In this article APO HIG ALL mdphoto16 | E+ | Getty Images Private equity firms are buying up insurers — and the policies they hold — at a feverish pace. Some groups, namely financial advisors, fear the trend may be bad for consumers who own annuity and life insurance contracts. Critics are concerned the buyers
Month: April 2021
British holidaymakers have been quick to snap up the array of UK cruises on offer this summer. Nearly every major cruise line has announced fresh itineraries, from Viking Cruises launching the maiden voyage of its newest ship, sailing from Portsmouth, to Virgin Voyages offering at-sea “staycations” this August. Those with a ticket to sail might
The lead acting awards closed the ceremony, upending tradition and freaking out Twitter. By Anthony Breznican April 26, 2021 As far as climaxes go, it was definitely in the anti category. The Academy Awards did not end with the traditional best picture prize, with producers choosing to make lead actress and actor the final awards
Did you know Book Riot has a podcast dedicated to all things YA? You do now! (Or maybe you already did, in which case, thank you for listening! You’re our favorite! Please rate and review.) I joined Book Riot and Hey YA in September of 2020. Founding co-host Eric Smith left big, hot dog-shaped shoes
Twitter is at it again — calling the “Boy Meets World” spinoff, “Girl Meets World,” “problematic” years after it went off the air … all because of how it dealt with delicate topics. For whatever reason, several different clips from the show — which ran on Disney Channel between 2014 and 2017 — were resurfaced
The government should form closer working relationships with voluntary and community sector organisations in preparation for future crises, a new report urges. The Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership, which was set up in 2018 to provide co-ordination among local and national organisations in the wake of crises, says in a new report today that
News A. G. Cook Pens Tribute to SOPHIE “She approached every topic with the love, care and intensity of someone who has truly lived” By Madison Bloom April 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter A. G. Cook, SOPHIE (Photos via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter A. G. Cook has penned a tribute to his late friend and collaborator
In this article SNAP Evan Spiegel, CEO and co-founder of Snap Inc. Adam Galica | CNBC Snap’s stock rose slightly in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company reported its first-quarter results despite beating Wall Street’s expectations on earnings, revenue and user growth. Here’s what Snap reported versus Wall Street’s estimates: Adjusted loss per share: 0
Refresh for latest…: Warner Bros/Legendary’s Godzilla Vs Kong has reached a new global benchmark, crossing $400M with a cume through Sunday of $406.6M worldwide. Of that, $320M comes from the international box office in 41 markets. The monster mash, already the biggest Hollywood movie of the pandemic era, continues to track above its Monsterverse predecessors.
Along with Clorox wipes and toilet paper, the demand for backyard swimming pools has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. Across the country, swimming pool and hot tub suppliers struggled to meet a sudden wave of demand. But putting in a pool is a pricey proposition, and not everyone who wanted to swim could
Daniel Kaluuya has swept awards season with his moving role in ‘Judas the Black Messiah.’ Get to know the incredibly talented Oscar nominee before the 2021 ceremony. Daniel Kaluuya, 32, is one of the most incredible actors working today. The actor stars as Fred Hampton in the 2021 film Judas and the Black Messiah. For
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This show is quickly turning into a twisted version of a wild goose chase with a dash of broken telephone. But we imagine these types of things happen when Alina Starkov, the Sun Summoner, is on the run from General Kirigan, the Crows, and random strangers wishing to exploit her powers. But Shadow and Bone Season
A sign is posted in front of the NVIDIA headquarters on May 10, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images With COVID-19 cases surging again around the world as well as growing concerns about the economic reopening, navigating the current financial landscape can be challenging. In this case, the key is to look for
A charity devoted to the author Jane Austen has dismissed reports of an interrogation of her alleged links to the slave trade as a “misrepresentation”. Reports in several newspapers this week alleged that Jane Austen’s House in Hampshire would re-evaluate her colonial roots, due to her father’s plantation, in the wake of the Black Lives
(CNN) — Greece has lifted quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers and those testing negative for Covid-19 from key tourism markets, including Europe, the UK and the United States, in what officials called “baby steps” on the road back to normality. But while qualifying visitors will be able to check into hotels to enjoy Greek sunshine
April 24, 2021 | 10:28pm ET It’s time to turn on your favorite Huey Lewis album and put on a poncho, because a new TV adaptation of American Psycho is “in development” at Lionsgate. Lionsgate TV chairman Kevin Beggs confirmed the project in an interview with Deadline, coyly slipping in the news while discussing some of
All this being said, it’s hard to imagine that Zeus’ appearance in Thor: Love and Thunder is a one-and-done affair. It’s easy enough to imagine him popping back up in the MCU, whether that’s in a hypothetical Thor 5 or another cosmic MCU project. Why go to the trouble of featuring a Greek god if
Melissa Jean-Baptiste, 32, a first-generation American now living in New York City, did what many people do after graduating college: She made the monthly payment on her student loan debt without thinking much about it. “I said, ‘OK, well, pay your bills. Do what you’re supposed to do. And that’s the proper way to adult,'”
Come on down! It was a big day on The Price Is Right. On Wednesday, two people, in separate spins, won $26,000 each on the Big Wheel — something that has never happened in the game show’s history. Read more: Fans flying high as LeVar Burton joins list of ‘Jeopardy!’ guest hosts After the first
Recommending authors like Carmen María Machado is a difficult thing to do. I’ve read both In the Dream House and Her Body and Other Parties and I can’t categorize either of them in one single genre. Machado’s writing is a beautiful mishmash of things, I guess that’s why even she describes both her books as
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Note that our writer visited pre-pandemic. Cyprus is often referred to as being at the crossroads of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa – and as such their time-served influences can be
Worlds will be colliding on “Saturday Night Live” in a couple weeks — because the hottest tech wiz in the game is set to take up hosting duties … and yes, we’re talking Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO was confirmed to be the ‘SNL’ host for the weekend of May 8 — this after Miley
Funders should recognise that putting black and minoritised people in certain posts does not necessarily make them anti-racist, according to new research. A study by The Ubele Initiative looks at the extent to which newfound awareness catalysed by the Black Lives Matter movement and the disproportionate impacts of Covid-19 on minoritised communities led to enduring
Almost a year since we last experienced Secret Sky, the IRL festival turned virtual experience returns today after the long-awaited release of Porter Robinson’s sophomore album, Nurture. The album dropped yesterday and so far has received incredible praise across the music culture, which is no particular surprise. Today’s live stream features performances from a wide array
Federal Reserve Jerome Powell testifies during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on “The Quarterly CARES Act Report to Congress” on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2020. Susan Walsh | Reuters Federal Reserve officials next week are likely to paint a robust picture on the economy while simultaneously not even hinting at policy changes
Demonic possession has captured the imaginations of filmmakers for decades. Demons continue to take a central role in modern horror and there’s still clearly quite a huge audience for it. Any fan looking to dip into the realm of the dark spirits and disturbing contortionists has a plethora of demon movies to choose from. RELATED: The
urbazon | E+ | Getty Images You may want to reconsider any plans to travel abroad. That’s the recommendation from the U.S. State Department, which updated its Travel Advisories list this week warning Americans against foreign travel to include about 80% of countries worldwide. Calling the risks the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic poses to travelers as
Sunseeker’s new Manhattan 55 on the run in San Diego, California Sunseeker is swinging back into the yachting world’s spotlight with not one but five new models showcasing this spring. As per the new normal, the global premieres will be held online and will be supplemented with Asia-specific presentations reflecting the British builder’s new-look regional
“I’m ashamed.” By Jordan Hoffman April 24, 2021 It might be the first of a series of confessions from associates of the disgraced producer Scott Rudin. Following the publication of stories in The Hollywood Reporter and Vulture detailing decades of office bullying, Michael Chabon, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, screenwriter, and Star Trek: Picard showrunner, has
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