Coinbase is a popular option for buying bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Todd Haselton | CNBC Watch out social media, finance apps are becoming a more popular form of entertainment on people’s phones. Trading platforms Robinhood and Coinbase grabbed the top two spots in Apple’s app store this week as Americans turn their attention to stock
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In this episode, senior features and analysis writer Rebecca Cooney and editor Emily Burt discuss the plight of charity chairs during the pandemic.  A recent report, Chairing Through Covid: Above and Beyond, found almost two-thirds – 62 per cent – of chairs had reported spending four or more days a month on their chairing role during the Covid-19
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So-called bucket list destinations come with big expectations — and often big crowds too. While overtourism can ruin many a holiday destination, it’s not the only reason vacations miss the mark. Here, travel writers who contribute to CNBC’s Global Traveler share the worst disappointments of their professional careers. Stonehenge, UK “Although I may have my
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North Carolina comic Courtney Jackson is best known for being cast as the Southern sweetheart “Goldie” — with her light-hearted antics and party-until-you-puke attitude — on the debut season of the classic VH1 dating reality show “Flavor of Love” featuring Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav. Even though Goldie only made it to the final four
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The Aquila 70 is designed to have a similar profile to monohull motor yachts The Aquila 70 had its official world premiere at the 35th Palm Beach International Boat Show, where the powercat builder’s new flagship showed off her sleek lines and enclosed flybridge, the latter also an option on the brand’s popular new 54.
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Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip‘s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers, who are grappling with strained relations since Harry’s decision to step away from royal duties last year. Buckingham Palace on Thursday released
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Last night the Whiting Foundation announced the winners of its 36th annual awards. The winners were named in a virtual ceremony that included a keynote speech by U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith. The winners were introduced by 2015 Whiting Award winner Elena Passarello, and each gave a brief reading. The Whiting Awards, established in
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(CNN) — August 1991. Irja Uotila, a Finnish publishing employee living in New York, decided to finally fulfill a long-held dream of visiting Latin America. She’d fantasized about traveling through the region’s archaeological sites and picturesque towns ever since she was a teenager growing up in Finland, poring over travel brochures and daydreaming about future
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An independent review of governance has been carried out at HIV Scotland after concerns were raised with the regulator about spending on consultants and advances made to the charity’s then-chief executive. HIV Scotland appointed Alastair Hudson as its interim chief executive in January after the charity’s former boss, Nathan Sparling, stepped down at the end of
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Life, Lucky and Loser, 100 x 100 cm, Acrylic on canvas, 2021 Indonesian artist, Justian Jafin is staging his solo art exhibition between April 12 to 24. Following his first individual showcase last year, Jafin comes back with his body of works but this time around, the theme centres on the idea of “repackage”.  Before
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Charity chairs significantly increased the amount of time spent on their role during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research from the Association of Chairs, but many lacked sufficient training and support. The report Chairing through Covid: above and beyond, which was supported by charity investment managers CCLA, surveyed 710 charity chairs and vice-chairs in
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