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People with money in a savings account are being urged to check they are not missing out on a better rate of return after analysis by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk found that there are now more than 1,300 inflation-beating accounts on the market. The best deals are offering 5 per cent, so if your hard-earned savings are languishing in an account paying less, now is the time to move them.

Editors note: This is one of those moments when the flow of news seems like an assault on the senses. The Donald trump trial, the student protests, Gaza, the election campaigning — will our trust in the media survive these traumas? Can our pop culture assimilate them? Peter Bart, based on the West Coast, and Ted Johnson, Deadline’s political and media editor in Washington DC, lend their perspectives to these questions.

Big games require big calls. But on Scottish Cup judgement day, it was Philippe Clement who can claim vindication after a week of having his selections smarts questioned.

A councillor has blasted the news sewage was dumped 436 times in Perth and Kinross waterways last year as "disgusting".

surrounding Rodrigo's debut album, Sour, some fans say they're experiencing a bit of déjà vu with The Tortured Poets Department.ICYMI: Back in 2021, Rodrigo was seemingly pressured into granting Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff writing credits on her song “deja vu” after telling that she was inspired by “Cruel Summer” during the writing process. While that might not seem like a big deal on paper, it was a deceptively nuanced and fraught situation that many fans believe fractured the artists' relationship and inspired Rodrigo's particularly gut-wrenching track, “The Grudge.” You can read a more in-depth analysis .Fans think multiple songs on Olivia Rodrigo's album Guts are about Taylor Swift.By Well, now it looks like the shoe may be on the other foot.

Andrew Wallenstein President and Chief Media Analyst Horror continues to perform well at theaters. But as this new Variety VIP+ analysis of the track record scary movies have put together in 2024, no genre is immune to the ups and downs of the marketplace.

Prince Harry has suffered a loss in his ongoing legal battle over police protection in the UK, after his initial bid to appeal a High Court ruling was rejected.The Duke of Sussex was appealing against a decision in February 2020 by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) to remove his publicly-funded protection when he is in the country. RAVEC’s decision came as a result of a change in the duke’s official “status” after he stopped being a “full-time working member of the royal family”, a judge heard.

A problem blighting dozens of communities across Greater Manchester is to be the subject of 'decisive steps' by the police. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed that a specialist off road bike unit will be re-established for the region in the coming weeks to address off-road motorcycle anti-social behaviour and related crime.

to color analysis practitioners, who analyze the tones of a person's features to determine what colors will look the best on them, and at what depth.As color analyst , “Seasonal color analysis is a technique [used] to identify your color palette and determine the group of colors that harmonize with your complexion,” adding that there's a quick and easy way to get a baseline sense of where your skin is, temperature-wise: “There isn't a cool tone of orange, so if you like to wear orange tones, you most likely have a warm or neutral-warm undertone rather than cool.”And it seems like —or her stylist—is a believer in the theory, because she just stepped out in an all-berry outfit that's a Redditor made for her. And credit to the color-istas out there: she looks great.For an appearance on Good Morning America, Dunst paired a swingy wine-red skirt with a thin maroon knit top and metallic gold strappy sandals.

Footage of Gary Neville’s reaction to Bruno Fernandes’ long-range equaliser against Liverpool in Sunday’s 2-2 draw has been released by Sky Sports.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Spanish football crowns a new champion today as Athletic Club faces off against Mallorca in the 2024 Copa del Rey Final. The Copa del Rey Final takes place today, April 6 at 4 p.m.

Naman Ramachandran The BBC has responded to complaints about its extensive coverage of the cancer diagnosis of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. Last month, Middleton confirmed she has undergone treatment for cancer. In an emotional video, Middleton said that while her condition was originally thought to be non-cancerous, cancer was found in her system following abdominal surgery and she is now in the “early stages” of preventative chemotherapy.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Spotify announced the appointment of Christian Luiga, a senior executive at European defense and security company Saab AB, as its next CFO. Luiga is expected to start in the third quarter of 2024. Ben Kung, Spotify’s VP of financial planning and analysis, will serve as interim CFO until Luiga’s start date.

Human remains are understood to have been found in a park in London.

The season two cast for Criminal Minds: Evolution has added a familiar face: Felicity Huffman.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Felicity Huffman is joining “Criminal Minds: Evolution” Season 2 in a guest star role, Variety has learned. Huffman will appear in the second season of the Paramount+ continuation of the CBS series as a new character named Dr. Jill Gideon, the ex-wife of Jason Gideon.

The body of a toddler who disappeared eight months ago has been found by walkers in the French Alps. A statement released by public prosecutors in Aix-en-Provence today said ‘genetic analysis identifies’ the bones as belonging to two-year-old Èmile Soleil.

esports starting 2025. The course will cover topics such as “game design, esports event management, livestreaming, esports marketing, and analysis of competitive gameplay.”As reported by the BBC, the curriculum is being developed in partnership with esports professionals, and Professor Stuart Harmer claims the degree will offer students “a much-needed pathway that allows them an important progression into Higher Education in this industry.”The dean of the school of technology, business, and arts at Suffolk said, “We are thrilled to announce our plans to create one of the first esports undergraduate courses in the East of England”.To help the students, the university has invested in an esports lab featuring high-spec gaming machines so that the university can host its own tournaments and events.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Hernan Lopez, the former 21st Century Fox executive who launched podcasting giant Wondery in 2016, has set up consulting firm Owl & Co. aimed at delivering data and analysis designed to help media and entertainment businesses manage the transition to the streaming era. Lopez has put early emphasis on a deep-dive study of the streaming content marketplace, using available viewership and spending data to crunch the ROI numbers based on the cost of TV series and movies.

Getting less than seven hours of sleep is associated with a seven per cent increased risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to early research.

Renting in the UK is now more affordable than owning your first home in nearly all UK regions - according to Halifax. The latest data shows that first-time buyers in the north west are 'better off' renting a property rather than buying a home due to higher mortgage payments.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Advertisers plan to increase spend on in-video-game advertising by 40% this year, according to a new study, with total ad spend set to reach $8.5 billion in 2024 and increase to $11.5 billion by 2027. In IAB‘s “Changing the Game: How Games Advertising Powers Performance” report, which was revealed Tuesday, 86% of advertisers surveyed said gaming ad spend is “brand safe” and 85% are confident in their ability to measure the reach of games advertising.

Carolyn Giardina With negotiations underway for a new three-year Basic Agreement between IATSE and AMPTP, the International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600)c—cthe largest of the 13 IATSE Locals that work under this contract — has reached a tentative deal on its local-specific issues for its camera and publicist members, according to a Wednesday night memo obtained by Variety. Meanwhile, Motion Picture Editors Guild (Local 700) begins its member-specific negotiations today.

is something we work on from the moment we wake up, whether we're conscious of it or not. Optimism to some extent, too.But first: What is dopamine, exactly? It's a hormone and neurotransmitter in your brain that acts as your “reward center,” giving you feelings of pleasure, motivation, and more things associated with your mental well-being.

stepped out in New York on March 20 in vibrant shade of green, which made us wonder: Is the actor dabbling in color analysis?Over the past couple of months, has emerged as the latest way to demarcate your identity online, with thousands of Instagram Reels espousing the benefits of having your “colors” professionally read. Ie: visiting someone’s living room and paying them hundreds to tell you to avoid wearing red if you have zits.Much like Harry Potter houses, , or Myers-Briggs tests, there is perhaps some (some) truth to color analysis.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. March Madness is (almost) here, and the streaming deals are rolling in as platforms are looking to lock in new subscribers ahead of the highly anticipated NCAA tournament.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Orange Sky Golden Harvest, the multi-territory cinema operator, Wednesday warned that it would return to losses when it reports its 2023 losses. The announcement, made in a regulatory filing, came just days after the company denied that it was preparing to sell off its cinemas in Singapore, which represent the biggest component of its business.

Welcome to ElectionLine’s A View From Abroad series, in which we speak with media figures who don’t live in America but keep a close eye on its politics. Every few weeks, these smart observers will provide a unique perspective on what promises to be a fraught and unpredictable campaign for the White House. This week, our interview is with Kéthévane Gorjestani, the foreign affairs correspondent for France 24, the international news network.

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean said there was 'nothing wrong' with Manchester City's opening goal against Liverpool.

Manchester City players arrived at Anfield on one side of the stadium while Liverpool fans waited for them on the opposite side after a route change.

Whenever the Oscars announce the nominees for Best Picture, there’s always a tidal wave of people yelling at the Academy over some perceived “snub.” But that doesn’t mean these other flicks don’t deserve some kind of recognition as well, which made us want to share a supplemental list of movies to watch after each Best Picture nominee, with the goal of going one step further than a “if you like this, then watch this” type list. Instead, we wanted to choose films with the potential to spark further discussion about the issues, themes, and narratives from each nominee.

Around 370,000 eligible voters in Greater Manchester are not properly registered to vote, a campaign group has claimed. Analysis by Unlock Democracy, which campaigns for democratic reforms, has found that 1 in 5 eligible voters in the city-region are not registered.

In the pre-coverage of Joe Biden‘s State of the Union address, the speech is being billed as the most important of his presidency, what with his dismal approval numbers and what is shaping up to be very difficult campaign for reelection.

Manchester City are dealing with a number of injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s showdown trip to Liverpool.

The suspense this Super Tuesday may be in watching how all of the networks try to make the night suspenseful.

Papa John's has said it will shut down about 50 of its UK pizza shops.