Author: Liam Porter

When it comes to social climbing, it’s not who you know, or how many people you know, it’s about knowing who knows whom, research suggests.Experts studying social connections made by first-year university students say those who ended up with the most influence were not necessarily the most popular, but those who had a good idea, early on, about who belonged to which clique or community.“Having friends helps, but social influence isn’t just about who you know – it’s also about what you know about the rest of your social network,” said Isabella Aslarus, first author of the study from Stanford…

The seafood-heavy sister restaurant to the inimitable Don Angie was the hardest table in town to book well before it opened. If you are fortunate enough to elbow your way into a Resy, or walk in to snag one of their wooden bar stools, take your time. Start with a cocktail. We did negronis and note-perfect dry martinis, finished with a thick peel of lemon, just like they are on the Amalfi. The space itself recalled the fabled Italian coastline, with warm, sunny yellows and pops of Mediterranean blues, but an impressive bar with hand carved stools and leather booths…

River Island plans to close 33 of its 230 stores and a further 71 are at risk under a restructuring programme that could put more than 1,000 jobs on the line.The family-owned company, which employs about 5,500 people, blamed a “migration of shoppers from the high street to online” and higher costs for the need to make the drastic changes to stem heavy losses.The plan, which is being put together with help from the advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and is to be voted on by creditors in August, involves the closure of 33 stores, with the future of a further 71…

Musk wrote that the nitrogen COPV appears to have failed below its proof pressure, within conditions that should not have damaged the tank. “If further investigation confirms that this is what happened, it is the first time ever for this design,” Musk added.Picking Up the PiecesEarlier Wednesday, just hours before the late-night explosion at Starbase, an advisory released by the Federal Aviation Administration showed SpaceX had set June 29 as a tentative launch date for the next Starship test flight. That won’t happen now, and it’s anyone’s guess when SpaceX will have another Starship ready to fly.Massey’s Test Site, named…

EPAThe BBC says it has decided not to broadcast a documentary about doctors working in Gaza, due to impartiality concerns it has surrounding the production.Gaza: Doctors Under Attack was commissioned by the BBC but produced by an independent production company. It was originally scheduled for broadcast in February, but has not yet aired on any BBC outlet.In a statement, the BBC said it was “determined to report all aspects of the conflict in the Middle East impartially and fairly”. Basement Films said it was “relieved that the BBC will finally allow this film to be released”. The BBC confirmed it…

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is set to debut in Old Naples this fall, featuring 163 guest rooms, 57 suites, and 153 residences; this will mark the brand’s first-ever hotel on Florida’s Gulf Coast.Highlights of the dining offerings include The Merchant Room, the resort’s signature restaurant created in collaboration with two-time James Beard Award winner Gavin Kaysen, and HB’s, Naples’ beloved beachfront eatery, which will return with a focus on local seafood and cocktails.Other notable features of the new Four Seasons resort include a 30,000-square-foot spa, a supervised kids’ club, access to a sandy beach, and the 34-foot…

The 1969 caper The Italian Job spawned a Hollywood remake, helped drive the cool-factor of the Mini and launched decades of dad-jokes about bloody doors being blown off. It may also have inspired one driver who got stuck trying to travel down the Spanish Steps in Rome this week.The film ended with Michael Caine teetering on the edge of a cliff in a coach, claiming to have a “great idea”. In Rome, the 80-year-old’s navigational error on his way to work ended with emergency services having to bring in a crane to winch his vehicle off the Italian capital’s landmark.But…

John Major did not beat about the bush. In a speech this week to an Institute for Government conference marking the 30th anniversary of the Nolan report on standards in public life, the former prime minister went straight to the heart of the matter. “For many decades,” he said, “Britain enjoyed a global reputation for being free of corruption and bad practice. That is less true today. It is in our national interest to regain that reputation.”That is indisputably true. But it is not just the global reputation that matters. It is also, at least as significantly, the domestic one. Trust in British…

Tesla’s long-overdue robotaxi is finally hitting the streets this weekend, but the rollout may face some roadblocks.The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company is expected to roll out robotaxis in Austin, Texas, on June 22, with the first driverless trip from the factory to a customer house expected on his birthday, June 28.Musk shared news of the tentative debut in a post to social media platform X last week.Here’s what we know about the Tesla event so far.When and whereThe launch will include a limited number of Tesla vehicles debuting in Austin on June 22. The initial rides will be in…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. This story was created in paid partnership with Hulu + Live TV. Watching Women’s National Soccer League matches is the best way to end your weekend with constant action and crucial saves. The San Diego Wave FC take on the Washington Spirit at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California, on Sunday, June 22 starting at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET. The match broadcasts on CBS Sports Network, which is available to stream online with Hulu + Live…