The Daily Beast under new leadership of Joanna Coles

Joanna Coles takes over as chief creative and content officer at The Daily Beast, making controversial decisions and clashing with staff. She aims to revitalize the publication but faces challenges from the team and uncertainty about the future direction of the company.

Sale of Minority Stake in The Daily Beast

Barry Diller sells minority stake in The Daily Beast to Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles, securing the future of the publication. Sherwood to serve as publisher and CEO, Coles as chief creative and content officer. The deal aims to revitalize the outlet through subscriptions, advertising, and events.

Struggles of the Office District in St. Louis, Missouri

The Wall Street Journal reports on the struggling office district in Democrat-run St. Louis, Missouri, which is facing a 'doom loop' of empty buildings and failing businesses. The city has not had a Republican mayor since 1949. Efforts are being made to revitalize the area with cash payouts to small businesses and infrastructure improvements.

Revitalization of American Malls

The decline of American malls due to online shopping has led to a trend of redeveloping them into mixed-use spaces with housing, dining, entertainment, and offices to revitalize and create new community hubs.