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Thames Water will seek High Court approval for a Β£3bn rescue plan in a four-day hearing beginning at the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday. The indebted utility is seeking a judge’s approval for a restructuring plan centred on an emergency loan it says it needs to avoid running out of cash by the end…
It all started with a joke about TimothΓ©e Chalametβs wispy mustache. As comedian and host of the 67th Grammy Awards Trevor Noah patrols the crowd, he arrives at the table where Benson Boone is seated. He makes a jab about how Boone sported the facial hair first and announces the performance. The lights shine down…
Shares on Asian markets tumbled in early trade on Monday as Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China sparked fears of a global trade war. Japan’s Nikkei opened down 2.9% this morning while Australia’s benchmark – often a proxy trade for Chinese markets – fell 1.8%. Stocks in Hong Kong, which include…
While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 67th Grammys on Sunday, Alicia Keys celebrated trailblazing female producers, her fellow musicians and the power of diversity. Keys, who won the award for musical theater album during the Grammys Premiere Ceremony held earlier in the day for βHellβs Kitchen,β was described as βa global…
BeyoncΓ©, the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, has finally won album of the year. BeyoncΓ© picked up the top prize at Sunday nightβs 67th Grammy Awards with βCowboy Carter,β her bold yet scholarly exploration of the Black roots of country music. It was the pop superstarβs first time taking the showβs flagship prize, which sheβd…
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle MonΓ‘e, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Lainey Wilson, Jacob Collier and Will Smith joined forces for an expansive tribute to the late Quincy Jones at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. The esteemed musician, composer and producer, who shaped some of the biggest stars and most memorable songs in the second half of the…
At the start of the offseason, Los Angeles native and Dodgers World Series champion Jack Flaherty voiced his desire to remain with his hometown team. But, it became clear long ago this winter that the Dodgers β who have replenished their rotation with marquee signings of Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki β wouldnβt have the…
Chappell Roan, the Gen Z pop princess who reached superstardom seemingly overnight, took home the Grammy for best new artist Sunday night in Los Angeles. Roan, who rose to fame last year with hits such as βGood Luck, Babe!β βHot to Go!β and βPink Pony Club,β delivered one of her unapologetic, fiery performances with her…
Tracy Wolfson stood next to Patrick Mahomes during an interview thatβs become an annual tradition. βWe meet again,β the CBS sideline reporter told the star quarterback after the Kansas City Chiefs advanced to their fifth Super Bowl in the last six seasons. After defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC championship game, the Chiefs are…
More people are crossing the English Channel in small boats on the weekend. Our data analysis shows last year 40% of the total number of arrivals happened on a Saturday or Sunday. We have been looking into possible reasons why many more people are arriving in small boats on the weekend, and the explanation might…
