Senate Majority Leader John Thune laid out a path to end the government shutdown in an exclusive interview Wednesday, saying he is willing to discuss the shape of future health care negotiations if a “critical mass” of Democrats say they are willing to support a House-passed funding bill in return. The comments, made in his…
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best…
Published October 2, 2025 Paris enjoyed yet another debut Thursday: Miguel Castro Freitas’ respectful couture interpretation of Mugler, along with two radically different visions of glamour by fellow Americans – Daniel Roseberry of Texas and Rick Owens of California. Mugler: Reeking of glamour in La République Thursday’s big debut was by Miguel Castro Freitas at…
US President Donald Trump urged NATO nations to implement substantial tariffs ranging from 50 to 100 per cent on China. (AI image) China has reacted strongly to the Donald Trump administration’s call to G7 and NATO to impose tariffs on countries that import Russian crude oil. The world’s second largest economy has called US statements…
Published September 23, 2025 And we’re off. The greatest ever season of designer debuts at major Continental fashion houses – with four alone in Milan – kicked off Tuesday evening in Milan with Demna at Gucci, albeit as a fashion tasting rather than a full-fledged debut. Gucci spring/summer 2026 collection in Milan – Courtesy Demna’s…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 29, 2025 Set against the refined backdrop of its Milanese headquarters, Villa Mozart, Serapian unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “Sunrise of Mestieri d’Arte,” during Milan Fashion Week. The presentation marked the second chapter of its ongoing collaboration with British designer Bethan Laura Wood — a partnership that first…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published August 25, 2025 Burel Factory has launched its first Reloved flip flops, produced in Serra da Estrela using recycled industrial waste from two natural materials: 100% wool burel and latex rubber, according to the Portuguese brand’s website. BurelFactory.com “From trash to wonder. Step by step. Introducing the new Burel…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 2, 2025 The European Institute of Design (IED) has expanded its scholarship program with a last-minute initiative that offers 250 students a grant covering 50% of first-year tuition for three-year courses. Candidates must apply by September 22. This new €1.5 million investment complements the €3 million already distributed…
Equity markets will closely follow the outcome of the US Federal Reserve policy meeting this week amid heightened expectations of an interest rate cut, along with wholesale price inflation data, analysts said.Any further developments on the US–India trade front will also be a critical driver of trends, as per news agency PTI.“Looking ahead, the key…
Republicans on a House Appropriations subcommittee on Tuesday approved a 6 percent budget cut for HHS in fiscal year 2026. Source link
