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☆ Jeffrey Epstein likely rehearsed his suicide on July 23, but he was still left to accomplish the real thing weeks later, federal inspectors found
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Michelle Mark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jeffrey Epstein likely rehearsed his suicide weeks before he died, an inspector's report says. Epstein was placed on suicide watch, but was later left unmonitored and with excess linens in his cell. The report documented a number of errors from jail staff, including "significant misconduct." The jail's chief psychologist had determined Epstein likely rehearsed his suicide in the early morning hours on July 23, 2019. Epstein initially told staff his cellmate had tried to kill him, but the cellmate told staff that he felt something hit his legs while he was asleep.

Persons: Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein, —, Mary Altaffer, unmonitored Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Correctional Center, Staff, Metropolitan Correctional, Associated Press, Reuters

☆ The 14 Best Women’s Bathing Suits for Sun and Sand
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Erika Veurink | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +9 min

The brand’s Sidestroke one-piece style is a top pick for Tussey. High-waisted optionNana Castro, a fashion content creator who splits her time between New York and Florida, raves about the flattering silhouette of these full-coverage bikini bottoms from Aerie. The brand’s Balconette swim top style (which comes in bra sizes) is supportive with lightweight, flexible underwire. Vintage-inspired pickMadewell x OOKIOH Savannah One-Piece Swimsuit $125 at MadewellOne pieces don’t have to be boring—take this bold golden suit in a classic silhouette, for example. “I really love a vintage-inspired classic one-piece, maybe because I like the idea of wearing it with high-waisted pants as an everyday bodysuit,” she says.

Persons: Erika Veurink, we’ve, men’s swimsuits, Retta Leritz, ”, Tyler McCall, “, Nana Castro, Castro, Aemelia Madden, ” Madden, Madden, It’s, Taylor Hansen Hughes, Nordstrom, Hughes, Kelly Mittendorf, ain’t, Karen Blanchard, Blanchard, Christene Barberich, Apt, Madewell Organizations: Abercrombie, Fitch, Free, Mare, New, Refinery29 Locations: Louis, Brooklyn, New York, Florida, N.Y, New York City, Moonstone

☆ The recycling idea at Levi's, Adidas, Zara to stop trillions in fast fashion from going to waste
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( Carolyn Chun | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The multi-trillion dollar fashion industry contributes significant greenhouse gas emissions, between 8% to 10% of total global emissions, according to the United Nations. With the majority of textiles in the fashion industry blended, it is harder to recycle one fiber without harming another. Spinnova partnered with the world's largest pulp and paper company this year, Suzano, to turn wood and waste into recycled textile fiber. Textile waste, by some measures, is a bigger issue than plastics waste, and it has a similar problem. Late last year it worked on a limited collection with fast fashion clothing giant — and consumer consumption flashpoint — Zara, using its recycled textile waste material.

Persons: LEVI, Alexander Donka, Paul Dillinger, Levi Strauss, Spinnova, Chloe Songer, Songer, Victor J, Levi's Levi Strauss, Dillinger, You've, we're, —, Stacy Flynn, Flynn, Levi's, Stella McCartney, — Zara Organizations: McKinsey, United Nations, McKinsey Sustainability, Co, Shoppers, Blue, Bloomberg, Getty, Adidas, CNBC Locations: Sweden, Africa, Zara, New York

CNN —Former President Donald Trump allegedly kept classified documents at various places in his Mar-a-Lago resort, including a public ballroom, bathroom and a bedroom. Boxes of classified documents are stored inside the Mar-a-Lago Club's White and Gold Ballroom in this photo included in Donald Trump's federal indictment. The hallway to that storage room, according to prosecutors, could be accessible from “multiple outside entrances” including the pool patio. Boxes of classified documents are stored inside the Mar-a-Lago Club's Storage Room in this photo included in Donald Trump's federal indictment. Boxes of spilled documents are seen on the floor, in this photo included in Donald Trump's federal indictment.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Donald Trump's, Walt Nauta Organizations: CNN, FBI, Service, Trump, Mar, Prosecutors, Court, Southern District of, Credit Locations: Lago, Florida, Southern District, Southern District of Florida, Mar

☆ André Leon Talley’s ‘Sanctuary’ in White Plains, N.Y., Is for Sale
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Joyce Cohen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Mr. Talley was the first Black creative director of Vogue Magazine. Mr. Talley didn’t cook, Ms. Thomas said. “I said, ‘You should put stanchions up’” so nobody could sit on it, Ms. Thomas said. Mr. Talley used one of the four bedrooms in the house as a linen closet. “Nobody slept there but me,” Ms. Thomas said.

Persons: Talley, Alexis E, Thomas, Talley didn’t, “, Truman, ‘, ” Ms Organizations: Vogue Magazine, influencers

☆ 20 Looks That Did the Most at Cannes
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-30 | by ( The Styles Desk | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

There has been a lot of head-turning fashion on the French Riviera lately. Though some of it was spotted on guests at the Monaco Grand Prix (hello Bad Bunny in torso-hugging Jean Paul Gaultier), much of it came from the Cannes Film Festival, which ended on Saturday. There were a lot of outfits that caught our attention during the almost two-week festival, including Jennifer Lawrence’s red Dior gown and flip-flops (most comfortable! ); Naomi Campbell’s Valentino dress and flowing pink feathered cape (most ethereal! But the 20 looks on this list stood out more than most.

Persons: Jean Paul Gaultier, Jennifer Lawrence’s, Naomi Campbell’s Valentino, David Zaslav, Graydon Carter Organizations: Monaco, Cannes Film, Cannes, Warner Bros

☆ Opinion: The banned Russian landmine with a deceptively poetic name
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Opinion Sasha Dovzhyk | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

A great deal of eeriness is due to the highly explosive Russian “petals.” “Petal” — or, “lepestok,” in Russian — is the poetic name of an internationally banned Russian-made anti-personnel landmine. The Russian wish for Ukraine appears to be death: to render Ukrainian land uninhabitable, to maim and kill those who live on it. But as one learns from Kataev’s tale, the Russian petals travel far and know no borders. In November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that 200,000 hectares (almost 50,000 acres) of Ukrainian land were contaminated with unexploded mines and shells. The rusted remains of a tank in Sviatohirsk, Donetsk region, pictured during a PEN Ukraine trip in April 2023.

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☆ At 6 Catskills Resorts: Retro Design, Modern Comfort and Games, Lots of Games
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Amy Thomas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Picture yourself on a sojourn in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Then again, with the variety of games on hand at nearly every one of the Catskills’ newest wave of stylish resorts, there should be more than one option that tickles your fancy. The influence of New York City, Brooklyn in particular, has been palpable in the Catskills — about 100 miles northwest of the metro area — for years. About a decade ago, indie hotels like the Graham & Co. in Phoenicia and Foxfire Mountain House in Mount Tremper imported urban cool to the country with their Moroccan poufs, Tivoli radios and linen bedding. It was where one of the country’s earliest resorts, ‌the Catskill Mountain House, made its home in 1824, followed by hundreds of others.

☆ 'Eco-friendly' King Charles to reuse historic garments for coronation
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Michael Holden | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/7] A view of the Coronation Gauntlet glove, which forms part of the Coronation Vestments and will be worn by Britain's King Charles during his coronation at Westminster Abbey, displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, London, Britain April 26, 2023. Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERSLONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles, who has spent a lifetime campaigning for sustainability and against a throwaway economy, will wear clothing previously worn by his predecessors, including his mother and grandfather, for his coronation next week. Among the vestments to reappear will be the coronation glove made for his grandfather, George VI. "We've got this wonderful, sustainable, eco-friendly king who's reusing something rather than having a new glove," said Deborah Moore, the chief executive of Dents which made the glove with gold embroidery for George VI's 1937 coronation. Over this he will wear the Imperial Mantle, made of cloth of gold and originally produced for the coronation of George IV in 1821.

☆ What Bed Bath & Beyond, Toys ‘R’ Us and RadioShack have in common
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Staples is “a classic ‘category killer,’ like Toys R Us,” Mitt Romney, then Bain & Co.’s managing general partner, said in 1989. Another category killer fell this week, when Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy. Once the go-to stop for everything in customers’ homes, Bed Bath & Beyond was brought down by shopping changes, competition and its own missteps. Founded in 1971 as Bed ‘n Bath as a small linen and bath store, the company changed its name to Bed Bath & Beyond in 1987 to reflect its expanded merchandise selection and built larger superstores. It’s somewhat ironic that there is now nostalgia for Bed Bath & Beyond and other once dominant chains that drove mom-and-pops out of business.

☆ Go Ahead, Judge This Book by Its Cover. There’s Nothing Inside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Anna Kodé | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The tomes are all “rescue books,” ones that would otherwise be discarded or recycled for paper pulp, said Charles Roberts, the president of Books by the Foot’s parent company, Wonder Book. There are other, sometimes counterintuitive, uses for fake tomes as well. Instead, perforated aluminum plates emblazoned with images of books can be found, primarily on the upper shelves of the atrium. Tina Ramchandani, an interior designer in New York, said that her firm has used fake books in both commercial and residential settings. For a dressing room in a members-only club in New Jersey, “where nobody was really going to read the books, but where there were bookshelves, we got all fake books,” Ms. Ramchandani said.

Bed Bath & Beyond, founded in 1971, has long been a go-to destination for home goods. Take a look at the rise and fall of the retailer loved by many shoppers. In September 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond announced it would be closing 150 stores and slashing 20% of its corporate positions in an effort to cut costs. Bed Bath & Beyond was once a leading home goods retailer, appealing to shoppers across the nation with its strategy of abundance. We took a closer look at Bed Bath & Beyond's rise from a small linen store in New Jersey to a major national retail chain filing for bankruptcy.

☆ Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-23 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Chris Hammons unloads a bag of items she purchased at a Bed Bath & Beyond store in Dallas, Texas September 23, 2009. In its bankruptcy filing, Bed Bath & Beyond said it had $5.2 billion in debt and assets of just $4.4 billion. Discount chains such as HomeGoods and TJ Maxx have also undercut Bed Bath & Beyond’s prices. Without the differentiators of the lowest prices or widest selection, Bed Bath & Beyond’s sales stagnated from 2012 to 2019. And Bed Bath & Beyond is the latest retail chain to file for bankruptcy this year.

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So You Want to Turn an Office Building Into a Home? There’s an appealing simplicity to the idea of converting office buildings into housing. Basically, they did this:How to Turn a 26-story Office Building Into a 30-story Apartment Building Cut a hole through 23 floors of the building. How to Turn a 26-story Office Building Into a 30-story Apartment Building Cut a hole through 23 floors of the building. That could change with tax abatements and subsidy programs, or if outdated office buildings lose so much value that the cost of acquiring them plummets.

☆ 15 Best Dress Shirts for Men, According to Style Experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

Since dress shirts are a closet staple, there are also hundreds to pick from, making a trusted recommendation invaluable. “Hands down, it’s my top selling button-up dress shirt,” she says. Though it has the appearance of a traditional dress shirt, it’s actually made of a sweat-wicking cotton-polyester blend with four-way stretch. “Without a doubt, this is a favorite of each client that tries it,” Alexander says of the dress shirt he recommends most often. Soft silk pickAs an alternative to cotton or synthetic blends, silk is a luxurious option that’s lightweight and soft on the skin.

☆ How this former Adidas executive is tackling the biggest problem in footwear with biodegradable sneakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"It's a first of its kind," Liedtke told Insider. The Unless shoe, which retails for $139, was made in partnership with Natural Fiber Welding, which makes various materials from natural products, including plants and minerals. Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for ADIDAS"This is a game changer," industry analyst and ARCH-USA founder Chris Burns previously told Insider. "What's unique about what Eric has done in the footwear industry is paid attention to every single component of the shoe," Natural Fiber Welding President Steve Zika previously told Insider. Last April, Natural Fiber Welding announced an $85 million Series B investment round.

☆ Inside the germy, sneeze-filled meeting between Morgan Stanley's CEO and the Saudi crown prince at the onset of COVID-19
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Liz Hoffman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

James Gorman, CEO of Morgan Stanley, met with the Saudi crown prince at the onset of the pandemic. The young royal kept sneezing during the meeting — and Gorman's fear of a deadly pathogen began to grow. He was in the royal palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seated to the right of the country's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. Given their recent experience with a deadly virus, Gorman took the caution of his Kuwaiti hosts as a sign that the West was underestimating the dangers of this one. And now, as Gorman chatted with the controversial 34-year-old crown prince about ways Saudi Arabia could diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil, the young royal kept sneezing.

☆ The New Rule of Black-Tie Dressing for Men? Don’t Be Boring
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Todd Plummer | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

WHEN LUKE VACHON attended a formal wedding in Hudson, N.Y., a few months ago, he jilted the blah black tux. Instead of wearing a predictable 007-style ensemble like most male guests, the Montreal marketing director, 32, shrugged a relaxed-fit, desert-brown suit over a black linen polo. “It wasn’t my wedding, it wasn’t my moment, but I wanted to be a little different without making a scene,” he said. If you’ve attended a dressy event lately, chances are you’ve spotted guys like Mr. Vachon, who are challenging the tedium of formal attire without going OTT. But starved of dress-up opportunities during Covid, and uninspired by before-times conformity, more guys are thinking outside the tux.

☆ How Bed Bath & Beyond ended up on the verge of bankruptcy
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Here’s how Bed Bath & Beyond, once a retailer pioneer, veered to the edge of bankruptcy and where it turns next. Brands coveted a spot on Bed Bath & Beyond’s shelves, knowing it would lead to big sales. Discount chains such as HomeGoods and TJ Maxx and have also undercut Bed Bath & Beyond’s prices. Without the differentiators of the lowest prices or widest selection, Bed Bath & Beyond’s sales stagnated from 2012 to 2019. Otherwise, too much of Bed Bath & Beyond’s revenue will go toward repaying debt that it won’t be able to turn a profit.

☆ The Watch List: Underscored’s most anticipated product launches of 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN Underscored editors regularly highlight new product launches — everything from a new colorway of that viral pan to the next must-have sneaker — through announcement posts, in-depth reviews and comparative testing pieces. Now, for the first time, we’re giving readers a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated products that are set to launch in 2023 with a new feature: The Watch List. The Legendary Classic Canteen will combine an old-school aesthetic with modern design elements like a handy strap and leakproof lid. Meanwhile, the box quilt pattern keeps everything looking casual cool in four colors: natural, white, light gray and charcoal. Cabeau TNE S3: The Neck’s EvolutionCabeauThe Cabeau Evolution S3 is our pick for best travel pillow based on a variety of factors.

☆ 2,300-year-old 'golden boy' mummy was found with 49 amulets, including a gold tongue to let him speak with the gods
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The child, nicknamed the "golden boy," was mummified with 49 protective amulets. A team of scientists has digitally unwrapped the 2,300-year-old mummy using a CT scanner to uncover its secrets. The team found that the so-called "golden boy" was lavishly mummified with gold and semi-precious stones. Forty-nine protective amulets were precisely placed in three columns on his body, suggesting he was rich and of high status. A curved arrow shows the location of a dense golden amulet placed in the boy's mouth.

☆ I lied on my résumé and got the job that kickstarted my entire career. I don't regret it, but I wouldn't do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Fortesa Latifi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She had no experience, so when a music video producer role came up, she faked her résumé. When I was 29, I got a job producing a music video for a country music star, based on a résumé I sent in that showed I was tailor-made for this job. I brought a proposed budget for the music video that I had almost completely copied from a budget I found online. Lying on my résumé worked out for me, but I wouldn't do it in 2023Even though my résumé was an exaggeration, I did a great job producing that music video. Having that credit to my name helped me get my next job, producing a pilot for VH1, which snowballed into other opportunities in my career.

☆ Photos show 10 mummified crocodiles found in an Egyptian tomb, likely after being sacrificed
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A ancient Egyptian tomb was uncovered containing ten mummified crocodiles. The tomb's contents was likely sacrificed for the crocodile-headed god Sobek. The leading theory is that the crocodiles were sacrificed as an offering to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of the Nile and fertility. Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertilitySobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility, is shown in hieroglyphs in Kom Ombo, southern Egypt. "In theory, it was an area where there was not much devotion to the crocodile god Sobek."

Since its founding in 1971, Bed Bath & Beyond has been a go-to destination for home goods. We took a look at the rise and decline of the iconic big-box retailer. In September 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond announced it would be closing 150 stores and slashing 20% of its corporate positions in an effort to cut costs. Bed Bath & Beyond was once a leading home goods retailer, appealing to shoppers across the nation with its strategy of abundance. We took a closer look at Bed Bath & Beyond's rise from a small linen store in New Jersey to a major national retail chain now on the brink of collapse.

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