The retailer Tesco has been accused of increasing the asking price for a refugee charity’s headquarters by almost £50,000 before deciding not to sell. The charity Saheliya, which supports black, minority ethnic, asylum seeker and refugee women and girls, originally asked the supermarket for an extension on its 10-year lease on the property at St
Sir Richard Branson, left, and CEO Michael Colglazier celebrate the company’s third spaceflight test on May 22, 2021. Virgin Galactic Jeff Bezos plans to launch himself to the edge of space on July 20, but fellow billionaire Sir Richard Branson might still try to fly with Virgin Galactic first. Virgin Galactic leadership previously stated the company
Going on holiday abroad now depends on which list your destination falls under – with categories forming a “traffic light” system of green, amber and red. Some holidays overseas are now allowed, after restrictions were eased last month – but only to a select group of “green-listed” countries. In an announcement on Thursday 24 June, the
With less than a month to go before Jeff Bezos embarks on his “greatest adventure” with a trip to space, more than a few people here on Earth are making it known they’d prefer it if the wealthiest man on the planet takes a one-way trip and remains in orbit. A petition on Change.org entitled
Following bass anthems such as the complextro-inspired “Future Punk” and the fiery single “Street Sweeper,” US-based talent GunFight is back with his fourth release this year, this time independently sharing “Heroes and Zeroes.” Throughout his long career, GunFight has received support by industry heavyweights such as Slushii, Zeds Dead and Jauz, as well as acclaim
Universal’s F9 is off to a great start as expected having grossed $7.1M from 3,100 theaters that began showtimes at 7PM. The pic expands to 4,179 theaters today, the widest ever for a film being released during the pandemic. In more great news: F9 did more business last night than Hobbs & Shaw did in its Thursday previews which were $5.8M
Jennifer Lopez was smiling and laughing as she and Ben Affleck arrived to Beverly Hills restaurant Avra in a Bentley! Bennifer date night! Jennifer Lopez, 51, and Ben Affleck, 48, enjoyed a night out at Greek seafood restaurant Avra in Beverly Hills on Friday, June 25. The “Dear Ben” singer rocked a pair of dressy
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In an artist’s arsenal, they are equipped with a myriad of tools that can be used to create their artwork. From the type brush to the painting style, picking one over the other can have an impact on the final piece of work. For Russian artist Natalia Denisko, her focus is on colours, which she
The government has been accused of an “arrogant” pattern of behaviour after it changed the way it presents its proposed spending plans on international aid. Sarah Champion, chair of the House of Commons International Development Committee chair and the Labour MP for Rotherham, said the government should show more respect for her committee by providing
After a 15-month, pandemic-induced hiatus, cruising has returned to America. Royal Caribbean‘s Celebrity Edge is less than 24 hours away from setting sail off the coast of Florida, the first passenger cruise from a U.S. port since the Covid pandemic shuttered the industry’s operations across the globe last year. “We’ve waited so long for this
Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo spacecraft Unity during a glide flight test in New Mexico. Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic — Virgin shares soared more than 36% after it announced the Federal Aviation Administration has given it the green light to fly paying customers into space. It’s the first such license approved by the FAA. The company has
Being the bigger person is tough, and sometimes, it can reap a lot of rewards. Fallon’s tenacity paid off in a big way on Dynasty Season 4 Episode 8, which unmasked the person messing with her deal as some loser from her college days. Colin was the worst. There’s no question about that, and his
Britney Spears is doing what she loves — relaxing in Hawaii with her BF after that bombshell court testimony in her conservatorship case … and the looks on her face are a good sign. The singer and Sam Asghari hopped on a private jet Thursday … touching down in paradise for a romantic getaway that
Courtesy of Christopher Tomas Smith. Last summer during what can be described as a period of racial awakening, there was an influx of Black professionals shining light on the happenings at some of the industry’s biggest companies. The stories highlight that traditional office culture wasn’t made with Black employees in mind. In order to help
Sorry, Brunos, but the phrase is a really powerful one that definitely stuck with me long after watching it. As the director said, they really wanted to come up with a line that would encapsulate the character of Alberto along with his message and influence on Luca. So when writer Jesse Andrews cooked up the
The Fast & Furious movies get a lot of flak for being mindless, and many folks believe they’re nothing more than glorified car commercials. While it’s true that most of the 12 existing movies in the franchise, including this latest film, F9, tend to have the same storylines and plot structure, there’s a certain je
The Indigenous Voices Awards were started in 2017 to celebrate Indigenous authors in lands claimed by Canada. They originally had a fundraising goal of $10,000, but through campaigns led by Robin Parker and Silvia Moreno-Garcia (the author of Mexican Gothic), they raised over $100,000 in four months. Each year, the prizes and stipends fluctuate based
Montblanc x Maison Kitsuné backpack Montblanc and Maison Kitsuné collaborate on a new capsule collection that puts a fresh spin on signature Montblanc leather goods. In this interpretation, Montblanc x Maison Kitsuné pieces are expressed in Saffiano printed leather and feature the Maison Kitsuné signature ‘Camo Fox’ print. To summarise, this is a tradition-meets-daring sort
MND Scotland has appointed Rachel Maitland as its chief executive. Maitland, who has been head of supply and operations for the Edinburgh-based energy company Flexitricity since 2018, will join the motor neurone disease charity in July. She was also a board member for the non-profit Paws for Progress between 2019 and 2020 and director of
Rome (CNN) — Some things never change in Rome, they say. Now, however, the Colosseum has proved that theory wrong, by opening its subterranean levels to the public. It is not only the first time in 2,000 years that the area — described as the “heart” of the building — has been open; since the
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday advised investors to keep a clear mind in the coming days as Wall Street readies to digest the June jobs report out in a week. The report will be pivotal due to the ongoing debate about rising consumer prices in the U.S., he said. “Next week’s all about Friday’s nonfarm
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Our writers visited these hotels pre-pandemic. With expansive sea views, hidden coves battered by wind and wave, and a coastal path rambling up and over cliff, stile and kissing gate, Pembrokeshire is an
Bobb’e J. Thompson — known for playing the foul-mouthed, trouble-making kid in “Role Models” — is in some real-life trouble … for allegedly having a stolen gun. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the actor was going through security at LAX when a Glock firearm was found in his baggage. We’re told the gun was
MoMo Productions | DigitalVision | Getty Images Americans saving in a 401(k) plan may have money stashed in a robo-advisor — and they might not even know it. Robo-advice is basically professional money management guided by an algorithm (a robot, so to speak), largely allowing investors to be hands-off. Companies offering a retirement benefit are
News Willow Smith Announces Release Date for New Album, Shares New Song “Lipstick”: Listen Lately I Feel Everything, featuring the recent single “Transparent Soul,” is out July 16 By Matthew Strauss June 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Willow, photo by Dana Trippe Facebook Twitter Willow Smith, known mononymously as Willow, has shared another new single, “Lipstick.”
There isn’t currently an iMessage app for Windows, but according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, he’s in support of that changing. Nadella hinted at this during an interview regarding the recent Windows 11 announcement, suggesting that there could be a future where more Apple services are available on the Windows platform. Microsoft showcased Windows 11 during a virtual
Organizers revealed that the event will include “show-stopping performances as well as never-before-seen musical collaborations.” By Emily Kirkpatrick June 25, 2021 Prince William revealed that plans for his first-ever Earthshot Prize are moving full speed ahead with recipients of the award getting the chance to showcase their hard work at a high-profile event this fall.
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Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge Landspeed Collection The year was 1937 when Captain George Eyston’s Thunderbolt reached a record land speed of 312 mph, powered by two Rolls-Royce R V12 aero engines. The British racer was not new to the world of racing as two years prior, he had already set new 24-hour and 48-hour endurance