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Lyn Gardner on support for theatre freelancers
Jun 29, 202607:05 by Lyn Gardner The Royal Court's David Byrne and Will Young have announced pay rises for all core creatives. Photo: David Jenson There are welcome signs of real support for freelancers, with funding, appointments and pay rises…
I may be a pesky Pisces but this gets my cosmic goat: I was diagnosed by astrology
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. I was recently venting a frustration to an acquaintance who abruptly said, “What's your star sign?” “Pisces,” I replied…
The 'Forced Founder' Question: Are Millennials Choosing Entrepreneurship Or Being Pushed Into It?
The instinct is to sort every new founder into one of two boxes: they're chasing a dream (opportunity) or they're escaping a crisis (necessity). Raghavan doesn't think the data splits that cleanly, and he doesn't think the rest of us should either.
Love Island fans praise surprise return: 'Welcome back'
Love Island kicked off its hugely-anticipated event tonight as Casa Amor finally reopened its doors. But fans were more interested to see the return of another icon on their screens. In tonight's episode, the Islanders prepared for their latest…
Confusion and anger as publisher moves journalists to pay-per-click contracts
Journalists at a leading popular culture publisher have reacted with “anger” and “confusion” to news their pay has become entirely dependent on the amount of traffic they personally drive. Valnet, a “digital media…
DRAM: Why The AI Memory Trade Is Getting Too Hot (BATS:DRAM)
DRAM, the Roundhill Memory ETF, has surged since inception but now faces extreme volatility and technical correction, warranting a hold rating. DRAM's concentrated exposure to SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron amplifies risk, especially amid upcoming…
I'm a stay-at-home mom of 2. My 4 side gigs help me pay off debt and stay sane.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lana Ng, a 35-year-old stay-at-home mother based in Houston. It has been edited for length and clarity. I used to work as a marketing coordinator at a local hospital in Houston. I worked in a…
Shrek spin-off for iconic fan-favourite character confirms release date
It's only taken 25 years but Shrek's beloved companion Donkey is finally getting his own movie. The spin-off adventure will serve as an origin story for the fan-favourite character, who is voiced by Eddie Murphy. According to The Hollywood…
Avengers: Endgame confirms new post-credit scene for upcoming re-release
Avengers: Endgame has confirmed a new post-credit scene for its upcoming re-release. The 2019 movie will return to the big screen later this year, ahead of Avengers: Doomsday 's highly-anticipated debut. The re-release is said to be a way to bridge…
Toy Story 5 resolves long-running plot hole that's existed since the first movie
Toy Story fans will be pleased to discover that the latest movie provides a long-awaited explanation for a huge plot hole within the franchise. The fifth instalment, which was released earlier this month, finally addresses why Buzz Lightyear…
The Simpsons star reveals character he 'really hated' voicing
The Simpsons star Harry Shearer is the voice behind some of the show's best-known characters. Over the last 33 years, the actor has portrayed the sinister Mr Burns, his PA Smithers, wholesome neighbour Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner - and many…
The Biggest Risk of All Is to Play It Safe' - Christopher Nolan Says Mainstream Movies Need to Take More Risks to Succeed
The Odyssey director Christopher Nolan has a word of advice for filmmakers working on mainstream movies: 'The biggest risk of all is to play it safe.' The moviemaker behind time-bending films like Interstellar and Tenet offered his perspective on…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Star Tom Holland Says He's Working to Bring Miles Morales Into the MCU
Tom Holland will soon return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but he's already 'working towards' a future where Miles Morales and his Peter Parker can swing side by side. The Spider-Man actor opened up about his…
I'm a 38-year-old software engineer making $200K a year. I grew my salary by moving to the US and plan to retire soon in Mexico.
Carlos Santana Roldán is a 38-year-old software engineer living in California. Business Insider has verified his income and employment history with documentation. The following as-told-to essay has been edited for length and clarity. I think…
Supergirl Fails to Take Flight With $68 Million Box Office Debut as Toy Story 5 Keeps the Top Spot
Supergirl suffered a crash landing in theaters with a $68 million opening weekend at the global box office. The new DCU film scooped up just $38 million domestically and about $30 million internationally. It's a split that puts the Milly Alcock…
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