Boris Johnson last week in Parliament, where he faces opposition from his own backbenchers – JESSICA TAYLOR/UK PARLIAMENT SIR – I’ve been disappointed in Labour throughout the pandemic. It has supported the coronavirus regulations at every turn without parliamentary scrutiny, instead choosing to wait for things to go badly so that […]
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The people opening new shops
Jessica Stewart, Anna Strzelecki and Sophia Sutton-Jones are hoping to make it on the High Street It’s just before nine in the morning in the well-heeled north London suburb of Highgate. The area boasts A-list movie stars, Nobel laureates, some of the nicest views in London and in a few […]
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How a Smart Digital Strategy Is Keeping David Zwirner at the Top of His Art World Game Amid the Pandemic
As late winter gave way to spring, which melted into summer, gallerist David Zwirner, accustomed to jetting to international fairs, biennials and exhibition openings, waited out the pandemic at his getaway house in Montauk, on the far tip of Long Island. For Zwirner, who commands an art empire that brought […]
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Here Are All the Must-See Virtual Panels
New York Comic Con’s first-ever virtual convention is less than two weeks away and the schedule for the 4-day lineup has been set, with appearances by new TV series like “Utopia” and “The Stand,” and reunions for fan-favorite shows, including “Lost” and “Smallville.” Hosted by NYCC parent ReedPop and dubbed […]
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17 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Fast-Food Restaurant
Fast-food restaurants are hardly fine dining establishments, but that doesn’t mean all chains are created equal. Sure, your standards might be lowered when you walk into a Burger King compared with your favorite local bistro‒but you should still be able to expect baseline cleanliness, consistency, and customer service. Heck, maybe […]
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17 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Fast Food Restaurant
Fast food restaurants are hardly fine dining establishments, but that doesn’t mean all chains are created equal. Sure, your standards might be lowered when you walk into a Burger King compared with your favorite local bistro‒but you should still be able to expect baseline cleanliness, consistency, and customer service. Heck, […]
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The Fellowship of the Ring’
Ian McKellen as Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.” New Line Cinema Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” movie trilogy is full of cool prop details, intricate production designs, and cameos that the average viewer might not have noticed. We combed through all […]
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Art venues are carefully reopening
Of all the cultural formats, visual arts would seem the most easily adapted to the COVID era. Museums have long used timed tickets for blockbuster exhibitions. Galleries can be visited by appointment. And film can be readily viewed on the small screen — or as we’ve rediscovered, on a large […]
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5 Cool Motorcycle Accessories to Make Your Ride More Enjoyable
Photo credit: Art Center/Ducati From Car and Driver This may be peak motorcycle riding season right now, so that means peak gear-buying season, too. Consider some of this gear if you’re going out on your motorcycle. It’ll keep you comfortable, cool, and safe. And those are the three main ingredients […]
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This set of online courses could kickstart your freelance career
This set of online courses could kickstart your freelance career TL;DR: The Kickstart Your Freelance Career Course Bundle is on sale for £23.55 as of Sept. 27, saving you 98% on list price. Not to alarm you or anything, but it’s a rough moment to be looking for a new […]
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10 years after Tyler Clementi’s death, his mom continues to combat bullying
Tyler Clementi has been gone for ten years, but for his mother, his physical absence can feel so new and at other times, excruciatingly long. “I seem to be held captive by dates and this is one date that really always knocks me,” Jane Clementi said of the anniversary of […]
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This Could be the Amazon of the Auto Market
The year is 1995. Your newspaper is delivered to your driveway every morning by the paper boy. You write physical letters to your mom to stay in touch. When you want to shop, you go to a mall. When you want a book, you go to a bookstore. And when […]