Posted February 5, 2020 6:50 pm Updated February 5, 2020 6:54 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas has died. He was 103. The Spartacus actor’s death was confirmed by his son, actor Michael Douglas in a statement from Instagram. “It is with tremendous sadness
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Self-described ‘photograffeur’, the French street artist who goes by pseudonym, JR is known for his supersized, monochrome flypost images which sporadically decorate the streets of the world’s most thriving international cities. With work which often challenges the idea of a mob-mentality and other widely held preconceptions spread through reductive imagery from the media – JR
There are just over 24 hours remaining to enter Third Sector’s Business Charity Awards at the reduced-cost early-bird rate. The awards celebrate the significant contribution made by companies to UK charities and social enterprises, and are in their eleventh year. There are 25 categories in this year’s awards, including a new Sustainability award, plus Business
As hostilities continue to escalate in northwest Syria, eight aid agencies are today making an urgent call for an immediate ceasefire as they warn that hundreds of thousands of people – the majority of them women and children – fleeing the unrelenting violence are caught in a humanitarian catastrophe. At least 150,000 people have been
Although mainstream media is doing its best to convince the public to accept that being overweight is the norm, given half a chance, the majority of people who are carrying a little too much extra baggage would appreciate losing some unwanted weight, especially if it’s easy. ProVen ShapeLine Probiotic may well be the answer… Getting
Some bands have a style have that plays fast and loose with inspiration from various eras, and The Pondhawks is one such example. It would be easy to just describe their sound as “Beatles-esque” and leave it at that, but the Chicago-based duo’s new single “Afraid of Love” has a 70s-like beat and guitar more
All images credit the Lake House For the epicurean, nirvana is the delectable meal that surprises the senses with sight, smell, sound and ultimately the mouth as we slowly savor each morsel. The masters of the culinary world, who can create such a meal, have become this generation’s mortal gods; revered for their ability to
Research shows that kids who learn to manage money when they’re young will be able to better handle their finances as adults. Yet, up until recently, only 17 states required high school students to take a class in personal finance. Now, a new report from the Council for Economic Education found that the number of
After inking a deal with Partisan Records last year, promising young rockers Pottery put out their debut EP, No. 1. Now, the Montreal natives are prepping to release their first full-length album on the label, Welcome to Bobby’s Motel. They’ve also announced an extensive 2020 tour. The new effort is out in stores April 10th.
We knew this was going to happen. By Oscar Sunday, if not before, Greta Gerwig’s feature revival of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women will cross $100M at the domestic box office, a huge 33% surge in its domestic tally since notching six Oscar noms on Jan. 13 including Best Picture. While Gerwig already demonstrated her flair
Amid the many closely examined facets of Jay-Z’s role in coproducing his first Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, there’s his and Beyoncé’s apparent decision to sit during the national anthem. On Sunday TMZ circulated a video of the couple sitting during Demi Lovato’s performance, and given that Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protest during the anthem
While many watch aficionados are aware of Seiko, few are aware of Japan’s rich horological heritage and cultural attitudes towards artistic pursuits which make exquisite watches like this Seiko Presage Cocktail “Irish Coffee” possible. One can trace Japanese watchmaking as far back as the 500s, when the arrival of Buddhism and the decline of the
The British Asian Trust has defended its decision to appoint the singer Katy Perry as an ambassador, after the move was criticised online. At the charity’s royal annual reception and dinner, which was held yesterday and attended by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, BAT announced that the American pop star had
If you’re anything like us, your bucket list is as long as the line at the departure gate when the check-in staff announce that the plane is ready to board (your seat isn’t going anywhere, people)! Maybe it’s full of palm-fringed beaches, late night cities or thrilling bungees and sky dives. Or if you’re a culture
General Motors CEO Mary Barra Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors is scheduled to report fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens on Wednesday. Here’s what Wall Street expects, according to Refinitiv consensus estimates: Adjusted earnings: 1 cent a share Revenue: $31.036 billion Wall Street’s attention is expected to be on the Detroit
At some point, we all need a recharge of our internal batteries. We’ve discovered an ideal place to do this, it’s The Cottage at Salomons Estate set in 36 acres of the glorious Kent countryside. A long weekend away is the perfect way to recharge your batteries. Located on the doorstep of Tunbridge Wells, is
If you suffered a mini-heart attack after watching this week’s episode of The Flash, you’re not alone! Cisco’s (Carlos Valdes) sudden decision to leave Central City to explore the new Earth-Prime and its mysteries seemed to be spelling out a devastating departure, but it’s not as bad as you may think. The Flash‘s midseason premiere
Ireland, offers so many places and things to do as a tourist. From exploring its diverse culture, visiting the countless museums and places with ancient history to enjoying the beauty of picturesque landscapes, you will be spoilt for choices. Here’s a list of some of the top-rated tourist attractions that you have to see the
Tesla CEO Elon Musk presented the first batch of made-in-China cars to ordinary buyers on January 7, 2020 in a milestone for the company’s new Shanghai “giga-factory”, but which comes as sales decelerate in the world’s largest electric-vehicle market. STR The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund dumped 39,000 shares of Tesla in the fourth quarter
KAREN COLLINS (STYLED BY SASA THOMANN) What does jewelry look like in the new decade? In the past few years, we saw jewelry scale back: Massive statement necklaces from Gossip Girl’s heyday were replaced by layered chains and charms, and we traded in gaudy earrings for a constellation of stud piercings. Surprisingly, we’re swinging back
After years of releasing singles and EPs, ARMNHMR are finally gearing up to release their debut album The Free World. To get fans excited, the duo recently dropped a full tracklist, which reveals 13 brand new songs. Almost all of them are collaborations, featuring Nevve, Karra, Micah Martin and many more. Along with the album art and
The murder mystery is not only an Oscar nominee, it’s an indisputable hit with critics and fans. Knives Out also made good money at the box office this holiday season with $293 million in global earnings. Audiences couldn’t deny the packed cast that included Daniel Craig Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Michael Shannon, Christopher Plummer
Kylie Jenner’s cheat meal is so tempting, she had to order it ‘at least once a week’ while she was pregnant with Stormi Webster. Even Stormi has her own favorite food, judging by her sleep talk! Kylie Jenner, 22, and her daughter Stormi Webster, 2, have yet another thing in common: they’re both “hangry” gals!
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Blossoming with age, the exotic and historical 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Speciale graces the auction blocks of Gooding and Company for an estimated USD$2,083,272. As one of only 150 models ever produced, this Miura was purchased new by the French industrialist, Jacques Dembiermont, who maintained the car for over a decade. Conceived in secret
Staff at the homelessness charity St Mungo’s have voted to go on strike in a row over terms and conditions. The union Unite said that almost 84 per cent of members at the charity who voted gave their backing to industrial action. It said it had more than 500 members at the charity. St Mungo’s
Through June 7, 2020, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will present a selection of rare and noteworthy examples of American fine and decorative arts drawn from the collection of the late H. Richard Dietrich, Jr. (1938-2007). A Collector’s Vision: Highlights from the Dietrich American Foundation tells the story of a collector whose foundation has long
Visitors only momentarily drop their masks at the entrances to the casino, to pose for thermal cameras on the lookout for the deadly Wuhan coronavirus that has killed hundreds of people in mainland China and infected thousands more. The outbreak has left the free-wheeling, semi-autonomous Chinese territory of Macao shell-shocked. Last year, the city received
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacts during a conversation at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, June 13, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters Elon Musk got $4.5 billion richer overnight, as Tesla’s share price continues to surge. Musk, who owns about 19% of the company’s stock, or 34.1 million shares, saw the value of his