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Offering wise words but not necessarily in the usual order, Yoda is now considered one of the most memorable characters in the entire Star Wars universe. Introduced in The Empire Strikes Back, we first meet him when he trains Luke Skywalker to become a Jedi, and has gone on to become one of the franchise’s…
This article contains major spoilers for Verity. In a year that’s already seen her acting in the long-awaited Devil Wears Prada sequel and Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey (among others…), Anne Hathaway is once again starring in the film that everyone’s talking about right now. The Oscar winner plays the title role in…
I’ve always been fascinated by people who make friends easily, even when they treat others poorly. Despite their lack of empathy, they excel at manipulating others. Their meanness gets rewarded with compliments, invites and social media likes. “Sometimes these toxic traits and behaviours can stem from intentionally hurtful behaviour or immaturity,” Charlynn Ruan, a licensed…
Cosy season is here, and if you’re wondering how to make the most of those long dark evenings over the winter, you might want to take note from researchers studying cognitive decline. Prof Paul Little, Professor of Primary Care Research at the University of Southampton, and his team conducted a study involving 11,000 people aged…
NEW YORK — Anthony Scaramucci is searching for a video on his phone. A clip that will set the record straight. I’m reading him a quotation from the only White House press conference he gave as President Donald Trump’s communications chief, a period in his life he calls, in his new book, “the 11-day fiasco.”…
European businesses with exposure to the US may need to reassess their casualty risk as the frequency and size of so-called nuclear verdicts continue to present challenges for insurers, according to Munich Re, the global reinsurer. The reinsurer says a recent US jury award of USD $604 million following a fatal truck accident illustrates how…
Aegon Ltd., an international financial services holding company, has announced that its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGM) approved both the redomiciliation and the Omnibus Incentive Plan proposal, authorising Aegon to proceed with its redomiciliation to the US. During its Capital Markets Day in December 2025, Aegon announced plans to move its head office and…
KatRisk, a provider of catastrophic risk modelling software for the insurance and financial services industries, has announced the appointment of David Vicary as International Product Lead. In his new role, Vicary will help drive KatRisk’s technology solutions arm and support the continued development of its product suite and partnerships. He brings experience across the Lloyd’s…
A new sigma report by Swiss Re Institute has called for life insurers to work hand in hand with banks, advisers, and other distributors to keep up with the rising demand. The report has disclosed a generational shift in several pension systems is transferring responsibility for retirement income, inheritance planning, and later-life care from institutions…
Manulife, a global financial services company providing insurance, wealth and asset management and retirement solutions, has appointed Sinéad O’Connor as Chief Actuary, with the appointment taking effect on 12 October 2026. O’Connor will report to Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife, and will become a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team….