Alberta bill to mandate return of life lease funds, but families waiting for millions feel left out

After several Alberta seniors sounded the alarm about having their life savings locked up in life leases, the provincial government said it is taking steps to protect consumers who sign up for that housing model. However, those who’ve been fighting with operators for years to get their money back say the government bill tabled in … Read more

Sen. Curt Bramble leaving the Utah Senate after 24 years.

Provo Republican and one-time majority leader was facing three strong challengers in November. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sen. Curt Bramble, shown in 2022, is leaving the Legislature in January.   | March 18, 2024, 8:41 p.m. | Updated: 9:05 p.m. Sen. Curt Bramble, currently Utah’s longest-serving state senator with 23 years and counting … Read more

Why Kazakhstan’s Art Scene Is Rife With Potential

Ala Art Fair attendees in 2023. Photo: Timur Epov, Almaty, 2023 For more than three decades, collecting art in Kazakhstan has meant one thing: big business. In the thirty-three years since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union, the contemporary art market has been dominated by just a few names: usually families or individuals … Read more

Neil Gaiman Sells $1M Memorabilia Collection for Authors and Artists

Neil Gaiman pictured in March of 2019. Weston Wells/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images Neil Gaiman, the English author known for his graphic novel series Sandman and novels like Coraline, The Graveyard Book and Good Omens, has sold off his personal collection of art and memorabilia to struggling ailing authors and artists. Held by the Dallas-based Heritage Auctions on March 14, … Read more

The Best Spring Cocktails: 25+ Easy Drinks Recipes

Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to start making the most of the longer days and warmer weather. Yes, we can finally put away those winter layers, but aside from switching up your wardrobe, what better way to welcome in the new season than by mixing up a refreshing cocktail that celebrates all things spring? … Read more

Who and What to See at the 2024 Whitney Biennial

The 2024 Whitney Biennial has attracted surprisingly few protesters. Patrick McMullan via Getty Image The 81st Whitney Biennial, “Even Better Than The Real Thing,” feels decidedly anti-artificial intelligence. The introductory wall text puts it bluntly: the people behind the biennial “acknowledge that Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is complicating our understanding of what is real,” and that … Read more

Finding the best 24/7 locksmith services near you

Are you in need of a trustworthy locksmith near you? If you have ever experienced issues such as misplaced keys, stuck locks, or being locked out of your vehicle, then you know that having the number of a reliable local locksmith 24/7 is very important. Fortunately, finding a local locksmith anywhere in the United States … Read more

Salt Lake City rail routes to Seattle, Los Angeles under federal consideration

The Federal Railroad Administration will discuss next steps this spring for routes it plans to study. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Commuters load and unload from the FrontRunner train at the Salt Lake Central station on Monday, May 8, 2023. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) identified two routes in February for its long-distance … Read more

The Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management in 2024

SKDK In 2023, SKDK achieved significant successes across various fronts. Notably, the firm represented American families of hostages in Gaza, garnering recognition in The New York Times. To counter misinformation following Hamas’s attack on Israel on Oct.7, 2023, SKDK initiated The “10/7 Project” and organized a “March for Israel” rally in Washington, D.C. The firm … Read more

The Top Tech & A.I. PR Firms: Agencies Leveraging A.I. for PR Results

Diffusion PR Ivan Ristic, Co-Founder/CEO & Daljit Bhurji, Co-Founder/Global Managing Director Diffusion PR was founded in London in 2008 by Ivan Ristic and Daljit Bhurji. Today, it has about 50 employees across its offices in London, New York and Los Angeles. The agency was built to create “an integrated approach to client campaigns and improve accountability … Read more

The Top Performing Arts PR Firms: Best PR Agencies On Stage and Off

8VA Music Consultancy With a roster of clients that includes the Emmy Award-winning All-Star Orchestra, internationally recognized conductor Gerard Schwarz, Beijing Music Festival, composer-of-the-moment Andy Akiho and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis, 8VA Music Consultancy is involved in the careers of the contemporary classical giants. One of the few PR firms specializing in classical music, … Read more

The Top Hospitality PR Firms: Best PR Agencies in Nightlife & Dining

CARVINGBLOCK Max Block’s forward-thinking LA-based agency constantly finds the intersection of hospitality and culture with clients like mega-developer Rick Caruso’s food-and-beverage portfolio, high-profile restaurants (Burgette, Caviar Kaspia), nightlife players (Mars and the forthcoming Zouk LA) and the Coachella music and arts festival.  For Coachella, CARVINGBLOCK works on PR, curation, VIP activations and execution of sponsorship … Read more

The Top Finance PR Firms: Who to Hire in a Banking or Financial Crisis

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher In 2023, Joele Frank experienced a record-breaking year, focusing on being the best in all endeavors and delivering exceptional results for clients. Recognized as Communications Firm of the Year by M&A Advisor, the firm secured top rankings in various categories, including No.1 in PR/IR for M&A, Shareholder Activism, and Bankruptcy … Read more

Ones to Watch: PR Industry’s Rising Stars

Jasmine L. Pierce In 2023, with a decade of experience, Jasmine Pierce left her VP role with Becca PR to start her own company, JLP Consulting, where she focuses on creating media strategies, brand partnerships, and events for hotels, restaurants, chefs, interior designers and beverage brands. Of Pierce’s departure from Becca PR, founder Becca Parrish … Read more

Staten Island’s first-ever St. Patrick’s Day parade to include LGBTQ+ groups steps off

Staten Island hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade that officially welcomed LGBTQ-plus groups on Sunday. Called the “Forest Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” the event was announced by Mayor Adams in February as a response to the original Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day parade, which was held March 3, and bans gay groups from … Read more

How to watch, TV, tipoff time

Utah will be a No. 2 seed and host the UC Irvine Anteaters on Tuesday. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes guard Gabe Madsen (55) screams in celebration forcing the first of three overtimes in PAC-12 basketball action between the Utah Utes and the Arizona Wildcats at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, … Read more

About Duquesne, players to watch

Mark Pope has guided BYU back to the dance for the first time in three years. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars guard Jaxson Robinson (2) as BYU hosts Baylor, NCAA basketball in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.   | March 17, 2024, 10:13 p.m. | Updated: 11:47 p.m. BYU will … Read more

Fleeing riders forced to exit single-file at nearby Brooklyn station after subway shooting, rider says

A crowd of terrified passengers struggled to flee while exiting a train at the Fulton Street station after the shots were fired in last week’s shooting at the nearby Brooklyn’s Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway stop, multiple riders told Gothamist on Sunday. An altercation at the busy station during rush hour on Thursday resulted in one passenger being … Read more