It pays to be KIND — how Daniel Lubetzky made $2.2 billion off granola bars and altruism The son of a Holocaust survivor, KIND’s founder put social change at the heart of his business – and along the way sold more than 2 billion snack bars. Amy Lamare 12.22.21 7:59 PM People
Our rising Omicron anxiety in 4 charts The new Covid-19 variant has led to long lines at testing centers and drug stores running out of at-home kits. Data shows how much we’re stressing. Christie Smythe , Stella Weng 12.22.21 7:54 PM Markets
Want to know where to find the cheapest weed in the U.S.? We can tell you. We examined pricing data for states with well-established recreational marijuana markets. Here are the least expensive, on average, in each state. Alex Yalen 12.21.21 6:00 PM Markets
The backlash against NFTs: Why one artist says they’re a “classic Ponzi scheme” Eriana Ura-Smith, a painter and illustrator who focuses on fantasy and science fiction, is one of many artists who have decisively said “no” to NFTs. She told us her reasons. Christie Smythe 12.17.21 11:52 PM Crypto
What to do about rising costs when your rooftop honey already sells for $25 a jar The makers of artisanal packaged consumer products can’t pass along higher prices as easily as big companies. But many are finding creative solutions. Nina Roberts 12.14.21 5:13 PM Markets
Why the 23-year-old co-founder of Zogo wants to “gamify” financial literacy for Gen Z Founded by Li along with Simon Komlos and Simran Singh, the app now partners with about 100 banks and credit unions. The company is also plotting a move from North Carolina to Austin, Texas. Akil Alleyne 12.9.21 6:53 PM People