Revlon Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, unable to manage its heavy debt load amid the supply chain crunch and steep inflation. The cosmetics giant owned by billionaire Ron Perelman sought court protection in the Southern District of New York, and listed both assets and liabilities of as much as $10 billion, according to court … Read more
The Swiss Alpine village of Davos greeted the world’s political and corporate A-listers again, but it was not business as usual. There was no snow, no Russians and fewer Chinese delegates — but plenty of rain and Ukrainians. The World Economic Forum is typically held in January under a blanket of snow. But after the … Read more
New York City health officials issued an advisory Monday urging New Yorkers to wear masks in all indoor public settings as the city approaches “high risk” COVID-19 alert status. Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said everyone “regardless of vaccination status or past COVID-19 infection” should wear face coverings at all times in settings such as grocery … Read more
The Consulate and Jaipur Foot USA organised the special celebration of the language and cultural heritage of Rajasthan on Monday as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on occasion of the 75th year of India’s independence. The language and cultural heritage of Rajasthan was celebrated with fervour at the Consulate General of India here … Read more
An alumnus of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Haresh Mirpuri is a name to reckon with as he has created an Indian luxury handbag brand which embraces sustainability as a way of life. Handbags are known to be a woman’s best friend. Worldwide, fashion designers are playing with innovation to showcase their … Read more
9.55am GMT 09:55 The UK Health Security Agency’s chief has suggested the government might decide on whether further restrictions are needed in England based on Omicron’s wider impact, rather than the variant’s severity alone. The risk of hospitalisation is up to 70% less for people with Omicron compared to those infected with Delta, according to … Read more
2.08am GMT02:08 Auckland, New Zealand, celebrates end of more than 100 day lockdown Today marked the first day of eased Covid restrictions in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland, after a gruelling 107 days in lockdown. The traffic light system, announced by prime minister Jacinda Ardern in late November, ends lockdowns in favour of restrictions … Read more
A person was shot in the leg Monday near New York City’s Times Square, police said. It was the third shooting this year in the area, a top destination for Big Apple tourists. The shooting happened around 12:15 p.m. near the entrance to a subway station at 40th Street and 7th Avenue, police said, about … Read more
Sept. 28, 2021 — When the coronavirus pandemic locked down the nation’s largest city in the spring of 2020, New Yorkers flocked to their windows to bang their pots and pans and yell their thanks to health care workers and first responders for saving a city ravaged by COVID-19. But as the pandemic wore … Read more
2.56pm BST14:56 Shontel Brown defeats progressive Nina Turner in Ohio primary David Smith In case you missed it last night: The Democratic establishment scored a major victory over the party’s progressive wing on Tuesday when Shontel Brown defeated Nina Turner in a primary election in Ohio. Conceding defeat, Turner told supporters: “Tonight my friends, we … Read more