Look inside the $17 million Brooklyn penthouse Denzel Washington calls home in Spike Lee’s new film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

In Spike Lee’s highly anticipated film “Highest 2 Lowest,” Denzel Washington plays hip-hop mogul David King, who resides in an apartment befitting the character’s status. According to the Robb Report, the opening scene of Lee’s film begins with Washington appearing on the balcony of a penthouse that is on sale for $17.5 million. It was initially listed…

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion—here’s the after-tax payout in every U.S. state

More than a year after the Powerball jackpot last topped $1 billion, the prize has climbed back to that level ahead of Saturday night’s drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET. After 39 drawings without a winner, the $1 billion prize ranks as the sixth-largest jackpot in the game’s history, according to the consortium that runs the…

I’m a couples therapist — here are 5 reasons why people risk everything for an affair

Two individuals hold hands across a table, conveying a sense of comfort and closeness in a relaxed setting. Tom Werner | Digitalvision | Getty Images When Astronomer ex-CEO Andy Byron and the company’s HR head were caught cuddling on a jumbotron during a concert, the moral condemnation was followed by a collective question: Why would…

Having a personal brand at work is key for introverts, expert says: ‘A lot of people underestimate’ them

Goldie Chan knows how to put herself out there. Chan, the founder and head of content for branding agency Warm Robots, is also an author, a frequent keynote speaker and a LinkedIn Top Voice. Still, she describes herself as an introvert at heart — which presented a challenge in growing her career. “I think a…

We spent $104 million turning an abandoned 19th-century college in NYC into luxury apartments—take a look inside

When Matt Linde and Udi Kore were first approached to develop the old site of St. John’s College’s campus in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, it was a dream come true for the two men who grew up in the area. Linde, CEO of People Restoring Communities, and Kore, Founding Partner at Avenue Realty Capital, first walked through…

The top 10 U.S. cities for job opportunities and earning potential, according to new report—New York and LA don’t make the list

If you’re looking for a city that offers a robust job market and promising income growth, don’t overlook mid-sized metro areas like Nashville or Omaha. Both are in the top 10 U.S. cities for earnings and employment, according to a new report from Checkr, an HR technology company. Based on data from the Bureau of…

Divorce attorneys share 2 ways to protect your money in a rocky marriage

Before getting married, one of the topics you’ll want to discuss with your significant other is money, says Parima Pandkhou, divorce attorney at Wasser, Cooperman & Mandles. It’s important to talk about debt, income, budgeting, life goals — anything to do with your finances. “These are all very uncomfortable and heavy issues,” she says, “but…

29-year-old American left NYC and moved to Istanbul where he started a tourism company that brought in $100,000 last year

In 2017, Doug Barnard, a college student at the time, took a trip to India with his mom. The experience was so impactful that it eventually inspired him to become a full-time traveler—a path he didn’t know was possible for him. “Going to India was an eye-opening experience for me. It was the first time…