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E.l.f. Beauty Expects Refunds of Around $55 Million for Tariffs, Plans to Roll Back Some Price Increases

E.l.f. Beauty is expecting refunds of around $55 million for tariffs, according to chief executive officer Tarang Amin, which he wants to invest back in the business, sharpening prices....

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E.l.f. Beauty Expects Refunds of Around $55 Million for Tariffs, Plans to Roll Back Some Price Increases
E.l.f. Beauty is expecting refunds of around $55 million for tariffs, according to chief executive officer Tarang Amin, which he wants to invest back in the business, sharpening prices....
Children’s Clothing Brand Jackalo Partners with Bank & Vogue to Upcycle Denim Textiles
Children’s apparel brand Jackalo is transforming post-consumer materials into denim jackets and jeans. The U.S. brand recently partnered with Bank & Vogue, a global leader in textile reuse and...
Kenzo Pre-Spring 2027: Clothes for Work and Play
The fashion gene seems to be closely linked to the ceramics gene, with the likes of Raf Simons, Jonathan Anderson, Matthieu Blazy and Andrew Gn among passionate collectors. Nigo,...
Carol Herman, Who Helped Define California Cool With Ron Herman Stores, Dead at 76
Carol Herman, who along with her husband Ron defined California cool via their signature stores, died May 11. Herman, who was 76, died of multiple system atrophy, a form...
The Parsons BFA Runway Show Just Got More Exclusive
As the value of a higher education degree gets called into question, the bar for academic excellence is getting higher. At the Ivy level, rampant grade inflation has led...
EXCLUSIVE: Bonobos Launches Linen Campaign With ‘Summer House’ Stars Carl Radke and Ben Waddell
Bonobos has launched a summer campaign built around linen, with Bravo’s “Summer House” stars Carl Radke and Ben Waddell fronting the project. The shoot places the collection in a...

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Why the Best Writing Advice Is Often the Weirdest
In a talk on the “art of rough drafting,” George Saunders, the Phil Jackson of writing teachers, says he’s learned, through writing and revision, that “there is a mind...
Drake Is Back in Earnest
In 2009, after he had retired from his old career as a teen-age actor, and just as he was launching his new career as a grownup hip-hop star, Drake...
All of a Sudden, the Glories of Cannes Are Upon Us
As ever, Gray uses personal dramas to illuminate larger political realities. In the coming-of-age film “Armageddon Time,” he drew a direct connection from the racist policies of the Reagan...
The Age of “Intentional” Drinking
One evening not long ago, I met Amanda Crawford, a professional wine adviser, at Vandell, a new but nostalgic cocktail bar on the east side of Los Angeles. Crawford,...
Kadir Nelson’s “Plein Air”
For the cover of the May 25, 2026, issue, the artist Kadir Nelson decided to paint a tribute to the city’s budding artists. “I recently spied a young kid...
“The Audacity” Is a Brutal Silicon Valley Satire with an Agenda
Midway through my watch of the new tech-satire series “The Audacity,” I received an e-mail from Google that I had received many times before. My personal data had been...

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E.l.f. Beauty Expects Refunds of Around $55 Million for Tariffs, Plans to Roll Back Some Price Increases
E.l.f. Beauty is expecting refunds of around $55 million for tariffs, according to chief executive officer Tarang Amin, which he wants to invest back in the business, sharpening prices....
A Booming Shadow Market of Sketchy A.I. Investments
Earlier this month, a self-identified venture capitalist and tech-startup adviser named Ash Arora went viral on X for a brag about A.I. investing: “Simply brokering an Anthropic secondary deal...
VW chief Blume says no talks with China about plant in Osnabrück
The VW logo stands on the brand's high-rise building at the Volkswagen main plant. (is associated with: «VW chief Blume says no talks with China about plant in Osnabrück»)...
Trump Defeats Xi | National Review
A decade ago, Xi Jinping Thought captivated the global class. Trump won the future. Source link
Marketing Works When You Master Three Basics
I’ve scaled and advised thousands of brands, and one truth keeps winning. Marketing only works when you nail three basics: awareness, nurturing, and trust. Skip one, and growth stalls....
Trump Attacks Key Senate Adviser in Crazed Demand for Voter ID Law
“I would’ve come out sooner, but I had to call my opponent and concede, and it took a while to find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv,” Massie quipped. “I...

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Trump Attacks Key Senate Adviser in Crazed Demand for Voter ID Law
“I would’ve come out sooner, but I had to call my opponent and concede, and it took a while to find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv,” Massie quipped. “I...
New Trump Rules Will Make Meat Processing a Lot Deadlier
The country’s poultry and swine processing plants, already incredibly dangerous workplaces, are poised to get a green light from the Trump administration to vastly speed up the work. In...
Thomas Massie’s Defeat Will Tighten Trump’s Grip on the GOP
These election results are terrible for the country. Trump is an authoritarian using the presidency to enrich himself and punish his political enemies. The odds of Republican politicians taking...
MAGA Voter Demolishes Trump’s Major Iran Claim on Live TV
MAGA voters are becoming more and more disillusioned with the president’s performance.“Matt from Las Vegas” tore into Donald Trump during a call-in segment on Real America’s Voice Tuesday, furious...
Trump Brags About How Skinny He Is in Unhinged Ballroom Tour
“I thought the market would go down 25 percent, and I was OK with that to get rid of a nuclear potential holocaust. Would have been a nuclear holocaust....
Transcript: Trump IRS Shakedown Takes Darker Turn: “Stinks…Illegal”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 19 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here.Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The...

Beauty

Valuations reflect growth prospects as Siemens Energy expands capacity
  Reported net profit was Rs 310 crore. Excluding the impact of the new labour code, adjusted net profit was Rs 360 crore. Net profit was also boosted...
AI integration in road, transport can help avoid accidents: MoRTH official
There is a lot of scope for AI integration in the road and transport industry to help avoid accidents and check issues of vehicular pollution, a government official...
T20 WC: It”s about adapting, says England’s Tom Banton on new No 4 role
England batter Tom Banton says he is relishing his new role at No.4, adding that he is now "older" and "more mature" with a better understanding of his...
StatsGuru: AI companies seek footing in India, need funding boost
Individuals and companies from over 30 countries will participate at the five-day India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026 beginning Monday. Of the 32,600 AI companies globally, India...
Macroeconomic data, global events to steer markets next week: Analysts
Macroeconomic data, global geopolitical developments and rising concerns over AI-related disruptions are likely to dictate sentiment in the stock market next week, even as investors may remain cautious...
T20 World Cup 2026: WI vs NEP pitch report and Wankhede Stadium key stats
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 action continues as West Indies (WI) face off against Nepal (NEP) in the 25th match of the tournament. The clash will...

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UP govt receives ₹20,300 crore of FDI proposals amid investor push
  These proposals have flowed in under the “Uttar Pradesh FDI/FCI, Fortune Global 500, and Fortune India 500 Company Investment Promotion Policy 2023”, the government said.   ...
Traffic curbs in Delhi for AI Impact Summit 2026: Check advisory here
New Delhi is under heightened security as the five-day AI Impact Summit begins today, February 16, at Bharat Mandapam. The Delhi police have deployed over 10,000 personnel and have...
Sanjay’s 68, bowlers seal 31-run win as USA stay alive for Super 8 round
Sanjay Krishnamurthi's explosive unbeaten half-century followed by a disciplined bowling show powered USA to a crucial 31-run win over Namibia, in a must-win Group C clash here on...
India-US trade deal: Transparency on constraints and commitments needed
When I heard of the trade deal that would end the punitive tariff of 25 per cent for buying Russian oil and reduce the reciprocal tariff on Indian...
Startups driving innovation, job creation, says former President Kovind
India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 2 lakh recognised startups driving innovation and job creation across the country, former President Ram Nath Kovind...
Hero MotoCorp plans to boost growth in under-represented segments: CEO
Hero MotoCorp aims to strengthen its presence in segments such as scooters, premium bikes, and electric vehicles, where it currently remains under-represented, according to the company's CEO Harshvardhan...

Culture

Marketing Works When You Master Three Basics
I’ve scaled and advised thousands of brands, and one truth keeps winning. Marketing only works when you nail three basics: awareness, nurturing, and trust. Skip one, and growth stalls....
The Liquidity Paradox and How Colin Steinberg Solves Legacy Funding Without Gift Tax Friction
More than 1,000 people are becoming millionaires in America every day. Yes, factors like inflation are making that number less robust, but the fact still stands that there are...
European shares dip as Middle East caution lingers
Published Wed, May 20, 2026 · 03:37 PMEUROPEAN shares edged lower on Wednesday (May 20) as investors remained cautious with war-driven inflation fears pressurising bonds, while markets kept a...
7 ways to develop an entrepreneurial mindset after corporate burnout
If you’re coming out of corporate burnout, you probably don’t need another motivational quote. You need a way to rebuild how you think about work, risk, and yourself. The...
Stop Chasing Trends And Build Real Value
Distraction is expensive. In business and in life, every zigzag and half-step drains time, money, and energy. My stance is simple: stop chasing trends and start compounding value. That’s...
Coach owner Tapestry targets international markets for 70% of growth
Published Tue, May 19, 2026 · 06:46 PM[FASANO, Italy] Tapestry expects about 70 per cent of its growth over the next few years to come from international markets, with...

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A Booming Shadow Market of Sketchy A.I. Investments
Earlier this month, a self-identified venture capitalist and tech-startup adviser named Ash Arora went viral on X for a brag about A.I. investing: “Simply brokering an Anthropic secondary deal...
The Redemption of “Vanessa,” a Neglected Operatic Masterpiece
Samuel Barber’s 1958 opera was in disrepute for decades. A remarkable new production is the latest evidence of its rightful resurgence. Source link
5 books successful startup founders recommend again and again
If you spend enough time around founders, you start noticing something interesting. The most successful entrepreneurs rarely recommend books about becoming rich fast or hacking productivity. Instead, they return...
5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown In-House Accounting
Performing accounting in-house is usually regarded as the logical step at the initial stages of growth. It’s not uncommon for company founders to handle bookkeeping themselves, or for a...
Chaya Czernowin Gives Voice to a Wounded World
Global disaster shadowed this year’s Witten Days for New Chamber Music, an ostensibly insular contemporary-music festival that takes place each spring in the Ruhr Valley, in Germany. Two Iranian composers...
Mary Todd Lincoln Has Long Been Derided. Is Her Reputation Salvageable?
In these early years, Mary helped more often than she hindered, as when she steered Lincoln away from accepting the dead-end territorial governorship of Oregon. Like Nancy Reagan a...

Fashion

Dogfight over California: The ugly battle between electric air taxi leaders Joby and Archer
Two California companies at the front of the global race to bring battery-powered air taxis to the public are trying to trip each other up in court. While Joby...
Disney accused of misusing facial recognition technology
A visitor has filed a $5-million lawsuit against Disneyland for allegedly failing to properly disclose the use of facial-recognition technology at park and collecting sensitive data on guests.Summer Christine...
London’s Global Healthcare Opportunities and Singapore-based CBC Group to merge creating investment giant: FT 
The merger is expected to create a US$21 billion investor employing more than 200 professionals globally Published Wed, May 20, 2026 · 02:20 PM[BENGALURU] One of Europe’s largest healthcare private...
Stocks to watch: Hongkong Land, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, SIA, Sembcorp, Delfi
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (May 20):  Hongkong Land : The property group posted a 5 per cent rise...
China trade corridor a good foundation to do more, as bilateral cooperation not sure ‘win-wins’: SM Lee
He adds trade is now mixed up with security and rivalry considerations, among others, with more effort needed for positive outcomes[NANNING] Amid uncertainties and worries over trade, what used...
Online retailer Shein to acquire San Francisco-based Everlane
Shein, one of the largest fast-fashion retailers in the world, is set to acquire the “quiet luxury” apparel brand Everlane, media reports said. Shein will buy Everlane from majority...