Category: London (England)

Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London

The New York Times – Business:
Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.
Ari Emanuel’s Company to Acquire 7 Broadway Theaters and 10 in the West End

The New York Times – Business:
The purchase of ATG Entertainment, which operates dozens of venues worldwide, will require regulatory approval.
After Record-Breaking Summer Start, Europe Braces for New Heat Wave

The New York Times – On the Runway:
High temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Monday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent.
Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.
William Orbit, Producer for Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light,’ Dies at 69

The New York Times – Music:
A three-time Grammy winner who was renowned for his mastery of electronic music styles, he also worked with Blur, Pink, Britney Spears and All Saints.
A Bucolic London Suburb Feels the ‘Ted Lasso’ Effect

The New York Times – Travel:
Fans of the warmhearted Apple TV show flock to Richmond-upon-Thames, which has long been a destination for visitors and film location scouts.
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Affray Charge in London Nightclub Assault Case

The New York Times – Music:
The R&B star pleaded guilty to a charge of affray after being accused of attacking a producer in 2023. He is set to be sentenced in October.
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Affray Charge in London Nightclub Assault Case

The New York Times – Music:
The R&B star pleaded guilty to a charge of affray after being accused of attacking a producer in 2023. He is set to be sentenced in October.
Shoppers’ Frenzy for ‘Royal Pop’ Pocket Watches Forces Swatch to Shut Stores

The New York Times – Business:
The pocket watches, a collaboration with the luxury timepiece maker Audemars Piguet, drew crowds to stores and malls around the world.
How do Two London Luxury Hotels Compare? Testing the Chancery Rosewood and Raffles at the OWO.

The New York Times – Business:
Raffles at the OWO and the Chancery Rosewood recently opened in landmarks once teeming with generals, diplomats and spies. Both promise pampering and a dash of history. Do they deliver?
Guy Goma’s Accidental BBC Interview Lives On After 20 Years

The New York Times – Business:
Guy Goma thought he was interviewing for an I.T. job when he found himself on air on the BBC. What came next was familiar to anyone who has been unprepared at work.
Theater Tickets Are Cheaper in London Than New York. What Gives?

The New York Times – Business:
For half the price of a great seat at a Broadway show, you can see “Paddington” in the West End (if you can find a ticket) and snack on a marmalade sandwich.