Month: October 2020

The social impact investment market in the UK grew by nearly one-fifth in 2019 to more than £5bn, according to new research. Figures released by social investor Big Society Capital show that more than £1.2bn was committed to 1,192 charities and social enterprises, and the number of transactions made in the sector increased by 18 per cent
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Courtesy of Rebag / PAUL DE LUNA Since Rebag’s founding in 2014, the reseller site has built a small empire of gently-used designer used bags, everything from vintage Fendi to one-of-a-kind Hermès Birkins. Earlier this year, they launched a selection of accessories, and now the company is expanding even further by venturing into watches and
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For the past four years, a debate has raged in media circles over news networks carrying Donald Trump’s speeches live on air. In October 2016, just weeks before Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, CNN president Jeff Zucker admitted that his network may have made a “mistake” by broadcasting “too many of [Trump’s] campaign rallies,” a remark
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France is now set to enter a second lockdown phase from tomorrow night and for five weeks as coronavirus cases continue to escalate. French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement in an address to the nation this evening. Movie theaters were not explicitly cited, but will clearly be included in the off-limit zones, dealing a
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The 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards are open for voting! The opening round of the 12th annual Awards, which are decided by readers, runs now through November 8. How It Works Voting is open to Goodreads registered members. Check Your Shelf Newsletter Sign up to receive Check Your Shelf, the Librarian’s One-Stop Shop For News, Book Lists, And
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If you were looking for a feel-good show, you might have been disappointed…until you weren’t. During its two-hour premiere, This Is Us Season 5 Episode 1 and This Is Us Season 5 Episode 2 tackled the Pearsons’ response to the coronavirus crisis and to the death of George Floyd. But while the stories didn’t allow viewers
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The unbeatable has finally met its match. Long gone is the sensational record-breaking run that exceeded the magical threshold of 300 miles (482,80 km) per hour, the esteemed Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ has officially been dethroned by an unlikely adversary. Crowned the all-new fastest automobile on the planet with a barely-believable two-way average speed
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The Chartered Institute of Fundraising has unveiled its new branding and website after achieving chartered status in March. The membership organisation started the process of becoming a chartered body in 2015. The logo was designed in partnership with the digital agency William Joseph and combines symbols representing hearts, a person and a crown. Ceri Edwards,
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Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, is pictured at Microsoft’s annual shareholder meeting in Bellevue, Washington on November 30, 2016. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images Microsoft will announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings after market close on Tuesday. Here are the numbers to watch: Earnings: $1.54 per share, adjusted, as expected by analysts, according to
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Of the titles debuting in the specialty box office space this weekend, Well Go USA’s Synchronic had a decent showing, opening in 326 theaters to the tune of an estimated $225,070, averaging $690 per theater for its opening weekend. Set in New Orleans, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s sci-fi pic follows two best friends Steve
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