Lufthansa’s first quarter loss narrows despite US$2 billion fuel hit
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Trump Ballroom Saga Takes Brutal Turn for GOP as Midterm Panic Worsens

Donald Trump hasn’t thought this one through. Politico reports that Republicans are grappling with rising “anxiety” about the midterms. A key reason: Trump’s obsession with his ballroom and other...

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EXCLUSIVE: Pandora’s Lab-grown Diamonds Now Come With Carbon Footprint Labeling
PARIS — Pandora is deepening its commitment to transparency with the addition of carbon footprint labeling of its lab-grown diamonds. The Danish jewelry giant revealed the move Wednesday, hours...
First Tranche of Tariff Refunds Slated for May 12, CBP Says
The first tranche of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds is due to hit importers’ bank accounts on May 12, according to Customs and Border Protection. In...
Janelle Monae Goes Sleek in Gaurav Gupta
Janelle Monáe forewent the Christian Siriano gown worn on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet for a sleek and stylish Gaurav Gupta design at the Boom after party in...
Puig and Fondazione Dries Van Noten Signed a 3-Year Partnership
CANAL PLUS: Spanish beauty and fashion firm Puig is further accompanying Dries Van Noten in his post-runway career, signing a three-year partnership with his new cultural venture in Venice....
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Reign Over the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
Rihanna turned to Maison Margiela for her dramatic red carpet look at the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on Monday night. The artist’s intricate ensemble came courtesy...
Zoë Kravitz Puts a Python-print Twist on the Clear Shoe Trend in Saint Laurent at Pre-Met Gala Dinner
Zoë Kravitz took the clear shoe trend into sharper Saint Laurent territory on Sunday, arriving for Anna Wintour’s pre-Met Gala dinner in New York in a pair of PVC...

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The 2026 Met Gala: Bezoses, Beyoncé, and Blood
This year’s event had controversial co-chairs, a softball theme, and at least one apt reference to an art-historical scandal. Source link
The Idea That Reshaped Identity Politics Has a Complicated Backstory
Plenty of scholars and journalists have written histories of these contentious terms, “intersectionality” and “critical race theory.” Now Crenshaw has written something different: a history of herself. In “Backtalker:...
Harriet Clark’s Début Is a New Kind of Coming-of-Age Novel
Now a third joins their company, Harriet Clark’s superb first novel, “The Hill” (Farrar, Straus & Giroux). It is narrated by Suzanna, who lives with her grandparents in New...
The American Revolution Wasn’t the Main Event
America’s influence went beyond haberdashery. Several of the world’s leading revolutionaries had spent time in the country. The English-born Thomas Paine started his radical career writing “Common Sense” in...
The Norteño Burrito Takes New York
I wake up hungry, most days. Not peckish, not in need of a little boost—hungry, immediately and completely, hunger as urgent as any alarm clock. The morning appetite is...
My Journey Inside the “Mind of a Serial Killer”
Although I enjoy true crime—Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood” and Vincent Bugliosi’s “Helter Skelter” are among my favorites—I’ve never really listened, from start to finish, to a true-crime podcast,...

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Trump Ballroom Saga Takes Brutal Turn for GOP as Midterm Panic Worsens
Donald Trump hasn’t thought this one through. Politico reports that Republicans are grappling with rising “anxiety” about the midterms. A key reason: Trump’s obsession with his ballroom and other...
Lufthansa’s first quarter loss narrows despite US$2 billion fuel hit
Published Wed, May 6, 2026 · 02:53 PM[LONDON/BERLIN] Lufthansa reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Wednesday and maintained its outlook for the year despite a sharp rise in jet fuel...
Iran tensions disrupt fashion retail supply chains
Shipping delays and rising freight costs linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East are continuing to disrupt global fashion retail supply chains, with both air and sea freight...
Strategy’s Michael Saylor signals potential shift to Bitcoin sales
The company has floated the idea that it may at some point have to liquidate some of its hoard to meet its dividend commitmentsPublished Wed, May 6, 2026 ·...
EXCLUSIVE: Pandora’s Lab-grown Diamonds Now Come With Carbon Footprint Labeling
PARIS — Pandora is deepening its commitment to transparency with the addition of carbon footprint labeling of its lab-grown diamonds. The Danish jewelry giant revealed the move Wednesday, hours...
Israel says it is supplying Germany with kerosene
Israel is supplying Germany with kerosene amid the energy crisis, the Israeli government said on Tuesday.The deliveries were being made at the request of Germany's Energy Ministry and in...

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Trump Ballroom Saga Takes Brutal Turn for GOP as Midterm Panic Worsens
Donald Trump hasn’t thought this one through. Politico reports that Republicans are grappling with rising “anxiety” about the midterms. A key reason: Trump’s obsession with his ballroom and other...
DOJ Walks Back One of Todd Blanche’s Main Accusations Against SPLC
While the complaint began as a general look at the newspaper’s hiring and promotions, the case, personally handled by EEOC Chair Andrea Lucus, soon became a specific question over...
Marco Rubio Rushes to Claim Trump Didn’t Threaten the Pope
While the complaint began as a general look at the newspaper’s hiring and promotions, the case, personally handled by EEOC Chair Andrea Lucus, soon became a specific question over...
Lindsey Graham Has Utterly Idiotic Definition of Victory in Iran
The subpoena, issued on April 17 but disclosed in court Monday, demands that the board’s custodian of records appear in federal court Tuesday with the full election staff roster,...
White House Lawyers Secretly Prep Trump Team for Brutal Midterms
“The system sucks, this job sucks, I am trying with every breath I have to get you what I need,” said attorney Julie Le when pressed as to why...
Turn the Met Gala Into a Fundraiser for The Washington Post
The Post holds governments accountable, both at home and abroad, as my stepdaughter Claire Parker, the Post’s Cairo bureau chief, explained eloquently in January—shortly before she was laid off,...

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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

Lufthansa’s first quarter loss narrows despite US$2 billion fuel hit
Published Wed, May 6, 2026 · 02:53 PM[LONDON/BERLIN] Lufthansa reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Wednesday and maintained its outlook for the year despite a sharp rise in jet fuel...
9 small lifestyle tweaks that compound into long-term stamina
You probably don’t feel burned out all at once. It creeps in through skipped meals, messy sleep, reactive mornings, and the quiet sense that you’re always slightly behind. Most...
Agencies Don’t Fail From Price—They Fail From Pride
Let’s be honest about a hard truth in marketing services. Too many agencies are built on charm, not skill. My view is simple: if you can’t produce real results,...
Alphabet kicks off six-part euro debt offering
The company says it is planning as much as US$190 billion of capital expenditures in 2026Published Tue, May 5, 2026 · 05:27 PM[CALIFORNIA] Alphabet has kicked off its latest...
Australia’s Regis to take over Vault, creating A$10.7 billion gold producer
The combination would create a miner with production of 700,000 ounces of gold a yearPublished Tue, May 5, 2026 · 10:55 AM[MELBOURNE] Regis Resources will take over smaller peer...
The Leadership Skill Most CEOs Don’t Develop Until It’s Too Late
Look through the lineup of leadership training courses from high-profile, respected organizations. Check out the latest bestsellers that are topping the leadership charts. When you do, you’ll notice a...

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Is a Forklift Certification Worth It? What People Don’t Say
Getting a forklift certification isn’t usually something you plan in advance to get. It’s something you hear about from a job listing or someone you know. After you look...
Domenico Gnoli’s Dizzying Closeups of the Everyday
The seventeen paintings in “The Adventure of Domenico Gnoli,” at Lévy Gorvy Dayan, will induce a kind of perceptual whiplash. They seem static on first approach—enlarged trousers, neckties, torsos,...
A Century of Marilyn Monroe
In May of 2022, the actress, reality-TV star, and lingerie mogul Kim Kardashian arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala, wearing another woman’s dress....
Barry Blitt’s “Red, White, and Kinda Blue”
For the cover of the May 11 & 18, 2026, special issue, themed around America’s 250th birthday, the cartoonist Barry Blitt portrays George Washington, the country’s first President, caught...
The Artist Who Made America Look Like a Promised Land
Church’s first important painting, completed in 1846, was “Hooker and Company Journeying Through the Wilderness from Plymouth to Hartford, in 1636,” which depicts early Pilgrims (among them his ancestor...
Sohrab Hura’s Frozen Vision of Kashmir
If Hura had assembled “Snow” in 2019, he would have chosen only photos like these: lateral and coded, often with no humans in them. His taste for the direct...

Fashion

Strategy’s Michael Saylor signals potential shift to Bitcoin sales
The company has floated the idea that it may at some point have to liquidate some of its hoard to meet its dividend commitmentsPublished Wed, May 6, 2026 ·...
Crypto exchange Coinbase to lay off 14% of staff as AI reshapes work
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said it’s slashing roughly 14% of its workforce or about 700 workers, partly because artificial intelligence is reshaping the way people work.“The biggest risk now is...
US stocks: Wall Street rebounds as oil drops despite Middle East tensions
Published Tue, May 5, 2026 · 10:46 PMWALL Street’s main indexes recovered on Tuesday as oil prices fell despite renewed Middle East tensions that threatened to upend a fragile...
Commentary: This year’s Met Gala proved one thing: The real devil who wears Prada is Jeff Bezos
Apparently not content with bankrupting Sears, Toys R Us, Radio Shack and countless other businesses; buying and then maiming the Washington Post; and leading the Tech Bro right turn...
China’s carmakers chase ‘Yaris moment’ to ignite overseas growth
Overseas markets offer room to grow – and to charge more – if Chinese brands can persuade consumers they understand local tastes[BEIJING] China’s carmakers are hunting for their own...
Grab’s Q1 2026 earnings surges 466.7 per cent to US$136 million
[SINGAPORE] Super app Grab reported a 466.7 per cent jump in earnings for Q1 2026 to US$136 million from US$24 million in Q1 2025.This was driven by higher revenue...