Lifestyle
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...
Puig Q4 Sales Rise 6.2 Percent, Spurred by Makeup
PARIS – Puig’s fourth-quarter 2025 sales grew 6.2 percent in reported terms and 9.8 percent on a like-for-like basis, spurred by its makeup businesses. The owner of the Rabanne,...
Louis Vuitton Unveils 2026 Formula 1 Season Trophy Trunk
Louis Vuitton is kicking off the second year of its official multiyear partnership with Formula 1 through its signature Victory Travels in Louis Vuitton, introducing bespoke trophy trunks for...
EXCLUSIVE: Events Firm Villa Eugénie Names Virginie Trapenard in New Communications Role
BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Etienne Russo, the behind-the-scenes talent who produces fashion shows for brands including Chanel, Hermès and Dries Van Noten, is ready to step into the spotlight. Russo’s...
EXCLUSIVE: This Joopiter Auction Highlights Karl Lagerfeld’s ‘Cultural Force’ — and Generosity
Karl Lagerfeld was so generous, especially with his longtime personal assistant and bodyguard Sébastien Jondeau, that when on shopping excursions at Colette, which were frequent, Jondeau sometimes had to...
World
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,...
How to stay motivated when you’re a team of one
I’ve worked remotely since 2006 (way before it was common). However, my days were filled with calls to colleagues and DMs to chat about everything from work to what...
The boardroom is opening its doors to add a new member
The business world’s most exclusive club has always been the boardroom. For decades, it has operated as a roped-off circle of experience, where pattern recognition, war stories, and collective...
Business
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
‘Difficult’ Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours. Source link
Child abuse on the rise and becoming more complex, crime agency says
"On a daily basis, officers at the NCA and across policing are assessing some of the most obscene child abuse imaginable. And this is not hidden in the dark...
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups. 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 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...
An Amalfi Coast-Inspired Wedding with Thousands of Lemons and White Sculptural Florals
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Kevin and Belinda’s wedding was inspired by the Italian summer, reminiscent of the Amalfi Coast, blended with Balinese coastal serenity. In Amalfi, Italy,...
Celebrity
‘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...
Brit Detective Drama ‘Bergerac’ Bought for U.S. by PBS Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
British detective drama “Bergerac” is heading to the U.S. with PBS Distribution following a deal with Banijay Rights. The acquisition comes ahead of next week’s London TV Screenings, with...
ITV Studios Unveils London TV Screenings Slate, Led by Graham Norton’s ‘The Neighbourhood’ (EXCLUSIVE)
ITV Studios has unveiled its London TV Screenings slate, with a Graham Norton-hosted reality show, two drama series from Ben Stephenson’s Poison Pen Studios, and a new drama series...
Sony Pictures Television Releases First Look Images for ‘S.W.A.T. Exiles’ With Shemar Moore Ahead of London TV Screenings (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony Pictures Television has shared with Variety the very first look stills from “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” the upcoming 10-episode spinoff of “S.W.A.T.” with star and EP Shemar Moore. SPT has...
Spanish Streamer Filmin and Belgium’s Boucan Board ‘Robbery, Beating & Death’ from ‘This is Not Sweden’ Producer Funicular Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish streaming platform Filmin and Belgium’s Boucan Film Production have boarded the series “Robbery, Beating & Death” (“El pitjor atracament de la historia”) from “This is Not Sweden” producers,...
Culture
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...
Carrefour CEO eyes higher profits under core markets refocus
Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 03:22 PM[PARIS] Carrefour aims for one billion euros (S$1.5 billion) in annual cost cuts as part of CEO Alexandre Bompard’s new plan to...
JPMorgan aims to open over 160 branches in 2026: report
The lender says that the push is part of a commitment in 2024 to open more than 500 branches within three yearsPublished Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 03:02 PM[BENGALURU]...
Style
When Sexual Exploitation Is Fundamental to Police Corruption
None of this will be shocking to anyone who’s lived in an American city crippled by disinvestment and self-dealing—or even to anyone who’s watched a David Simon show on...
Why Some People Thrive on Four Hours of Sleep
Sleep is orchestrated by two systems. The first is the so-called biological clock, which runs the body on a roughly twenty-four-hour cycle of sleeping and wakefulness. We all have...
Why Frederick Wiseman Was the Greatest Documentary Filmmaker Ever
His work depended on access. He filmed in hospital rooms where patients and families faced incommensurable agonies with the aid of the medical staff (“Near Death”); he filmed in...
7 hard truths about the loneliness of early entrepreneurship
You expected the late nights. You expected the financial risk. You expected your friends to not fully understand what a pre seed round actually means. What you probably did...
Politics
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...
OpenAI blocked from using Cameo name for its AI video features
OpenAI has been temporarily blocked from using the word “Cameo” in a product that allows people to generate videos based on prompts amid a trademark dispute.Last year, the celebrity...
Europe’s STOXX 600 hits record high on earnings boost; ECB in focus
Pan-European index is at 626.36 by 0945 GMT, with all major regional benchmarks in the blackPublished Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 06:11 PMTHE STOXX 600 rose 0.8 per cent...
Japan’s US$550 billion investment in US seen widening gains on hedged JGBs
Yields on hedged Japanese government bonds may increase on rising costs for US dollar fundingPublished Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 05:04 PM[TOKYO] Japanese government bonds (JGBs) may become an...
