Slice of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's wedding cake sells for £2k

A bidder from China secures the 77-year-old dessert as it goes under the hammer in Essex.

Elizabeth Hurley: ‘If I were Queen, I’d outlaw air fresheners in cars and ban prison for white-collar criminals’

The actor and model answers your questions about bonding with Dennis Potter, corpsing in Austin Powers and her multiple, multicoloured Christmas trees. Why haven’t you done more comedy? You were ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Mysterious diamond necklace linked to queen's demise sells for $4.8 million

The necklace containing around 300 carats of diamonds was bought by an unidentified woman who put in her bid over the phone, Sotheby's said.

Japan’s PM vows to stay on after election debacle

Shigeru Ishiba has presided over a result that threatens to plunge country’s politics into paralysis

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - October 28

From intern to CEO: does it pay to be a company lifer?

Executives who spend their career at one place can boost morale and loyalty but risk stifling innovation

Business - Financial Times - October 28

A slice of voters explain why they're wavering on Harris and Trump

Beneath the surface of a tight presidential race and NBC News' tied final national poll, the handful of voters who have wavered in recent weeks illustrated the lesser-of-two-evils thinking that ...

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Movie Review: A luminous slice of Mumbai life in ‘All We Imagine as Light’

The rhythms of bustling, working-class Mumbai are brought to vivid life in “All We Imagine as Light.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 13

Seven Scots to receive posthumous Elizabeth Emblem

The firefighters, police officers and a nurse are being honoured with a new award for those who died in the line of duty.

Tokyo Metro brought in to run London’s Elizabeth Line

Japanese subway operator is part of consortium that will take over from Hong Kong’s MTR

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Philips shares slide as company blames China for lowered sales outlook

Shares of Philips slumped on Monday as the Dutch healthcare devices company lowered its sales outlook for the year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Philip Zimbardo, 91, Whose Stanford Prison Experiment Studied Evil, Dies

His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions.

Science - The New York Times - October 31

What Trenton Doyle Hancock Learned From Philip Guston

The Jewish Museum pairs the Texas artist with a 20th-century master. Together they confront racism with horror — and humor.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead, NBA 2K franchises post high sales in Q2 FY24

Take-Two revealed that several of its core franchises, including Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead, reached new sales milestones last quarter.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Man Throws Baby Against Wall In Anger While Playing NBA 2K, Charged With Two Felonies

This article contains details some may find distressing. . 20-year-old Milwaukee resident Jalin White has been charged with two felonies after allegedly throwing an infant against a wall in a rage ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

‘Salads don’t win scrums’: Ox Nché is icing on Springboks’ front-row cake

A World Cup winner in 2023, the loosehead is part of South Africa’s feared ‘Bomb Squad’ and a hero in his home country. Ox Nché is far from the finished article. By his own admission, the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Daisy Ridley: ‘I made a toilet cake on Bake Off because flushing with the lid up is unhygienic beyond belief’

The Star Wars actor takes your questions on the terror of cooking on TV, saving lives via a CPR video and dealing with crises. How much training did you do for Young Woman and the Sea ? Wasn’t ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

‘She joined the dark side’: the strange story of the Elizabeth Holmes of yoga

The rise and fall of Katie Griggs, aka Guru Jagat, is told in a shocking new docuseries called Breath of Fire. “Reality is a trance. Your reality is a trance of your own making. Or someone else’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Skincare review – Elizabeth Banks horror thriller is a thing of beauty

An LA salon-owner gets involved in an escalating feud with a rival facialist in this blackly comic thriller with a pleasing female focus. Following hot on the stiletto heels of female-led ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Tokyo Metro wins contract to operate London’s Elizabeth line

Consortium including company that runs Tokyo’s renowned metro system to take over from China’s MTR in May. Business live – latest updates The company behind Tokyo’s renowned metro system has ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Internet ‘Monopoly’ You’ve Never Heard Of

US senator Elizabeth Warren and congressman Jerry Nadler have demanded the government investigate whether VeriSign, steward of the .com domain, is ripping off customers and violating antitrust laws.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Germany knows ex-Giants player Markus Kuhn for a slice of NFL history. He's helping the league grow

Markus Kuhn blazed a trail for German players in American football

Sports - ABC News - November 7

Cathie Wood says her 'volatile' ARK Innovation fund shouldn't be a 'huge slice of any portfolio'

Cathie Wood is defending her turbulent ARK Innovation ETF following a rocky stretch.

Business - CNBC - November 15

To All the Single Ladies and Men at Weddings

Weddings have long marginalized the dateless, especially as couples marry older, inviting already married friends. What are some solutions?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28

Queen's University to cut jobs as it faces £11m deficit

The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.

The Mysterious ‘Ketamine Queen’ at the Center of the Matthew Perry Case

One year after Mr. Perry’s death, Jasveen Sangha is in jail awaiting trial on charges that she sold him the ketamine that killed him.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Guilty Gear -Strive- Queen Dizzy Exclusive Gameplay

Check out two full matches of Queen Dizzy in action, the upcoming character coming to Guilty Gear -Strive-'s latest Season Pass. Queen Dizzy arrives on October 31st, 2024. See timestamps below for ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

How Mary Claire Haver Became the Queen of Menopause

Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

Queen to miss Remembrance events after illness

Buckingham Palace says the Queen hopes to return to public duties early next week.

Queen to return to public duties after chest infection

The Queen, 77, will attend events in London this week but for shorter periods than originally planned.

The Tallest Building in Queens: The Orchard in Long Island City

The Orchard, a rental tower with a dizzying array of luxury amenities, caps a decade of rapid development in the neighborhood.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

King accepts flowers for Queen who misses Royal Variety over illness

The Queen returned to public duties last week after a chest infection, but symptoms continue to linger.

Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary

Imtiaz Tyab reports on Prince William's "Homewards" program, which aims to end homelessness in Britain. Inspired by Princess Diana, the initiative is underway in six cities and showcases William's ...

Kate has been amazing, Prince William says

Catherine is doing "really well" says Prince William, as she recovers after cancer treatment.

Prince William's family home at Windsor Castle burglarized

An investigation is underway after burglars broke into the grounds of Britain’s royal Windsor Castle in October. The property is located just a few miles from Prince William and his family’s ...

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