American comedy pioneer Keenen Ivory Wayans has recently been the subject of public conjecture about his health. Wayans has been a titan of entertainment for decades as the creator of In Living Color, the program that revolutionized sketch comedy. But his lack of attendance at recent public gatherings has raised concerns about his health. After the Wayans family was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, there was a surge in concern. A wave of curiosity was aroused by Keenen’s absence as his siblings took the stage to accept the honor. Marlon Wayans, his brother,…
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Alan Ritchson is a physical force and not just another Hollywood star. With his impressive 6’3″ (1.91m) height and powerful 235-pound (107 kg) physique, he is one of the few actors who truly inhabits action-hero roles. Ritchson’s presence alone draws attention, in contrast to many celebrities who use camera angles to make themselves seem larger than life. Ritchson has consistently shaped his body to meet the demanding requirements of Hollywood’s action genre, from his breakthrough performance as Aquaman in Smallville to his career-defining portrayal as Jack Reacher in Amazon Prime’s Reacher. His on-screen personas are especially convincing and captivating because…
Tomorrow the Bank of England is widely expected to cut rates to 4.5%. With the cut considered a ‘done deal’, exchange market expert Russell Gous reflects on what it could mean for markets if the predictions are wrong. Editor-in-Chief of TopMoneyCompare, Russell Gous says: “With a cut to 4.5% widely expected, a surprise decision to hold rates at 4.75% would likely rattle markets. Experts estimate the chances of a cut at around 90%, expecting an 8-1 decision in favour. So a decision to stick at 4.75% would come as a real shock—but it’s not impossible. Inflation did fall in December, but…
++ 9-year-old Pupil at the school interviews Holocaust survivor – her own great grandmother ++ A pupil at a school in London has interviewed her own great grandmother, who is a Holocaust survivor, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) with her fellow pupils. Hampton Court House (HCH), an all through school, commemorated HMD today by sharing a deeply personal and moving account from a survivor of one of history’s darkest periods. The school screened a video entitled “Inge’s Story”, featuring the remarkable recollections of Inge Berger, a Holocaust survivor, and the great-grandmother of two HCH students. The presentation began with an emotional…
ARuVR is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Whitehead Ross Education, a renowned provider of education and training services. Together, we are redefining how learners engage with their studies, leveraging state-of-the-art immersive XR technology to deliver impactful, practical, and engaging educational experiences. Why Whitehead Ross Education Partnered with ARuVR Whitehead Ross Education sought an innovative partner capable of delivering bespoke, immersive learning solutions across a wide range of subject areas. With ARuVR’s expertise in creating transformative XR experiences, learners can gain hands-on, practical insights in safe and controlled environments. This ensures that education becomes more engaging, accessible, and effective for…
A brand new free London winter lights event is aiming to help people banish the January blues. The Winter Lights Festival 2025 kicks off with an enlightening launch event on Tuesday, January 28th from 6-9pm, and will run until 2 February. Dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing during the darkest months of the year, the festival offers tools and experiences to combat light and sleep deprivation, supporting resilience during winter. The groundbreaking event is dedicated to supporting those affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), light deprivation, and winter blues. The festival will showcase inspiring talks, guided meditations, or interactive displays,…
The temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover have carried out extensive research to identify the slowest-moving traffic hotspots across England. The full data breakdown, exploring factors including total time lost to traffic[2] and the longest average delays on local A roads[3], can be viewed here. Below, we reveal the 10 locations with the slowest-moving A roads across England, based on average speed. England’s 10 slowest-moving traffic hotspots: Rank Area Average speed on local ‘A’ roads (miles per hour) 1 Reading 13.0 2 Nottingham 13.5 3 Southampton 13.6 4 London 13.8 5 Plymouth 15.3 5 Manchester 15.3 7 Hull 15.6 8 Leicester 15.9 9 Liverpool…
Revenue’s customer service quality declining year on year according to latest report HMRC must stop ignoring negative feedback on its customer services that it has been receiving from taxpayers, advisors and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Paul Noble, a Partner at the firm, said: “At a time when the Government is under huge pressure to effectively manage public finances and avoid further tax rises or spending cuts, it’s imperative that HMRC is firing on all cylinders. However, as taxpayers, advisors and the PAC have outlined in their latest report issued…
The window dressing specialists at Hillarys have delved into data obtained through FOI requests to reveal the council areas across Great Britain with the darkest streets. The data also explores the best-lit streets in the nation, as well as those with the highest lighting expenditures. You can view the full study here: https://www.hillarys.co.uk/static/blackout-britain/ The 10 local authorities with the darkest streets: Rank Local Authority Population Total number of council-managed street lights Number of council-managed street lights per 10,000 people 1 Norwich 145,591 2,545 175 2 Tower Hamlets 328,626 11,154 339 3 Hackney 263,282 11,300 429 4 Lambeth 315,706 14,243 451 5 Hammersmith…
Awareness of disability representation grows, yet significant barriers persist in both a workplace and everyday life. Director of Strategy and Innovation at Proximo Group, David Dew-Veal joined renowned disability advocate, TV personality, and consultant, Simon Minty for a powerful podcast discussion. The podcast focused on exploring identity, creating inclusive environments, and empowering businesses to engage effectively with the disability market. “People need representation of disability at all levels of a business” says David Dew-Veal. The podcast addressed key challenges in representation within businesses/ arts and highlighted significant opportunities: The Evolution of Disability in Business While progress has been made in…