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Freelancers Make Theatre Work wins funding from Lloyd Webber and Mackintosh
Jun 24, 202610:35 by Hattie Fisk Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Harrison, Cameron Mackintosh and Jamie Wilson. Photos: John Swannell/Shutterstock Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh have joined producers Jamie Wilson and Michael Harrison in…
Side-eyeing the '90s summer trend
Recently, in the r/workingmoms Subreddit, one poster wondered if she stood alone as an elder millennial who doesn't have a reverential nostalgia for childhood summers. “Am I the only '90s kid who didn't have the classic ‘bike around…
I was wary of driverless cars and their tech overlords - but they could give me a different future | Gabriel Stewart
The robotaxis are coming! The robotaxis are coming! Well, actually, they're already here. Until now they've been the stuff of science fiction, but this summer London's streets have seen Silicon Valley-based company Waymo testing out self-driving…
People Are Sharing The 21 Essential Industries That Are Seriously Struggling Behind The Scenes
—Martin, 43, Seattle, Washington —Anonymous, 34, Female, USA 'No one is willing to acknowledge the elephant in the room. Between the economy getting worse and the war in Iran, no one is going to fund programs so students with…
Niche Media and Policy Newsrooms Are Hiring Reporters and Strategists
Scroll through today's featured media job listings and a clear pattern emerges: organizations with specific editorial missions are hiring communicators who can do more than one thing well. A Jewish news service wants a Washington correspondent who…
My Husband Is in Denial About His Career Prospects. I Don't Know How Much More I Can Take.
Pay Dirt is Slate's money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It's anonymous!) My husband was laid off from his tech job three years ago. There were mass layoffs at the company, but he worked in a section that is…
GTA 6: How much it is, release date, pre-orders and everything you need to know
Laura Cress and Liv McMahon, Technology reporters The latest instalment in Rockstar's blockbuster game franchise, Grand Theft Auto, is set to be the biggest games launch of the year. GTA 6 became available to pre-order at midnight on 25 June in the…
GTA 6 price of $80 revealed and 'physical' edition will contain no disc
Laura Cress Technology reporter Grand Theft Auto 6, the latest instalment of Rockstar Games' biggest ever franchise, has become available for fans in certain parts of the world to pre-order. One of the most hotly-anticipated games of the year, it…
Northanger Abbey: the 'brutal' collapse of the new Jane Austen film
Production of a film adaptation of Jane Austen's novel “Northanger Abbey” has collapsed, leaving crew members owed “potentially hundreds of thousands of pounds”, said Deadline. The project began as an ambitious…
Uganda's digital workers get a lifeline
For thousands of Ugandans, work no longer begins in an office or factory. It starts with a smartphone. A boda rider waiting for the next trip request. A delivery driver tracking an order. A freelance graphic designer searching for clients online. A…
BBC's Gladiators confirms all-new Celebrity Special in update about show's future
The BBC has confirmed that the popular reboot of Gladiators, which is hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh, will be getting a fourth season as well as a brand-new Celebrity special. The series is the second revival of the classic sports entertainment…
GTA 6 price of $80 revealed and physical edition will contain no disc
Grand Theft Auto 6, the latest instalment of Rockstar Games' biggest ever franchise, will cost $79.99, with a more premium edition costing $99.99. It is not yet known how much the game will cost in the UK - the BBC has asked Rockstar for a list of…
Bungie Communications Manager Says Destiny 2 fans Shouldn't Blame Themselves for Game Coming to an End
Destiny 2 fans shouldn't 'blame' themselves for Bungie choosing to end support for the game, says the company's comms manager. The Destiny community has been in mourning for about a month now after Bungie abruptly announced it would be ending…
SHLD: Global Defense Stocks Hit Key Support, A Rebound Looks Likely (NYSEARCA:SHLD)
I rate the Global X Defense Tech ETF a 'Buy,' as valuation has become reasonable and technicals suggest a potential rebound. SHLD offers diversified exposure to global defense modernization, with a solid long-term EPS growth rate above 13% and a…
France suffers power outages, drownings in historic heat wave
June 24 (UPI) -- Massive power outages have put extra strain on France during a record-breaking heat wave that's gripping much of Europe. Tens of thousands of homes in the western part of France are without power, and temperatures are expected to…
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