Five new Vienna properties more than double Ascott’s portfolio in the city Somerset and lyf debut in Seville as part of landmark Lagoon City resort development lyf Gambetta Paris opens, becoming the third operational lyf in Europe as the brand grows to eight properties continent-wide The Unlimited Collection enters Europe with three distinctive properties offering
Pop music star Brandy suffered from dehydration and cut her Chicago show short on Saturday. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo Oct. 19 (UPI) — Pop music star Brandy suffered from dehydration and cut her Chicago show short on Saturday. The singer offered the explanation for her abrupt exit from the concert on
The family of one of the most prominent survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse has welcomed Prince Andrew’s announcement that he will stop using his royal titles, including the Duke of York. “Prince Andrew’s decision to give up his titles is vindication for our sister and survivors everywhere,” the family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who
Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health, Salaysay helps patients manage pain after surgery. Along with medications, he offers tunes on request and sometimes sings. His repertoire ranges from folk songs
The Dutch energy regulator has confirmed that all energy suppliers now provide verified electricity origin data, improving transparency for households and businesses. October 17, 2025 Brian Publicover Image: Matthew Henry, Unsplash The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revealed that all energy suppliers in the country now provide accurate information on the origin
Strabag UK has appointed Matthew Sutton as technical project director for its water sector operations, as the contractor seeks to deepen its presence in the UK infrastructure market. Sutton joined the business in October after more than 20 years in the water industry, the firm announced in a LinkedIn post. It said the appointment “will
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 20-24! We’ve got a very busy few days ahead of us for new releases, including the likes of Ninja Gaiden 4, Jurassic World Evolution 3, early access for The Outer Worlds 2 and so much more, while five games are arriving into the Xbox Game Pass service
For many guitarists, one of the major draws to learning jazz and jazz blues is the richness and beauty of the chord work: a tapestry of stunning voicings and extensions that brings a whole new level of emotion and depth to the music. Jumping into this world can seem daunting at first, so let’s simplify
(Image credit: Frank Hoensch/Redferns/Getty Images) Jazz fusion legend John McLaughlin might have made his name on a string of Gibson guitars and the odd Strat, but he’s pivoted to PRS builds in recent years. Now, he’s just let it slip about the revolutionary prototype he’s been testing out. The guitarist joined Paul Reed Smith’s crew
Balancing work and parenthood is never easy, especially when employers expect total flexibility without considering the real costs that come with it. Many working parents struggle to juggle work demands and childcare responsibilities, often feeling punished for simply trying to do both. Recently, one of our readers shared her story about what happened when she refused to go on a last-minute business trip without extra
