We would all like to believe that the same quality of education and opportunities are available to all. But, is this actually true? Does the city you’re born in or your social class dictate how far you’ll make it in life? According to the independent UK 2070 Commission, the UK is one of the most
Facing the impending risk of cancellation, the novel coronavirus outbreak may prove too dangerous for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Set to take place at the New National Stadium in Japan from 24th July to 9th August, the Olympics is regarded as one of the world’s leading international sporting events, with 11,000 athletes from over 200
Play video content Exclusive CBS Offset‘s officially following the lead of his wife — he’s adding actor to his resume … along with hip-hop star. The Migos rapper’s set to make his acting debut on “NCIS: Los Angeles” and TMZ got a sneak peek. Offset plays the role of an undercover CIA agent being approached
Disclosure have released a brand new record called Ecstasy. The five-song EP includes previously released singles “Tondo,” “Expressing What Matters,” and the title track. Give Ecstasy a listen below. Ecstasy is the first collection of music released by brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence since 2016’s Moog for Love EP and 2015’s Caracal. Earlier this month,
Most people say it’s your footwear that is the first thing people fix their eyes on – but we’d argue, given it’s location on the body, it’s your hair. And, unlike a subpar pair of brogues or some battered white leather sneakers, you can’t easily slip out of a questionable hairstyle. With that in mind,
RDJ recently announced his involvement in a new organization called The Footprint Coalition, which is committed to advance technology to help the environment. For the above picture, Robert Downey Jr was doing his part for the “Aiding Australia” initiative that looks to be benefitting Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, a rehabilitation facility for preservation of the
The ‘90s are here again, thanks to legendary hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa. The ladies have launched their limited edition collection with Milani Cosmetics and it’s fierce. Salt-N-Pepa have launched a makeup collection with Milani Cosmetics and it’s “Hot, Kool & Vicious” just like the ladies themselves. Cheryl “Salt” James, 53, and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, 55, sat
Honoring the finest works of translated fiction from around the world, the Booker International Prize has announced its 2020 longlist. The prize is awarded every year to a single book translated into English and published in the UK and Ireland. It aims to encourage more publishing and reading of international fiction and to promote the
The trade union Unison has criticised the cost of the recent rebrand by the drug and alcohol charity Addaction, amid a strike over pay at one of the charity’s services in Wigan. The charity spent £140,000 to rebrand as We Are With You, which came into effect this week. The union claimed yesterday that the
Scott Olson | Getty Images Marriott International and Booking Holdings are bracing for a pullback as consumers think twice about that spring break getaway. Marriott Chief Financial Officer Leeny Oberg told CNBC on Wednesday that it is seeing a notable drop in demand for hotel rooms in China. “Occupancies are currently quite depressed in Greater
Apple staff and customers, wearing facemasks to protect against the COVID-19 coronavirus, are seen on the shop premises in Beijing on February 22, 2020. Nicolas Asfouri | AFP | Getty Images Earnings growth for U.S. companies will be stagnant in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus, according to Goldman Sachs. The Wall Street firm
In a worrying turn of events in the world of British craftsmanship, the renowned business Symm & Company has reportedly fallen into administration after more than 200 years in business. Occasional working partner of Symm, period joinery specialist Artichoke comments on the news and whether traditional craftsmanship is ‘safe’ in the current market. Symm &
An employee works on the production line of a robot vacuum cleaner factory of Matsutek in Shenzhen, China August 9, 2019. Jason Lee | Reuters Global economic growth is likely to be the worst this year since the Great Recession as headwinds from the coronavirus and other factors build, according to Bank of America. Gross
Sophisticated elegance, savoir faire, and “clothes to live in” sum up the latest Bottega Veneta mantra. Under the creative direction of 32 year old, fashion designer, Daniel Lee, Bottega’s most recent collections exude cleanliness in a “back to the essentials” approach. Kicking off the Fall/Winter 2020 show in Milan, Daniel transports guests through time with
Rapper, actor, and activist Riz Ahmed has announced his debut solo album under his own name. Titled The Long Goodbye, the Brexit-themed LP will drop next month and be accompanied by a short film of the same name. Ahmed may be better known today for roles in Rogue One and HBO’s Girls and The Night Of, but
Minimalist Mover A smart shopper knows the best investments aren’t the fussy kicks adorned with every embellishment, but the clean silhouettes with just a hint of flair that’ll stick around forever. For a designer option, Alexander McQueen’s exaggerated soles are an elevated take on the platform sneaker. If coughing up $500 for a pair of
Creepshow season 1 will be airing on AMC later this year. The first Creepshow movie came out in 1982 and combined two horror legends, with Stephen King writing the screenplay and George A. Romero directing the feature. The film got two sequels, and in 2018 it was announced that a Creepshow TV series was being developed with Greg Nicotero as a
Big Brother Canada is back! On Wednesday, the 16 new houseguests were revealed after weeks of anticipation; they’re set to enter the Big Brother Canada (BBCAN) house very soon, with the supersized Season 8 premiering on Global on March 4 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. This season’s houseguests face the biggest test yet: an extended season lasting
Entries have opened for this year’s Third Sector Awards, which recognise the exceptional achievements of charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. There are 26 categories this year, including Charity of the Year, Breakthrough of the Year and the Big Impact Award, which will go to a project that has had a substantial impact on national
New York (February 26, 2020) – Nearly nine years of conflict have brought about sweeping and protracted changes in the lives of Syrian people. Syrians are adapting to a ‘new normal’ as it relates to new livelihood strategies, new ways of accessing education, and new gender roles. Syrian women, both inside Syria and who are refugees
Courtesy of Le Germain Charlevoix Hotel and Spa We awoke to a sea of white, the large flakes shimmering in the sun in the fields beyond our hotel room, a dazzling display of diamond-like sparkles. While 14 inches accumulated overnight, our cozy room at Le Germain Charlevoix Hotel & Spa was snug and altogether perfect.
Chamath Palihapitiya Heidi Gutman | CNBC Billionaires should be grateful for their good fortune and stop being so sensitive to public criticism and name-calling by politicians, tech billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya said Wednesday. In a heated billionaire-versus-billionaire debate with former hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman, Palihapitiya said that being demonized or labeled “out of touch” is a
In collaboration with BlackCat Superyachts and Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, McConaghy has unveiled the BlackCat 30. This 30m design is the third model in the groundbreaking BlackCat series of high-performance superyacht catamarans. McConaghy has been selected to join this exclusive alliance of partners due to our specialist knowledge and experience in the build of midsize
The Dubai International Boat Show begins a new era from March 10-14 as it takes place for the first time at the brand-new Dubai Harbour, a spectacular venue designed to eventually house 1,100 berths and which is also home to the emirate’s new cruise terminal. Ahmad Al Ameeri, Abeer Alshaali, Saeed Hareb, Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar,
In Thursday’s Last Man Standing (“I’m With Cupid”) Mike (Tim Allen) gets so bothered with Joe (Jay Leno) and Vanessa’s (Nancy Travis) friendship, he’s driven to do some diabolical deeds. Mike, as we know, isn’t somebody we’d label as laid back and easygoing, so when Joe and his wife start hanging out without him —
The amount of electronic producers who have begun incorporating live instrumental elements into not only their productions but also their live performances has skyrocketed over the past decade. As DJ fees increase along with budget size and people who are willing to pay higher prices for tickets, performers have gotten more bold with how they
(Photo: Getty Images; Illustration: Elham Numan) Although many struggled with Kobe Bryant’s complicated legacy after his sudden death, February 24 was a day dedicated to celebrating his life, and that of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna who perished with her father in a tragic helicopter crash nearly a month ago. But while a stadium full of
With some global conferences rethinking their plans in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Hollywood’s crossroads for exhibition and the major studios, CinemaCon, is still moving foward in Las Vegas from March 30-April 2. NATO President & CEO John Fithian and Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser released a statement today. News broke earlier today that some
Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus has been, to date, typically Trumpian, which is to say: incoherent, disorganized, full of lies, and reminiscent, we assume, of that sinking feeling one gets after having unprotected sex with a porn star. Earlier this week, the president claimed that “we are very close to a vaccine,” a statement
Samaritans has abandoned the appointment of Jeremy Hughes as its next chief executive after newspaper reports alleged that he displayed bullying behaviour during his time at the Alzheimer’s Society. The suicide-prevention charity issued a short statement today saying that it “cannot proceed with the appointment” of Hughes, who was due to take up the role