My husband looking at the credit card bill after I told him I needed to go shopping for the 'necessities.'' 📸 The post Bloomberg Business's Alexandra Semenova: 'getting edits back on a story' 📸 The post X user @BeardoTrader: 'After five years of mortgage payments, you realize the principal has only decreased by $27.' 📸 The post Day 2 of Ghislaine Maxwell's sit-down: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is speaking with Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell for a second day today. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewed Maxwell for roughly five hours on Thursday. Will we hear what she has to say?: Blanche said the DOJ will share more information at 'the appropriate time.' 📹 See video of Maxwell returning to prison after Thursday's meeting: via WCTV A looming question — would Trump pardon Maxwell?: Before leaving for Scotland, Trump was asked whether he would pardon her. 'It's something I haven't thought about it. I'm allowed to do it, but it's something I have not thought about,' Trump said. Remember: A number of Republicans, including the House Speaker, have raised concerns over whether any testimony from Maxwell could be trusted. She's serving a 20-year prison sentence, and her legal team has asked the Supreme Court to take up an appeal of her conviction. Drip, drip, drip: The Wall Street Journal dropped more information about the Jeffrey Epstein saga on Thursday. The Journal reports that former President Clinton was also among the high-profile people who wrote a message for Epstein's 50th birthday book. (Yes, the same book the Journal reported included a 'bawdy' letter from Trump.) What Clinton allegedly wrote: 'It's reassuring isn't it, to have lasted as long, across all the years of learning and knowing, adventures and [illegible word], and also to have your childlike curiosity, the drive to make a difference and the solace of friends.' The Journal says a spokesperson for Clinton declined to comment on the birthday message — and reiterated that Clinton cut off ties with Epstein more than a decade before the New York financier was arrested in 2019. Tidbit about the book: 'Clinton and Trump were listed under the 'Friends' group, along with about 20 other associates such as [Wall Street billionaire Leon Black ], [media owner Mort Zuckerman ], former Victoria's Secret leader Leslie Wexner, attorney Alan Dershowitz, U.K. politician Peter Mandelson and the late Jean-Luc Brunel, who ran a modeling agency.' 🌻 ON CAPITOL HILL What a headline: ' GOP leaders submarined by Epstein uproar.' That's the latest congressional readout on the Epstein saga from The Hill's Emily Brooks and Mychael Schnell. Well, when you put it that way: 'A bonanza of subpoenas for Epstein-related materials and testimony erupted in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee,' the pair write. 'A House Appropriations Committee markup was postponed amid threats of Democrats forcing more Epstein-related materials. And a rebellion on the House Rules Committee over Epstein amendments thwarted plans for House votes, prompting leaders to begin August recess one day early.' What is still looming: 'Hanging over the whirlwind of a week is a discharge petition that Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is vowing to spearhead for his bipartisan resolution — co-sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) — calling for the release of the Epstein files. The mechanism will not be ready for action until September, given the House's strict rules, meaning the Epstein saga will still be a live issue on Capitol Hill when lawmakers return from their August recess.' ^ By the way: Massie and Khanna will appear for a joint interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press' on Sunday. Why this matters: House GOP leaders are hoping this controversy will blow over by September. But lawmakers who want the files to be released say they have no plans to back down. This could follow them into September, when the House returns. ➤ TIDBITS: Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is set to report to prison today. He will serve more than seven years after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft as part of a plea deal last summer. HuffPost's Igor Bobic 📸 posted a photo of Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) with his young baby walking alongside Sen. Jim Justice ( at votes. 🏥 GETTING TRACTION The humanitarian situation in Gaza is really bad: The Washington Post published a shocking report Thursday about the mass starvation happening in Gaza. I've seen this report mentioned and quoted all over social media. I'll warn you, this is tough to read, and the photos are quite graphic. Excerpt: 'After four months of a near-total Israeli siege, Gaza's few remaining hospitals now have wards for the growing number of malnourished children whose tiny bodies are just the width of their bones. Doctors are famished to the point that they have dizzy spells as they make their rounds, medics say, and the journalists documenting their caseloads are often too weak to even walk to the clinics.' Doctors, relief workers and Gazans say a worst-case scenario is now happening: 'Nearly 1 in 3 people are going multiple days without eating, according to the United Nations, and hospitals are reporting rising deaths from malnutrition and starvation.' 'Relief workers say parents throughout Gaza regularly forgo meals, and sometimes days' worth of food, to feed their children.' CNN also 📸 published a series of photos of the dire situation in Gaza. Again, these are extremely graphic and heartbreaking to see. Why has there not been a formal declaration of famine?: The Associated Press explains. Essentially, Israel has limited access to Gaza, so it's hard to get the accurate information needed to assess whether Gaza has reached famine-level conditions. ➤ WHAT HAS BEEN THE REACTION?: These photos and reporting have been reposted all over social media. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the reports of mass starvation as beyond the world's 'worst fears.' Albanese also called for Israel to 'comply with international obligations' and allow relief organizations to 'carry out their lifesaving work safely and without hindrance.' Expect to see more reactions as the reality of this footage sets in. Coming Up The House and Senate are out. President Trump is on his way to Scotland. (All times EST) 3:20 p.m. Trump lands in Turnberry, Scotland. Sunday morning: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) will all appear on NBC's 'Meet the Press.' The Hill's Emily Brooks will join the panel on NewsNation's 'The Hill Sunday.' 🍨 Celebrate: Today is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day. 🚲 Why today's Tour de France competitors seem superhuman: The Atlantic's Matt Seaton writes that ' Science Is Winning the Tour de France.' It explains 'why today's competitors far surpass the cheating champions of yesteryear.' 👋 AND FINALLY… To leave you with something much lighter to get your weekend started, here's a golden retriever teaching his baby human brother how to crawl.
Condé Nast Traveler
23-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Condé Nast Traveler
I Used Nuuly to Help Me Pack for a Trip to India—Here's My Thoughts
When I was packing for a trip to India—a modest country known for its hot climate—I was at a loss for what to wear. My standard summer wardrobe consists of bike shorts, crop tops, and tanks. Not exactly temple-appropriate. I didn't want to invest in a whole new suitcase of breathable, shoulder-covering outfits I might never wear again. So I turned to Nuuly, a clothing rental service, and browsed its collection of over 16,000 pieces. I added six items to my cart: a flowy white midi skirt, a patterned maxi skirt, two pairs of lightweight Donni pants, a breezy short-sleeve button-down, and a midi dress I never wore (too big). It ended up being the perfect middle ground: I packed lightly, still felt put-together, didn't overheat, and stayed true to my personal style. That trip changed the way I pack: Renting clothes has become my go-to travel strategy—especially when I have to dress for a different climate or cultural setting, or want to try out new styles without committing to them forever. Rental service Cost per month What's included Minimum commitment Nuuly $98 6 items per month Month-to-month subscription (no minimum). Can pause one-month at a time. Rent the Runway $94 5–30 items per month, depending on plan Month-to-month subscription (no minimum). Can also rent one-off items for events. BNTO $98 6 items per month Minimum commitment: Month-to-month subscription (no minimum). Can pause one-month at a time. How Nuuly works Nuuly lets you choose six items per month for $98, with no long-term commitment required. I've used it on and off for over a year now, often pausing my subscription to try other services like BNTO. But anytime I have travel on the calendar, I always come back to Nuuly—its brand lineup is that solid. You'll find pieces from Agolde, Farm Rio, Donni, Free People, Anthropologie, Levi's, and Alohas, along with smaller labels you might not have discovered otherwise, like Find Me Now and Boys Lie. (BNTO's brands skew more streetwear or city chic, so I love it for everyday life, but Nuuly wins when I need versatile pieces for a trip.) Nuuly ships your items in a reusable garment bag with a prepaid return label, and everything arrives freshly cleaned. There's no option to swap pieces mid-month, so you're stuck with your picks even if they don't you don't like them or they don't fit—but that limitation has actually helped me become a smarter packer. I plan my Nuuly rental the same way I'd build a capsule wardrobe: thinking through what can mix and match, what fabrics will hold up well in transit, and what I'll realistically want to wear. If you love one of the items, you can buy it. Most pieces are discounted from 15 to up to 75% off retail value, depending on how long the item has been in Nuuly's rotation. Picking six items you want can be time-consuming, but the interface makes it pretty easy to curate your cart. You can filter by size, color, brand, and even vibe—Nuuly has rotating seasonal 'edits' like 'Summer Outfitting' and 'Trends' that make it easier to browse. I usually spend a little time reading reviews to avoid sizing surprises—and I always go to the brand's website and reference its size chart—but most listings have detailed fit notes and photos from previous renters, which helps so you can try to see what the piece looks like on a similar body type. I also get to experiment with new styles, both when traveling and at home. If I'm not sure if a trend will work on me—like Bermuda denim shorts, drop-waist dresses, or skirt-layered-pants—I can try it with no strings attached. If I don't like how it looks, I'll just return it at the end of the month. Why I love it for travel While I found it most helpful for building my wardrobe for India, I've used it for other types of travel, too. On a recent trip to an all-inclusive resort in Aruba (not my usual vibe), I picked two vacation-y tops (one white tube top and one black embroidered piece) and a seafoam-colored maxi skirt that made me feel like I should be sipping something out of a coconut. I don't normally wear things like that in my day-to-day life, but for a few days on the beach? It was perfect. And I didn't have to make room in my already-stuffed closet when I got home.
Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
1stDibs Names Bradford Shellhammer its Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Product Officer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 1stDibs, Inc. (NASDAQ: DIBS), a leading marketplace for extraordinary design, has announced the appointment of Bradford Shellhammer as the brand's Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Product Officer. Shellhammer joins from Rent the Runway and will start next month. Guided by his deep experience in home and luxury collectibles, Shellhammer will lead the 1stDibs Product, Marketing and Customer Support functions. In addition to shaping and executing marketing strategies, driving customer engagement and growth and building brand awareness, he will oversee product development efforts and the user experience, ensuring 1stDibs is building an exceptional experience to connect those seeking beautiful design with highly coveted sellers and makers. 'Bradford has a unique skill set which will be incredibly beneficial in his role leading both the product and marketing teams at 1stDibs,' said David Rosenblatt, CEO, 1stDibs. 'His proven track record of scaling marketplaces and retailers, combined with his love for design, will bring tremendous experience to the executive team. We look forward to welcoming him.' Shellhammer joins 1stDibs from Rent the Runway where he held the position of Chief Product and Marketing Officer. In this role he led the Customer group, dedicated to critical touch points in service of the Rent the Runway customer and was the steward of the company's Product, Marketing, and Customer Experiences. Prior to Rent the Runway, he was the Chief Product Officer at Reverb as well as the VP of Buyer Experience and eBay for Charity at eBay. He also held senior roles at and Shellhammer is an Advisory Board Member at several start-ups. 'As an avid design lover, I have long been a fan of 1stDibs,' said Shellhammer. 'This role allows me the remarkable opportunity to combine my passion for fine design with my ability to build brand awareness and scale digital marketing and product organizations. I'm very much looking forward to joining the team and connecting the most beautiful things on earth with people who love and appreciate them.' About 1stDibs 1stDibs is a leading online marketplace connecting design lovers with highly coveted sellers and makers of vintage, antique and contemporary furniture, home décor, art, fine jewelry, watches and fashion.
Business Insider
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Emily Sundberg got laid off at Meta. Now her Feed Me is a thriving one-person media business.
There are lots of Emily Sundbergs in New York City — striving young people who show up intent on making a name for themselves in media, finance, or fashion. But there's only one actual Emily Sundberg, who has turned that ethos into a one-person media company: Her Feed Me newsletter has become an increasingly popular read for people who want to know what people with money and ambition are spending their money on — and who also want to know about the businesses that cater to those people. Sundberg started her Substack when she had a full-time job in business marketing at Meta — which she described as "basically being, 'You're a small business in Miami. You should use Instagram ads.'" Then she lost her gig during a 2022 layoff round, and eventually turned Feed Me into her full-time thing. Now she's doing well enough that she says she can easily shrug off offers from investors. Earlier this year, The New York Times pegged her subscription revenue at least $400,000 a year, and it's likely well above that now; she also says ads — which she sells herself — contribute about a third of her revenue. I talked to Sundberg in a recent edition of my Channels podcast about her origin story, her ambitions to launch new stuff, and the balance between being the face of her company and keeping parts of her life private. The following is an edited excerpt of our conversation: Peter Kafka: When you started FeedMe, you were also consulting and working on other projects. Were you thinking that the newsletter would just be one of those projects, or were you always hoping to turn it into a full-time business? Emily Sundberg: The data I was receiving from Substack was so positive. The growth was crazier than anything I'd ever worked on before. And I was also green-lighting all of my ideas — and other places that I was working for weren't green-lighting my ideas. It was a lesson in trusting myself, and my gut and intuition, and making something in a white space that didn't exist. So I was like: "OK, I'm onto something. I'm trusting myself. I'm gonna lean into this." How did you think about making yourself the face/brand/main character of your work? At the beginning of my newsletter, I did have a selfie on it every day. I'm not sure if selfies were popular on LinkedIn at the time, so I do think that I got an initial bump in traffic. Because people were like, "She's talking about the credit restructuring of Rent the Runway, and she's a young woman, and there's anime hearts around this selfie of her. What is going on?" I think that helped at the beginning. And then, a year ago, I did a proper branding of the letter. The selfies went away. I had too many weird interactions in the city. That can be a double-edged sword, right? You've attained some sort of status/celebrity notoriety. On the other hand, you have creeps coming up in the street. I'm really happy that I stopped doing the photos. But it's funny — as I'm doing the ad sales now, I'm noticing business brands are like "Are we treating you like a New York Magazine, or are we treating you like an influencer? Are we doing a photo shoot with you? Or just a big banner ad at the top of your newsletter?" And I've noticed that I'm not as comfortable smiling for a photo shoot. I don't want to do that. I don't want to show people my house or my closet or my life like that. Why not? A very wise person in this industry, who's quite public, once told me: "Once you turn certain levers on, you can't turn them back off." That doesn't mean you never turn them on — but you should be strategic about when you do. And I don't need to right now. Everything's working. I don't need to give more of my personal life. But I've never met you before, and I know a bit about you, because there are profiles and stories about you. I know where you got married. It seems like you've kind of dialed in exactly how much of yourself you want to show and not show. Are you doing those calculations all the time? Like: This can go up on Instagram, but this one is too personal. Or: I don't want you to know where I live. I mean, everybody knows I live in [Brooklyn's] South Slope because I say that a lot, and I have a favorite bar. But this is an interesting story: I did write about my wedding on my newsletter, which is probably the most personal thing I ever wrote on there. And it was the highest conversion from free to paid readers I'd ever seen. Ever. The wedding was almost paid for after that. It was crazy. This is a one-person operation. There's a lot of advantage to that: Every dollar you make, you get to keep. The flip side is: How do you scale that? Do you want to scale that? The scaling thing is top of mind. Also, I don't know if a newsroom is supposed to be one person. Sometimes I wish I had somebody to bounce these ideas off of more during the day, or even a legal team or an editor. I feel like the newsletter's in a good place. I would like to play around with audio. I've made a movie before, I've made a podcast before. I had a podcast about poker over COVID with my ex and his friend. It's pretty easy to make. Don't tell anyone! I understand how to do it. I understand how to edit video, I understand how to edit audio. So I think I'd like to play around with making a podcast this year. I'm interested in not being the face of that. I would like to produce a podcast with a host [that isn't] me. You don't want to be the face of that because of time, or because you don't want everything that comes out of Feed Me to be Emily Sundberg? The latter. I also don't think that's the best idea that I could put together: Me saying, "OK, you just read my newsletter and now we're gonna talk about it." Because the counter would be: You are the product. People want to hear from you, they want to see you, you are the thing. They don't want ancillary Emily stuff. They want Emily. Which I think is totally fair, but I actually think that I'm a better producer than a host. We'll see. Do you think that a year from now, this is still a one-person company? Or at some point, are you going to have to start hiring people full time? Substack does a lot, I will say. Things that I would normally be hiring for. Their team is super-helpful to me and the other top newsletters on that platform. Maybe a chief of staff/on-the-ground assistant kind of person could be helpful. But I like to keep my overhead low. It feels very doable right now. I'm sure people are always trying to invest in you, and telling you their capital and resources can help you grow. Not interested. There's a recurring conversation about Substacks and all these one-person companies, and whether it would make sense to bundle them. Are you interested in being part of a Substack bundle? Why? I don't need it. But I would be interested if there are writers on Substack and they were interested in being part of the Feed Me universe. I've talked about this with a few writers on Substack, so we'll see how that shakes out.
New York Post
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Tween clothing line Theme is designer by 16-year-old Ariella Maizner
Ariella Maizner is sew talented. At age 6, she took her first sewing class and discovered a natural affinity. At age 9, she launched her own fashion line, Theme, after friends started asking about the feminine frocks she was making and wearing to birthday parties and bat mitzvahs. Initially, she tie-dyed shirts on the roof of her family's Manhattan apartment to sell at boutiques and pop-ups. When she was 10, Rent the Runway invited her to show a collection of sequined hoodies and matching skirts at New York Fashion Week. 6 Ariella Maizner started taking sewing classes at age 6. Now 16, she has her own thriving fashion line, Theme. T H E M E/ Ariella Maizner Now, at age 16, Maizner has a growing brand that's sold at more than 200 boutiques across the country, as well as in department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. Her clothes have been seen on Zaya Wade — the daughter of actress Gabrielle Union and basketball star-turned-Utah Jazz co-owner Dwayne Wade — and TikTok influencer Charli D'Amelio. She's collaborated with the likes of Walmart and State and recently debuted a line of beaded bracelets and charm necklaces for teen mall brand Claire's. 'Ever since I was little, I played dress up,' Maizner, a sophomore at a Manhattan public high school, told The Post. 'I thought, 'Oh, if I can make my own clothes, that would be so cool!'' The first piece she finished was a rainbow-striped maxi dress with a matching belt. Soon, she was sewing herself frocks for her friends' birthday parties and other events — and getting lots of requests from others who wanted clothes like hers. 'That's when I was like, 'I want to make a brand,' because everyone asked me to make things for them,' Maizner said. When she told her mother, Debbi Maizner, then a CMO at JPMorgan Chase, she wanted to start her own line, Debbi was cautious but encouraging. 'I told her: 'We live in the best city in the world. You should meet people and learn from them,'' Debbi — who now handles operations for Theme — told The Post. 'It started as a journey to just support her interests.' 6 Maizner (pictured at age 9) started out designing party dresses for herself. T H E M E/ Ariella Maizner Maizner often would DM designers and entrepreneurs she admired on Instagram and ask to meet with them. 'I would bring all the clothes I sewed and lay them all out, and [they would invite] their whole team to come in, and they would just connect me with other people and give me really good advice that motivated me,' Maizner said. 6 Soon, friends were requesting the dresses she was making. T H E M E/ Ariella Maizner 'When I first met Ariella I was struck by how young she was, but how she knew exactly what she wanted to do,' Minkoff told The Post. Theme is unabashedly girly: tiered ruffled skirts with lace trim, sequin-studded strapless party frocks, frilly tops and tie-dye hoodies and loungewear in pastel hues. Yet Maizner prizes comfort and versatility. Tops come with detachable, adjustable spaghetti straps; skirts have shorts attached to them. One of those designers was Rebecca Minkoff, who has become a key supporter of Maizner's work. 'A really big thing is making sure the clothes are comfortable and the girls feel confident in what they wear,' Maizner said. 'Because I think that's like the biggest thing when you wear clothes: feeling good and feeling yourself. 6 Theme is sold in 200 boutiques across the country, as well as in department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. T H E M E/ Ariella Maizner While Maizner sits in on business meetings, provides feedback to manufacturers and helps conceptualize the brand's photo shoots, Debbi wants to make sure she has time to be a normal teen. 'I want to let her be a kid,' she said. Maizner competes on her school's basketball team, runs track and field and plays tennis. Her favorite subjects are math and photography. On weekends, she goes vintage shopping with her friends and hangs out in the West Village. 6 Maizner's designers are girly but unfussy. T H E M E/ Ariella Maizner And, in between all that, she works on her fashion line. She creates mood boards with vintage photos for inspiration. She sketches silhouettes and sends them, along with color swatches, to the various manufacturers she works with. She tests fabrics and examines every single stitch. Yet Maizner told The Post that she doesn't think of designing as work. 'Whenever I have nothing after school, I want to go to sewing class, because it's my happy place,' she said. 'Honestly, it doesn't feel like a lot to fit in, because I really like doing it. It just feels fun.' 6 When she's not designing clothes, Maizner is an average New York high schooler — playing school sports and hanging out with friends in the West Village. T H E M E/ Ariella Maizner She involves her friends and sisters in the process as much as possible — fittings are like parties. And her rambunctious 7-year-old sister, Noa, is one of her best fit models. 'She gives us really honest advice,' Maizner said with a laugh. 'We always say if she can do a cartwheel in it then it passes the test.'
