Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been increasing hate and violence directed at Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans. In New York City, anti-Asian hate crimes rose by 1,900% in 2020. Many AAPI people have reported being coughed at or spat on, denied ride share services, and had racial slurs directed at them. There
Month: February 2021
You can appreciate much of the best of Bath for free, including the ground-breaking Georgian architecture of The Royal Crescent and Circus, along with the grandiose interior of the Assembly Rooms and historic Bath Abbey (suggested donation). In terms of eating and drinking, you are spoilt for choice for affordable cafés and pubs, many of
An independent investigation at Barnardo’s found evidence of racism and racially motivated behaviour in the charity’s fundraising department, the charity has revealed. The inquiry last year concluded that the department’s leadership had failed to address such behaviour and a number of the charity’s staff are under formal independent disciplinary investigation, Barnardo’s said in a statement. The
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on “The Quarterly CARES Act Report to Congress” on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 1, 2020. Susan Walsh | Pool | Reuters Stock investors are trying desperately to interpret what a rise in bond yields means for the stock market. Since February 10th,
Jon Hamm, Audrey Hepburn, Jimmy Fallon and Al Roker are inviting New Yorkers to dine out in the pandemic … and you can be sure they’re not carrying the virus. Celebrity wax figures from Madame Tussauds in New York City are creating a new dining experience at the legendary Peter Luger Steak House … you
Paramount Pictures CEO Jim Gianopulos gets it; just like Disney CEO Bob Chapek gets it: You can’t have a successful streaming service without big theatrical event films. The two go hand-in-hand, so don’t try and muddy the waters. Big screen drives big franchises, which in turn drives streaming features and spinoff series. Exclaimed Gianopulos at
Best known for their ties to the nautical world, people would often associate Ulysse Nardin to marine chronographs and dive watches. However, the Swiss watch brand made waves with their uniquely designed Tourbillon Free Wheel, a masterful reinterpretation of traditional watch construction. While the base models of their Executive collection use a fairly typical skeletonised
It seems there is a point at which even the most ardent sweatpants devotee breaks rank. Perhaps it was the smattering of temperate late-fall days or the stultifying relentlessness of WFH life, but suddenly all the cozy, plush, fleecy piles in shapeless silhouettes were anathema to me. The cognitive dissonance I’d felt marveling at the
England just announced its reopening plans as part of a four-step process. Depending on cases, deaths and hospitalizations related to coronavirus (COVID-19), Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes to lift the majority of restrictions by June 21st. Step One: allows schools to reopen and after-school activities to resume. Small groups of people from different households will
Fabio Camandona | iStock | Getty Images For Covid-vaccinated individuals in the 65-and-over crowd, hitting the road (or sky) may become more alluring than it’s been in nearly a year. Be sure to consider whether your Medicare plan will travel with you. While coverage when you’re away from home depends partly on your destination, it
Once again, Gwyneth Paltrow and actual scientists are going to have to agree to disagree—this time on the best techniques to deal with the side effects of contracting the coronavirus. Last week, the Goop founder revealed that, as with everything in her life, she was also an early adopter to COVID-19. Since coming down with
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For “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary, making videos on Cameo is a lucrative side hustle. “People ask me all the time about Cameo. It’s my side hustle,” O’Leary, chairman of O’Shares ETFs, tells CNBC Make It. On Cameo, customers can pay for personalized video shout-outs from thousands of celebrities, from Carole Baskin from Netflix’s “Tiger
The Charity Commission has put Oxfam GB back on a standard regulatory footing after concluding that the charity had made “significant improvements on safeguarding”. The regulator opened a statutory inquiry into the charity in February 2018 after it emerged that Oxfam had failed to adequately report the extent of sexual misconduct allegations by project workers
New Seychelles Wellness Resort & Marina from Superyacht Designer Andrew Winch LuxuryTravel/Resorts & Spas Photos by Elsa Young Winch Design—the British design studio helmed by Andrew Winch, known for his designs of superyachts, private jet interiors, and luxury residences—has designed a boutique wellness resort in the Seychelles. L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa, which recently
Did Aaron Wallace make a difference? He didn’t know by the end of For Life Season 2 Episode 10, but most of us are confident in saying that he has, and it was a pleasure to witness it in action. The sophomore finale of For Life wrapped things up with the Andy Josiah trial and
Cinderella keeps it real simple. You like Cinderella? What about a really talented cast, a classic story and some adorable songs? OK, cool, here you go! That’s it. No nonsense. I feel like there’s been something lost from trying to appeal to the animated versions and then also provide a sense of scale that will
The first Princess Y78 in Phuket Boat Lagoon Yachting has had a busy start to the year following the arrival in Thailand of five hulls from Princess’s line of Y Class Motor Yachts – a 72, Y75, two Y78s and an 88. The Y78s are making model premieres in both Pattaya and Phuket respectively, the
For an instant mood-booster, slip into something a little more glam While you’re likely très familiar with the little black dress (LBD), it probably doesn’t feel like that these days. Like most of the world, you’ve probably traded in your statement dresses and Insta-worthy lewks for sweatsuits and PJs. Look: It is what it is.
Breaking News Garth Brooks‘ wife has tested positive for COVID-19 … and even though he’s tested negative, he’s going into quarantine with her nevertheless. According to Garth’s rep … the couple went into quarantine after a member of their team tested positive for COVID, and subsequent tests showed Garth’s wife, Trisha Yearwood, tested positive as
The Nasdaq’s slump may be just starting. Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee sees a major market shift underway in which Big Tech starts to greatly underperform economically sensitive stocks. So, he’s telling investors to double down on epicenter trades, which are positioned to profit as the economy reopens. “A lot of these companies that were
Kendall Jenner took to her Instagram to share some eye-catching photos from a vacation, including one that showed off her figure and behind in a dark brown thong bikini. Kendall Jenner, 25, is looking incredible in her latest Instagram pics! The model hinted at a romantic getaway with her beau Devin Booker, 24, in the
The Audio Publisher’s Association has announced the finalists for the 2021 Audie Awards, which recognize the best audiobooks released in 2020. The 25 categories include the expected fiction and non-fiction categories, as well as awards for best narrator and multi-voice performance and more. In the last few years, audiobooks have gained more and more listeners,
But while the virus has struck far and wide, a lucky few remote locations remain coronavirus-free a year after the virus halted much of the world. Italy, which is in a state of emergency until April 30, was ravaged by the virus last year and currently has one of the highest death tolls in Europe.
A working group is being set up by the government to create national guidelines for how culture and heritage bodies talk about British history. The plans were announced after a summit between 25 of the UK’s biggest heritage bodies and charities and Oliver Dowden, the culture secretary, yesterday. In a tweet after the event, Dowden
A healthcare worker holds a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against the COVID-19 coronavirus before administering it to another as South Africa proceeds with its inoculation campaign at the Klerksdorp Hospital on February 18, 2021. Phill Magakoe | AFP | Getty Images The United States stands ready to deliver up to 4 million
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Josh Richards is as happy as can be to go from in front of the camera to behind-the-scenes with his new production company … something Mark Wahlberg is making a reality. We got the TikTok star Tuesday on the streets of West Hollywood where we asked about his new joint
Universal Pictures action movie Nobody starring Bob Odenkirk will get ahead of Warner Bros.’ long-Easter weekend release of Godzilla vs. Kong by going on March 26 instead. The Odenkirk movie, directed by Ilya Naishuller, was scheduled for Good Friday, April 2. Recently, Warner Bros moved its HBO Max day-and-date release of Godzilla vs. Kong to Wednesday March
Shortly after the South Korean outlet Dispatch reported that two of the world’s biggest K-pop stars, Blackpink’s Jennie Kim, 25, and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, 32, have been secretly dating for “about a year,” their entertainment company YG addressed the rumors head on—and didn’t quite deny them. YG Entertainment said in a statement, per All K-Pop, “We
In November, Bruce Springsteen was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and consuming alcohol in a closed area. The DWI and reckless driving charges have now been dismissed, Rolling Stone reports and Pitchfork can confirm. Springsteen, who reportedly admitted to having “two small shots of tequila” prior to his arrest, pleaded guilty to consuming
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