Excerpts from a sympathetic book about Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan continue to dribble out, with the latest snippets appearing in People magazine and describing how she was tearful after receiving what she interpreted as a scolding from a palace aide over her jewelry. The book, “Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making […]
Month: April 2023
Travel company Tui is set to shut 166 High Street stores in the UK and Ireland, affecting up to 900 jobs. The UK’s largest tour operator said it hoped to keep on 630 workers in a mix of sales and home-working roles and in remaining stores. The decision was made […]
Despite pouring rain at 8 p.m. Friday, a steady line of cars entered the Howard County Fairgrounds for a showing of the movie “Guardians of the Galaxy” on the big screen. Sponsored by the Ellicott City Rotary Club, the movie was the last in a short, improvised series featuring a […]
The Hamptons, once considered by the well-heeled as just a spot to vacation, has become a place of long-term residence for many as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Even art galleries like Pace and Skarstedt have opened outposts there. Now, the world of collectible furnishings has made its way […]
At Kiplinger, the name of the game is value. For more than 20 years, our annual college rankings have been no exception. Over the years, we analyzed data on hundreds of public and private colleges and universities across the nation seeking institutions that deliver a high-quality education at an affordable […]
Mecca (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Chinese pilgrim Ni Haoyu welled up with tears of joy after being handpicked from among millions of Muslims vying for this year’s hajj pilgrimage, which has been drastically curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Up to 10,000 people residing in Saudi Arabia are allowed to […]
ibiza – istock The majority of Britons agree with the Government’s decision to reinstate quarantine restrictions on arrivals from Spain, with 84 per cent expressing support for the decision, according to a new YouGov poll. Just 31 per cent of those surveyed believe more warning should have been given before […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic fueled record-breaking online sales, shoppers flocked to brand sites. And in this past second-quarter period, high-end flip-flop brand Hari Mari found itself atop a list of the most embraced direct-to-consumer sites in the market. Founded by husband-and-wife team Jeremy and Lila Stewart in 2012, Hari Mari, […]
Prince Harry speaks at the launch of Travalyst in 2019 – Getty The Duke of Sussex has said those who, like him, can “harness a platform to help” must play a role in rebuilding the tourism industry to save the planet. The Duke, speaking at the opening of an online […]
GENEVA (AP) — A criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Infantino was opened Thursday by a Swiss special prosecutor, plunging world soccer’s governing body in a new scandal. [ VIDEO: Premier League highlights ] Special prosecutor Stefan Keller has concluded there is enough evidence to take the case to court […]
You’re probably tired of hearing people — whether it’s your parents, friends or personal finance experts — tell you that you need to start saving more money now. What you really need instead are some helpful tips on how you can realistically start growing your savings today. After all, skipping […]
Rebecca Mallery, who is applying for subsidized housing for herself, and her 9-year-old son, Chord Pagel, outside her home in Bullhead City, Ariz. on July 28, 2020. (Joe Buglewicz/The New York Times) For Sara Gard, the government’s safety net moved smoothly into place when the coronavirus pandemic upended her family’s […]
The “Sports Illustrated” Swimsuit Issue second-timer also shares her proven at-home DIY facial recipe. Halima Aden in custom Tommy Hilfiger burkini in the 2020 ‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Issue. Last year, Halima Aden made history as the first model to wear a hijab in the 56th edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. For […]
Time to make a plan. Shutterstock.com When it comes to money, coronavirus has split the nation. Financial stress dominates for many of the 9.5 million employees on furlough, potentially facing unemployment as the scheme unwinds, and for those whose small businesses have been disrupted or whose finances were already precarious […]
Closing down: a Tui store in Bishop’s Stortford: Simon Calder Britain’s biggest holiday company is to close one third of its high street travel agencies. The company said it will close 166 of its 516 high street stores in the UK and Ireland “as it adapts to changes in customer […]
Although there’s value in being frugal, sometimes you can take it too far — and for minimal savings at that. Whether you engage in five-finger discounts or take more than your fair share of mints from the communal bowl, at the end of the day you’re simply stealing from business owners […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have heard the staggering statistics about plastic and the environment. It is estimated that there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050 if drastic measures are not taken. But what can we do on a smaller scale […]
7 of the best headphones for your Android devices All Android smartphones come bundled with earphones for you to get listening to your favourite music or podcasts immediately, but they’re rarely that impressive. It’s a better idea to purchase a separate pair of headphones or earphones that suit your needs, […]
CHICAGO — For days and weeks this month, mailboxes have gone empty across Chicago. Folks cussed out postal clerks. Aldermen fielded telephone complaints. U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipiniski wrote a letter to the U.S. Postal Service demanding a “thorough investigation” and “corrective action” to make mail delivery regular again in Mount […]
The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 664,000 people worldwide. Over 16.9 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new respiratory virus, according to data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The actual […]
Alabama Birmingham: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who went on to become astronauts or cosmonauts, said Tuesday it’s in danger of closing without a cash infusion because of the coronavirus pandemic. Part of the state-owned U.S. Space and Rocket Center in […]
(Bloomberg Opinion) — In folklore, the will-o’-the-wisp is a spirit that lives in marshlands, beckoning night-time travelers with its mysterious light until they stumble in darkness to their demise. The phenomenon is thought to be caused by igniting swamp methane, so it’s oddly appropriate that one of the world’s largest exporters of […]