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
Month: October 2020
Digital nomads can now work remotely in the Cayman Islands for up to two years. The catch? Those workers must make at least $100,000 a year — and even more if they want to bring a companion. Launched on Oct. 21, the Global Citizen Concierge Program invites high-earning workers to ride out the next several
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
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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Wells Fargo Securities’ Michael Schumacher has a message for investors: Buckle up. The firm’s head of macro strategy warns Wednesday’s market turbulence may just be a preview of what’s ahead. “When you think about the U.S. elections, Covid worsening [and] all sorts of other news items coming out in the next couple of weeks, it
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
Nate Soundz is a phoenix rising above the ashes and emerging as one of the next superstars in the world of music. Nate Soundz is 33 years old living in Northern California where he grew up with his single mom. He began to write poetry and rhymes around 2015, which led to lyrics and recording
Netflix’s Top 10 list is like a never-ending horse race with shows jockeying for position, fading, then ultimately being sent to the glue factory at alarming rates (we miss you, GLOW!). But because Netflix never reveals proper ratings, it’s pretty much the only way we know whether or not a series or movie is doing
Oversized, instrumental and immediately distinctive, the new BR 05 chronograph joins the family of integrated bracelet Bell & Ross BR 05 watches. Featuring the same aesthetics driving the brand’s most iconic models, the BR 01 and BR 03, the new BR 05 chronograph is the latest in the series to play up the signature “circle
In our Track by Track feature, artists take listeners through each song on their latest album. Here, Aimée Osbourne brings us into the world of her debut album, Vacare Adamaré. After a long musical journey, Aimée Osbourne is set to release her debut full-length album, Vacare Adamaré, under the moniker ARO. In advance of the
Two years’ worth of e-commerce growth is about to be packed into one holiday season, according to a new forecast, as Americans turn in droves to online shopping to avoid crowded stores and malls during the coronavirus pandemic. Online sales this November and December are forecast to surge 33% year over year to a record
Ideas for whatever your Halloween may bring You may have forgotten: Halloween is this Saturday. Honestly, who can blame anyone for not being in the festive spirit right now (not to mention not having a firm grasp on what day/week/month we’re even in anymore)? With an impending election and a persistent global pandemic, the world
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ vet Ellen Pompeo revealed the latest about the future of the long-running series and admitted that season 17 ‘could be it’ for Meredith Grey and the Grey Sloan faves. Grey’s Anatomy remains one of the most popular shows on television as it heads into its 17th season. Ellen Pompeo, 50, has been the
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
Comic Relief today announced plans to modernise its international appeal films for Red Nose Day 2021, scrapping ‘white saviourism’ and images of poverty overseas in favour of local stories that empower and preserve the agency of their subjects. The charity said all African appeal films for Red Nose Day 2021 would be led by local
Everest Base Camp Trek Guide 2021/2022 – Updated information about EBC Trek Guide Mt. Everest, viewed as the gem of the Himalayas, is the tallest mountain on the planet. It stands 29,000 feet above ocean level and is the objective for climbers and globe-trotters from everywhere the world. The Everest Base Camp Trek will bring
Can you even imagine the perfect terror that he experienced at that moment? His blood must have turned ice cold in an instant. Not only was the fate of Borat 2‘s big climax at stake, but he also had to feel responsibility for the safety of the young woman who plays his daughter, actress Maria
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images A new bipartisan retirement bill has perks for seniors and savers shouldering student debt. The legislation, proposed by House lawmakers on Tuesday, would raise the age at which seniors must start drawing money from their 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts to 75. Under
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
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
The Chainsmokers have emerged from the studio for a rare interview during lockdown, giving their supporters an update on what they’ve been doing and where they’re going from here. Throughout quarantine, the duo consisting of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall have been working on investments by day (more here) and music by night. It’s a
(CNN) — The Covid-19 pandemic may have irreversibly changed the world as we know it, but it seems there are some things that can still be counted on. And struggling Italian towns selling off abandoned homes at bargain prices in a bid to reverse a trend of depopulation is undoubtedly one of them. The picturesque
Chrissy Teigen is ready to share her experience following the loss of her third child, son Jack. The model and entrepreneur shared a poignant personal essay on Medium, detailing what she went through in the hospital, saying goodbye to her third son Jack. She also gave her thanks to everyone who has written notes to
The leader of so-called “sex cult” NXIVM, Keith Raniere, has been sentenced to 120 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. Nxivm founder and leader Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison. — US Attorney EDNY (@EDNYnews) October 27, 2020 Story continues below advertisement U.S.
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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,
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
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
Exclusive “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” just became even more of a family affair … because Kathy Hilton is officially joining the show. The sister of ‘RHOBH’ star Kyle Richards and former star Kim Richards — and of course, Paris and Nicky’s mother — finalized her deal in the last week … production sources
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