The 2023 Women’s Prize longlist has been announced! After the 1991 Booker Prize shortlist was announced, then called the Man Booker Prize, and no women authors appeared on it, a group of journalists met and wanted more. Together, they founded the Women’s Committee and began the quest for starting a literary prize of their own,
A new clearing bank which launched just two years ago is among the suitors this weekend weighing bids to salvage the British arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Sky News has learnt that The Bank of London (TBOL), which recently raised funds at a valuation of over $1bn, is considering making an offer for SVB
Devault and Griff Clawson have ranked up almost 25 million streams with their previous tracks “Leave Me Low” and “You and Me Now.” They are now full stream ahead with their new release of their new track, “Get To You,” which offers an ethereal experience for all listeners. This song was debuted during Devault’s headline
Her romance with young Chaplin ended when he found Monroe tucked into bed with his brother Sydney, but they remained close friends for the rest of her life, James told Goddess author Summers. She met Robinson through Chaplin, James said, and they had a fling while she was making 1953’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and he was trying to make it as
What’s the difference between the best driving shoes and the best driving shoes? That is an insightful question, I’m glad you asked. Let’s start with the definitions of this footwear style. A “driving shoe” generally is a shoe that’s well adapted to the driving experience (by design or not). So this could be a well-adapted
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been brutal and attritional, and has shocked most of the “civilised” world. Russia’s evident disregard for casualties and collateral damage in the pursuit of victory is very different to the West’s approach to warfare, which has profound implications for the war in Ukraine, and the West’s wider defence planning assumptions.
Gardening isn’t just for the countryside! This exuberant picture book celebrates the joys of community gardening and sharing food with neighbors and friends in the city. Red gingham patterned endpapers set the table for City Beet, a reimagining of a Russian folktale commonly known as “The Gigantic Turnip.” The story begins when young Victoria and
by Regina Avalos, March 7, 2023 It looks like Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery Pups will not be coming to the small screen after all. The animated series for preschoolers has reportedly lost its distribution deal with HBO Max, and production was shut down. It is possible that the animated series could land on another outlet, but
It’s long past Halloween, but new music from Rezz doesn’t obey a timeline or season. The Canadian producer and HypnoVizion label head has released her newest song, “Suffer In Silence,” which she says was inspired by her recent bout of severe insomnia. “‘Suffer In Silence’ has been a consistent track in my shows over the
“I think, me personally, I would love to see the series get a little bit darker,” she told E! News’ Justin Sylvester and Zuri Hall on the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet Jan. 10. “Embrace the horror aspect a little bit more.” The 20-year-old shared similar sentiments in her recent episode of Dax Shepard‘s Armchair
US regulators have shut down the country’s 16th largest bank, in the biggest collapse of a financial institution since the 2008 financial crisis. Silicon Valley Bank failed after depositors – mostly technology workers and venture capital-backed companies – began withdrawing their money, creating a run on the bank. The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
The UK arm of Grant Thornton, the accountancy and professional services provider, is drawing up plans to invest millions of pounds in its Indian sister firm. Sky News understands that the top ten auditor has asked its more than 200 UK partners to vote on the proposal later this month. One source said the deal
The first UK-France summit in five years has concluded, resulting in “unprecedented measures” to tackle illegal migration, as well as joint pledges on Ukraine and energy security. Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron have given the clearest demonstration yet of what has become dubbed “Le Bromance”, as the pair sought to draw a line under post-Brexit
Twenty years ago in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, four children–Latavia Washington McGee, Shaeed Woodard, Zindell Brown, and Eric Williams–were inseparable friends. According to Zindell Brown’s sister, they stuck together “like glue.” Latavia is now 33 and the mother of six children. When she decided to get her figure in shape with a three to five
Photography via Imaxtree.comDo you feel the need for speed? By FASHION staff Date March 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter Shoppers, start your engines and gear up for the racing fashion trend. The style began picking up speed roughly two years ago when Ferrari released its debut clothing collection and pumped a little bit of Formula 1
Britain will payout £480m over the next three years in a deal struck between Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron to tackle small boat Channel crossings, with measures including funding for a new detention centre in France. The fresh package agreed between the prime minister and the French president to deal with the migrant crisis will