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☆ Set to the Strokes, ‘Y2K Style’ Hits Luxury Fashion At Last
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( Rory Satran | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A few men’s looks appeared on the runway at Celine’s fall/winter 2023 womenswear show, which summoned the indie-rock spirit of the early 2000s. LOS ANGELES—Hedi Slimane of LVMH fashion brand Celine waved his (skinny, black) magic wand Thursday night, transforming Los Angeles’s Wiltern Theater into a portal to the early 2000s. For his fall/winter 2023 womenswear show (which included some men’s styles), the brand’s creative lead sent 87 looks oozing with the debauched, indie-rock spirit of that period down the runway-cum-stage, set to a looped version of “Hello Operator” by the White Stripes, co-produced by the polymath Mr. Slimane himself. After the fashion show, the real show began: performances by Iggy Pop, Interpol, the Kills (as DJs) and the era’s ultimate mascots, the Strokes, now in their 40s.

☆ French baguette makes it onto World Cultural Heritage list
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PARIS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The humble baguette, France's staple bread, has made it onto the United Nation's cultural heritage list. Paris-based U.N. heritage body UNESCO on Wednesday voted to include the "artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread" on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which already includes around 600 traditions from over 130 countries. This "celebrates the French way of life: the baguette is a daily ritual, a structuring element of the meal, synonymous with sharing and conviviality," said UNESCO chief Audrey Azoulay. These days a baguette - which means "wand" or "baton" - is sold for around 1 euro ($1.04) each. ($1 = 0.9645 euros)Reporting by Geert De Clercq and Elizabeth Pineau; Editing by Ingrid Melander and Raissa KasolowskyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

FRANKFURT, Nov 28 (Reuters) - U.S. buyout firm Carlyle Group (CG.O) has raised more than three billion euros ($3.12 billion) for a pan-European technology fund that is taking advantage of "pockets of life" in the economy, the co-heads of Carlyle Europe Technology Partners told Reuters. Carlyle aims to invest in approximately 20-30 companies through the new fund and in most cases will buy a majority stake. It will, however, reserve about 15% of the fund for growth equity transactions, Wand and Lasocki said. The fund will write equity cheques of up to 250 million euros, resulting in deals from between 100 million euros and 500 million euros in enterprise value, they said. Targeting B2B technology businesses in Europe, Carlyle will support portfolio firms with plans to become more international, for example breaking into the U.S. market.

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Cyber Monday is here, and while it's famously a great time to shop for all things tech like TVs and smart home accessories, you can also get similarly great deals on a different genre of electronics: Sex toys. Whether you're on the market for a classic Magic Wand or Rabbit, want to try out a luxury suction toy, or have been eyeing an upscale couples vibrator, retailers from Amazon and Babeland to Dame and Maude are all offering discounts for Cyber Monday. Below, we rounded up some of our favorite on-sale items, from upgraded versions of classic toys to bedroom accessories like lube and handcuffs.

Cyber Monday has begun, and existing Dyson customers can still save on the coveted Dyson Airwrap. Deal Dyson Dyson Airwrap Special Edition Complete Long With new barrels to curl and wave in both directions, brushes to control and shape, and the multi-functional Coanda smoothing dryer to dry, smooth, and hide flyaways. Existing Dyson customers can save 20% off using the code e-mailed to them on November 21. If the Dyson Airwrap is still out of your budget, you can find solid deals on similar two-in-one hairstyling products. It's comparable to the expensive Dyson Airwrap, but for a fraction of the cost.

Black Friday is just a few days away and one of the hottest beauty gifts this year is the Dyson Airwrap. While the Dyson Airwrap itself isn't discounted anywhere that we've found, there are a few promotions that will help you get discounted attachments or receive store credits when purchasing the Airwrap. If the Dyson Airwrap is still out of your budget, you can find solid deals on similar two-in-one hairstyling products. It's comparable to the expensive Dyson Airwrap, but for a fraction of the cost. Deal Hot Tools Professional 24K Gold One Step Blowout The Hot Tools Profesional 24K Gold One Step Blowout delivers professional results with one simple tool.

☆ Godiva accused of post-settlement meddling with claims in Belgium chocolate class action
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Alison Frankel | Thomson Reuters | Alison Frankel Has Covered High-Stakes Commercial Litigation As A Columnist For Reuters Since A Dartmouth College Graduate | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

At issue is the settlement claims process, funded by Godiva and executed by Kroll Notice Media Solutions. According to class counsel, Godiva recently directed Kroll “to conduct several additional rounds of review” of class claims that had already been validated. Adding to the intrigue: In September, class counsel told Preska that Godiva had informed them that the company did not have enough money to pay class members. It's also rare, Frank said, for class counsel to ask a judge to get involved in the post-settlement claims administration process. Read more:State AGs, objectors hoist red flags in proposed Godiva class actionOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Carl Icahn warns inflation isn't over - and reveals he was building an activist stake in Twitter before Elon Musk's takeover
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Carl Icahn brushed off Thursday's stock surge, warning inflation remains a grave concern. Icahn revealed he was building an activist stake in Twitter before Elon Musk came along. He also teased a past bet against cryptocurrencies, and revealed he was planning to launch an activist campaign against Twitter before Elon Musk stepped into the picture. "I was really happy that Musk came along," Icahn said. Icahn might have even joined Musk's bid for the company, but he never received an invite, he noted.

☆ Chadwick Boseman and 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever': How the sequel makes a case for recasting
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers about “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”CNN —“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” deftly completes the difficult task of continuing the franchise without its star, Chadwick Boseman, sensitively acknowledging his death by killing off the character of King T’Challa. Writing around his absence isn’t the first time that a fantasy story has been changed to accommodate a tragic loss. The death of Carrie Fisher (right) created "an impossible question" for the producers of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." To be fair, “Wakanda Forever” does as well and probably better than should have been expected under such trying circumstances. The question might well be impossible, but the answer is right there, and rooted in screen history.

A Republican is going to win the Alaska Senate race, but that hasn’t stopped Mitch McConnell from plowing millions of dollars into the deep-red state. Herschel Walker, the Senate candidate in Georgia backed by both Trump and McConnell, also says he would back McConnell. Apart from Tshibaka, Senate Republican candidate Don Bolduc in New Hampshire has said he would vote against McConnell for leader. (The Republican senator who requested anonymity voiced surprise at McConnell’s prediction and thought it betrayed some nervousness on his part. Although he voted to acquit Trump, McConnell called him “practically and morally responsible” for the assault on the Capitol.

☆ 'Harry Potter' star Tom Felton details struggle with alcoholism in new book
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Actor Tom Felton opens up about his experience with alcoholism in a new book. “I went from being not particularly interested [in drinking] to regularly having a few pints a day before the sun had even gone down, and a shot of whiskey to go with each of them,” Felton wrote, according to an excerpt published by People. “My lawyer, whom I’d barely ever met face to face, spoke with quiet honesty,” Felton wrote. Felton, now 35, most recently starred in the feature film “Burial.”“I am not alone in having these feelings,” the star added in his book. “Just as we all experience physical ill-health at some stage in our lives, so we all experience mental ill-health too.

☆ 8 best vacuums to shop in 2022, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +18 min

Best bagged upright vacuum: KenmoreThis bagged upright vacuum from Kenmore — a Consumer Reports favorite — is pet-friendly thanks to its powerful inducer motor. Canister vacuums also have fewer moving parts than upright vacuums, which means they typically require less maintenance and fewer repairs. However, canister vacuums can often be more difficult to store due to their hose, wand and bulkier base, she said. UprightUpright vacuums are great for homeowners who have large, wide-open spaces, since they are typically easier to maneuver than canister vacuums. He noted that these models are best for people with smaller spaces to clean, since they’re not as powerful as canister vacuums.

☆ 'Making $10k a month is not that hard': How TikTok influencers are luring followers with deceptive promises of side-hustle riches
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Eve Upton-Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

And some of the dollar amounts passive-income influencers are touting in their posts are eye-popping. Even when the stakes are somewhat lower, passive-income influencers fail to give viewers the full picture. While this method cuts out some of the upfront costs, making money on digital products is still incredibly difficult. Making money as an entrepreneur takes hard work, skill, and a bit of luck — but that message doesn't sell as well. What does sell is the new American dream of making money in your sleep — and side-hustle promoters are more than happy to keep selling it.

☆ Amazon October Prime Day: 50+ best deals to shop ahead of Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 2,378 reviews on AmazonThis indoor gardening system allows you to grow herbs indoors year round. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ The best beauty and wellness deals from the Prime Early Access Sale
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

SKIP AHEAD Prime Day Beauty and Wellness sales on Amazon | Prime Day Beauty and Wellness sales at other retailersWhether you’re planning to add a new step to your skin care routine or invest in your sleep setup, Amazon is offering notable discounts on water flossers, facial cleansers and hair tools during the Prime Early Access Sale. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Prime Day beauty and wellness deals and sales live on Amazon, plus highlighted other notable deals from counter sales at other retailers. The best Prime Day Wellness and Beauty dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Prime Day wellness and beauty deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. The best Prime Day Wellness and Beauty sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day wellness and beauty sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best Prime Day wellness and beauty sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day beauty and wellness sales we recommend.

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☆ Analysis: Overstretched U.S. companies feel pinch of higher borrowing costs
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Matt Tracy | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Sharpie markers owned by Newell Brands are seen for sale in a store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., February 7, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew KellySept 20 (Reuters) - When U.S. consumer products company Newell Brands Inc (NWL.O) refinanced $1.1 billion worth of bonds earlier this month, it saw its borrowing costs jump by more than half. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterA Newell Brands spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. But most companies with junk-rated debt have significant exposure to higher interest rates. HIGHER BANKRUPTCY RISKThe burden of higher interest payments is expected to lead to more companies filing for bankruptcies.

☆ Queen Elizabeth's coffin reaches Windsor chapel ahead of burial
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is escorted along the Long Walk towards Windsor castle in the funeral procession, on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in Windsor, Britain, September 19, 2022Later the attention switched to St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, where some 800 guests attended a committal service ahead of her burial. The coffin entered to lines of scripture set to a score used at every state funeral since the early 18th century. The casket was taken from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch and transferred to a hearse to travel to Windsor, where more big crowds waited patiently. Among the crowds who came from around Britain and beyond, people climbed lampposts and stood on barriers and ladders to catch a glimpse of the royal procession. "I've been coming to Windsor for 50 years now," said Baldev Bhakar, 72, a jeweler from the nearby town of Slough, speaking outside Windsor Castle.

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterPin-drop silence fell over London's Hyde Park nearby as thousands of people, who for hours had picnicked and chatted, went quiet the second the queen's coffin appeared on screens erected for the occasion. Inside the abbey, lines of scripture were set to music that has been used at every state funeral since the early 18th century. Among those walking behind the casket was the queen's great-grandson and future king, nine-year-old Prince George. Those who had camped out in nearby streets were watching the service on smartphones, while hush descended along the Mall, one of London's grand ceremonial boulevards, as the funeral service was relayed live through loudspeakers. 1/35 The funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey.

Inside the abbey, lines of scripture were set to music that has been used at every state funeral since the early 18th century. Those who had camped out in nearby streets were watching the service on smartphones, while hush descended along the Mall, one of London's grand ceremonial boulevards, as the funeral service was relayed live through loudspeakers. 1/35 The funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. The 40th sovereign in a line that traces its lineage back to 1066, Elizabeth came to the throne in 1952, Britain's first post-imperial monarch. "Queen Elizabeth II was without any shadow of a doubt the best known figure in the world, the most photographed person in history, the most recognisable person," historian Anthony Seldon told Reuters.

☆ Factbox: Plans for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral on Monday
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Jeff J Mitchell/Pool via REUTERSLONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - World leaders will join Britain's royal family, its political elite and members of the military, judiciary and charitable organisations at the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth on Monday. - The State Gun Carriage is a field gun carriage that has previously been used for the funerals of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, Winston Churchill, and Lord Louis Mountbatten. - The coffin will be followed by King Charles and members of the royal family. The King's Guard in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace will give a royal salute as the coffin passes Queen Victoria Memorial. - The royal family will travel to Windsor by car.

With the term “personal taxes,” however, Mr. Garten appears to be conflating income taxes with other federal taxes Mr. Trump has paid — Social Security, Medicare and taxes for his household employees. Fragments of Mr. Trump’s tax returns have leaked out before. Mr. Agalarov’s father, Aras, a billionaire who boasts of close ties to Mr. Putin, was Mr. Trump’s partner in the event. Mr. Trump’s avoidance of income taxes is one of the most striking discoveries in his tax returns, especially given the vast wash of income itemized elsewhere in those filings. When they got to line 56, the one for income taxes due, the amount was the same each year: $750.

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