Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing mounting pressure to resign from his post following the release of new details regarding his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to documents released by the Justice Department. Lawmakers from both parties are calling for his resignation after records revealed regular correspondence and socialization between Lutnick and Epstein over at least 13 years, contradicting Lutnick's previous claims of severing ties in 2005, a New York Times analysis found.
The documents, which include multiple exchanges between the two men or their assistants, show a consistent pattern of communication and social interaction in both New York and the Caribbean. Lutnick, who was once neighbors with Epstein on Manhattans Upper East Side, has yet to publicly comment on the latest revelations.
In other news, Victoria's Secret is betting on a resurgence of its glamorous runway show, with CEO Hillary Super stating that the company is aiming to appeal to a new generation. Super, who previously led Anthropologie and competitor Savage X Fenty, joined Victoria's Secret in the fall of 2024. She believes that Gen Z customers, who didn't experience the body image issues of the 2000s, are ready to embrace the spectacle and sparkle of the lingerie brand. "Younger shoppers seem unabashed in their love of the spectacle and sparkle, the glamour of the lingerie," Super noted, according to Fortune.
Meanwhile, Jody Allen, the billionaire owner of the Seattle Seahawks, is likely to be making her final appearance as owner after the team's recent Super Bowl victory. According to sources who spoke with ESPN, the team is reportedly up for sale. Allen, who inherited ownership after her brother Paul Allen's death in 2018, is known for her philanthropic endeavors. Her status as a billionaire entrusted with spending down a billionaires fortune, and now a victorious Super Bowl winner eyeing a near-immediate exit from the field, makes her one of the most unusual figures in American sports, according to Fortune.
In the world of sports, the U.S. mixed doubles curling team, featuring Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse, is making waves at the Olympics. After a tense semifinal match against Italy, the team secured a spot in the gold medal game. Dropkin, known for his energetic presence, is bringing a new level of excitement to the typically reserved sport.
Finally, in the tech sector, industrial AI startup Emanate has emerged from stealth. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and led by Gen Z standout Kiara Nirghin, the San Francisco-based company aims to modernize the industrial supply chain. Emanate, founded in 2025, has garnered support from Peter Thiel, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, and other prominent investors. The company is currently staffed by a small team of under 10 AI engineers and product designers, according to Fortune.
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