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As more consumers prioritise natural materials and longevity in their homes, British bedmaker Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company has introduced a new mattress collection grounded in traditional skills and careful construction. The Signature British Wool Mattress Collection combines hand-teased British wool with calico pocket springs, presenting a deliberate move away from the synthetic-heavy designs that dominate much of today’s mattress market. Rather than focusing on instant softness, the collection is designed around how a mattress supports the body over time. Layers of hand-teased wool remain open and flexible, creating a surface that responds naturally to movement and body temperature.…

Digital Aesthetics has been named as a finalist for Best Service & Solution Provider at the Aesthetics Awards 2026. The London-based agency works exclusively with medical aesthetics and private healthcare clinics across the UK. The shortlist acknowledges the agency’s consistent delivery of performance-led digital strategies that support real clinic growth, underpinned by specialist knowledge of the aesthetics sector. The Best Service & Solution Provider award recognises organisations that demonstrate clear, measurable improvements in clinic performance while maintaining strong standards of service, transparency and sector understanding. Founded in 2007, Digital Aesthetics has built its reputation by integrating data-led digital marketing with…

Since congestion pricing began one year ago, about 11 percent of the vehicles that once entered Manhattan’s central business district daily have disappeared. This may not seem like a lot. But it has changed the lives — and bank accounts, bus rides and travel behavior — of many. “There’s less traffic and more parking.” “I only drive if I have to move something large or heavy.” “Sometimes I skip lunch at work to make up for the driving tax.” “I visit my elderly parents less often.” “I complain to myself every time I have to pay the fee and I’m…

New York Times editors across the newsroom share their biggest questions as we leave 2025 behind and look ahead to 2026.By Richard W. Stevenson, Mohammed Hadi, Nestor Ramos, Nikita Stewart, Michael Mason, Gilad Thaler, David Seekamp, Lauren Pruitt, Luke Piotrowski and Edward VegaDecember 31, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face challenges that are both complex and multifaceted. Many owners struggle to balance day-to-day operations with long-term strategic planning, often feeling trapped in their own businesses. For these business owners, Fractional CFOs are emerging as pivotal figures—not just for financial management, but as architects of successful exits and business transformations. Among the leaders in this space is Imran Hussain, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in SMEs, fractional CFO services since 2016, and active investing in distressed businesses across the UK, USA, and Europe since 2023.…

new video loaded: Uber Clears Violent Felons to DriveOur reporter, Emily Steel, found that in many states, Uber’s guidelines allow people with serious criminal convictions to drive, as long as those convictions are more than seven years old. Some of those drivers have gone on to sexually assault or harass passengers.By Emily Steel, Christina Shaman, Zach Caldwell, David Jouppi and Thomas TrudeauDecember 22, 2025

To understand how Mr. Trump has achieved this omnipresence, The New York Times reviewed the first 329 days of his second term, finding at least one instance each day when he attracted the public’s attention to himself and his actions.The review encompassed more than 250 media appearances, more than 320 official appearances, and more than 5,000 Truth Social posts or reposts. The analysis shows that while Mr. Trump has lagged his predecessors in his number of official appearances, he has pursued a raft of innovative methods to force himself into the public consciousness on a daily, and sometimes even hourly,…

In her latest story, Gaye Roark shares the mischievous adventures of Josh and the scarecrow that comes to life. Milton Keynes, UK. – Children’s literature gains a new addition this December with the upcoming release of Josh, and Edgar Blenkinsop, a humorous story written by Gaye Roark.  Josh and Edgar Blenkinsop tells the story of nine-year-old Josh and his unusual companion, Edgar Blenkinsop, a comical and often grumpy scarecrow who comes to life when no one else is watching.  Their friendship leads to a series of playful misadventures, from mischievous pranks on Josh’s older sisters to secret missions…

By The New York Times By Keith Bradsher | Visuals by Qilai Shen Dec. 17, 2025 As an American reporter living in Beijing, I’ve watched both China and the rest of the world flirt with cutting-edge technologies involving robots, drones and self-driving vehicles.But China has now raced far beyond the flirtation stage. It’s rolling out fleets of autonomous delivery trucks, experimenting with flying cars and installing parking lot robots that can swap out your E.V.’s dying battery in just minutes. There are drones that deliver lunch by lowering it from the sky on a cable.If all that sounds futuristic and…

Oct. 30, 2003 Broadway Opening Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in the Broadway debut of “Wicked” at the Gershwin Theater. “Wicked” is an undisputed juggernaut — one of the biggest productions in musical theater history. The stage show, by the composer Stephen Schwartz and the librettist Winnie Holzman, has grossed $1.8 billion on Broadway, and $6.2 billion globally. Worldwide, it has been seen by more than 72 million people.But none of that was a foregone conclusion. Based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, which in turn was based on L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” the musical had a…