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Americans are finding new places to call home during the pandemic. As the rich have relocated to "hidden gems" this past year, property prices in smaller cities have been propelled to new heights.
See which secondary cities are on the rise.
One of the world's most famous restaurants is saying goodbye to meat and fish - and embracing a plant-based menu. NYC's Eleven Madison Park announced this week it will be entirely vegan except for the option to have milk and honey with tea. It will be the first three-Michelin-star restaurant to do away with meat and seafood.
More on EMP's move toward sustainability.
Some Peloton customers reported treadmill malfunctions, injuries, and safety concerns as early as 2019 - and said Peloton's response was sluggish. We spoke with five people who experienced Tread+ issues and had trouble getting support from the company. Now, Peloton is recalling all of its treadmills - its second major recall since October.
Here are five Peloton customers' stories.
At eight months pregnant, Away's new CEO Jen Rubio is preparing to revive the luggage company. Her ascension comes at a tumultuous time for the brand - in the past year Away has experienced mass furloughs, a sales slump of 90%, and a "toxic" culture controversy.
How she plans to get Away back on track.
LA superbroker Aaron Kirman has hit $7 billion in career sales by selling Southern California's most expensive mansions, estates, and ranches. As one of the city's top real-estate agents, the 42-year-old finds buyers for many of the area's most opulent properties, and stars on CNBC's "Listing Impossible." He also let us tag along for a look at his typical schedule.
Experience a day in Kirman's life.
The EU is planning to reopen for vaccinated tourists this summer, and much like before the pandemic, Italy will likely be a popular destination. For those who are trying to avoid crowds while exploring the country, an Italian blogger shared lesser-known destinations to traverse instead of the typical tourist hotspots.
Here are 14 Italian destinations to explore.
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Elizabeth Rosenberg, a 35-year-old global head of communications, landed in the hospital because of extreme work-induced stress and burnout - and she says it was exactly the push she needed to finally leave her high-pressure job and put her wellness first.
This is how she manages stress now.
Plus...
- Even though she lost over 120 pounds on the keto diet 2 years ago, this woman wouldn't do it again. Here's why.
- CycleBar's president said the fitness brand's plan to open new studios during a pandemic is paying off. This is what he said.
- Planning to travel this summer? We've got you covered: Check out our ultimate domestic travel guide for 2021.