We’re sure many of you sat at home reading this must’ve considered whether life on the open seas would be better than being stuck at home? For those still craving a luxurious bolt-hole on the water, the sailing yacht BLUE TOO might be the perfect-fit now it’s been reduced by more than a million dollars.
Auction houses have turned exclusively to online auctions during the global coronavirus pandemic and with weakened economic sentiment, the initial estimate was that we weren’t likely to see any records being broken and there it was. Late April 2020, a bracelet from Cartier’s iconic Tutti Frutti collection was sold for $US1.3 million through a Sotheby’s
Many of us have turned to new hobbies during the coronavirus pandemic, which has kept us indoors and away from people. For example, I have binge-watched and studied loads of murder mysteries and crime dramas and become an amateur detective right from my couch. I wouldn’t say that I am as competent as Hercule Poirot,
Here are the precautions the mega beauty retailer is taking to keep customers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic As Canada begins easing some of the restrictions that were put in place due to COVID-19 earlier this spring, many businesses are slowly starting to reopen. As of tomorrow, May 22, this includes select Sephora Canada stores
New Zealand was a country that went into complete lockdown when the pandemic started and while there was a time that production could have continued, people coming into New Zealand from outside the nation would have had to stay in two week quarantine upon arrival, so it got to the point where filming, when it
Scott Disick has reunited with his kids Mason, Penelope and Reign for a day in the pool, after returning to California following his rehab stint. Scott Disick, 36, has returned to Los Angeles following his short stint in rehab, and reunited with his three kids Mason, 10, Penelope, 7, and Reign, 5. The trio spent the
Charities have been advised to act quickly if they want to apply for a share of hundreds of millions of pounds of emergency support that has been made available to help them through the coronavirus crisis. The National Lottery Community Fund has today opened applications for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, which will distribute an
Pedestrians walk past a J.P. Morgan Chase bank branch. Alex Tsai | SOPA Images | Getty Images WASHINGTON — The beaten-down banking sector will remain under pressure through 2025 even as the economy recovers, the International Monetary Fund said Friday. In its latest “Global Financial Stability Report,” the IMF found banks across nine advanced economies will struggle
Image courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts In response to the growing concerns of travelers surrounding the health standards of public and personal spaces, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has embarked upon a collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International’s new global health and safety program, Lead With Care. With principles of trust and service
By this point, our calendars are filled with crossed reminders of the release date for The 1975’s new album. After two years and multiple delays, the circle finally takes the square: The 1975 have today released Notes on a Conditional Form. The follow-up to the truly excellent 2018 effort A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships was
More and more companies are producing ethically sourced beauty products and taking their responsibility seriously by using ingredients which are safer for both the consumer and the planet. Maison Sybarite was the first to come up with technology which enables perfumers to put fine fragrance in an alcohol-free blend. Sabi Phagura spoke to the business
Modern heritage would appear to be a misnomer of terms but it describes the new Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow” to a tee. After all, Aurel Bacs, the auctioneer credited for sky-rocketing vintage Paul Newman Rolex Daytona prices, has been casting his sights on the next “new old” big thing – Zenith. After all, in November
Facebook will begin opening up its candidate pool to remote workers this summer, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday during an employee townhall livestreamed to the public on the social networking platform. Currently, 95% of the company’s employees are working in a remote capacity during the coronavirus pandemic, Zuckerberg says. He estimates half of the organization will
Jess is a badass, and her friends can never argue otherwise. She had a close call on In The Dark Season 2 Episode 6, nearly losing her life for the sole reason of being looked upon as untrustworthy, but she used her skills to save her life and Nia’s. Of course, Nia’s days may be numbered
Courtesy With the world sheltering at home in the midst of a pandemic, binge-watching is no longer for wiling away a lazy Sunday—it’s America’s pastime. Though 2020 has seen a few not-so-great offerings hit our laptop screens (Too Hot to Handle, anyone?), peak TV continues to deliver truly quality content. From standout seasons of The
Wizards of the Coast is hosting an upcoming Dungeons & Dragons charity event called D&D Live 2020: Roll w/ Advantage for Red Nose Day that will feature a star-studded cast of actors, athletes, and celebrities to preview the latest D&D storyline and more. Red Nose Day is a movement that aims to help children in
Global News announced Thursday that Tracy Tong, a well-known journalist in Toronto, will join the network as the 11 p.m. anchor for Global Toronto, Global Montreal, Global Halifax and Global New Brunswick. Tong will begin her new role as anchor-producer on June 4. She replaces Crystal Goomansingh, who was recently appointed Europe bureau chief for
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Oxfam International will cut almost 1,500 jobs and withdraw from 18 countries as part of a major restructure. Oxfam has been carrying out a strategic review of its operations since 2018 and said the coronavirus pandemic had forced it to speed up its restructuring plans. It said the changes would enable the organisation to be
Fake it ‘til you make it there. The 2020 Olympics may have been postponed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still run rings around Japan – virtually at least. Go full stream ahead with 360° tours, a live feed of Nagano’s famous snow monkeys, and your own Japanese ‘on-nomi’ drinking party. No passport required, just
A shopper shops in a Ross store in Lewiston, Idaho. Francis Dean | Corbis | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell. HP Enterprise — The information technology company’s stock dropped 5% in extended trading after the company reported second-quarter earnings. HP Enterprise said it had earnings of 22 cents per
The quarantine has forced festivals and concerts online, but the vast majority of the artists are playing for free. That may start changing, however, as one Canadian organization seeks to pay out musicians for their live shows on Facebook and Instagram The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) has started up
As Romania’s most significant wine exporter, Cramele Recas has customers in most major wine markets around the globe. Sabi Phagura caught up with owner Philip Cox and found out how hard business has become for the company, and how they are trying to do their bit to help fight Coronavirus. LM: Do tell us how
Separating themselves in an elite field of unique design, Vintage Electric thrives at the innovative intersection of timeless aesthetic and modernity – where the past and future do not have to have to exit mutually exclusive of each other. Boasting authenticity, passion for product, and unparalleled customer experience, Vintage Electric bikes are revered for their
Breaking News Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, have thrown in the towel in their college admissions case … agreeing to plead guilty, and maybe the reason lies in the sentences. Lori and Mossimo have each agreed to plead guilty to one conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. Mossimo will also plead guilty
This morning Vertical Entertainment reports a company VOD record for the release of Bron Studios Josh Trank Tom Hardy gangster pic Capone with a 10-day gross of $2.5M-plus. Capone was released on May 12 via on-demand platforms including, but not limited to, iTunes, where it soared to #1 on the charts within its first 3
A warning: The Trip to Greece (available for digital rental May 22) will make you sad. Which isn’t unlike the other three movies in the Trip series—the original England-set film, The Trip to Italy, and The Trip to Spain—which all have their arresting, if gentle, moments of melancholy. But Michael Winterbottom’s ostensible conclusion to his
Charities should maintain investment in fundraising even at these uncertain times, academics have advised. Beth Breeze, director of the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent, and Alison Body, lecturer in philanthropic studies at the same university, were speaking at Third Sector’s online Fundraising Conference this week in a session about raising funds for
Confirmed coronavirus cases around the world passed 5 million early Thursday as infections continue to accelerate in the Americas. Drugmaker AstraZeneca said it received more than $1 billion from the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, a part of the Department of Health and Human Services, to develop a vaccine in partnership with the University of
(CNN) — As the world slowly eases its way out of the Covid-19 lockdown, we’re on the verge of a new era in air travel. We could soon encounter armies of robotic cleaners patrolling airport concourses, disinfecting check-in counters and ticket kiosks. We might see passengers wafting through security and baggage checkpoints without touching anything.