On May 5, The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts its annual Met Gala—an enormous world-renowned fundraiser that gathers luminaries from the spheres of art, business, politics, sports, and entertainment to raise money for the museum’s Costume Institute. Each year, guests of the Met gala adhere to a dress code that corresponds with the spring exhibition…
On May 5, The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts its annual Met Gala—an enormous world-renowned fundraiser that gathers luminaries from the spheres of art, business, politics, sports, and entertainment to raise money for the museum’s Costume Institute. Each year, guests of the Met gala adhere to a dress code that corresponds with the spring exhibition…
It was not yet noon on Sunday but the streets around Chater Road in the centre of Hong Kong were already thronged with groups of women sitting on sheets of cardboard as they shared food from plastic containers. Some found positions close to the Prada and Gucci shops near the Mandarin Oriental hotel but more…
The fall of Saigon 50 years ago marked the end of the Vietnam War, and for WCCO’s Pauleen Le, it marked the start of her family’s immigration story to America — one that resonates with so many Minnesotan families. Le shares her story below. While decades have passed since the war’s end, the pain and…
Pinterest is using AI to try and help you find the fashion accessories you’re looking for, even if you can’t describe them in your own words. The company is using a “Visual Language Model” to generate descriptive words of styles and the overall “vibes” of image Pins on its site, and will let you click…
At least three people were killed when a small boat capsized Monday morning off the coast of San Diego, officials said. At least nine others were missing as rescue and recovery operations got underway. The panga-style fishing boat overturned near Torrey Pines State Beach with at least 18 people on board, the San Diego-based CBS…
The Donald Dungan Library in Costa Mesa is hosting a series of events aimed at promoting healthy eating and food literacy. Organized by the Irvine-based organization Partners4Wellness, these events focus on empowering individuals with the knowledge to make healthier food choices. Health educator Isabella Smith led a session last month where participants learned how to…
LONDON, – British counter-terrorism police have obtained warrants to further detain seven Iranian nationals arrested on Saturday in two separate investigations. UK police extend detention of Iranians arrested in terrorism probe Authorities secured warrants to detain four Iranians aged between 29 and 46 – who were arrested over a suspected plot to target a specific…
‘Bold and bright’: Designers share what’s new in fashion for Preakness 150 Updated: 12:46 PM EDT May 5, 2025 Fashion designers are going all out as Baltimore celebrates the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes.As part of the big celebration, the inaugural Preakness Festival features several events leading up to race day, including the governor’s…
Restaurateurs and retailers in Hong Kong reported increased foot traffic and business throughout the first four days of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” break compared with last year, but the number of departing locals was still nearly 50 per cent more than incoming visitors. Data from Hong Kong’s Immigration Department also showed that travellers…