A view of a person wearing mask passing by a Macy’s in Herald Square amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on March 24, 2020 in New York City. John Nacion | NurPhoto | Getty Images The stage is set for China to become the world’s biggest luxury market by 2025, according to a new report. In
‘Tis the season for streaming, and this year, Disney+ is decking the halls and spreading the cheer with a heartwarming collection of some of the most festive family viewing of all time. The “Happy Holidays Collection” has something for everyone from adored classics like “Home Alone” and “The Santa Clause” to highly anticipated Disney+ Originals
Translated by Ellen Elias-Bursać “They ate, they drank, behind they left nothing for us.”–Roma fairy tale* The Slovenian pop group Zaklonišče prepeva [Air-Raid Shelter Singing] recorded the song “Samo da prođe demokratija” [“If Only Democracy Would Pass”]. Their video made the rounds in the post-Yugoslav countries on the internet and in social media when it
(CNN) — It’s the ultimate dream for many — move to a big city and make a glam new life. But as we all know, metropolitan living comes at a cost — especially if you pick Hong Kong, Paris or Zurich, which are the world’s most expensive cities according to new research. The Economist Intelligence
Apple has brought the first developer release of macOS Big Sur 11.1 beta less than a week after launching the latest operating system to the public. The new beta update is expected to come with some bug fixes and performance enhancements. In addition to the new macOS Big Sur update, Apple has released the iOS
Breaking News Ben Watkins, famous for competing in “MasterChef Junior,” is dead after a battle with cancer. Ben, who was undergoing treatment for an extremely rare form of cancer at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, died Monday … according to his family. He was diagnosed with a soft tissue tumor when he was only 13
Somewhat surprisingly it looks like the European Union is going to do the right thing and stay out of a merger between two UK companies. Normally the European Commission, or one of the countless other state appendages that sprout from the EU blob, would be all over something like the proposed merger between O2 UK
Watching a loved one afflicted with dementia is a hardship many of us go through and it was one AC/DC‘s Angus Young experienced first hand in recent years. Co-founder Malcolm Young sadly died from the effects of the impairment in 2017, but his brother Angus Young recalled one particularly bright anecdote from those final years, noting that hearing a guitar
SoundCloud is rolling out artist verification for the first time ever! The community has grown accustomed to the orange checkmarks, which for a long time were as official as anyone could get. Moving forward, the orange star now signals a SoundCloud Pro account and blue checkmarks verify established acts. The rollout has already begun with
Besides being one of GQ’s Men of the Year issue cover stars, George Clooney is a noted prankster—a title he takes semi-seriously. In the latest episode of Iconic Characters, Clooney recounts how, while shooting Ocean’s 12, he and a bunch of his co-stars—all staying at Clooney’s home on Lake Como in Italy—slowly convinced themselves they
Rating: 3/10 Cast: Jackie Chan as Tang Huanting Yang Yang as Lei Zhenyu Ai Lun as Zhang Kaixuan Mu Qimiya as Miya Xu Ruohan as Fareeda Jackson Lou as Qin Guoli Eyad Hourani as Omar Written and Directed by Stanley Tong Vanguard Review: For this longtime fan of Asian cinema, it’s hard to believe that
image courtesy of kotnIt includes bedding, comforters and tea towels crafted out of ethically-sourced Egyptian cotton. By Pahull Bains Date November 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Purveyor of ethically-made cotton basics, Toronto-based brand Kotn has now expanded its offerings into home. Given how much time we’re all spending at home this year, this collection—which includes two
After a long and arduous search, Paramount Pictures and Hasbro Studios have reportedly found the filmmaker that they want to helm the New Transformers movie and have entered negotiations with Creed 2 director Steven Caple Jr. Back in January, the studios commissioned for two separate scripts for a live action Transformers outing to be developed
November 17, 2020, 2:04pm As many on this side of the pond may not know, Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford is currently all that stands between the United Kingdom and compete moral ruination. In a year where a particularly grotesque grotesquerie of Brexiteer Tories consolidated power, Rashford’s public campaigns on the issues of homelessness
Editor’s Note — This story was current at the time of last publication on November 16 and will be updated periodically. However, you should still check with the official state websites before you commit to travel plans, especially as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. (CNN) — With cases of Covid-19 reaching new heights in the United
Play video content AppleTV+ Barack Obama was feeling nostalgic talking to Oprah about his new book — reminiscing on what he missed most about being President … and his answers might surprise you. 44 sat down for a chat with O on her Apple TV+ show, “The Oprah Conversation,” in which they discussed his latest
Alamo Drafthouse Auctioning Off Rare Mondo Prints Yes, there is a basement in the Alamo, and it’s ready to open for visitors. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is inviting guests to Invade the Alamo Basement – an ongoing sale of Alamo Drafthouse and Mondo collectibles that kicks off with the largest and most comprehensive auction of Mondo prints
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reduced the premium consumers are willing to pay for 5G services, according to Ericsson. Consumers are now willing to pay a 10% premium for a 5G plan bundled with digital services, a new survey conducted by Ericsson this summer and designed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on 5G adoption,