We’re patiently awaiting summer and all it has to offer: no makeup, a healthy diet of watermelon and natural wine, and the end-of-quarantine dream of being on the beach with, gasp, people. It’s natural to reach for sandals when the season hits, but we’ve found that a good pair of boots is an under-appreciated savior
Greg Grunberg teases there were a lot of big moments cut from the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Grunberg has been friends with Rise of Skywalker director JJ Abrams since they were children. He’s also appeared in everything Abrams has directed from Felicity to The Force Awakens. The actor plays Snap Wexley, a Resistance pilot introduced in The
Netflix has announced a US$100 million global relief fund to support workers in the creative community, including Canada’s, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ted Sarandos, the streaming giant’s chief content officer, says in a blog post that most of the fund will go toward support for the hardest hit workers on Netflix’s own productions around the
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The businessman Steve Morgan has pledged to give up to £1m a week to charities around the Liverpool area to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. Morgan said his charitable foundation would donate up to £1m a week for at least the next 12 weeks to support charities in Merseyside, Cheshire and north Wales. The
The UK Foreign Office (FCO) has advised Britons against ‘all but essential travel’ abroad for the next 30 days to prevent the spread of coronavirus, meaning many of us are staying put. The Prime Minister has called for the country to avoid large gatherings as well as interactions in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas,
Isolation looking a little bleak? Not a problem, you can have yourself a social distancing extravaganza with the wide selection of recently launched delivery services from some of the UK’s best restaurants. The following guide highlights some of the great establishments who are now providing easy takeouts and meals on wheels, straight to your doorstep.
A Bank of America financial manager shows a customer how to use the ATM with Teller Assist station in Cherry Creek. Andy Cross | Denver Post | Getty Images Bank of America said it was boosting pay for bank tellers by $400 a month and reducing daily work shifts by at least two hours amid
CL Yachts expects to launch its first CLB88 by July before the model is succeeded as the brand’s flagship by the groundbreaking CLX96, which is scheduled for completion by the end of the year. Both yachts have been drawn by Milan-based Jozeph Forakis Design. ‘Born a rebel’ according to Martin Lo, CLX96 has been designed
Rebecca Ryskalczyk of September Artist of the Month Bethlehem Steel has formed a new side-project dubbed DAMP. The rock outfit features Ryskalczyk’s partner, Nick Dooley, as well as members of the bands Washer and Pile. As a first listen to the group, DAMP’s self-titled EP is available now exclusively on Bandcamp. Ryskalczyk and Dooley initially
It’s the end of the line for CBS drama Hawaii Five-0. With the series finale inching closer, the network has dropped an emotional promo for the final episode, which is currently slated to air Friday, April 3 at 9/8c. It shows everything you’ve come to expect from the show, but there’s no telling how things
Deodorant is a tricky one. Not only is it super specific to your own taste, in terms of both scent and texture, but the way you sweat is also specific to you. That said, not all deodorant works for all people, and that means you might have to go through a lot of trial and
Stocks rose Friday morning, dipped, then rose again as the market continued a rocky ride, exhibitors struggled to hold on to gains and WarnerMedia parent AT&T scrapped a major stock repurchase plan to conserve cash. Investors are weighing a massive stimulus package being finalized by Congress against the rapid spread of the coronavirus infection, corporate
Self-Made, the new Netflix miniseries about pioneering haircare entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, occasionally shifts its focus to Walker’s daughter, A’lelia Walker. Played by Tiffany Haddish, A’lelia (who was born Lelia, but later changed her name) is the heir apparent to the groundbreaking business that her mother painstakingly built into a historic company, making Madam C.J.
The parenting charity NCT has moved its antenatal classes online so it can continue to support new parents while its usual face-to-face classes are halted. The charity said it had put the measure in place in response to social distancing advice from the government. NCT aims to support new parents through their first 1,000 days,
(Geneva, March 19, 2020) — As the world faces the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, international aid organization CARE commits to adapting its programming and scaling up its activities wherever possible. The increase in programming will mainly focus on support for clean water and sanitation services in countries with weak sanitation infrastructure. “At the moment,
American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-900ER aircraft seen at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Alex Tai | SOPA | Getty Images Compass Airlines, a regional carrier that flies for American and Delta on Thursday said it is shutting down as demand tumbles, as some of the first job losses among U.S. airlines emerge in the coronavirus crisis. Airlines are
Jim Cramer Scott Mlyn | CNBC CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday that whatever happens on the other side of the coronavirus crisis CEOs should not benefit more than their employees. The “Mad Money” host was lamenting the moral hazards of the 2008 financial crisis when companies got bailouts and chief executives got incentives as many
A lot has been said about how our response to coronavirus may affect the economy; but what of its lasting impact on our relationships? This mass retreat may mean a mass reflection on what matters and how we should spend our time. Self-isolation presents a unique period of time for individuals to be cooped up
Shuttering the world’s most renowned art and cultural institutions across Europe and the United States, whilst quarantining millions of individuals worldwide, COVID-19 has disrupted the drone of everyday life in more ways than ever anticipated. In an attempt to relieve the many who feel anxious, restless and isolated, Google Arts and Culture will officially offer
One of the first festivals to assure fans it was still going on as scheduled is one of the final events to finally succumb to the spread of COVID-19 and announce it is postponed. Originally scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend in May, Movement Detroit will now be held September 11-13. “Due to the developing COVID-19
Play video content Mama June‘s decided a pandemic is the perfect time to get back in front of the camera and become a public figure again, but not on her TV show — she’s getting paid to push a weight loss challenge. The troubled reality star is promoting something called Boom Bod, a weight loss
Ronald SiemoneitGetty Images . Let the record show that, in My Best Friend’s Wedding, George (a divine Rupert Everett) flies from New York to Chicago twice in two days to try to salvage the mess that Jules (Julia Roberts in a career-best tornado of a performance) has made. Twice! In two days! Just going to
Speaking specifically to how the real world characters are going to interact with their avatars, Madison Iseman, who plays the ditzy Bethany, went a bit bigger with the question by noting that determining the base personalities of the in-game heroes – played by Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, and Nick Jonas –
Jennifer Garner was spotted stocking up on some healthy snacks before heading back into quarantine with her adorable kids Samuel and Seraphina! Just like the rest of Los Angeles, Jennifer Garner, 47, is preparing for lockdown. The 13 Going On 30 actress was spotted supporting her local Farmer’s Market with her daughter Seraphina, 11, and son Samuel,
Volunteers could be paid by the government for up to four weeks as part of measures to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. An emergency coronavirus bill presented to parliament this afternoon proposed that employees would be able to take emergency volunteer leave in blocks of two, three or four weeks, which would
US President Donald Trump gestures as CEO of Bank of America Brian Moynihan (L) speaks during a meeting with banking leaders to discuss how the financial services industry can meet the needs of customers affected by COVID-19 at the White House in Washington, DC on March 11, 2020. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images
(credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte) In vibrant uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte stands tall infusing its eco-conscious ethos into its design, dining and spa. The contemporary 146-room, 18-story hotel is located in the largest metropolitan area in the Carolinas and only seven miles from Charlotte Douglas International airport. The LEED® Gold-certified hotel was built
With the schools closing, it’s the ideal time for family members to try out some new skills and one of the best fun-packed ways to do this is with some yummy home baking. With so many of us staying in and looking for ways to keep busy, now is the time to show loved ones
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 219,400 Global deaths: At least 8,946 US cases: At least 9,159 US deaths: At least 150 All data