NEED TO KNOW Clueless costume designer Mona May announced she is releasing a new book called The Fashion of Clueless, as the film celebrates its 30th anniversary The new book will feature never-before-seen photos, costume sketches and interviews with the film’s star Alicia Silverstone and the writer and director, Amy Heckerling May tells PEOPLE that…
Feature Image: © China News Service China has officially commissioned its first hydrogen-electric tugboat at Qingdao Port, marking a significant step in maritime decarbonisation and the advancement of zero-emission port operations. The vessel, named Hydrogen-Electric Tug No.1 or Qing Dian Tuo 1, began operations on 26 June 2025, following its construction by Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard and development by the Liangang Innovation Team…
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A favourite café of Princess Diana could be forced to close after it was accused of illegally hiring migrants, paying employees in only food, and…
Ageing affects every part of the human body, including the heart—but a groundbreaking study published in Nature Materials suggests the heart’s ageing process might be reversible. Instead of altering heart cells directly, scientists discovered that changing the environment surrounding these cells could significantly influence how they age. This discovery could reshape the understanding of cardiovascular…
I know, everyone is excited about the upcoming iOS 26 and Liquid Glass, but if we’re being real with each other, all those new features will simply layer upon all the other long-standing ones we never use or forget existed. Universal Clipboard, part of Continuity, is just such a crucial feature. As the name implies,…
Speculation that US President Donald Trump may visit Beijing in September has sparked “cautious optimism” among some Chinese analysts about a possible diplomatic breakthrough as trade ties between the rival powers teeter on the edge of a fragile truce. A Kyodo report on Sunday citing unnamed sources said that China was planning to invite Trump…
Despite significant macro risks ahead—including looming tariffs and weak consumer spending—markets remain buoyant, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high of 6,173.07 and futures rising further. Investors appear to be expecting either a tariff deadline extension or Federal Reserve rate cuts to support stocks. The S&P 500 set a new record on Friday and…
Washington — The Supreme Court said Monday that it will consider whether federal limits on coordinated spending by political parties in support of their candidates violate the First Amendment. The court’s review of an appeals court ruling that upheld the coordinated spending limits set up a high-stakes campaign finance dispute that will be heard in…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK mortgage approvals rose for the first time this year in May, defying expectations and pointing to a recovery in the housing market after the end of the stamp duty holiday. Net mortgage approvals for…
CNN — Editor’s Note: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes is a new series investigating how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet. One of the oldest elements of a bridal ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece, veils have largely remained a staple accessory…