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For Andy Burnham, it has been the summer of his dreams. He has finally been able to enjoy the fulfilment of his life’s work, having become Labour leader at the third time of asking – and prime minister – on July 20. Without the inconvenience of having to answer to parliament, which went into recess…
It’s easy to forget that, in addition to the fact she was an award-winning singer-songwriter, cherished philanthropist and the co-owned of a literal theme park in her honour, Dolly Parton also forged a successful career for herself as an actor. After establishing herself as a hugely successful figure in the country music scene, Dolly turned…
Reinsurance buyers expect property prices to continue declining into 2027, as abundant traditional reinsurance capacity and fewer severe catastrophe losses drive continued competition, according to Moody’s Ratings. In its annual survey of reinsurance buyers, Moody’s noted that market conditions remain favourable for reinsurance buyers heading into 2027. Within property, while terms and conditions have remained…
Adam Scott has been one of the most beloved actors in film and TV thanks to his performance as Ben Wyatt in Parks And Recreation and, more recently, his work as Mark in the award-winning Apple TV+ series Severance. Over the years, he’s proved his versatility thanks to projects as varied as comedies Knocked Up,…
Let’s be real with ourselves here: by the time you add protein powder to a brownie recipe, you’ve already agreed to sacrifice some flavour to the macro gods. Yes, you can coddle the supplement into something impressively like a “normal” dessert. But the result always ends up a little mealy and – my pet peeve…
Dolly Parton has one last gift ready for her fans ― but they’ll have to wait until 2045 to hear it. The legendary 9 To 5 singer spoke with HuffPost last year about the secret song she has buried in a time capsule at her beloved Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort. Unfortunately, we have nearly 20 years…
Cyber & Professional Lines Group (CPLG), part of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies and headquartered in Houston, Texas, has appointed Brian Alva as Senior Vice President of Underwriting, where he will take responsibility for the group’s cyber and technology underwriting. The appointment is intended to further strengthen its cyber leadership team as the…
If you’re snacking while you type, beware: You’re going to want to blow those chip crumbs off your computer keyboard and wash your hands after reading this. When HuffPost asked microbiologists and germ experts about how bad it is to type right after eating, they got real about how unhygienic this habit actually is. (Spoiler:…
If your heart dropped when you heard the news earlier this week that Dolly Parton had died, you’re likely one of millions with that reaction. It’s cliché, but it’s true: So many of us are shocked and deeply saddened by the legendary musician’s death. Despite not knowing her, the impact she had was real, and…
Gallagher Re’s 2026 HY Reinsurance Market Report has found that total dedicated reinsurance capital rose 5% in the first half of 2026 to a record $688 billion, driven by continued growth in both traditional and alternative capital, as the industry’s financial position remained “extremely robust.” According to the report, traditional reinsurance capital increased 4%, while…