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 It all starts with a sketch. Or so says Albert Hughes about his work on the series The Continental: From the World of John Wick. Set in New York City in the ‘70s, the series is a prequel to the John Wick films that explores the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins. Following the young hotel proprietor Winston Scott, a role portrayed by Ian McShane in the films and Colin Woddell in this version, The Continental tells the origin story of a chain of hotels that serve as a neutral ground for an underworld of assassins. While Winston rises to helm The Continental eventually, during the timeline of the series he is just a businessman who is not well connected. To move up the chain and gain more control, Winston puts together his own crew which includes a former Khmer Rouge soldier, Yen (Nhung Kate), and siblings with a martial arts background, Lou (Jessica Allain) and Miles (Hubert Point-Du Jour). The series also stars Mel Gibson, Mishel Prada and Ben Robson. Hughes (The Book of Eli

 It said higher borrowing costs for buyers had led to a slowdown in activity in the housing market. Mortgage approvals are also about 20% below pre-Covid levels. Since December 2021, the Bank of England has lifted interest rates 14 times in row in a bid to clamp down on rising consumer prices in the UK. The bank's base rate now stands at 5.25%. That, in turn, has led to lenders raising their mortgage rates, putting increased pressure on homebuyers. Nationwide's chief economist Robert Gardner said the rise in the cost of borrowing meant the fall in average house prices was "not surprising". He told the BBC's Today programme that affordability for house was "much more stretched than it was before" pointing to a typical rate now being towards 6% compared to 1.5% in late 2021. "Clearly that has had a big impact on the market as a whole," he added. "I think it is going to take time for things to pick up at all." According to financial info

  Monday 28 August is the August   Bank Holiday , which means millions of Britons will be enjoying a long weekend. It also marks the last bank holiday for the rest of the year, until Christmas in December. On account of the public holiday, a number of  supermarkets  and shops might have opening hours that differ from their normal operating times. Most supermarkets advise customers to check their local store’s opening time using store locators on their websites before visiting, as individual stores may have different hours. Here are the opening times for Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and more: Aldi Aldi stores in England and Wales will be open from 8am until 8pm on Monday 28 August. In Scotland, branches will be open until 10pm as usual. TESCO Some Tesco stores may have different opening hours, so customers should check on the supermarket’s website before visiting. Majority of Tesco superstores will have reduced opening hours from 8am to 6pm in England and Wales, but wil

 Former US President Donald Trump posted his mugshot on X, the site formerly known as Twitter. On Thursday, Trump became the first former US president to have a mugshot, after being booked in Georgia on charges of plotting to overturn the state’s 2020 election results. He was also booked on a dozen felony counts. Trump paid a bail bond of $200,000 for his release from the Fulton County jail as he awaits trial. The politician’s X account was banned following the January 6, 2021 invasion of the US Capitol, the seat of congress.Elon Musk restored Trump’s account last year soon after he acquired X.Trump, who is running for president in 2024, also shared the mugshot on his campaign website alongside an appeal for donations.He said he had been “arrested despite having committed no crime”. Advertisement

  Ukraine’s reigning world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk hit the scales 12 pounds lighter than British challenger Daniel Dubois at Friday’s weigh-in for today’s title clash in Wroclaw, Poland. Unbeaten Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts, came in at 100.2kg (220.9lbs) compared to his taller opponent’s 105.8kg (233.2lbs). The Ukrainian, who carries the hopes of a nation battling a Russian invasion, had weighed in at 100.5kg for his most recent fight against Britain’s Anthony Joshua a year ago in Saudi Arabia. “Maybe I’m not heavy like Daniel but I have different, I have heart,” said the 36-year-old Ukrainian, who has a 20-0 record and can count on his compatriots to make up most of the crowd at the open-air Tarczynski Arena. Dubois, 25 and with a professional record of 19 wins and one defeat, was first on the scales and at his lightest in six years, seven pounds lighter than at his most recent fight. Power time , 1 month 💣 💥🇺🇦🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/WNpADn25Dm — Alexa

Washington Commanders uncork new partnership with 50 Cent's Sire Spirits, designate Official Cognac and Official Champagne .  Post (3) LANDOVER, Md., Today, the Commanders uncorked a new multi-year partnership with Sire Spirits, owned and designed by award-winning musician, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Emmy award-winning actor and director Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. As part of the partnership, Sire Spirits' Branson Cognac will be the Official Cognac of the Washington Commanders, and Le Chemin Du Roi will be designated as the Official Champagne of the Washington Commanders. Jackson's 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm, The G-Unity Foundation, will also work closely with the Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation, supporting expanded community initiatives across the DMV. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with Sire Spirits and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson on this partnership that will help enhance the gameday experience for our fa