British author Bernardine Evaristo narrates the audiobook of her inspirational memoir, Manifesto: On Never Giving Up (6 hours). She reads in a measured, clear voice and steady, unwavering tone that serve some parts of the book more than others. When she tells stories—episodes of her childhood in a biracial home, for example—or connects identity, politics
Month: March 2022
Barnardo’s has appointed one of its joint interim chief executives to the permanent role. Lynn Perry, who has been at the charity for 13 years, has been its corporate director for children’s services since 2019 and took up the top job on a permanent basis yesterday. She has been co-interim chief executive of the charity
Expert guide to Jackson Hole Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports America’s biggest challenge Until the mid-80s, few people had heard of the cult ski area of Jackson Hole. Tucked into the top left-hand corner of Wyoming, with a Teton mountain range backdrop, it is now one of North America’s foremost resorts. While originally famed
In this article SFIX The Stitch Fix application for download in the Apple App Store on a smartphone arranged in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, U.S., on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Stitch Fix Inc. is scheduled to release earning on June 7. Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stitch Fix shares tumbled in extended trading Tuesday
Love him or hate him, Jackson Mahomes had the crowd buzzing at the Justin Bieber concert on Tuesday … with fans rushing over to get a pic with the NFL superstar’s brother. The 21-year-old TikTok star showed up at Crypto.com Arena right before the “Peaches” singer took the stage for his second L.A. show this
Chris Brown is firing back at the woman who accused him of rape and sued him for $20 million — insisting voicemails and texts she sent after their encounter prove it was consensual, and now the woman’s lawyer is dropping her. The string of texts began very shortly after he and the anonymous accuser hooked
Travel restrictions are quickly disappearing in Europe, with new announcements coming by the week — and, more recently, by the day. Changes to eliminate Covid-related travel rules gained momentum in January, as a wave of omicron-related infections engulfed the continent. But parts of Europe didn’t wait to act. Citing high vaccination rates and the
In this article UAL DAL AAL An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaches for a landing at the Miami International Airport on December 10, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Airlines trying to claw their way out of two bruising pandemic years are now facing the most expensive jet fuel costs in
Her virtual tours around Kyiv normally attract between 30 and 100 people. But more than 1,800 tuned in to Olga Dudakova’s livestreamed tours in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The first tour was scheduled with only a few hours’ notice, she said. “It was totally unprepared,” she said. “I didn’t have a plan …
David Neeleman, founder and chief executive officer of Breeze Airways, during a champagne christening before the airlines’s inaugural flight at Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, Florida, May 27, 2021. Matt May | Bloomberg | Getty Images Breeze Airways on Tuesday said it plans nearly double its network to 77 routes this spring and summer,
Showgoers arriving at the Palais Garnier in Paris for Nanushka’s fall 2022 presentation were greeted by haunting strains of Ukraine’s national anthem. The somber soundtrack was provided by a string quartet from Brussels-based classical outfit Echo Collective. They solemnly played as models took turns on revolving plinths in the venue’s colonnaded rotunda. As the show
Though the fashion industry is making efforts toward inclusivity, Gucci is one of the few major brands laying the groundwork to create an equitable world through its wide-reaching network. Case in point: Since 2013, the house’s Chime for Change campaign has worked closely with the United Nations to promote gender equality across all levels of
Is there anything Paris Hilton can’t do? Entrepreneur, reality TV legend, pop singer, DJ, fashion designer, crypto investor—whatever field Hilton chooses, she seems to steadfastly remain a culturally astute purveyor of all things hot. Her latest endeavor, a collaboration with eyewear brand Quay, which raises money for the non-profit Project Glimmer, nods to a new
The countdown until Good Trouble Season 4 Episode 1, the highly-anticipated premiere, is almost up, and trust us; it’s been well worth the wait! By the end of the super-sized Good Trouble Season 3 Episode 19, it felt as if they left us with more questions than answers, and some of those questions sent the
Netflix is in it for the long haul with Vikings: Valhalla. The streamer on Wednesday confirmed a renewal for Vikings: Valhalla Seasons 2 and 3, just weeks after its series debut. The series premiered on February 25 and ranks #1 on the Netflix Top 10 for the week of 2/28 with 113.38M hours viewed, making
Are you ready for some more Tehran? Apple TV+ on Wednesday unveiled the teaser trailer for the second season of its International Emmy Award-winning hit, espionage thriller. Starring two-time Emmy Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Close, and returning cast Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Shervin Alenabi, Arash Marandi and Shila Ommi, the first two episodes of
The Obi-Wan Kenobi sizzle reel confirms an Obi-Wan vs. Darth Vader rematch via concept art. Ever since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, there have been rumors about Ewan McGregor returning to the franchise to play the Jedi once more. McGregor portrayed Obi-Wan in the prequel trilogy, becoming one of the most universally praised parts of those films.
In Top Gun: Maverick, the title character’s old friend Iceman outranks him by quite a stretch, prompting some fans to wonder how this came to be after the ending of Top Gun. The original 1986 cult classic Top Gun pitted Tom Cruise’s feckless, hot-headed Maverick against Val Kilmer’s stern, sensible Iceman. The ensuing rivalry between
Perhaps wholly appropriate for our current time, The Batman is a dark film, both aesthetically and in terms of subject matter. Most if not all scenes appear to be shot on a black palate with seemingly incessant rain, which beats down on our burdened superhero (Robert Pattinson) as he navigates the murky city of Gotham.
There have been few times in history when so many people have come together so quickly against a common foe. In the case of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, most of the world rapidly rallied against him in an astonishing number of ways. And because Ukraine is outnumbered and outgunned, every little bit counts. Here
This year’s long list for the Women’s Prize for Fiction includes five debut novels. The award, created in 1996 after the Booker Prize failed to list any women-authored titles in the prior years, honors books written in English by women. This year’s slate includes books by six American authors, five British authors, two writers from
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Image: The Corcoran Group Located within the historic Pierre Hotel and with an expansive view of Central Park is a New York City co-op apartment previously owned by the late Yves Saint Laurent. The highly revered fashion designer’s New York Pied-à-Terre is about 600 square feet and listing for US$1.775 million. Built in 1930, the
In this article OXY Vicki Hollub, President and CEO, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, participates in a panel discussion during the annual Milken Institute Global Conference at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. Michael Kovac | Getty Images As oil prices surge to the highest levels since 2008, Occidental Petroleum CEO
Noah Kerner, CEO of Acorns. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Acorns, the fintech start-up that scrapped plans to go public in January, has raised $300 million from private investors, CNBC has learned. The savings and investing app is now valued at $1.9 billion after the transaction, more than double its last private round valuation, according to
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 2, 2022. Source: NYSE The Securities and Exchange Commission is voting on Wednesday to propose new cybersecurity rules for public companies. There are two components to the proposal: Mandatory cybersecurity incident reporting: “Material” incidents would have to be reported on an 8-K form within four business days
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has named Sarah Vibert as its permanent chief executive. Vibert, who has been the membership body’s interim chief executive for the past year, promised that the NCVO would be a “generous, collaborative leader in the sector and beyond”. The NCVO said more than 200 people applied for the position
Major charity membership bodies and the shadow culture secretary have raised questions about the party political links of the government’s choice of candidate for the next chair of the Charity Commission. The membership bodies Acevo and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations said they were concerned about the links to the Conservative Party of the
Walt Disney CFO Christine McCarthy said the entertainment giant’s total exposure to Russia and Ukraine combined is about 2% of its total operating income — with Ukraine about 10% of that 2%. During a Q&A at Morgan Stanley’s technology, media and telecom conference, she called the situation there “very unfortunate.” Disney was the first Hollywood
There is no place quite like Bali. Known as one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world, the Indonesian island offers visitors unspoiled beaches, breathtaking natural sites and a vibrant cultural life. When choosing where to stay on the Indonesian island, there are options aplenty. From luxury hotels to guest houses that overlook
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