Spencer Platt | Getty Images The unemployment rate in the U.S. improved last month as millions of people returned to the workforce. But the official 13.3% unemployment rate, while still high relative to any point since the Great Depression in the early 20th century, likely understates the economic damage wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. The
Of the innumerable fashion and retail companies stepping up their online presence in light of ongoing social distancing measures, Gucci announces its all-new personalized video shopping feature, in effort to recreate the brand’s highly crucial and revered in-store experience. Dubbed ‘Gucci Live’, the video service connects store staff with consumers via both mobile devices and
A Boeing 777-222(ER) passenger plane belonging to the United Airlines taking off at Hong Kong International Airport on August 08 2018 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Marcio Rodrigo | Getty Images United Airlines plans to close three of its five overseas flight attendant bases in October as international air travel continues to struggle because of the coronavirus
Matthew StockmanGetty Images As protests fighting for racial justice broke out this week triggered by the senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and other past injustices, brands are being forced to reflect on the role they play in advancing inclusion and diversity in the workplace and online. Now, Alexis Ohanian,
After staying away from the public eye due to health issues, Jet Li has shown up in Disney’s Mulan. He has suffered from hyperthyroidism, which has changed his outlook. He has been living in seclusion so that he can face this challenge. RELATED: The 10 Best Martial Arts Fueled Movies For Everyone Li is a lauded
Returning with the “Healthcare Hero of the Week” segment, Jimmy Kimmel has surprised yet another one of his guests — with the help of Luke Skywalker himself: Mark Hamill. On Thursday night’s virtual, social-distancing episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the 52-year-old TV host honoured a front-line health-care worker who has been conducting coronavirus tests by inviting
Charities should consider environmental factors when considering whether to accept donations, according to new guidance from the Institute of Fundraising. The membership body has today published Environmental Change: A Toolkit for Fundraisers, which sets out measures that charities should consider in their fundraising activities to minimise their environmental impact. The guide says that when thinking
Shares of Slack continued to drop double digits Friday, as investors remained disappointed that the company reported steady revenue growth rather than blowout numbers. Earnings also showed that Slack doesn’t have the massive revenue growth that Zoom does. The company’s stock was down more than 17% in morning trading. Shares initially fell as much as
Robert “Rocky” Ford Jr. has died. The hip-hop journalist and producer, who served as a mentor to a young Russell Simmons at the beginning of the music mogul’s career, passed away on May 19, according to an Instagram post from Simmons and The New York Times. “In a world where ripping off artists or overreaching
Asiamarine is now the official dealer for Bali Catamarans in Hong Kong and Macau, in addition to representing the French brand in Thailand and Vietnam since 2019. Asiamarine’s role in Hong Kong – where it has its headquarters – and Macau officially began on June 1, 2020. The Catspace Sail is one of four new
Ava DuVernay announced on Twitter Friday that her debut Oscar-nominated film Selma is now available to stream for free on U.S. digital platforms, including Amazon Prime and YouTube, for the month of June. Selma follows the historic civil rights marches led by Martin Luther King, Jr. (David Oyelowo) that culminated in the Voting Rights Act of
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday raved about the May jobs report, saying the 2.5 million jobs added last month was evidence the U.S. economy was bouncing back from the coronavirus-induced devastation. “We’re back,” he said on “Squawk Box.” ”I think there were a lot of people who felt that the layoffs would be permanent and it’s obvious that
We’ve seen Elisabeth Moss take on corporate male toxicity in Mad Men, a ghost of a man in The Invisible Man, Gilead in The Handmaid’s Tale and punk rock in Her Smell. This weekend we’ll see her try her as a horror author who tries not unravel as she goes through her creative process in the Josephine Decker-directed Shirley. The
When the novelist Brit Bennett moved to New York City last year to teach writing classes, she didn’t anticipate that she would eventually get a front-row seat to the type of social change she has contemplated in her writing. From the Brooklyn apartment where she has weathered the pandemic, she has also watched a protest
The National Emergencies Trust has apologised after it mistakenly issued a job advert seeking grant advisers with “protected characteristics” and “lived experience in marginalised communities” who would work for the charity for free. In a Twitter thread posted on Friday morning, the anti-racism campaign group CharitySoWhite shared a screenshot of a job specification for the
The Great Lawn, Rosewood Miramar Beach. Photo courtesy of Rosewood Miramar Beach With its Mediterranean-inspired architecture, expansive beaches, enveloping Santa Ynez mountains, and year-round sunshine, no other United States locale so well mimics the aesthetic of the European Riviera as does Santa Barbara. Hence the region’s nickname – The American Riviera. And within this posh paradise, no
All Them Witches are offering up a nice respite from all the chaos going on in the world. The Nashville rockers have announced the forthcoming release of a new album, Nothing as the Ideal. Moreover, the band is teaming up with Heavy Consequence to share a taste of what’s to come with opening track “Saturnine
The coronavirus shutdown derailed the plans of students across the globe. Some people are opting to take time off of college to wait for their campus, and the world, to return to some form of normal. Watch this video to learn why one prospective student decided not to enroll next semester and to see how
The revered year-round retreat for a multi-generational family, set amongst a rocky enclave of seasonal, waterfront homes, was designed by Robert Kastelic, Kelly Buffey, and Nazia Aftab of Mazenga Building Group Ltd, North Port Carling, Ontario, as a one-storey, wood-clad, residence and boathouse, along the shores of Lake Joseph. Inspired by its surrounding natural environment’s
It was a very Tasha-centric episode. It was revealed that the chemical weapon at the center of Madeline’s plans has a tie to Zapata on Blindspot Season 5 Episode 4. The problem is that particular weapon was checked into evidence nearly a decade ago and Tasha was having trouble remembering much about it. That’s because it
We need books about police violence and racism more than anything right now. Luckily, some small presses are offering their ebooks about police violence for free in the wake of protests against the murder of George Floyd. Load up your favorite e-reading device with these free ebooks and do the work to change your thinking
This is unexpected and sweet. Zack Snyder was the middle man between writer/director Patty Jenkins and Connie Nielsen, and he helped pave the way for the pair’s collaboration on the 2017 blockbuster, per THR. Jenkins had felt the Gladiator actress was a bit too tough to play the mother of Diana Prince and Queen of
‘Riverdale’ EP Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa admitted Vanessa Morgan is ‘right.’ The CW actress had confessed to feeling ‘tired’ of black people playing ‘sidekick non dimensional characters’ to ‘white leads.’ After #hearvanessamorgan began trending on Twitter, Riverdale Executive Producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa made sure Vanessa Morgan was actually heard. The 28-year-old actress, who plays Toni Topaz on The CW show,
The union Unite has said staff have lost confidence in senior managers at Oxfam GB after the charity announced plans to cut 200 jobs as part of a money-saving restructure. The charity, which employs slightly more than 2,000 people in the UK, said yesterday that it had begun talking to staff about the changes, which
Investor Paul Meeks sees record upside in technology stocks. Meeks, who’s known for running the world’s largest tech fund during the dot-com bubble, reveals he’s just as passionate now — and he’s making a big bet on semiconductors. “We’re now seeing tech as not only the obvious upside winner, but believe it or not despite what
The music industry took a stand yesterday on social media for #BlackoutTuesday — a pause from music releases and promotion to redirect focus on the injustice happening here in our country. The blackout wasn’t about remaining silent or simply posting a black square. It was about spreading awareness and taking action. And for Eric Prydz, that
If you’re looking for something a little bit different this summer, why not head to a part of America that is usually reserved for winter vacations, Pagosa Springs in Southwest Colorado. It is true Pagosa Springs is a prime spot to visit during the winter months. That is when the hot springs are beckoning, the
According to the World Health Organisation, Africa is the least affected region in this ongoing pandemic, globally. Home to an array of luxurious African lounges, the continent prides itself in being the ‘Greatest safari experience in the world’. Dubbed the ‘Roar Africa Emirates Executive Private Jet Safari’, this specially curated 12-day journey takes guests through
Breaking News Gabrielle Union is filing a new legal complaint, claiming she was fired from ‘AGT’ over her refusal to stay silent in the face of a toxic culture of racism, sexism and misogyny. The actress filed docs Thursday with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, calling out Universal Television, Fremantle Productions, Simon
A visitor walks past a Ford Escape Titanium at an auto show last April. Greg Baker | AFP | Getty Images Ford Motor said Thursday it is delaying plans for salaried workers to begin returning to offices in late June until September. It said the move is to ensure that Ford has enough personal protection equipment