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Solo travel is booming and changing the entire industry
Solo travel was once the domain of rugged adventurers or travelling salespeople. Now, it seems, there's a little bit of lone wolf in many of us. Booking website Skyscanner has noticed it. Between June 2024 and May 2025 hotel-for-one searches on its…
Zara's new print blouse with bow detail looks ten times the price - and pairs perfectly with jeans
When you're stuck in a fashion funk, don't know what to wear, and are questioning your style and what you even like anymore, the 'jeans and nice top' combo is always the answer. Denim — whether it's a classic indigo pair or in a trending…
XYLD: Now's Not The Time To Sell Upside (NYSEARCA:XYLD)
I maintain a hold rating on the Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF, citing opportunity cost versus the S&P 500 in bullish environments. XYLD's high 10.4% yield is driven by call option premiums, but low VIX levels limit premium income potential.
Romance and fantasy are having a moment. People are seeking escape from bleak world
Given Moser has valiantly steered the shop through everything from a global recession to a pandemic, she knows a thing or two about running a bookshop in trying times. Below, she gave us an insight into some of the things she has learnt in her 16…
I read MacKenzie Scott's first novel since divorcing Jeff Bezos. I have more questions than answers.
When Mackenzie Scott got divorced from Jeff Bezos in 2019, she became one of the richest people in the world overnight. Their divorce settlement was among the largest in history, granting her assets that included 4% of Amazon's stock —…
Hull City fans have made themselves heard and it could be the difference
Bing, bong went the public address system at Boothferry whenever someone needed to get a message to a fan. More often than not, the supermarket-style chime was followed by a registration number and a warning for the owner to move their vehicle…
Spider-Man Alum Jon Watts Picked to Direct First Installment in New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Trilogy for Disney
Disney has reportedly picked Spider-Man alum Jon Watts to direct the first movie in a new Star Wars trilogy that will serve as the next chapter of the Skywalker Saga. Information about a new series of Star Wars projects from Lucasfilm was first…
BBC licence fee change update as Lisa Nandy rules out option
The Culture Secretary has delivered a significant update on the future of the BBC TV licence - after being asked whether it was 'finished'. There are currently 23.3 million TV licences in force across the UK, marking a year-on-year drop of 539,000…
Xbox 'Streamlining' Is 'Great to See,' Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has spoken about the state of Xbox following layoffs that affected thousands of workers, saying that the 'streamlining' at the company is 'great to see.' The tech executive opened up about how the business' gaming branch…
BBC TV licence fee change update as Lisa Nandy responds to 'finished' claims
The Culture Secretary has offered a significant update on the future of the BBC TV licence, following questions over whether it was 'finished'. There are currently 23.3 million TV licences active across the UK, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of…
How to Watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys Rio Game Live for (Almost) Free
Football is a deeply American sport, but it has been building a presence in other countries for years. The NFL International Series has taken this sport overseas every year since 2007. This weekend, we'll see the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys…
'We have the kind of stuff AI wishes it could make': Why trust is more important than ever for the NASA brand
Last week we attended Frontify's Paradigms conference on Obanjan Island in Croatia. The three-night event was host to a plethora of insightful discussions and keynotes by design leaders across the world. But one of the most fascinating talks came…
New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Livestream: How to Watch This NFL Game for Free
How to watch for free: The Patriots vs. Jaguars game will stream for free on 7Plus. You can use a VPN like ExpressVPN, our pick for location spoofing, to connect to a server in Australia and catch the match live for free. In the US, you may be able…
In 'California Inside Out,' Obi Kaufmann calls for nature to speak up
Author and activist Obi Kaufmann kicks off his latest book with a shocking proclamation. He suggests, in his opening line, that, for a myriad of reasons, California does not really exist. It's a bold gambit from a figure who has become deeply…
We left the U.S. for Spain and bought a house for $72,000-'It was one of the biggest leaps of faith we'd ever taken
Last year, my wife Luci and I made a decision that a lot of people in our life thought might be too risky. I was working in marketing for a large American corporation and Luci worked in the mental health field. We lived with our daughter, now 7…
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