Monthly Archives: October 2021

Versace Loses Its Leader As Burberry Names New CEO

October 29, 2021

Burberry has named Versace’s CEO, Jonathan Akeroyd, as its new CEO effective April 1, 2022. He will replace Marco Gobbetti who joined Burberry in 2017; Gobbetti replaced Christopher Bailey and was ch...

Facebook Plans to Rebrand Company With New Name, Report Says

October 29, 2021

Facebook Inc., facing intense scrutiny over its business practices, is planning to rebrand the company with a new name that focuses on the metaverse, according to The Verge. Chief Executive Officer M...

Who will get Powell Jobs’ $3.5B gift for climate work?

October 29, 2021

Philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs is gearing up to invest $3.5 billion into climate initiatives through her foundation in the next ten years Philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs is gearing up to inves...

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ New CEO: Being a Female Leader Is a Huge Asset...

October 29, 2021

Lauren Hobart took the top job at Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. earlier this year, becoming one of a few dozen female CEOs to helm America’s largest companies and the third person to run the family-owne...

Chinese automaker Geely launches a high-end smartphone business

October 29, 2021

GUANGZHOU, China — Chinese automaker Geely Holding is jumping into the smartphone business after its founder set up a new company. Hubei Xingji Shidai Technology Co. Ltd, founded by Eric Li...

New Black Manta Images From AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM

October 29, 2021

In 2018, James Wan did the unexpected in delivering an all-around delightful Aquaman. The sixth entrant into the DC Extended Universe was an exciting change of pace for the franchise, with a very cha...

95-year-old Queen Elizabeth declines ‘Oldie of the Year’ t...

October 29, 2021

“Her Majesty believes you are as old as you feel, as such the Queen does not believe she meets the relevant criteria to be able to accept and hopes you find a more worthy recipient,” read...

‘Squid Game’ Halloween costumes are topping internet searc...

October 28, 2021

(CNN)It looks like outfits inspired by Netflix’s “Squid Game” are sure to make an appearance at Halloween parties everywhere. Searches for “Squid Game costume” are outnu...

Disney wants some of Netflix’s Asian success

October 28, 2021

Hong Kong (CNN Business) – Disney is coming after Netflix in Asia.The owner of Disney+ announced a major expansion into Asian content on Thursday, with plans to greenlight more than 50 ori...

Dave Chappelle special prompts Netflix walkout

October 28, 2021

Critics and supporters of comedian Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special and its “anti-transgender” comments have gathered outside the company’s offices, with “Trans lives matter” and “Free speech ...

Angela Maxwell went for a walk around the world and returned six years...

October 26, 2021

When Angela Maxwell needed a break from her busy life, she decided to take a walk. She wouldn’t return for six and half years. Seven years ago, Maxwell was a successful life coach in her&n...

Skydiving: The adrenaline rush of falling out of the sky

October 26, 2021

MANILA, Philippines—It all started out of curiosity. Now, skydiving has become an activity that gives Justine Suva Alfonso her adrenaline rush and makes her heart skip a beat—figuratively and literal...

The man crossing the world on a highline

October 26, 2021

(CNN) — With calloused bare feet and toes nearly numb, Ryan Robinson carefully rappels his way down the sheer cliff face. A daring feat, no doubt. He’s hanging out on the tallest sea cliffs in ...

Adventurer gives away free trips to help people struggling with mental...

October 25, 2021

Growing up, Tristan Hamm loved trips to his grandfather’s cabin or days out in the woods with his uncle. As he struggled with his difficult childhood, he recognised the power that nature could have. ...

Record-breaking Turkish adventurer Erden Eruç embarks on new expeditio...

October 25, 2021

Turkish adventurer Erden Eruç rows his boat in this undated photo made available on June 6, 2021. (AA Photo) Erden Eruç during the last stretch of his solo circumnavigation of the globe back in 2011....