Capitalism is going on holiday — at least for one day. Walmart has announced that it will close all of its stores on Thanksgiving this year. This marks the first time the mega-chain has done so since the late ’80s. Like many big-box stores, Walmart has been known to cash in on the shopping extravaganza
Month: July 2020
Jeff Bezos had a pretty lucrative Monday. The billionaire Amazon CEO set a record when his net worth jumped by $13 billion in just one day, on Monday, according to Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index put Bezos’ estimated net worth at $189.3 billion at the end of Monday. Bezos, who is the world’s wealthiest man
(CNN) — From isolated English beaches to plunge pools in the Costa Rican cloud forest. Icy ponds at five-star hotels in the heart of Peru to quiet riverbanks in the Japanese Alps. These swimming spots are the ultimate escape for those looking for adventure once the months of being unable to hit the road finally
Engraved on a black textured fabric that resists everyday use, the Berluti SIGNATURE pattern marks the Maison’s first patterned canvas created by Belgian fashion designer and Creative Director, Kris Van Assche. Inspired by the archives, the all-new signature canvas remains anchored in a historical context, seamlessly bridging the past with the present, whilst reinventing the
For nearly a quarter-century, the cannabis movement made slow but significant strides. Today, more than half of U.S. states allow some level of marijuana use, and non-intoxicating, CBD-rich hemp has become federally legal. Today, the conversation about cannabis as a tool for wellness takes place everywhere across America – from workplace break rooms to assisted
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A bottle of Diet Coke is pulled for a quality control test at a Coco-Cola bottling plant in Salt Lake City, Utah. George Frey | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Coca-Cola — Coca-Cola gained 2.5% after the beverage giant gave an optimistic view about its future. The company said it expects
The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust launched its first open applications window earlier this month, offering a total of £10m to help smaller charities survive the coronavirus crisis. It is the first time in its 25-year history that the charity has run an open call for applications, and grant manager Simon Fourmy says it is
Kanye West has been reported by multiple outlets to be experiencing a major manic episode over the last couple weeks. Last night, the rapper went on a Twitter rant about his wife Kim Kardashian trying to intervene and get him help following his South Carolina campaign rally on Sunday. He asserting on Twitter that she
The Alienist returned to solve another crime on Sunday, but the ratings are down considerably. The Alienist: Angel of Darkness Episode 1 garnered 1.33 million total viewers and a 0.26 rating in the all-important 18-49 demo, with a second episode following with 1.10 million viewers and a 0.19 rating. These numbers are passable, but they
Avatar: The Last Airbender sequel TV show Avatar: The Legend of Korra will release Netflix next month. In the mid-2000s, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko created Avatar: The Last Airbender, which premiered on Nickelodeon in 2005 and concluded at the end of season 3 in 2008. The world was then expanded with a sequel series, The Legend
Stephen Colbert opened his latest episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday with a skit about U.S. president Donald Trump’s “unbelievable” performance on a cognitive test. The clip began with a news cast and Trump bragging about his results on the cognitive test. “I took it at Walter Reed Medical Center in
Glitz and glamour on the water A one-hour drive north of Milan, Lake Como is the most glamorous of Italy’s lakes, hemmed in by the snow-capped Alps with picture-perfect villages on the water. Milanesi pop here for the day for a breath of fresh air and to soak up the fabulous vistas, while international visitors
Yesterday, Kanye West launched his 2020 presidential campaign with a less than stellar rally in Charleston, South Carolina. In an address that touched on theology, homelessness, corporate power, and involved a long debate with an audience member about abortion, as well as an assertion that “[abolitionist] Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just
The World Health Organization on Monday applauded newly published data by researchers at Oxford University and AstraZeneca on a potential coronavirus vaccine but cautioned that it’s still early and further evidence of its effectiveness is needed. “It is good news,” Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO’s emergencies program, said at a press conference at the organization’s
Less than three weeks after reopening to international travelers, the Bahamas is closing its borders to U.S. residents after a rise of coronavirus infections on the island nation. In a national address on July 19, Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis announced that airports and seaports would close to all travelers except those coming from Canada,
Whether it’s dramatic drought, massive fires or deadly floods, the effects of global climate change no longer surprise anyone. With rising oceans, more frequent cyclonic rains and associated landslides, waterfront developments are some of the most exposed infrastructures. A marine’s priority is the protection of boats; Photo: Dan Edel / Unsplash Poralu Marine is recognised
This whole year has been a…mess. So you might not be in the mood for big, thick books. Most of us are currently on a reading slump and cannot, for the lives of us, can get into books. Reading novellas and short romance novels, and rereading our favorite books, is always a good idea in
Sue Freeth, chief executive of the veterans mental health charity Combat Stress, has announced she is to step down after five years in the role. Freeth said in a statement that there was never a perfect time to leave the charity but she felt she must move on. The charity said Freeth would help trustees
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com KJ Smith‘s enjoying her time in quarantine, because thanks to Tyler Perry … she’s able to work, make new friends without worrying about her health … and the food’s good too! The “Sistas” star joined “TMZ Live” Monday to describe what life’s been like inside Perry’s massive studio complex in
EXCLUSIVE: In a weekend where Warner Bros.’ Christopher Nolan’s Tenet was expected to reopen the major circuits, Disney’s reissue of 2017’s Beauty and the Beast led all titles with an estimated $467K at 527 locations. Disney/Marvel’s Iron Man was second with $430K at 462 sites. Beauty and the Beast ranked No. 1 in its first weekends of the box office, opening
According to conservative-media networks, Portland is a city engulfed in “riots” and “unrest,” where it’s “unclear how long this violence will last.” Their most important viewer, Donald Trump, describes Portland as “totally out of control” and progressively crumbling after “50 days of anarchy,” claims the president cited while justifying his decision to dispatch federal agents
Britney Spears‘ old digs — the home that served as the backdrop when the singer went into free fall, shaved her head and ended up being involuntarily committed — is back on the market, and anyone who still has millions of bucks can now get it for a steal. The pop singer’s former Beverly Hills
Rob Daly | OJO Images | Getty Images Households aren’t too happy with the U.S. consumer financial ecosystem these days, a report suggests. Complaints made to the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were up 50% from March through June this year compared with the same time period in 2019, according to research from consumer advocacy
Greatest support to human’s happiness is passion. In pain, it’s a refuge, a solace. Isn’t it? The power of human will and passion can never be underestimated. In fact, passion is just like water striking a brick wall; when it hits the wall, it split up and splatters in all directions to find the way
Image courtesy of ArquitectonicaGEO One of the country’s most iconic beachfront residences, the Continuum on South Beach, has unveiled a new brand identity for the property and its grounds, bringing a contemporary and aesthetic transformation to the heart of the South of Fifth historic district in Miami Beach. The new design and redevelopment will be
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Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix. Robyn Beck | AFP | Getty Images Netflix reported its second quarter 2020 earnings after the bell on Thursday, the first full quarter to reflect the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The company announced that Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos will become co-CEO alongside current CEO Reed Hastings. He will
As of this moment, the hashtags both are trending. But will it make a dent? The way that David Ayer plays along with this movement makes me, personally, believe that his cut of Suicide Squad will arrive (in some format) in the future. And HBO Max makes sense. It’s even possible that an announcement could
Ariel Winter and Luke Benward showed off some PDA while out on a coffee run with friends in Santa Monica on July 19. The couple shared a sweet kiss through their matching, black protective masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ariel Winter and Luke Benward are going strong, and the proof is in the pictures! The Modern Family
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