David Gelles
Corner Office columnist (don't accept pitches; feedback to [email protected]) and biz reporter at @NYTimes. Author of 'Mindful Work.'
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How to Meditate (Published 2016)
Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly.
U.S. Investigates Vaxart’s Claims Related to Covid-19 Vaccine
The biotech firm said it was under scrutiny about claims it made on its involvement in Operation Warp Speed, the federal program to develop Covid-19 cures.
Covid-19 Vaccines Are Chance at Salvation, Financial and Beyond, for Drug Makers
Big profits beckon for pharmaceutical companies, which are already using their work on vaccines to fight efforts in Washington to curb drug prices.
Facing Disaster After Disaster, the American Red Cross C.E.O. Stays Optimistic
“I really believe when we’re all set free from captivity, we are going to be so happy and kind to each other,” Gail McGovern says.
Whole Foods Founder: ‘The Whole World Is Getting Fat’
John Mackey, who espouses a high-minded version of capitalism, sold his upscale grocery chain to Amazon.
How to Ship a Vaccine at –80°C, and Other Obstacles in the Covid Fight
Developing an effective vaccine is the first step. Then comes the question of how to deliver hundreds of millions of doses that may need to be kept at arctic temperatures.
She Helped Put ‘Black Lives Matter’ on N.B.A. Courts
Michele Roberts grew up in the South Bronx and made her way to the pinnacle of the legal world before becoming the head of the players’ union.
The Billionaire Behind Hudson Yards Thinks New York Is Too Expensive
Stephen Ross, a friend of President Trump, talks about politics, philanthropy and his pet peeve: wastefulness.
A Lifetime of Seeing the Good and the Bad Between Neighbors
Sarah Friar, a native of Northern Ireland, is chief executive of the social network Nextdoor, a sometimes unruly platform aimed at connection.
C.E.O.s Pledge to Hire 100,000 Low-Income and Minority New Yorkers
A new nonprofit, the New York Jobs C.E.O. Council, will work with universities, the city and other groups to create new curriculums and apprenticeships over the next decade.
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The C.E.O.s of 27 major employers have pledged to hire 100,000 low-income, Black, Latino and Asian New Yorkers over the next decade, and develop the apprenticeships and training. If it works, it will help.
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This Company Boasted to Trump About Its Covid-19 Vaccine. Experts Are Skeptical.
Inovio, a Pennsylvania biotech company, has spent years claiming to be on the cusp of important vaccines. It has never brought one to market.
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NEW: Inovio has said it is closing in on vaccines for malaria, Zika virus and even a "cancer vaccine." Now the company is working on a coronavirus vaccine. But the company faces challenges at every turn. w @heathertal
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‘America, What a Country.’ Michael Dell on His Life and Business
The billionaire tech executive discusses capitalism, immigration, innovation and why 2020 has given us “a glimpse of the future.”
Corporate Insiders Pocket $1 Billion in Rush for Coronavirus Vaccine
Well-timed stock bets have generated big profits for senior executives and board members at companies developing vaccines and treatments.
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NEW: Insiders at companies rushing to make vaccines and treatments for Covid-19 have walked away with more than $1 billion after well timed stock sales.
At Vaxart, the story is particularly crazy... THREAD
w @JesseDrucker
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‘Less Optimistic’ and ‘More Cautious’: Top C.E.O.s Fret as Virus Cases Rise
Many of the nation’s business leaders are steeling themselves for a period of prolonged economic disruption and the prospect of a slow, halting recovery.
An Evangelist for Remote Work Sees the Rest of the World Catch On
Matt Mullenweg, the founder of Automattic, which runs the publishing platform WordPress, says working remotely is “good for the environment” and “good for the economy.”
The New Office Life
Automattic is the company behind web-publishing giant WordPress.com. It’s also highly distributed, with employees spread across 77 countries (and speaking 93 languages). What can Automattic’s business model teach us about remote work, the future of...
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I'll be chatting with Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) of @automattic about distributed work and more, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2:30pm EST. RSVP here.
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Smithsonian’s Leader Says ‘Museums Have a Social Justice Role to Play’
Lonnie Bunch, who oversees a host of museums and libraries, says the role of cultural institutions is to make people “feel comfortable with nuance and complexity.”
Boeing Gets Go-Ahead for Test Flights of Its Troubled 737 Max
The flights, which could begin as soon as Monday, are a major step in getting the plane flying again.
TaskRabbit C.E.O. to Step Down, a Blow for Silicon Valley Diversity
Stacy Brown-Philpot, one of the few prominent black women in the technology industry, has led the gig worker marketplace for four years, and oversaw its sale to Ikea.
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News: Stacy Brown-Philpot @sbp04 is stepping down as CEO of @TaskRabbit. That's one less woman and one less person of color running a company in Silicon Valley.
She will continue to serve on boards, and advise on the new @softbank opportunity fund.
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Are Companies More Productive in a Pandemic?
Many claim their employees are hyper efficient while working from home. But there are social and emotional costs to ambition in isolation.