An independent inquiry has rejected claims of bullying and improper conduct against the former chair of Unicef UK made by the charity’s former executive director. Third Sector revealed in September that Sacha Deshmukh had resigned from the charity after five months in the role, alleging that he had been subjected to bullying behaviour by Douglas
Month: January 2021
Source: American Express American Express shares fell after the Wall Street Journal reported that the investigative arms of three U.S. financial agencies were probing the card issuer’s sales practices. Shares of the company dipped 1.3% Thursday after falling as much as 5% earlier. The offices of the inspectors general of the Federal Reserve, Treasury Department
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writer visited these hotels prior to the pandemic. If you’re after a remote romantic escape on the coast or in the countryside, Wales really nails it. From the sweeping moors of the Brecon Beacons to
Happy 10-year anniversary to ‘Country Strong.’ The musical drama was released Jan. 7, 2011. Even after a decade, the movie never gets old. See the talented and star-studded cast then and now. Country Strong is one of those movies that has gotten more popular as time goes on. The movie was released 10 years ago
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Mercy, me! You just finished watching the first season of Netflix’s Bridgerton and now you’re ready for more steamy romance between dapper dudes and gowned gals, preferably with charming accents that will stir your insides. Shonda Rhimes‘ new series showed that period pieces don’t have to be stuffy melodrama for your grandmama, but can be
Danish TV show John Dillermand is about a man with a very long penis, photo via DR TV The Danes sure do it differently — sex education, that is. Last Saturday, Denmark’s national broadcasting company premiered a new children’s TV show about a man with an extraordinarily long and uncontrollable penis. Created by DR, the
Democratic candidates for Senate Jon Ossoff (L), Raphael Warnock (C) and US President-elect Joe Biden (R) bump elbows on stage during a rally outside Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 4, 2021. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Democrats won Tuesday’s two Senate runoff elections in Georgia, NBC News projected Wednesday, clinching
An airline employee walks past empty American Airlines check-in terminals at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on May 12, 2020. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Getty Images Airlines are moving flight crews to hotels outside of central Washington D.C. to avoid the protests at the U.S. Capitol, airlines and a major labor union said.
Around 2 a.m, the morning after news had been reported about Dr. Dre’s condition, the group of men stepped onto the rapper’s property. Before they arrived at the main structure on his property, his security apparently spotted them, confronted the four men and called the police. Los Angeles law enforcement arrived at the scene and
Income at the charity behind the Which? brand fell by about 10 per cent last year, mainly due to the closure of its mortgage advice service, new figures show. Its latest accounts show the Consumers’ Association’s total income dropped by more than £10m year on year to just over £91m in the year to the
Neil Young has become the latest musician to strike gold with his song catalogue, selling a 50 per cent stake in his music to a British investment company in a deal announced on Wednesday. The Hipgnosis Songs Fund said it had acquired half of the copyright and income interests in some 1,180 songs written by the
Ever wanted to own a piece of bookish history? You can in Ely, Minnesota. Cheap Old Houses shared the listing for a former library currently on the market for $79,000 in Northern Minnesota near the Boundary Waters, roughly four hours from the Twin Cities. The 1938 building has three stories and nearly 29,000 square feet
Where was this Fessy on Big Brother? The Challenge Season 36 Episode 4 was a banner installment of this MTV juggernaut, delivering a shift in power, the breakdown of several alliances, and a stunning exit. Fessy was a questionable pick for Big Brother back in the day, largely because he had no awareness of the
Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Jon Ossoff (R) and Raphael Warnock (L) of Georgia wave to supporters during a rally on November 15, 2020 in Marietta, Georgia. Jessica McGowan | Getty Images Democrats may be poised to control the Senate, which would give President-elect Joe Biden’s tax plan a better chance at passing. Georgia hosted two
All Images Credit Sofitel or Chadstone Mall Australia has a wealth of experiences from the Outback, Barrier Reef, miles and miles of coastline and uber-cosmopolitan urban centers. When we think of Australia, first-class shopping probably does not come to mind, however, it probably should. The largest mall in the southern hemisphere, Chadstone Mall -The Fashion
Palestinian DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi has been released on bail after serving eight days in a Jericho jail. The Palestinian Authorities court order is subject to investigation on charges of “desecrating a holy site and religious symbols and violating COVID-19 emergency measures.” Sama’ was recording her set for Beatport‘s series The Residency at a courtyard within Maqam Nabi
With an estimated $12.4B in global grosses, $10.2B of which came from the international box office, 2020 was off overall by 71% and 67%, respectively, from 2019 according to Gower Street Analytics. It’s a year the world at large would like to forget, but in industry terms it provided interesting phenomena to reflect upon even
Heritage organisations are being invited to apply for grants of up to £3m in the latest round of funding from the government’s £1.6bn Culture Recovery Fund. Up to £300m is available in the second tranche of funds, which can be used to help organisations recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is open
(CNN) — The days of strolling into an airport, flashing a passport, then hopping on a flight to wherever one likes are, for now, a distant memory. The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the travel landscape, potentially for decades to come. Countries all over the world are entering fresh lockdowns, but even when restrictions do lift,
Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. It’s crystal clear that the opulence of the early 20th century is revived with Tiffany & Co.’s latest acquisition: an archival Tiffany High Jewelry Necklace from 1939’s World’s Fair that will be rebuffed and resold. Before reaching the public’s eye in 2022, the historic necklace’s center stone, a D-color oval
Like most creative industries, the fashion industry has taken a huge hit during the coronavirus pandemic—and some of the biggest names in fashion are no exception. With a new year beginning and the end of the pandemic in sight, Vanity Fair is catching up with 12 fashion greats, as they recommend their go-to items for
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Exclusive Mahlon Reyes, a deckhand on one of the “Deadliest Catch” crab fishing boats, died from a drug overdose … TMZ has learned. Mahlon’s cause of death is listed as acute cocaine intoxication … according to Flathead County Sheriff and Coroner, Brian Heino. He also tells us the death has been ruled accidental. TMZ broke
Exclusive Dr. Dre is at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering a brain aneurysm … TMZ has learned. Sources connected to Dre and with direct knowledge tell us, Dre suffered the aneurysm Monday and was rushed by ambulance to Cedars and was taken directly to ICU, where he remains Tuesday. Our sources say
Source: Oatly Vegan milk brand Oatly is planning a 2021 initial public offering that could raise $1 billion, sources familiar said. The company, which is backed by Blackstone, Oprah Winfrey and Natalie Portman, has hired Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase and Credit Suisse to manage the offering, sources said. Oatly’s valuation will depend on the status
Dr. Dre has been an immensely influential figure in pop culture in the last 40 years, and tonight the thoughts of fans will be with him. It is being reported that the legendary rap artist/producer/actor is now in the hospital after having suffered a brain aneurysm. According to TMZ, Dr. Dre (born Andre Romelle Young)
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writer visited these hotels prior to the pandemic. Bath has lots of b&bs, and many of them are really rather special. Some occupy elegant Georgian townhouses, others grand Victorian villas. Some are in the city
The Charity Commission has said it is satisfied with governance changes put in place by the RSPCA and closed its long-running scrutiny of the charity. The regulator began looking into the charity in 2014 after serious concerns were identified, including frequent changes in its leadership and a sustained reliance on trustees acting as interim chief
Ariana Grande said it best when she crooned “I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it” in her hit 2019 song “7 Rings.” While Grande was talking about her own spending habits (and the fact that, as a millionaire, she can effectively buy whatever the heck she wants without a second