Bringing the second day of this year’s Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay…
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull backSilicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of colorMichael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million
In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for…
View More Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 millionHow Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand
Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brandThey bought an abandoned ‘ghost house’ in the Japanese countryside
He’d spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More They bought an abandoned ‘ghost house’ in the Japanese countrysideHere’s the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly
We all know the routine by heart: “Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode.” Read More | Source: CNN…
View More Here’s the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly‘A definitive backslide.’ Inside fashion’s worrying runway trend
Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it’s clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More ‘A definitive backslide.’ Inside fashion’s worrying runway trendRelaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation
Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nationScientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
“Old Masters” such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintingsThe surreal facades of America’s strip clubs
Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More The surreal facades of America’s strip clubsHong Kong to ask Beijing to rule on use of foreign lawyers in national security cases
Hong Kong’s leader said he’ll ask Beijing to determine whether foreign lawyers can work on national security cases in the city, a move with repercussions for the upcoming trial of jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More Hong Kong to ask Beijing to rule on use of foreign lawyers in national security casesEngland 2-1 USA: Lionesses beat world champions in Wembley friendly
European champions England beat world champions the United States for the first time since 2017 in front of more than 76,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. Read More | Source: BBC News…
View More England 2-1 USA: Lionesses beat world champions in Wembley friendlyAlibaba stock slides in Hong Kong after US delisting threat
Alibaba shares fell after US regulators added the stock to a growing list of Chinese firms that might be kicked off Wall Street if US auditors can’t inspect their financial statements. Read More | Source: CNN…
View More Alibaba stock slides in Hong Kong after US delisting threatActing Sri Lanka leader says previous government covered up crisis
Sri Lanka’s acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the country’s previous administration was “covering up facts” about its crippling financial crisis. Read More | Source: CNN…
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