Lifestyle
Sophie Turner Brings Louis Vuitton’s Legacy Boots to the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival in London
It’s been nearly a decade since Sophie Turner was appointed a Louis Vuitton ambassador. Since 2017, the “Game of Thrones” alum has worked closely with the fashion house’s creative...
Steve Cross, Longtime Neiman Marcus Men’s Footwear Buyer, Dies at 70
Stephen (Steve) Cross, a longtime men’s footwear buyer at Neiman Marcus, died earlier this week at the age of 70, the company confirmed. Born on July 20, 1955, Cross...
EXCLUSIVE: In Givenchy’s New Campaign, Annie Leibovitz Shows Up on the Other Side of the Camera
SAY CLICK: At age 76, celebrated American photographer Annie Leibovitz has finally migrated to the other side of the camera, posing in a cropped gray sweater and dark pants...
Luke and Lucie Meier to Mentor Fashion Students at Polimoda
COMING BACK: It’s a full-circle moment: from students to mentors at the school where they first met. Luke and Lucie Meier are returning to the Florence-based fashion and design school...
World
Gartner $110M sale of Digital Markets division in latest SEC filing
When Gartner first disclosed that it had agreed to part with its Digital Markets ( business unit that included its major software review, specifically Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice)...
Google’s new music tool, Lyria 3 is here
Google’s announcement that its Gemini app now writes music for you isn’t just one of those “blowing my mind” product updates. It feels like a symbolic surrender to a...
When robots outshine humans, I have to ask: Are we ready?
If you tuned in to China’s 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala looking for traditional lion dances and nostalgic tunes, you may have done a double-take when what greeted you...
VC Quantonation closes €220M fund to back next-gen physics tech
A Paris-based venture firm that has quietly shaped the quantum technology scenery is now making a much louder statement about Europe’s role in the future of computing, materials science,...
Business
Six Nations 2026: ‘Generational’ Henry Pollock ready for first England start against England
Such has been Pollock's impact that already children at rugby clubs across England have been spotted running around with black head tape on, scoring tries and imitating his pulse-checking...
Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025. Source link
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City’s new tactics analysed
In response to my question, Pep focused on player quality."We adapt to the quality of the players that we have. We have just one proper proper winger right now...
Palestine Action activists to face retrial over Elbit break-in
Deanna Heer KC says a retrial will be pursued on all charges which did not end in verdicts. Source link
News
Angry Trump Humiliated as Effort to Prosecute Dems Backfires Again
In a hard-hitting assessment of the DOJ’s targeting of Trump’s enemies, Politico columnist Ankush Khardori notes that they’ve produced a string of embarrassing pratfalls. Those include the stalling-out efforts...
Minneapolis Mayor’s Emotional Message to Trump: You Failed to Break Us
In today’s episode, we talk to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about the latest developments in his city. Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan have said they’re winding down...
What Today’s Democrats Can Learn From Jesse Jackson
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84....
FCC Attempt to Kill Stephen Colbert Interview Completely Backfires
The Trump administration tried to prevent late-night television host Stephen Colbert from airing his interview with Texas state Representative and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, but the attempt has...
Beauty
A Garden-Grown Wedding at Blue Hill at Stone Barns with Southern Soul
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The wedding flowers were inspired by the landscape surrounding Blue Hill at Stone Barns, blending olive, petal pink, and white. David Austin climbing...
Lucca is for Lovers: An Ethereal Candlelit Wedding at Villa Grabau
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] We leaned into a palette of muted, organic tones. This included creamy whites, warm taupes, soft blush, and gentle greenery. The colors felt...
A Lighthearted Wedding Fueled by Dancing and Zero Expectations at Villa Pizzo
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Black, white, gold and natural greenery[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] We wanted the entire focus of the day to be around our...
From Sacred Ruins to Cypress-Lined Tables: A Tuscan Wedding in Reverent Neutrals
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Ivory, champagne, soft gold, sage green, and hints of warm stone. The palette was inspired by the natural tones of the Tuscan countryside...
Where a Grassy Hill Meets the Lake A Heartfelt Wedding Weekend at Kenoza Hall
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] This couple’s summer palette of soft sage green and powder blues was in line with the backdrop of Kenoza Hall and the grassy...
A Mediterranean-Inspired Santa Barbara Wedding Bursting with Terracotta Tones and Summer Florals
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Vibrant pink, sunny yellow, soft peach, and warm coral[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Jessica and Saba’s celebration radiated a joyful, Mediterranean-meets-California energy...
Celebrity
‘Maxima’ Franchise Expands with First Spin-Off, ‘The Other Royals – A Maxima Story’: ‘There Was So Much More to Tell’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The “Maxima” franchise, inspired by the life of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and starring Delfina Chaves, is getting its first spin-off: “The Other Royals – A Maxima Story.” ...
The World Needs New Heroes, Argue Creators at Berlinale: ‘We Made This Series Because We Felt Powerless’
“All Heroes Are Bastards,” new series about migrants who gain superpowers and fight against injustice, was born out of frustration. “We made this series because we felt very powerless....
‘Bluey’ Heads Back to the Big Screen Across U.K. and Europe
“Bluey” is returning to cinemas across the U.K., Ireland and Europe this spring with a new collection of episodes. Vue Lumière will release “Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with...
Henry Golding, Jonah Hauer-King and Tramell Tillman Attend Dunhill Pre-BAFTA Filmmakers Dinner
On a clear night in London, some of the biggest stars and filmmakers in the U.K. attended the ninth annual pre-BAFTA Filmmakers dinner. The event, held on Tuesday at...
Culture
7 meeting mistakes that instantly signal rookie founder
You can have traction, you can have revenue, and you can even have a decent deck. But if you run meetings poorly, people quietly downgrade you. Investors notice it...
7 unpopular truths about startup growth nobody posts on LinkedIn
If you spend five minutes on LinkedIn, you would think startup growth is a clean, upward chart powered by mindset, morning routines, and one bold pivot. In reality, your...
Yangzijiang Maritime to hold EGM on Mar 6 on proposed share buyback
If approved by shareholders, the company can acquire up to 10% of its total issued shares[SINGAPORE] Maritime financial solutions provider Yangzijiang (YZJ) Maritime will hold an extraordinary general meeting...
Retailer Carrefour targets higher cash and profits as CEO Bompard unveils new strategy plan
Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 03:22 PM[PARIS] Europe’s largest food retailer Carrefour on Wednesday (Feb 18) vowed to grow its cash and profitability, aiming for an operating margin...
Style
Conan O’Brien Is Ready for the Oscars
The comedian and television host talks about the decline of late night, the death of Rob and Michele Reiner, and why he loves when things go wrong onstage. ...
The Unlikely Success of a Strange Alabama Bookstore
Eventually, Frank Reiss moved back to Atlanta and opened A Cappella Books, a shoebox of a store in Little Five Points, and Reiss watched his son’s success with admiration...
Prince Andrew Rides Again
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Raymond Depardon’s Documentary Confrontations with Power
The Giscard movie, “A Day in the Country” (“1974, une partie de campagne,” a pun: also “A Day in the Campaign”), set a definitive tone for Depardon’s career, as...
Politics
In a frenetic digital era, he’s helping Angelenos rediscover the classic cassette player
Stepping into Jr. Market boutique in Highland Park is like entering a 1980s time warp. Built into a refurbished shipping container, it’s filled with everything from tiny Walkman-style portables...
Bernie Sanders kicks off billionaires tax campaign with choice words for the ‘oligarchs’
Populist Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday formally kicked off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the November ballot, framing the proposal as something larger than a debate...
Netflix and Warner Bros join Disney and Paramount in calling out ByteDance’s latest AI platform
After the fake video of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting went viral, a surge of AI-generated content from Seedance 2.0 flooded the internet.Some fans were using the new...
Oil gains nearly 3% after abrupt end to Russia-Ukraine talks
Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 09:09 PM[LONDON] Oil prices gained nearly 3 per cent on Wednesday (Feb 18) after peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended...
