[embedded content] Two charities will benefit from Christmas jumper sales at John Lewis & Partners as part of the retailer’s new 2021 festive advertising campaign. In a release published today, the retailer described its two minute advert, called Unexpected Guest, as “a joyful story of friendship, which celebrates the magic of Christmas moments experienced for
Month: November 2021
In this article AAL Pilots talk as they look at the tail of an American Airlines aircraft at Dallas-Ft Worth International Airport. Mike Stone | Reuters American Airlines is delaying the implementation of rules that require all staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 until Jan. 4, hours after the Biden administration postponed its deadline for
In this article .STI DBSM-SG The building of DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, at the city state’s central business district. Suhaimi Abdullah | Getty Images News | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore’s largest bank, DBS Group Holdings, posted third-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates as its chief executive flagged improving business conditions in the months ahead.
Mastodon’s Brent Hinds didn’t pull any punches when bringing up a few past tours he “didn’t want to do.” The singer-guitarist particularly didn’t enjoy playing before Disturbed on the inaugural Mayhem Festival tour in 2008. During an appearance on Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta’s podcast, Hinds was asked if there were any bucket-list bands he’d like
If you’d have told the average cinephile in November of 2008 that, more than a decade later, Twilight actress Kristen Stewart would be in the running for the Academy Award for Best Actress, most would have scoffed. That makes it all the more delicious to see Stewart’s ascension around her role as Princess Diana, arguably
Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against Covid-19 mandates outside the General Motors (GM) Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Mathew Hatcher | Bloomberg | Getty Images Several business groups expressed concern about President Joe Biden’s Covid vaccine mandate on Thursday, arguing that the requirements will burden businesses during the
(CNN) — As Australia reopens to international travel for the first time in nearly 20 months, resulting in some emotional reunions, the country’s flag carrier is setting its sights on recovery. That doesn’t mean it’s given up on Project Sunrise — a Qantas plan to operate the world’s longest nonstop flights, which would allow travelers
William Lucking, who starred as one of the staple characters in “Sons of Anarchy” has died at the age of 80. Lucking, who played biker Piney Winston on the show died last month at home in Las Vegas. An obituary for the actor, written by his wife of 25 years, Sigrid, called Lucking a “giant
Image: SP Automotives The SP Automotive Chaos is the world’s first “ultracar”, according to its builders. If it proceeds with production, it will be more powerful than any other car — which is no easy feat. Limited to only 100 units worldwide with prices starting at US$6.3 million for just the base variant. A full
Rhea Seehorn says Better Call Saul season 6 will blow people’s minds. Season 5 of AMC’s Breaking Bad spinoff left Seehorn’s character Kim Wexler and her husband Jimmy McGill at an apparent crossroads in their ever-complicated relationship. Wexler of course served the role of “love interest” throughout early episodes of Better Call Saul, as the show’s
It’s no secret that the late Princess Diana — who died in a 1997 car crash after being chased by paparazzi — suffered through her marriage to Prince Charles and spent nearly every waking minute trying to avoid cameras and public scrutiny. By her own account, she was a prisoner in the royal family. In
An inspiring take on a classical theme, David Soman’s The Impossible Mountain is both a magnificent allegory and a grand adventure. Siblings Anna and Finn have heard the warnings about going beyond the wall that surrounds their village: It’s too high to climb, and the world beyond is too scary, with far too many bears.
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A Scottish charity that aims to make horse riding accessible has paid out almost £3,000 to a teenager it sacked after just two shifts. A Scottish Employment Tribunal awarded £2,800 to the girl, who was 14-years-old at the time and cannot be named for legal reasons, for “direct discrimation” because of her age and “injury
andreswd | E+ | Getty Images Inflation keeps rising and doesn’t look like it will be coming down anytime soon. Consumer prices jumped in September, a 5.4% increase from September — nearly hitting a 30-year high. That means you’re paying more for energy and housing costs, as well as groceries and other goods. With the
Diwali, a five-day festival of lights, celebrates a number of themes, including joy, forgiveness, knowledge, the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, and the legend of Rama and Sita. Put simply, the festival represents the triumph of good over evil. Hindus, Sikhs and Jains both in India and across the world usually take part by decorating houses and public
We’ve been highly anticipating new music from North Carolina’s very own, Snyder. Whether he’s delivering electrifying performances opening for artists like Steve Aoki, or creating incredible music in the studio, we’ve come to know just how special of an artist Snyder is. It’s been a few months since we heard new music from the young
The fashion and film industries are intimately intertwined. Whether it’s iconic style moments in cult-favorite movies or celebs partying with creative designers at the Met Gala, the two worlds have mingled since they were born into existence. And since Alessandro Michele took the reigns of Gucci in 2015, we saw those ties drawn tighter. With
The game is definitely afoot. On Survivor Season 41 Episode 7, strategies have kicked up a notch, and everyone’s toe-ing their lines. How will they move forward and “heel” this great divide? It’s an epic shoe-down that only Survivor can provide! So, when Erika returned and described that she chose to “go back in time,” I
The critically acclaimed Broadway plays Is This A Room and Dana H. have been given two-week reprieves by ticket-buyers: Recently-announced early closing dates have been rescinded due to increased demand. Instead of closing Nov. 14, both shows will play through most of the month. Tina Satter’s Is This A Room, starring Emily Davis as whistleblower
You know, one that preceded the attack on the Capitol that left numerous people dead. By Bess Levin November 3, 2021 As you’ve probably heard by now, Tuesday did not go very well for Democrats. In Virginia, a guy who closed his campaign by suggesting he’ll ban Toni Morrison books was elected to serve as
Two picture books explore the art and craft of writing and storytelling, offering advice and encouragement for budding young writers. In How to Make a Book (About My Dog), Chris Barton answers a question that children often ask him when he visits schools as a children’s author: “How do you make your books?” Barton guides
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Image: Shutterstock Yahoo has become the latest American company to leave mainland China. The firm said its decision was due to an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment” in the country. Its suite of services will no longer be accessible in China from November 1. In a statement, Yahoo also says: “Yahoo remains committed to
Thousands of charities could be eligible for hundreds of thousands of pounds in awards related to unresolved banking disputes. A not-for-profit dispute facility, the Business Banking Resolution Service, estimates about 6,000 UK charities could be eligible for help. The BBRS was set up to resolve disputes between small to medium enterprises including businesses, charities and
In this article ROKU Roku shares dropped in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company reported a third-quarter revenue that missed expectations. The company’s revenue came in at $680 million, just below a Refinitiv forecast of $683.4 million. That’s still up 51% from a year earlier. Roku’s earnings per share of 48 cents, however, topped expectations
People scan a QR health code as a preventive measure against the Covid-19 coronavirus, before entering a shopping mall in Beijing on November 2, 2021. Jade Gao | AFP | Getty Images BEIJING — About half the flights to and from Beijing’s two airports were cancelled Tuesday as the capital tightened travel restrictions after a trickle of new cases in
DaBaby is going back on tour after his homophobic comments, and it’s all backed by Rolling Loud — the festival where he made those remarks — which believes he’s a changed man. Here’s the deal … DaBaby just announced a 22-show tour presented by Rolling Loud called “Live Show Killa Tour.” The rapper’s touting it
In this article WFC Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf listens during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 30, 2019. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wells Fargo isn’t out of the woods yet when it comes to its regulatory mess. That’s the message the bank sent in its most
(CNN) — It’s fast. It’s driverless. It has a Gold Class for premium passengers. And it’s one of the most advanced metro train systems ever built. This is the Doha Metro, a gleaming transportation system that will carry fans to their destination in next year’s soccer World Cup and, it’s hoped, will go on to