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The finale of Netflixβs blockbuster series βStranger Thingsβ gave movie theaters a much needed jolt, generating an estimated $20 to $25 million at the box office, according to multiple reports. Matt and Ross Dufferβs supernatural thriller debuted simultaneously on the streaming platform and some 600 cinemas on New Yearβs Eve and held encore showings all…
London’s mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a “genocide”, becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government’s official position. Earlier this week, a UN Commission said a genocide was taking place in Gaza – something repeatedly denied by Israel. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer has…
Harrods has warned its e-commerce customers that their personal data may have been taken in an IT systems breach. Information like customers’ names and contact details was taken after one of Harrods’ third-party provider systems was compromised, the luxury London department store said. Affected customers have been informed and reassured that the impacted data is…
The art of the so-called art song is a thriving business. Singers galore are monthly recording songs from the rich 19th century classical repertory, while composers are busy making new ones. But what was once known as the Lieder recital β the German title for songs in a genre once dominated by Schubert, Schumann, Hugo…
A day after a woman in Minneapolis was killed by an immigration federal agent, clergy leaders and advocates gathered on the steps of the downtown Los Angeles federal immigration building to honor her and denounce the killing. Holding printed photos of Renee Nicole Good, the woman shot in the head by a federal immigration agent,…
A Barclays-backed payment acceptance company which processes billions of pounds each year for small businesses has recruited an industry veteran to become its chief executive. Sky News has learnt that Jason Lalor, a former boss of Square’s European operations, will head the joint venture between the UK bank and Brookfield Asset Management. Formerly known as…
Those who deliver the news canβt always break the news, even when it concerns themselves. Molly Qerim discovered that firsthand when it was reported that she would be leaving the ESPN morning staple βFirst Takeβ after serving as host since 2015. She acknowledged as much Tuesday, writing on Instagram, βNow that the news came out…
Migrants who crossed the English Channel have been detained for deportation to France under the new “one in one out” returns deal. The first detentions came after pictures showed people on small boats headed for the UK yesterday, the day the pilot scheme came into force. The Home Office said detentions began at Wednesday lunchtime,…
Two major broadband altnets are close to finalising a merger that will propel them into the ranks of the sector’s largest players amid growing financial pressure to consolidate. Sky News understands that Truespeed and Freedom Fibre are in advanced talks about a tie-up. One industry source cautioned that the negotiations could yet fall apart, but…
Shohei Ohtani wore the same mask of calm that he always wears. He spoke with detachment, as he often does. By the time Ohtani walked into the interview room at Dodger Stadium after his teamβs 6-2 defeat in Game 4 of the World Series, however, he was already devising his redemption. βOf course, Iβd like…
