David Koma Spring 2026 Ready to Wear Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review

David Koma Spring 2026 Ready to Wear Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review

David Koma is touching grass and reconnecting with nature. “Even though I don’t really feature nature that much in my work, but personally, it’s the most recharging and inspiring environment to be in,” said the Georgian-born designer. He studied the organic and architectural shapes of plants such as the striking Brazilian bromeliads; Mexican cactus dahlias…

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Apple removes Ice tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration | US immigration

Apple removes Ice tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration | US immigration

Apple has removed an app from its App Store that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of US immigration agents after facing pressure from Donald Trump’s administration. IceBlock, a free iPhone-only app that lets users anonymously report and monitor activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) officers, was no longer available on Friday. The app’s developer…

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Why government shutdowns are so common in the U.S. but not other democracies

Why government shutdowns are so common in the U.S. but not other democracies

Garret Martin is a Hurst senior professorial lecturer and the co-director of the Transatlantic Policy Center at the American University School of International Service. When it comes to shutdowns, the U.S. is very much an exception rather than the rule. On Oct. 1, 2025, hundreds of thousands of federal employees were furloughed as the business of government…

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