When Jyri Engestrom, a 42-year-old entrepreneur who runs a small early stage venture fund in San Francisco, California, read an article in the Guardian newspaper about an Italian village that tested its entire community for the novel coronavirus and was reportedly able to eradicate the virus by doing so, he was inspired. Engestrom wanted to do
Renowned artist, Magnus Gjoen, has invited the nation to create their own masterpieces using beautifully printed versions of some of his most celebrated works of art. The ultimate antidote to boredom, the Art Therapy colouring-in set (£45) includes six 21 by 21cm designs, printed on the highest quality 250gsm archival paper. Each of the three
Bassnectar has been teasing lots of new content in lieu of streaming during quarantine, and we’re about to get the first taste. The producer/DJ has just teased his lockdown mixtape, “Inside For The People,” out Friday, May 1. But wait, there’s more! The mixtape is more than just a mixtape, as Bassnectar reveals. “The 1st
People who lost their jobs wait in line to file for unemployment following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at an Arkansas Workforce Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 6, 2020. Nick Oxford | Reuters This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. 8:00 am: Oil jumps again, adding to comeback from historic lows
In the first week of March, Reuters used location data gathered from smartphones to show a powerful correlation between income and social distancing. The data gathered across millions of American smartphones by Idaho-based Kochava Collective, a company that helps businesses evaluate the effectiveness of online ads, and analysed by MIT elections lab, showed that wealth
For Tyler Cameron, workouts are essential … but Hannah Brown is not, and neither is his shirt!!! The “Bachelorette” hunk-turned-male model stepped out Wednesday for a shirtless workout down in Jupiter, Florida … and while he’s got a workout buddy, she’s a mystery blonde and definitely not Hannah. The shirtless stud is still pretty active
Francesca didn’t go on Too Hot To Handle expecting to fall in love, but that’s exactly what she found in Harry. The two are still together today, even as coronavirus keeps them physically apart. It’s been less than a week since Too Hot To Handle dropped on Netflix, but already the show has risen to
Live concerts are cancelled in most parts of the country for the foreseeable future, yet Ticketmaster and other Canadian ticket portals have continued to sell access to upcoming events that aren’t happening. Several dozen concerts, including a DJ set with Andrew Rayel originally slated for Friday at Toronto’s Toybox Nightclub, were still available on Ticketweb,
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The government will not be able to save every charity during the coronavirus pandemic, the culture secretary has admitted. Appearing by webcam before the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Committee, Oliver Dowden was pushed for more detail about the government’s £750m aid package for the charity sector. Julian Knight, the Conservative chair
A motorcycle road trip across the western United States, along route 66 is surely on the bucket list of every passionate biker. From the majestic nature of the surroundings, to the historic landmarks and towns, there is a lot to see along this route, none of which will be forgotten easily. When you finally find
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: 2,623,415 Global deaths: 183,027 Most cases reported: United States (839,675), Spain (208,389), Italy (187,327), France (157,125), and Germany (150,648). The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins University as of 8:39
Some people in this world’s goal is to make positive a difference. One of these is the “Peace Pilot” Robert DeLaurentis. He was on a pole-to-pole aviation-based adventure to promote peace before the global pandemic impacted and forced him to quarantine in Spain. Robert DeLaurentis is a former Naval officer turned pilot who’s on a
Exclusive Pepa doesn’t want to talk about sex right now … she’s furious at Uber and a bunch of drivers who she claims wrecked her earnings potential. Sandra Denton — aka Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa — is suing the ride-share service along with one of its drivers and the drivers of 3 other vehicles, claiming a
(CNN) — From offering tickets at the cost of a vegetable to multi-seat discounts, Chinese airlines are rolling out a series of deals to attract travelers in the run-up to Labor Day — the first major holiday since the nation came to a standstill due to Covid-19. Recording a loss of RMB39.8 billion ($5.6 billion)
Sanlorenzo Asia has completed the construction of its flagship office, which overlooks ONE˚15 Marina, Sentosa Cove in Singapore and is scheduled to begin operations in May. The office was designed by Piero Lissoni of Lissoni Associati and is connected to the new Singapore office of Simpson Marine, Sanlorenzo’s partner in Asia. Sanlorenzo Art Director Piero
Claudio Lavenia As you read this, you’re probably wearing your favorite pair of sweatpants. We don’t blame you, but should you want to deviate from your quarantine uniform of fluffy robes and elastic waistbands, Mom jeans can help ease you back into wearing Real Clothes. Mom jeans are not just a style, they are a
When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that mysterious end
Covered in paint and looking pleased as punch, Prince Louis holds his rainbow painted hands up to the camera and cheekily smiles in a charming new series of pictures, released ahead of the prince’s second birthday on April 23. Prince Louis, now the spitting image of his older brother George (albeit with darker hair and
The Fundraising Regulator has published new guidance to help members of the public who are launching their own online fundraising appeals. The guidance comes in light of what the regulator called in a statement “the extraordinary fundraising efforts and generosity displayed by the British public” during the coronavirus crisis. It had been designed to support
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 22, 2020) – Charlize Theron, her foundation, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), and their partners, CARE and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) today launched Together for Her to deploy funds and support the global fight against gender-based violence during COVID-19. Charlize and CTAOP are committing $1 million to COVID-19 relief
Jamie Black-Lewis received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program for her two spas, Oasis Medspa & Salon and Amai Day Spa, in Washington state. Many of her 35 employees think they will make more money collecting unemployment benefits than from their regular paychecks. Jamie Black-Lewis Jamie Black-Lewis felt like she won the lottery after getting
Simon Wittenberg takes a look at The Glenlivet’s new limited trio of single malt Scotch whiskies that leaves people guessing… The Glenlivet, the Speyside distillery in Scotland, is known for challenging the status quo, as well as its quest to open up the world of whisky to a whole new generation of drinkers. During the
Kelly Lee Owens has released a new song from her next album Inner Song—out August 28 (via Smalltown Supersound). The new track, which follows February’s “Melt!,” is called “Night.” Hear it below. “This track speaks as to how feelings and insights are more accessible to us at nighttime—how the veils are thinner somehow and therefore
A man walks with an umbrella outside of AT&T corporate headquarters on March 13, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Ronald Martinez | Getty Images AT&T‘s first-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations and the company pulled its annual forecast on Wednesday, as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak overshadowed a strong growth in monthly phone
With the potential of moving back to Tribeca, New York, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel spare no dollar in investing in the best houses. Settling a $28 million down payment for a brand new four-bedroom penthouse, the couple will soon share the building with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Blake Lively, and Ryan
[Warning: This post contains spoilers from Empire‘s series finale. Read at your own risk.] With Jussie Smollett written out of Season 6 amid the actor’s legal woes, questions remained about whether or not he would return as Jamal for Empire‘s series finale. Ahead of the final season, Fox entertainment chief Michael Thorn confirmed that Smollett
Because self-love is the best love Long gone are the days when lingerie had the primary function of attracting the male gaze. In 2020, sisters are doing it for themselves, creating underthings that support, enhance and delight the wearer. Here are 16 female-led lingerie brands that put women first. Female-Led Lingerie Brands 1 / 16
Given what we know so far, while it’s unlikely that The Batman will be a direct adaptation of The Long Halloween, there are definitely some similarities. For one thing, the movie is reportedly set during Bruce Wayne’s second year of crimefighting and highlight his detective skills. It’s also been confirmed that Catwoman, Riddler, Penguin and
Kylie Jenner was up to funny business while quarantining with her mom, Kris, in her $12 million Palm Springs pad! Kylie filmed herself sneaking up to a sleepy Kris, who didn’t react the way Kylie exactly anticipated. Kylie Jenner, 22, tried to pull an Ellen DeGeneres on Kris Jenner! The makeup mogul decided to give