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☆ Tim Rogers, Hairstylist to the Stars and Moguls, Dies at 51
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Alex Williams | More About Alex Williams | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Tim Rogers, a sought-after New York hairstylist who fashioned gold-standard looks for a long list of notables, including Adele, Yoko Ono and Roger Federer, and commanded gold-standard prices to match, died on Nov. 3 at his home in Gaylordsville, Conn. His father, Ian Rogers, said the death came after a brief illness, which he did not specify. He worked with the renowned hairstylist Garren at his salon at the Henri Bendel department store on Fifth Avenue, and at the Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger salon on the Upper East Side, before partnering with Ms. Hershberger, another high-profile hairstylist, at a salon on West 26th Street in Manhattan in 2016. “Tim was able to sit with clients and determine exactly what would work best for their style,” Ms. Hershberger wrote in an email. “His overall style was very polished and classic and stylish, with a bit of playfulness — a prototypical British hairstylist, which was unique in New York.”Mr. Rogers became a fixture in the fashion world.

Persons: Tim Rogers, New York hairstylist, Adele, Yoko Ono, Roger Federer, Ian Rogers, Rogers, Garren, Henri Bendel, Sharon Dorram, Sally Hershberger, Hershberger, “ Tim, Ms, “, ” Mr, Annie Leibovitz, Norman Jean Roy, Patrick Demarchelier, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Diane Sawyer, Carey Mulligan, Mary, Kate, Ashley Olsen Organizations: New York, Vogue Locations: New, Gaylordsville, Conn, Britain, New York, Manhattan, British

[1/5] Honoree Dionne Warwick and her family attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, U.S., December 3, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Washington celebrated singer Dionne Warwick, comedian Billy Crystal, Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, and opera star Renée Fleming on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors, the top U.S. honor for achievements in the arts. "There simply is no song that Dionne Warwick cannot sing," said record producer Clive Davis, adding that she had "inspired musicians all over the world." Crystal, 75, known for roles in films such as "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers," and "Analyze This," was next up. Opera singer J'Nai Bridges said ahead of the show that Fleming had helped make opera more mainstream.

Persons: Dionne Warwick, Julia Nikhinson, Billy Crystal, Bee, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, Renée Fleming, Joe Biden, Gladys Knight, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Clive Davis, Singer Cynthia Erivo, Alfie, Harry Met Sally, Meg Ryan, Robert De Niro, De Niro, Biden, Tony, Whoopi Goldberg, Crystal, Oscar, Kerry Washington, Tituss Burgess, Christine Baranski, Susan Graham, Fleming, Sigourney Weaver, Fleming's, J'Nai Bridges, Gibb, Robin, Maurice, Michael Bublé, Ben Platt, Jeff Mason, Jasper Ward, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Kennedy Center, REUTERS, Rights, Washington, Kennedy, White, Broadway, Bee, Big Town, U.S, CBS, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Warwick

WASHINGTON (AP) — The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment. Opera singer Renée Fleming, music star Barry Gibb and prolific hitmaker Dionne Warwick also are being honored at the black-tie gala. Bill Cosby received both honors, but they were rescinded in 2018 following his sexual assault conviction, which later was overturned. Along with his late brothers Robin and Maurice, the trio launched a nearly unmatched string of hits that defined a generation of music. Fleming sang the national anthem while Latifah performed “America the Beautiful.”

Persons: Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Dionne Warwick, Kennedy, Deborah F, Rutter, “, Jodie Dallas, ”, Harry Met Sally, Bride ”, Crystal, Mark Twain, David Letterman, Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, Lily Tomlin, Carol Burnett, Neil Simon, Bill Cosby, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Bacharach, ” Fleming, Barack Obama, England’s Royal Academy of Music . Gibb, Robin, Maurice, Latifah, Dana Owens, Fleming Organizations: WASHINGTON, Kennedy Center, of, England’s Royal Academy of Music, Bee Locations: “, Warwick, Chicago, America

☆ Sandra Day O’Connor, First Woman on Supreme Court, Dies at 93
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Jess Bravin | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Sandra Day O’Connor , the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court and its most powerful justice for much of her tenure, died Friday at age 93. O’Connor, who retired in 2006 after 25 years on the court, died in Phoenix of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness, the court said in an announcement. Justice O’Connor was an Arizona state judge in 1981 when Republican President Ronald Reagan , fulfilling a campaign pledge to break the male monopoly on the high court, selected her to succeed retired Justice Potter Stewart. She ushered in a wave of women marking “firsts” in the early 1980s, along with America’s first woman astronaut, Sally Ride, and first woman on a major-party presidential ticket, Geraldine Ferraro.

Persons: Sandra Day O’Connor, O’Connor, Ronald Reagan, Potter Stewart, America’s, Sally Ride, Geraldine Ferraro Organizations: Supreme Locations: Phoenix, Arizona

☆ The Electoral College Is ‘the Exploding Cigar of American Politics’ - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Gail Collins | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Or it’s possible the founders just had a lot on their minds and threw the system together at the last minute. Confession: I was hoping to blame the whole Electoral College thing on Thomas Jefferson, who’s possibly my least favorite founding father. Anyway, no matter how it originally came together, we’ve now put the loser of the popular vote in office five times. One involved the Republican Rutherford B. Hayes, who won in 1876 even though the electoral vote was virtually tied and Samuel Tilden easily won the popular vote. George W. Bush lost the popular vote to Al Gore in 2000 — many of you will remember the manic counting and recounting in Florida, which was the tipping point state.

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☆ Mary Cleave, the first woman to fly on NASA’s space shuttle after Challenger disaster, dies at 76
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Mary Cleave, the NASA astronaut who in 1989 became the first woman to fly on a space shuttle mission after the Challenger disaster, has died at the age of 76, the space agency announced on Wednesday. “For me, space flight was great, but it was gravy on top of getting to fly in great airplanes,” she told NASA. Getting to orbitOn her first mission, flying on NASA’s Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985, Cleave became the 10th woman to travel into space. Over the course of her two shuttle missions, Cleave spent more than 10 days in orbit. Cleave said she made the difficult decision to move on from the corps and NASA’s astronaut hub in Houston, taking a role at Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland in 1991.

Persons: Mary Cleave, “, ”, Bob Cabana, “ Mary, ” Cleave —, —, Cleave, ” Cleave, Judith Resnick, Sally Ride, Sally, Cleave “ Organizations: CNN, NASA, Challenger, Science, Colorado State University, Utah State University, Atlantis, CapCom, Ride, Goddard Space Flight, Maryland Locations: Neck , New York, Utah, Houston, Maryland, Washington , DC

☆ Harvard, Penn and MIT presidents to testify before Congress on antisemitism
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —The presidents of Harvard University, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania are scheduled to testify before Congress next week at a hearing on antisemitism on campus, lawmakers announced Tuesday. “College and university presidents have a responsibility to foster and uphold a safe learning environment for their students and staff. Now is not a time for indecision or milquetoast statements.”According to the House committee, the hearing will include testimony from Harvard President Claudine Gay, MIT President Sally Kornbluth and Penn President Liz Magill. “President Gay looks forward to sharing updates and information on the university’s work to support the Harvard community and combat antisemitism,” Harvard spokesperson Jason Newton said in a statement to CNN. Last weekend three Palestinian college students were shot in Burlington, Vermont.

Persons: Virginia Foxx, ” Foxx, Claudine Gay, Sally Kornbluth, Liz Magill, Gay, ”, Jason Newton, “, Magill, Penn, ” Penn, Steve Silverman, Marc Rowan, Dick Wolf, Jon Huntsman, Leon Cooperman, Israel, Nir Barkat Organizations: New, New York CNN, Harvard University, MIT, University of Pennsylvania, Education, Israel, Republican Rep, “, “ College, Penn, Harvard, CNN, Columbia, Ivy League, of Education, Cornell University , Columbia Locations: New York, Israel, Burlington , Vermont

Learn moreAt Insider Reviews, our team of professional shoppers is keeping track of the best Cyber Monday 2023 deals in every category. But you don't have to spend big to save big on Cyber Monday. We've rounded up the best deals on products that make great stocking stuffers, Secret Santa presents, and thoughtful gifts for the important people in your life. Check out our roundup of the best Cyber Monday deals for more shopping inspiration. Best deals under $25Best deals under $50Best deals under $100

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In our Bombas socks review, style editor Amir Ismael wrote: "My favorite feature on almost every pair of Bombas socks is the cushioned footbeds in its ankle socks and thicker hiking pairs. Bombas Cyber Monday 2023 deals: Quick linksCyber Monday Bombas deals FAQsWhat makes Bombas socks unique? Bombas socks feature seven material improvements from the ordinary pair of socks. To ensure further comfort and durability, Bombas offers a quiz to help find the perfect fit for you. For every Bombas purchase, a donation is given to support a community with socks, underwear, and T-shirts.

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And Nordstrom's Cyber Monday deals aren't just last season's swimsuits and shorts. For more deals across fashion, beauty, home, and tech, check out our hub of the best Cyber Monday deals. Shop all deals from the Nordstrom Cyber Monday sale. Best Nordstrom Cyber Monday dealsFAQsDoes Nordstrom offer free shipping? Does Nordstrom offer free returns?

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Learn moreCyber Monday 2023 is in full swing, and you can get discounts as low as 70% off on athleticwear. We've reviewed Lululemon and loved lots of the brands' staple items — from sports bras to leggings to cozy athleisure, many of which are up to half off today. But we're particularly excited about their discounts on ever-popular items like their Align Leggings that we almost never see on sale. Shop all Lululemon Black Friday deals here, or check out our picks for the best products on sale, below. Women's Lululemon dealsMen's Lululemon deals

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It's topped tons of our lists like the best places to sop for women's workwear, the best places to buy sweaters, and lots more. We love it for it's balance between high quality and fair pricing, but today it's even more affordable than usual. On Cyber Monday, you can find some of their most poplar styles on sale. We've tested everything from blazers, to swimsuits, to leggings and can confirm that they're worth the regular price, let alone their reduced price. You can check out their full sale section here or read on to see the best Everlane Cyber Monday deals we could find.

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It's part of a statewide program requiring larger businesses to donate edible food and, if they can, recycle remaining food scraps. In 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency announced a goal of 50% food waste reduction by 2030. California and Vermont have launched programs converting residents’ food waste into compost or energy, while Connecticut requires businesses, including larger food wholesalers and supermarkets, to recycle food waste. This is the problem.”Despite New York's success, advocates for food waste worry not enough is being done to meet the 2030 goal. “The best solution for food waste is to not have it in the first place,” Bender said.

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Learn moreAt Insider Reviews, our team of professional shoppers is keeping track of the best Black Friday 2023 deals in every category. But you don't have to spend big to save big on Black Friday. There are plenty of deals under $100, $50, and even $25 on products that will delight you and earn you big points as the best gift-giver in the family. We've rounded up the best deals on products that make great stocking stuffers, Secret Santa presents, and thoughtful gifts for the important people in your life. Best deals under $25Best deals under $50Best deals under $100

They rarely go on sale, so when we occasionally find a great Black Friday deal, we jump on it. Right now, Blue Mercury is offering 20% off purchases of $200 or more, which puts our favorite SkinCeuticals products like the C E Ferulic Serum at $146 today, down from $182, if you add just $18 more to your cart. The best Black Friday sales on SkinCeuticals productsWhile SkinCeuticals doesn't host its own Black Friday sale, it sometimes offers exclusive discounts on sets and products do go on sale at other retailers as part of their promotions. Our editors' picks for the best SkinCeuticals productsOur team of beauty editors has tried a few of the top-selling products from SkinCeuticals, and we've never been let down by the brands' formulas. The SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier was named the top pick in our best hyaluronic acid serum guide because of its potent pure hyaluronic acid formula made with licorice root extract that helps to retain the moisture pulled to the skin.

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There are great deals in yoga-ready clothing for both women and men. We've reviewed Lululemon and loved lots of the brands' staple items — from sports bras to leggings to cozy athleisure. By the way, if you're looking for deals across all categories, check out our selection of the best Black Friday deals. Shop all Lululemon Black Friday deals here, or check out our picks for the best products on sale, below. Women's Lululemon dealsMen's Lululemon deals

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Learn moreIf your winter wardrobe is lacking, now's the time to stock up. Clothing retailers have already started rolling out Black Friday 2023 sales and this year's savings are almost too good to be true — especially when it comes to investment items like winter coats. We've tested tons of these ourselves in our guides to the best winter coats for women and the best winter coats for men. But there are also tons of deals on brands you already know and love. Here are the best winter coat sales for Black Friday 2023.

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Learn moreAlong with other Y2K trends like baggy jeans, baguette bags, and baby tees, UGGs have made a huge resurgence. But just in case you don't have your old shearling boots sitting in your closet from a decade ago, the best Black Friday UGG boot deals are on sale right now. In our review of UGG slippers, we tested some of their popular styles and loved how comfy they were and how warm they kept our feet. You can pick up the trendy Romely Short Buckle Boot at Nordstrom right now for under $100, which is an excellent price for this fashion-forward shoe. If you're interested in other deals on fashion, skincare, and even laptops and home goods, check out our story on the best Black Friday deals.

Persons: Hadid, Zappos Organizations: UGG's, Nordstrom

Learn moreBlack Friday is finally here, which means it's time to stock up on your skincare favorites that don't usually go on sale. We've scoured our favorite brands to highlight the best of the best Black Friday skincare deals we could find. Be sure to also check out our full roundup of the best Black Friday deals for more great deals. In terms of splurge items, I can't miss finally trying the Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair Cream, an ultra-hydrating serum and night cream in one, while it's 25% off. The best Black Friday sales on skincare:Our favorite skincare products on sale for Black Friday

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Learn moreThe Nordstrom Black Friday sale is always a standout, and thankfully, it's here early. And Nordstrom's Black Friday deals aren't just last season's swimsuits and shorts. If you're looking for more savings besides Nordstrom, check out the best Black Friday deals across other stores. Quick links to help you navigate Nordstrom's Black Friday sale:Top Black Friday deals from NordstromFAQsDoes Nordstrom offer free shipping? Does Nordstrom offer free returns?

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Learn moreLike many clothing brands, Everlane offers some of the best Black Friday discounts this year. Right now, you can save up to 50% off select styles for everyone, including cashmere, denim, and other wardrobe essentials we've tested and loved. Additionally, Everlane is partnered with Tree People and will donate a dollar for every order placed. The funds will go towards the organization's mission of combating shade inequity in urban environments by planting trees in concrete-dense neighborhoods. If you're looking for inspiration, we're big fans of Everlane's denim (on sale for 30-50% off), and we also swear by the brand's cashmere sweaters.

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☆ Wimbledon suffers expansion plan blow after council refuses permission
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"Naturally, we are disappointed by the London Borough of Wandsworth's decision," Sally Bolton, Chief Executive of the All England Club, said in a statement. A post from the London Borough of Wandsworth on X, formerly Twitter, confirmed the decision: "Wandsworth's planning committee votes to refuse Wimbledon tennis expansion plans." In 2018 the AELTC's 65 million pounds ($81 million) bid for Wimbledon Park Golf Club was accepted by members. The tennis club argues that its expansion plans would actually return private land back to the public. Lawmaker Stephen Hammond, who represents the Wimbledon constituency, said he was pleased Wandsworth had refused the plans.

Persons: Paul Childs, Sally Bolton, Bolton, Stephen Hammond, Wandsworth, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, REUTERS, Wimbledon, England Tennis Club, London Borough, All England, Twitter, Hall, England, Project, Daily Mail, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, London Borough, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Merton, Wandsworth's

☆ Sally Darr, Formidable Chef of ’80s-Era French Bistro, Dies at 100
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Penelope Green | More About Penelope Green | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Sally Darr, the exacting chef and owner of La Tulipe, a tiny 1980s-era French bistro in downtown Manhattan renowned for its exquisite yet homey French cooking — and often agonizing delays — resulting from her infamous perfectionism, died on Nov. 7 at her home in the West Village. Desserts were Ms. Darr’s forte: She was a skilled pastry chef, and her apricot souffle, shaped like a minaret and served table-side with a dollop of whipped cream flavored with kirsch, was a best seller. Though she had spent more than a decade as a recipe tester for Gourmet magazine and Time-Life books, Ms. Darr had zero restaurant experience when she opened La Tulipe. Neither did her husband and business partner, John Darr, a Congregationalist minister and peace activist turned school principal. Yet Ms. Darr never doubted she would win those stars.

Persons: Sally Darr, La, Dorothy Darr, Tulipe, Darr, Mimi Sheraton, Darr’s zucchini fritters, kirsch, John Darr Organizations: The New York Times, Gourmet Locations: Manhattan, West

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