We’ve waxed lyrical about how men’s dress codes are breaking down, how casual dress is taking over and why sportswear is the de facto king of men’s fashion. But in this new relaxed world, there is one mainstay that refuses to disappear: the suit.We’ve seen it rise and fall in popularity over the years, but it never truly went away. In a true sign of the times, tailoring featured extensively in the first Louis Vuitton collection from Virgil Abloh, shown alongside cutting edge streetwear suggesting the two have finally become symbiotic. The suit, and old ideas of formal attire in…
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Altering an initial platform-release plan, Apple Original Films will instead launch the Cannes Film Festival hit Killers of the Flower Moon to a wide global theatrical release October 20. Apple is partnered with Paramount Pictures on the theatrical release. This before the Martin Scorsese-directed film that stars Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone gets an Apple TV+ berth. That timing is undetermined at the moment, but it will surely be in the heat of awards season. Apple originally intended to release the film limited October 6, but the wide global launch certainly favored both Barbie and Oppenheimer…
SAN FRANCISCO — Australian startup Spiral Blue is inviting developers and researchers to run custom code on its SE-1 space-based computer. After deploying its own machine-learning algorithms on SE-1, Spiral Blue issued a call Aug. 31 to people interested in sending code to space. Applications for the initiative, called Your Code in Space, can be as advanced as applying artificial intelligence to satellite imagery or as simple as creating a meme, Mei He, Spiral Blue business development officer, told SpaceNews. Spiral Blue will respond to proposals submitted through the company’s website with information on how, when and at what cost various…
Samsung is reportedly planning to launch the next iteration of its flagship Galaxy S series smartphones in 2024. While there have been no official details available about the successor to the Galaxy S23 series, reports and rumours have hinted at the expected specifications and features of the Galaxy S24 lineup. A recent report has suggested that the Galaxy S24 Ultra could come with a Snapdragon chipset. Previously, the Galaxy S24 series, comprising the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, was said to be equipped with Exynos 2400 SoC in the European market.A new leak by Weibo user Instant…
State Attorney General Letitia James seen during public safety announcement to prevent gun violence at City Hall, July 31, 2023.Lev Radin | Pacific Press | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesNew York’s attorney general asked a judge Wednesday for a partial summary judgment against Donald Trump in her $250 million lawsuit accusing the former president of widespread fraud, citing what she called a “mountain of undisputed evidence” of false and misleading financial statements.AG Letitia James, in a court filing, said evidence shows that if Trump’s net worth was correctly calculated, it would be between 17% and 39% lower than what he claimed…
Play video content Haus of Aaron Ne-Yo’s ex, Monyetta Shaw-Carter, is opening up about what led to their breakup — at least from her POV, it was about overcrowding in the bedroom … as in, too many threesomes!!! Monyetta was a recent guest on the “Haus of Aaron” podcast, where she poured some alleged tea, claiming Ne-Yo reneged on his promise for them to star on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” as a couple … out of fear his music career would be tarnished. As for the threesomes … Monyetta says she was open to allowing others to participate in…
Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwardsGoogle now tells you the cheapest time to book a flight. Click to enlarge.GoogleGoogle recently updated Google Flights with more information that can help you save money by booking a trip during certain windows of time.Say, for example, you’re planning a family vacation to Florida in the winter and want to book your flights. Google will tell you whether prices are lower or higher than average right now, as well as when to book the flight to secure the best deal.I tested it myself using a trip to Miami from Dec. 5 to Dec. 19 as…
The top ten has descended upon us, and the competition couldn’t be hotter and more emotional. At this point in the game, it’s tough to see anyone go home because they’ve devoted so much of their time to improving and growing while delivering great dishes. A fish challenge on MasterChef Season 13 Episode 13 unleashed a sea of potential and a few flops. And things got more creative on Masterchef Season 13 Episode 14, as the Masterchef Season 11 winner, Kelsey Murphy, returned to host a stadium-themed challenge. We’re two contestants down and nearing the finish line. Let’s get into…
James Romano trims flower while working in the CommCan processing facility in Medway, Massachusetts, Oct. 27, 2021.Erin Clark | Boston Globe | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recommended reclassifying marijuana as a lower-risk drug, which would in turn ease restrictions on the budding business, a spokesperson for the Drug Enforcement Administration told CNBC on Wednesday. Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning it’s deemed to have no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Despite being legalized for recreational use in nearly half of states, marijuana’s federal…
In this articleCOSTPSTGCHWYVSCOFIVECRMOKTACRWDFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTThe Salesforce West office building in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.Marlena Sloss | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesCheck out the companies making headlines after hours.CrowdStrike — The cybersecurity stock added 1% in extended trading. CrowdStrike beat analysts’ second-quarter expectations on the top and bottom lines. The cybersecurity company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of 74 cents per share on revenue of $732 million. Analysts polled by Refinitiv had forecasted per-share earnings of 56 cents on revenue of $724 million.Okta — Okta jumped 10% in extended trading. The identity and access management company…
I Am a Star in a Galaxy of Grandmothers Study of a supernova at the beach The tulle of my grandmother’s dress like a comet tail, a bouquet of algae tonguing my feet. I track the red sequins of her eyes in the surf. Anything left is mine to love: a spray of sand, ropes of thunder. I hail from a circle of grandmothers racked by monsoons and orphaned by metal. Their arms as warm and still as the riptide. We dream of lost time, the specter of a plane after takeoff, tongues domesticated into petals. I open my hands…
Ariana Grande returned to the spotlight briefly yesterday to attend an event for her beauty brand, r.e.m. beauty, in New York City. It marks the singer’s first public appearance since news of her impending divorce from Dalton Gomez and new romance with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater broke last month, along with reports of her leaving longtime manager Scooter Braun.Grande leaned into mod fashion for her appearance at r.e.m.’s pop-up sweetener ice cream shop, where the brand took over Morgenstern’s in New York City to celebrate the release of its new foundations. Grande wore a vintage 1970 Courrèges yellow two-piece set…
Scent is a powerful tool for influencing emotions and triggering carnal impulses. The cologne you wear plays a leading role in the laws of attraction. Trust me when I say the best sexy colognes for men have real pulling power. And let’s admit it; this is the ultimate goal for anyone delving into the world of sexy colognes for men.The first step in your quest to find men’s cologne is understanding top, heart, and base notes. These affect the way a fragrance unfolds and, when combined, create a captivating cologne. Top notes are what you sniff first after spritzing your scent.…
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer officially launched in China today, grossing an estimated $5.4M. Word of mouth is strong with the Universal title carrying a 9.5 on Maoyan, the platform’s best-ever audience score for a Nolan film. The Douban critics score at 8.7 is on par with 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises. The weekend is shaping up to land in the $20M+ range, based on early estimates. The China opening figure includes $300K in midnight shows. This is a strong start considering midnight shows have become less popular since the pandemic and the title opened on a non-holiday. The launch day is just…
WASHINGTON — Firefly Aerospace and Millennium Space Systems announced Aug. 30 that they are standing by waiting for orders from the U.S. Space Force to prepare to launch a satellite on short notice. The companies were selected last year to conduct a demonstration of a rapid-response space mission to low Earth orbit known as Victus Nox. Although this mission has been promoted as a 24-hour call-up, it is being planned in multiple stages and the companies have spent months rehearsing and preparing. The intent of the demonstration is to help the Space Force and the space industry contractors figure out processes…
Baldur’s Gate 3’s second patch is right around the corner, with Larian Studios suggesting that it’s a ‘chonky’ one. In a community update post on Steam, the developer revealed that the patch will be focused on improving performance issues, specifically in Act 3, where players have reported laggy cutscenes and stutters when the camera pans around. In addition to fixing bugs that halted quest progression, our companion, the cheerful Tiefling Karlach, will be getting a new optional ending — a closure that is described as ‘fiery’ and ‘poignant’. The lengthy blog post also touches upon some cut content that was…
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (L) and US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (R) look on as US President Joe Biden speaks about the government response and recovery efforts in Maui, Hawaii, and the ongoing response on Hurricane Idalia, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 30, 2023.Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — The federal government will provide $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid in the wake of deadly wildfires, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday.The money “means investments to make sure electricity can continue to reach homes, hospitals and water stations, even…
NewsHaim Say They’re Working With Jai Paul on New MusicDuring a BBC Radio 6 Music interview, the Haim sisters teased that they “may or may not have been in the studio with him” while working on a new albumBy Matthew StraussAugust 30, 2023FacebookTwitterHaim, photo courtesy of Columbia RecordsFacebookTwitterHaim were on a new episode of Lauren Laverne’s BBC Radio 6 Music show to discuss their All Points East performance, the anniversary of Days Are Gone, and more. The trio also played some early 2010s songs, including Jai Paul’s “Jasmine.” At one point, Laverne asked the group, “What can you tell us…