Khanh T.L. Tran Designers are refreshing fall fashion looks by interpreting iconic ’80s styles — a neon palette, chunky jewelry, power suits, bubble hems and denim on denim — with new, contemporary twists. “My motto is: When in doubt, go ’80s,” says celebrity stylist Andrew Philip Nguyen. “It looks so sharp.” Nguyen often pulls from…
Talking on a cell phone is allowed only if it is done in a hands-free manner. A first-time texting and driving offense is a non-moving violation with a base fine of $30. The National Safety Council reported in 2024 that approximately 1.6 million crashes are caused annually by drivers using cell phones and texting. Most Floridians know…
Crypto’s having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad month, and it could get worse before it gets better, experts said. Cryptocurrencies have cratered this month, losing more than $1 trillion in value in recent weeks. Bitcoin’s dropped to the lowest level since April and is on track for its worst month since 2022. It’s…
U.S. stocks whipsawed, with the blue-chip Dow swinging through 1,000 points, before closing lower. Bolstered by strong earnings from artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia and discount retailer Walmart, stocks opened higher and the Dow climbed 700 points. However, stocks slowly started losing ground after the delayed September jobs report appeared to dash hopes for another…
Wisconsinites can expect more price increases for U.S. Postal Service shipping in 2026. As part of its ten-year plan to mitigate financial struggles, the USPS will increase prices for several shipping services starting Jan. 18, 2026. The agency filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission regarding the price changes on Nov. 18. The announcement came…
Mark A. Mahoney Be aware and take action: Here’s a detailed look at prediabetes and type 2 diabetes during Diabetes Awareness Month. Key points • More than 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes.• Prediabetes raises the risk of type 2 diabetes and other health problems.• Making lifestyle changes can cut your risk of type…
President Donald Trump said he wasn’t surprised to hear that Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas might be interested in a 2028 bid for the White House. “It’s a little early. It’s three and a quarter years (away). That’s a long time,” said Trump, responding to a question from a reporter in the Oval Office about…
Rapper Nicki Minaj is using her superstardom to work with President Donald Trump’s UN ambassador Mike Waltz on the treatment of Christian people in Nigeria. The “Super Bass” hitmaker is joining Waltz on Nov. 18 to speak about the violence in the country that has raised concerns around the world: “I look forward to standing…
Johnny Knoxville is a married man. The MTV “Jackass” star revealed in a post to Instagram Nov. 16 that he and longtime partner Emily Ting had tied the knot. The post pictured Knoxville, 54, in a blue velvet suit and bow tie, grinning ear to ear alongside Ting. The costume designer wore a light blue…
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment in Indiana State Senate Republicans and even called out Gov. Mike Braun on social media after the push to redistrict stalled in Indiana. In a Nov. 16 post on Truth Social, Trump said he was “Very disappointed” in state leaders, and stated that Democrats have done redistricting for…