It’s an understatement to say that this world was not built for women. It’s evident in the leaders we choose, in the violence we see, and in the political and social structures that have been built, and propagated, in order to keep women down. But this Sunday, International Women’s Day, is meant to be an
Month: March 2020
In the world of streaming subscription services, there’s what’s become known as the “big three.” Netflix is still the biggest kahuna in the game, but Hulu and Amazon Prime are hot on its heels. Each service offers its own large selection of movies, with thousands of titles of various calibers included. Currently, Amazon Prime actually
By Staff The Associated Press Posted March 6, 2020 5:21 pm Updated March 6, 2020 5:25 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Austin city officials have cancelled the South by Southwest arts and technology festival. Mayor Steve Adler announced a local disaster as a precaution because
Baroness Stowell, chair of the Charity Commission, will appear before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee of MPs for the first time since it opposed her appointment to the role. A committee statement today said Stowell and Helen Stephenson, chief executive of the regulator, would be questioned about the commission’s track record and
Getty Images Recent wild market swings have led some 401(k) investors to clamber into safer assets. However, you may want to press pause before you increase your exposure to bonds or cash-type funds. Net trading activity in 401(k) saving plans was higher in the last week of February than all of the combined activity in
Sixteen restaurants in Vilnius, Lithuania, are to introduce new themed dishes, all of which were created specifically to celebrate Lithuanian Independence. For four months, diners in Vilnius will be able to literally taste freedom and witness the progress Lithuanian cuisine made after its food traditions were neglected for fifty years. Thirty years ago, on the
Yacht Style has released Issue 52, our second bimonthly magazine of 2020 for March/April. Considering the effects of the coronavirus, this is a good time to get out of the city and enjoy yachting, and why we chose a cover photo of a Fairline F//Line 33 that captures the peace and serenity the sea can
On March 4, Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty was arrested in Los Angeles for failing to register as a sex offender. Now, following an appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the charges against him have been dropped, the Blast reports and Pitchfork can confirm. In a statement to Pitchfork, a representative for the LA
austincameron/gofundme Tyler Cameron‘s family wants to honor their late mother by starting a foundation in her honor … and they’re hoping to seed the organization with some crowdfunding. The ‘Bachelorette’ star’s brother launched a GoFundMe campaign just days after their mother, Andrea Hermann Cameron, died of a brain aneurysm at a hospital in Jupiter, Florida.
Visiting Africa is an enriching experience. You will be able to enjoy seeing the local wildlife and soaking up the scenery, but if you are interested in something a little more cultural, there are numerous art galleries that can satisfy the needs of any art lover. Here you will find stunning traditional and contemporary African
Refresh for updates … As the coronavirus continues to spread, more events are being canceled or postponed amid travel restrictions and increasing health warnings. As of Monday, the virus had sickened more than 88,948 people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization — including across 64 countries and 10 states in the U.S. More than
The people of Bacurau, a small, fictional town in the backcountry of Northeastern Brazil, have problems—though, to be clear, the people themselves are not the problem. It’s everyone, everything else. The matriarch of the village, the 96-year-old Carmelita, has died, and though it has not lessened the village’s resolve—if anything, it proves opportunity for more
Major charity employers are drawing up plans to deal with the possible effects of the coronavirus outbreak on their workforce. Out of a group of the largest charity employers in the UK contacted by Third Sector, none said they had yet been forced to take drastic measures such as closing offices or reducing services to
People load Clorox into their car in the Costco parking lot after the first confirmed case of coronavirus was announced in New York State, in Brooklyn, New York, March 2, 2020. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Costco reported stronger sales than analysts were expecting Thursday, thanks in part to a boost the company received from consumers stocking
The European Industrial Hemp Association has received a letter from German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) leading to a conclusion that supports EIHA’s position that the full spectrum of natural cannabinoids contained in the hemp plant, to which among others the cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) belongs are not Novel. The European Industrial Hemp Association
Our rivers, lakes, marshes, mangroves and peatlands are home to countless species that can survive nowhere else — from beavers and freshwater turtles to waterfowl and thousands of kinds of fish. They’re also a vital long-term store of carbon, helping protect the world from climate change. “Inland wetlands are the biggest biodiversity hotspot in the
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on February 27, 2020. Scott Heins | Getty Images Fears that the fast-spreading coronavirus will disrupt global supply chains and tip the economy into a recession are gripping investors on Wall Street. In a tumultuous week for stocks, the 30-stock Dow swung 1,000 points
Isolated under a blanket of stars, this luxurious thirty-nine feet high treehouse is a remote yet safe retreat situated in the Ngala Private Game Reserve of Africa. Far from the pervasiveness of technology and artificial light, the treehouse spans across four-levels, surrounded by nothing but a lush south African forest. Officially opened to the public
NCT 127 have shared their new album, NCT #127 Neo Zone. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify. They’ve also unveiled a video for the single “Kick It”, which you can see below. Today’s collection follows the K-pop outfit’s Regular-Irregular full-length from two years ago, as well as the We are Superhuman EP from 2019.
Trying to find the true meaning of the phrase smart casual can quickly turn into a nightmare. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as “neat, conventional, yet relatively informal in style, especially as worn to conform to a particular dress code”. But these days it’s quite common for smart casual to be the dress code. So
This short, black and white indie film follows the life of a struggling dancer, Frances Halladay (Greta Gerwig, who also co-wrote the film), as she tries to find a new living arrangement after her roommate and best friend Sophie Levee (Mickey Summer) decides to move from Brooklyn to Tribeca. Over the course of this 86-minute
After Jhene Aiko dropped her new album, ‘Chilombo,’ on March 6, Big Sean took to social media to send her a sweet congratulatory message, and seemingly confirmed that they’re SO back together! Big Sean and Jhene Aiko haven’t officially said whether or not they’re back together, but Sean’s message to the singer on her album release day
The Bristol-based charity St Peter’s Hospice has launched a partnership with John Lewis to open a pop-up shop in the department store’s branch at the Cribbs Causeway shopping centre. The shop, which will be open from 12 to 29 March, will sell premium second-hand ladies garments from brands such as Hobbs, Fat Face, Phase Eight
Brussels/Amman (March 5, 2020) – As several thousand refugees and asylum-seekers line Turkey’s border with the European Union, CARE denounces acts of violence against vulnerable groups seeking protection at Europe’s borders and calls for European member states to cooperate, share the responsibility, and accept refugees into Europe, including by offering safe asylum. This is crucial in
My first experience with the small, but rapidly growing movement to eliminate handshaking was in a chiropractic office in Singapore two weeks ago. “Are you shaking hands? Some people aren’t these days,” the chiro said, extending his hand before awkwardly retracting it. I did — to break the oddness of the moment — but
Luxurious Magazine’s Sabi Phagura heads to the slopes of Ischgl in Austria to finally try her hand at skiing. What’s the cut-off age for starting to learn how to ski? Surely, it’s a sport you need to take up as a child? Apparently not. Just as health experts have been saying for years about exercise
More to the West than what meets the eye, the continents of North and South America form a significant part of the world we live in, with hidden gems and exciting experiences at every turn. California, West America: Stretching nearly 900 miles along the Pacific and Mexican border, the western U.S. state of California offers
After first announcing it almost a month ago, RÜFÜS DU SOL have finally released their Live from Joshua Tree film. The 45-minute immersive film traversing the depths of the band’s famed shows and critically acclaimed studio albums SOLACE, BLOOM and ATLAS brings their emotive live experience from the global stage to the screen. Filmed in California’s breathtaking Joshua Tree, the
Have you been forlornly staring at your Disney+ homepage waiting for that magic moment when Frozen II will finally show up? Take heart in the knowledge that you’re certainly not alone in needing an Olaf fix. Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait a few more months for that streaming option to arrive. Frozen fans — or
The number of extreme trail runners is on the rise, particularly in Asia. CNBC attended HK100, an annual race in Hong Kong, where participants from around the world gather to run 100 kilometers, slightly more than 62 miles. If that sounds like a lot, it is. Even the fastest runners took around 12 hours to
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