47 Ingenious Things Other Countries Have That Make The US Feel Like It's Living In The 1800s

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Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan during the World’s 50 Best Bars awards

Milan, Italy’s fashion capital and home to this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony, offers bites as exquisite as its reputation. For those checking out the awards this month, be sure to make time for the city’s food scene, which is every bit as compelling as its bar culture. Alongside traditional trattorias, a new generation of chefs with fine-dining pedigrees steps away from rigid traditions, experimenting with fermentation menus, sustainable work hours, and a fusion of cultures....

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Is adopting Chinese fashion appropriation or appreciation? Artisans weigh in on the debate

As international fashion companies increasingly incorporate traditional Chinese design elements into their collections, accusations of cultural appropriation have flooded social media. In recent years, brands such as Zara and Adidas have been criticised for adopting Chinese tailoring features such as Mandarin collars and pankou, or frog buttons. While Zara drew backlash for mislabelling these elements as generic “fireman clasps” without acknowledging their heritage, Adidas sparked debate over...

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35 Travel Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2026

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The surprising history of beer in China, from li to Tsingtao

Munich’s Oktoberfest was never on my travel bucket list. But it offered a chance to meet up with good friends from Hong Kong and their adorable toddler, Joshua, who go to the festival every year as a family. So there I was, spending a weekend at Theresienwiese, surrounded by bewildering varieties of beer and their drinkers. The annual Oktoberfest, first held in October 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding, is about more than just beer. There are amusement rides, games, stalls selling things you...

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New fashion and homeware drops: Fendi, Hermès, Marimekko and more

These latest launches offer something for every taste, from reimagined icons and richly textured wardrobe staples to playful collaborations and unexpected home accessories. Whether you are looking for an elegant pair of slingbacks, embellished sneakers, a statement basketball hoop or vibrant glass tableware, there is plenty to discover. Fendi For her first Fendi collection – fall/winter 2026 – chief creative officer Maria Grazia Chiuri revisited one of the label’s signature shoes, the Colibrì...

Oct 2, 2026

How high is your risk of heart disease? A lipoprotein(a) blood test can help you find out

Ever heard of lipoprotein(a)? Don’t worry if you have not. That is the name of a cardiovascular risk factor that many people are genuinely unaware of. Two experts explain why it makes sense to have this value measured with a blood test at least once, and what to do if the result turns out to be too high. What exactly is lipoprotein(a)? Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a component of the blood. “It is structured like ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol,” says Anja Vogt, a specialist in internal medicine and deputy...

Oct 2, 2026

It Has Been Revealed That Savannah James, Who Is Married To Literal Billionaire LeBron James, Flies First Class While Her Best Friend Is In Business — And People Have A LOT Of Thoughts

“My friends are very respectful of my situation… There's no expectation of, like, taking care of something or, you know, just having me be responsible for them.“ View Entire Post ›

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Woman in fake nurse case narrowly escapes arrest warrant after 6th postponement

Lisa Driscoll didn't show up to court on Thursday for what was supposed to be her long-awaited sentencing hearing. Lucky for her, the judge wasn't there either.

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K-drama Dive into You: Kim Ji-yeon, aka Bona, leads superficial time-travel body-swap romcom

Lead cast: Kim Ji-yeon (aka Bona), Park Seo-ham, Jang Se-hyuk Latest Nielsen rating: 0.5 per cent In the new fantasy romance Dive into You, a mysterious camcorder allows a pair of superstar siblings to travel back in time and swap bodies in a desperate bid to save a loved one. Kim Ji-yeon (Twenty-Five Twenty-One) – also known as Bona from the K-pop girl group WJSN – appears as screen siren Yoon Ha-na, who has reached the top of her field but is experiencing an emotional numbness that affects her...

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L.A. Affairs: He broke up with me but wants to stay friends. So why did he just ask me out on a date?

Popcorn, a movie and some final kisses at the Grove. It was a breakup date I'd never forget. But are we really over?

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Chinese designers make a bold statement at London Fashion Week 2026

London Fashion Week drew the clothing crowd from New York to the British capital to see the highly anticipated return of Alexander McQueen and the debut of Christopher Kane at Mulberry. The event, which ran from September 17 to 21, showcased memorable collections from Erdem, Roksanda, Simone Rocha and Pauline Dujancourt. The week was rounded off by Burberry designer Daniel Lee’s collaboration with textile designer Celia Birtwell. London Fashion Week has since also become a platform for the...

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CALVIÀ SHORTLISTED AS A FINALIST FOR EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF TOURISM 2027

The region of Calvià, Mallorca, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the European Capital of Tourism 2027, joining a select group of destinations recognised by the European Commission for their leadership in smart and sustainable tourism. Calvià is one of eight finalists in the category for cities of 25,000-100,000 inhabitants, selected from across 17 countries.

47 Ingenious Things Other Countries Have That Make The US Feel Like It's Living In The 1800s

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Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan during the World’s 50 Best Bars awards

Is adopting Chinese fashion appropriation or appreciation? Artisans weigh in on the debate

35 Travel Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2026

The surprising history of beer in China, from li to Tsingtao

New fashion and homeware drops: Fendi, Hermès, Marimekko and more

How high is your risk of heart disease? A lipoprotein(a) blood test can help you find out

It Has Been Revealed That Savannah James, Who Is Married To Literal Billionaire LeBron James, Flies First Class While Her Best Friend Is In Business — And People Have A LOT Of Thoughts

Woman in fake nurse case narrowly escapes arrest warrant after 6th postponement

K-drama Dive into You: Kim Ji-yeon, aka Bona, leads superficial time-travel body-swap romcom

L.A. Affairs: He broke up with me but wants to stay friends. So why did he just ask me out on a date?

Chinese designers make a bold statement at London Fashion Week 2026

CALVIÀ SHORTLISTED AS A FINALIST FOR EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF TOURISM 2027

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