Like most films about the complexities of American bureaucracy, Sara Colangelo’s new film Worth (which premiered here at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24) exposes itself to myriad inquiries and criticisms. Not so much for the filmmaking—though there are some nits to be picked there—but for what the movie represents, what it valorizes, what
Month: January 2020
Over a century since its establishment, the seasonal landmark luxury hotel, overlooking Lake Saint Moritz and the surrounding Swiss Alps, known as Badrutt’s Palace proudly announced the launch of its first-ever private plane. Offering a series of direct flights from London to St. Moritz, the Dornier 328 jet accommodates up to 30 passengers in a
Charity sector figures have clashed over whether there should be more people with charity sector experience on the Charity Commission’s board. The debate on Twitter came after the appointment earlier this week of two new board members for the commission: Joanne Prowse, chief executive of the Phone-paid Services Authority, and Imran Gulamhuseinwala, chief executive and
(CNN) — Much is still unknown about the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak and health officials are urging vigilance. That means travelers crisscrossing the globe should be aware of the virus, steer clear of heavily impacted areas and exercise some of the same kinds of preventive measures they’d use to avoid influenza and other illnesses. The US
Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Peloton Wedbush recently initiated coverage of the exercise equipment maker with an outperform rating and believes the sky’s the limit for the company. The firm called Peloton’s business an “enduring force” and is bullish on the company’s ability to hold and retain customers in its subscription business. “Today, this business is
“It’s not acceptable to launch a brand flagship with such interior misses,” says Atanas Vilner about the BMW’s new X7. “Especially when the example in question is in the top-spec form of the M50d”. – Vilner Vilner Garage, the specialist car interior company, had a problem. Not with any current project they were working on,
Joe Raedle The Powerball jackpot is now $343 million. Next Wednesday’s drawing could see a lucky winner, who will part with a tax bill that’s far higher than most people see in a lifetime of earnings. Here’s what that looks like. First, the winner chooses how they’d like to be paid out: spread out over
The Grammys this Sunday and the Super Bowl next means there aren’t a lot of premieres. But hold on to your hats, cowboys, because February 6 will see all kinds of goodness hitting the airwaves. But this week, we have plenty to enjoy from goofy made-for-tv movies from our favorite networks to the preliminary Puppy
(Photo: Canada Goose) Lisa-Louie Ittukallak grew up around seamstresses in Nunavik but didn’t have the courage to try sewing herself until her sister started hand-making parkas. In the end, she tells me it was sisterly impatience that gave her that final push; she taught herself to sew at 21 when her sister took too long
Play video content BACKGRID The Game was in a celebratory mood for Grammy weekend, but he took a few minutes to vent his anger over YG‘s arrest this week. We got Game Friday night, leaving Derriere nightclub in Hollywood, and he seems outraged at YG’s arrest for robbery, something his famed lawyer, Joe Tacopina, says
Harley Quinn was first introduced to the DCEU in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad. While taking part in the villain-centric mission, she also had a side plot with The Joker, revealing his abusive behavior. But he won’t be appearing in Birds of Prey, and Margot Robbie recently elaborated on this choice, saying:
Princess Love posts a sweet pic of her baby Epik on Instagram before mysteriously setting her account to private! What a beautiful baby boy! On Saturday, Jan. 25, Princess Love, 35, took to Instagram to share yet another adorable photo of her newborn son Epik Ray Norwood. In the pic, fans can see Princess wearing
Sponsored by Book Riot’s new literary fiction podcast Novel Gazing. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals Thomas Cromwell by Tracy Borman for $2.99. Get it here, or just click on the cover image below. Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina for $1.99.
Bryon Ehrhart’s Maxi 72 Lucky will compete in the 30th Rolex China Sea Race, having been among the first six international entries – from as far as the US, Russia and Japan – signed up for Asia’s bluewater classic. Lucky in the 2019 RHKYC Nha Trang Rally; Photo: RHKYC / Guy Nowell Run by the
An MP has urged the RSPCA to get back around the negotiating table with union representatives in bid to bring an end to an increasingly bitter dispute about changes to terms and conditions. The animal charity has been in a long-running disagreement with the union Unite over a controversial new performance-related pay scheme for its
To celebrate Burns Night, Gavin Bell reveals a selection of the Scottish bard’s famous haunts It’s just an old cobblestone bridge spanning a pretty stream, but every year thousands of visitors come to see Ayrshire’s Brig o’ Doon, imagining a terror-stricken farmer and his horse fleeing across it, pursued by screaming banshees. This wondrous vision was
Mike Rasnic sits on the front porch of his home which is surrounded by floodwater on March 22, 2019 in Craig, Missouri. Scott Olson | Getty Images The risks of climate change are already impacting investors, with increasingly frequent climate disasters like wildfires, drought, flooding and heatwaves threatening business operations and properties across the world.
If we look at a traditional British funeral, people who’ve come to pay their respects get into cars to form a single file line following the hearse. Once they arrive at the graveyard, they place flowers on the casket and share more stories before lowering it into the ground. They then proceed to the immediate
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com “Power” star Rotimi is not worried one bit about his costar getting real-life death threats … and his explanation makes a lot of sense. We got Rotimi Friday out at LAX and we had to get his take on Michael Rainey Jr. — who plays much-hated Tariq St. Patrick —
If your life has an hole where new seasons of Big Little Lies or Succession should be, look no further. The first teaser trailer for The Undoing, a six-part limited series reuniting BLL star Nicole Kidman with creator David E. Kelley, is here to fill the void. The psychological thriller is based on the Jean
Hannah Ann Sluss received the first impression rose during the season 24 premiere of The Bachelor. A native to Hollywood, Weber is ready to find love after suffering a terrible heartbreak at the hands of Hannah Brown. There was a bit of a scare during the season premiere that had many people thinking Brown was going
Christopher (Kit) Hood, co-creator of the beloved Canadian teen Degrassi TV series, has died. An obituary on the website of the Cole Harbour Funeral Home and Crematorium in Nova Scotia says Hood died suddenly at his home in West Lawrencetown, N.S., on Monday. Born in England, Hood emigrated to Canada in his mid-20s and made
Written and directed by the one and only Quentin Jerome Tarantino, who is revered for crafting satirical and nonlinear storylines with an emphasis on violence, extended dialogue and ensemble casts – the comedy-drama film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was initially released in 2019 and is set for a spin-off series sometime next year.
The sight-loss charity RNIB has teamed up with Amazon to provide information through the tech giant’s voice assistant Alexa about living with sight loss. The charity today announced that users would be able to access this information by asking Alexa voice commands such as: “Alexa, what should I do if I think I’m losing my
DAVOS (January 22, 2020) – SDG500 is a pioneering multimillion-dollar investment platform dedicated to helping achieve the SDGs. The investment platform will use debt and equity to bridge the financing gap between seed and growth stage for hundreds of businesses in emerging and frontier markets. The coalition partners include: United Nations Capital Development Fund, International Trade
Two workers walk under the wing of a 737 Max aircraft at the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington, March 27, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has told airlines that it could lift a flight ban on the Boeing 737 Max before mid-year, ahead of the manufacturer’s new timeline
Lawyers say they want the New Orleans Saints and its spokesman to testify about that football team’s public relations assistance to the Archdiocese of New Orleans regarding clergy sexual abuse cases, court documents reveal. The lawyers represent a man who is suing the archdiocese on claims he was sexually abused as a boy by a
For the few that have never played a game: Table Football is both a fun pastime and a full-blown sport for many due to its energy and constant action. We say ‘for the few’ as there is estimated to be more than a quarter of a billion players around the world and they take the
You probably know you’re supposed to have money set aside for the unexpected. Now, a new online tool may help you figure out exactly how much you need. Created by the JPMorgan Chase Institute and based on its recent research about income volatility among U.S. households, the tool lets you sort by income and age
If you’ve ever found yourself staring down haplessly at your new Sk8-His, with a set of shoelaces in one hand while using the other to scratch your head in puzzlement, this one’s for you. Okay, in reality, this probably isn’t a situation you’ve ever had to contend with before, because when it comes to lacing
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