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Kobe Bryant’s New WNBA All-Star Nikes Are Out Now, but Sizes Are Already Selling Out

WNBA All-Star Weekend is finally here and while many of the event’s themed sneakers have already sold out — or simply won’t be releasing to the public at all...

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Kobe Bryant’s New WNBA All-Star Nikes Are Out Now, but Sizes Are Already Selling Out
WNBA All-Star Weekend is finally here and while many of the event’s themed sneakers have already sold out — or simply won’t be releasing to the public at all...
Dior Brings the Tuileries to China With Multi-city Pop-ups
Dior has brought a slice of Paris to China with four pop-ups inspired by its Jonathan Anderson-designed 2026 women’s runway show at the Tuileries in Paris, turning busy shopping...
Loose Threads: Paige Launches Handbags, Wrangler Plans Texas Flagship and More
A quick roundup of the latest news from leading denim brands. Paige Paige launched its first-ever handbag collection produced in house. The brand enters the category with the Kensi,...
Elevate Textiles to Close Burlington’s Finishing Plant
North Carolina’s textile sector is shrinking. On Wednesday, Elevate Textiles, Inc., the owner of Burlington Industries, filed a WARN notice with the North Carolina Department of Commerce that it...
Polish Fashion Brand Partners With AI Firm to Create 3D Digital Twins For Products
Polish clothing company LPP said it is entering into a strategic partnership with Kraków-based startup Pirxe, which is developing spatial artificial intelligence technology. The partnership aims to streamline the...
Jennifer Lopez’s Best Shoe Moments in 2026, So Far: Clear Heels, Mules and More
Jennifer Lopez’s shoe style runs the gamut, from clear heels to Gianvito Rossi mules and platform Louboutins. As a lover of tall, sky-high heels, it is rare to see...

World

The Rise of the “Scenario,” a Trendy Way of Forecasting our Dystopian Future
In “Biological War,” Annie Jacobsen imagines society collapsing from a man-made plague—part of a wave of such prophecies. But what do we miss when we try to predict the...
Julio Torres’s Sea Wench, Qween Jean at Little Island
The extraordinary adventure of Flaco the Owl, who escaped from the Central Park Zoo in February, 2023, is recounted in fanatical detail in Penny Lane’s documentary “Wild Inside.” The...
The Kinky Comedy of “I Want Your Sex”
That’s ridiculous, but, cheerfully and unabashedly, so is “I Want Your Sex.” The verbal and visual building blocks of Araki’s comedy—quick-witted one-liners, exuberant sex scenes, sartorial gags, garish décor—express...
The Men Who Made Theory French
Guattari spent time in hospitals as a student and an analyst. Barthes had tuberculosis and “spent most of World War II in sanatoriums,” where, Eakin writes, “he was subjected...
“Lost Chapters” Weaves Literary Mysteries Into Family Bonds
The home in Caracas to which Ena returns, for all the bright clarity of its rooms and the lush foliage of its grounds, is filled with ambient emotion, which...
“The Window,” by Helen Phillips
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Kobe Bryant’s New WNBA All-Star Nikes Are Out Now, but Sizes Are Already Selling Out
WNBA All-Star Weekend is finally here and while many of the event’s themed sneakers have already sold out — or simply won’t be releasing to the public at all...
Spain fights to ‘save lives’ as wildfires rage near Madrid
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday firefighters were working to "save lives" in the wildfires raging west of Madrid, warning of a "complex" struggle with high winds expected.The...
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“The Whoopi Monologues” Separates the Actress from the Playwright
That voice of God filling the basement theatre at Lincoln Center—you know it as well as that of your own mother. The glottal quality, the vowel dilation. It belongs...
The Seven Trump News Cycles We’re All Stuck In
As a thin crowd made for the exits, he also touched on the matter of state that’s consumed most of his time lately: “The Reflecting Pool that you’ve heard...
The Rise of the “Scenario,” a Trendy Way of Forecasting our Dystopian Future
In “Biological War,” Annie Jacobsen imagines society collapsing from a man-made plague—part of a wave of such prophecies. But what do we miss when we try to predict the...

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The Seven Trump News Cycles We’re All Stuck In
As a thin crowd made for the exits, he also touched on the matter of state that’s consumed most of his time lately: “The Reflecting Pool that you’ve heard...
Trump Team Admits He’s Been Defunding States That Didn’t Vote for Him
At the time, the White House said it was slashing the grants, passed during the Biden administration, to prevent tax dollars from being wasted. Office of Management and Budget...
Republican War Hawks Urge Trump to Finish the Job in Iran
The vast majority of infected people—93 percent—were unvaccinated, according to the CDC. The number is expected to only grow higher, as new outbreaks have been reported in Wyoming, Delaware,...
Alaska Removes Citizens From Voter Rolls Just Before Midterms
The vast majority of infected people—93 percent—were unvaccinated, according to the CDC. The number is expected to only grow higher, as new outbreaks have been reported in Wyoming, Delaware,...
ChatGPT’s Daring Escape Forces Dems to Pick a Path on AI Legislation
Editor’s Note: Welcome to The TNR Blue Book. It’s our new daily newsletter that covers Congress and much more, but with a distinctly TNR twist: Our focus will be...
Angry Trump Openly Urges GOP to Rig Midterms as Brutal Fox Poll Hits
Donald Trump exploded at Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday, taking the extraordinary step of demanding during a rally that Thune hurry up and railroad GOP holdouts to pass...

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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...

Celebrity

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

Cardiovascular Technology Startup Karoo Lands Series A
Karoo Health closed an oversubscribed Series A worth $16.2 million for its cardiovascular technology platform. Co-leaders on this round were Allumia Ventures and 7wire Ventures. For healthtech founders, the...
AI Sales Assistant Tools Get Cheaper With Fireflies
Fireflies.ai launched its AI Sales Suite this week, aimed squarely at teams that cannot stomach six-figure sales software. The company already supports more than 22,000 sales teams and groups...
AI Jobs Surge as Skills Reshape Founder Hiring
Fresh hiring data for 2026 shows a steep rise in demand for AI skills, and the trend now shapes how small teams build their rosters. Deel’s Global Hiring Report...
Protecting Trade Secrets: Lessons From Apple v OpenAI
Apple has taken OpenAI to court over stolen technology, and CNBC reported the trade secrets complaint, which Apple filed in a federal court in Northern California. The suit lists...
Small Business Profitability Turns Positive in June
Running a small business has felt like a slog all year, so here is some genuinely good news. According to the Bank of America Small Business Checkpoint for July...
AI Materials Discovery: CuspAI Raises $450M
I still remember when landing a seed round felt like a miracle, so a nine-figure bet on a young science company grabs my attention fast. CuspAI just showed how...

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“The Whoopi Monologues” Separates the Actress from the Playwright
That voice of God filling the basement theatre at Lincoln Center—you know it as well as that of your own mother. The glottal quality, the vowel dilation. It belongs...
AI Agent Payments Heat Up as Natural Takes On Stripe
Natural raised $30 million to rebuild payments for AI agents, and it is aiming at Stripe. The startup wants software agents to pay for goods and services on their...
AI Coding Tools Power Emergent’s Fast Unicorn Rise
An Indian startup just turned soaring demand for AI coding tools into a $1.5 billion valuation. Emergent raised $130 million in a Series C round, and it reached unicorn...
The White House Press Corps in the Second Trump Era
Photography subjects can be self-conscious, but, for the most part, the subjects of Nishimura’s portfolio weren’t. As he pointed out, White House reporters are used to being surveilled. The...
Should We Do More to Fight Looks-Based Discrimination?
Fairyington cites the philosopher Thomas J. Spiegel, who, in a paper from 2022, argued that “lookism”—discrimination based on unattractiveness—is not just unfair in itself but also a form of...
Grocery Shopping in the Age of Explosive Diarrhea
The C.D.C. was hit even harder. It has shed roughly a quarter of its workforce, including scores of people from the agency’s Epidemic Intelligence Service, which trains and deploys...

Fashion

Indonesian stocks briefly near bull market as sentiment steadies
Published Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 04:25 PM[JAKARTA] A brief rally in Indonesian stocks pushed the benchmark index to the cusp of a bull market, as investors rotated into...
Global bonds are reeling as oil surge rekindles inflation threat
Published Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 03:48 PM[LONDON] Global bonds were pummelled this week by the latest resurgence in energy prices, delivering losses to investors who bet the worst...
Nvidia to invest US$1 billion in Naver and expand SK Group accord
Published Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 01:05 PM[SEOUL] Nvidia will invest US$1 billion in Naver to help finance an artificial intelligence data centre under construction in South Korea, adding...
Sias questions Accrelist after audit adjustments quadruple its FY2026 net loss
It is also asked about the material variation between its unaudited and audited statements in nine of the last 10 financial years[SINGAPORE] The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias,...
AmEx lifts revenue forecast, unchanged profit outlook weighs on shares
Billed business, a measure of total spending on AmEx cards, rose 9% to US$455.8 billionPublished Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 10:00 PM[NEW YORK] American Express beat second-quarter profit estimates...
SK Hynix tycoon ordered to pay US$643 million divorce settlement
Published Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 07:02 PM[SEOUL] SK Hynix billionaire Chey Tae-won was ordered by a South Korean court to pay his former wife 944 billion won (US$643...