Her virtual tours around Kyiv normally attract between 30 and 100 people. But more than 1,800 tuned in to Olga Dudakova’s livestreamed tours in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The first tour was scheduled with only a few hours’ notice, she said. “It was totally unprepared,” she said. “I didn’t have a plan …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brutal campaign to deter Ukrainian admission to NATO has inadvertently boosted the military alliance’s popularity among other prospective member states. As Russia’s assault on its neighbor intensifies, nearby Finland and Sweden are rethinking their long-standing positions of military neutrality, with a majority of voters now favoring membership of the 30-member alliance
A customer reaches for a box from the Lego Dots range at the Lego A/S store in London, U.K., on Monday, March 7, 2022. Bloomberg | Getty Images Sales of Lego building kits continued to soar in 2021, as kids and adults stayed home to build “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” models long after the
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In this article CPRI Joshua Schulman is seen at Michael Kors intimate Cocktail Party in Celebration of his 40th Anniversary on September 23, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Victor Boyko | Getty Images Capri Holdings has ditched its CEO succession plan. Just months after he took on the role, Joshua Schulman will step down as CEO
In this article QSR-CA MCD A McDonald’s restaurant in Moscow. Andrey Rudakov | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. fast-food chains have limited exposure to Russia and Ukraine, but McDonald’s is under the most pressure, according to a new report from Bank of America Securities. McDonald’s, which owns a large majority of its restaurants in Russia,
OPEC Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo speaks during the opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi on November 11, 2019. – | AFP | Getty Images Mohammad Barkindo, secretary general of OPEC, said Monday that in the face of skyrocketing energy prices the group’s mission remains to act as a
Nurse practitioner Deborah Beauplan administers a COVID-19 swab test at a drive-thru testing site set up for Suffolk County, New York. Newsday | Getty Images The U.S. has a long way to go before the pandemic is over and life returns to semblance of normalcy as deaths from Covid-19 remain far higher than seasonal respiratory
Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Michael Reaves | Getty Images The National Football League suspended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley through the 2022 season for betting on games, Commissioner
A pedestrian walks past a certified pre-owned car sales lot in Alhambra, California on January 12, 2022. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Wholesale used-vehicle prices fell in February from January, a sign that while prices remain near record levels, the surge in U.S. used-car prices may be easing. Cox Automotive said on
In this article DKNG BKR SLB A person enters a Bed Bath & Beyond store on October 01, 2021 in the Tribeca neighborhood in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Bed Bath & Beyond — Shares rose 34% midday on news that GameStop’s Chairman Ryan
Kevin Winter | Getty Images If you’re eager to jumpstart an education fund, you may consider a larger, upfront contribution to a 529 college savings plan. While the average account balance was $30,287 in 2021, according to the College Savings Plans Network, depositing and investing sooner may pay off, experts say. “The earlier you get