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Charli XCX’s song “Used To Know Me” (PC: YouTube/Charli XCX) British pop star Charli XCX has declared this summer “Brat Summer,” a term favored by her devoted fanbase of Angels. After releasing her sixth studio album, Brat, on June 7, the Boom Clap singer revealed the essence of the trend in a podcast interview with BBC Sounds. From the neon green aesthetic to the coquette-inspired accessories, Brat Summer is all about effortless “It” girl vibes and a hint of unapologetically nasty. With her latest music and iconic visuals, she’s channeling the season’s vibes of bold fashion choices and fearless self-expression.…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Donald Trump. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been elected as the next Secretary-General of NATO.Rutte will succeed Jens Stoltenberg, who has led NATO since 2014.Nicknamed the “Trump whisperer,” Rutte could play a key role if Trump returns to the White House. NATO has selected outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next Secretary-General.Rutte, a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, will succeed Jens Stoltenberg on October 1, ending a decade at the helm of the alliance.The 57-year-old,…
“I feel sorry for the Proteas but India will win the World Cup,” said legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar ahead of the ICC World Cup final between Team India and South Africa as he strongly predicted Rohit Sharma and Co. to lift the famous trophy. From the Rawalpindi Express to Shahid Afridi, several big names in Pakistan cricket congratulated the Indian team after Rohit and Co. dominated Aiden Markram’s South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final on Saturday. Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar pay tribute to Rohit Sharma after India’s win (Getty Images-PTI) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}}…
PARIS — French polling stations announced high voter turnout Sunday in the first round of surprise legislative elections that could destroy French President Emmanuel Macron’s parliamentary coalition and bring to power the country’s first far-right government since World War II.As of midday, the turnout rate was about 26%, the highest in more than 40 years, reflecting a recognition of the importance of voting. And perhaps because the announcement of the election was so unexpected, the number of voters was low. Requesting a Proxy Vote According to the French Interior Ministry, this is double the number seen in the last parliamentary…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. In this poolside photo published by Russian state news agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception at the Mongrangwan Reception House in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024. Vladimir Smirnoff (via Getty Images) Putin and Kim Jong Un held a major summit early last week and agreed to a mutual defense pact. The deal is bad for both the United States and China, one South Korea watcher said. Russia’s closeness to North Korea leaves China with few options on how…
CNN — An outage at software provider CDK Global is costing car dealerships millions of dollars as it enters its second week, according to new estimates. Workers across the US auto industry told CNN that the software outages, which the company blames on a cyberattack, are making it difficult for dealers to track customer interactions, orders and sales, hurting their ability to make a living. “It’s going to affect our pay here,” said Bernard Irvin, a salesman at a Ford dealership in Greenville, S.C. “Why aren’t we getting our regular pay? I don’t really understand what’s going on.” Workers’ concerns…
HAUSJARVI, Finland — A staged test launch of a rocket by private Chinese company Space Pioneer ended in a catastrophic failure and dramatic explosion on Sunday. Space Pioneer conducted a static ignition test of the first stage of its Tianlong-3 rocket at its testing facility in Gongyi County, Henan Province on Sunday, June 30. Amateur footage taken by a Gongyi citizen and posted to Chinese social media shows the nine-engine test stage igniting and then, in an unusual move, taking off, using fixed clamps or other structures normally used to hold the stage in place. The stage rose into the…
It is not surprising that Latter-day Saints have an extraordinary love for the Fourth of July, the day they celebrate the birth of the United States of America.After all, Mormons are from the United States, where they believe founder Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus in a forest in New York, and where the early church was established.And for most of its nearly 200-year history, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been dominated by Americans, at times supporting major U.S. policies (including the invasion of Iraq) and extolling the country as a God-approved “promised land.”But today, the…
Former Florida State star quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke helped the Seminoles to their first undefeated season in 1999 and led the team to their second national title in franchise history. He threw touchdown passes to Florida State legends such as Peter Warrick, Anquan Bouldin, Ron Dugans and Snoop Minnis for 3,103 yards and 25 scores as the Seminoles defeated Virginia Tech to win the national title during his junior year.READ MORE: FSU Football expected to get BYE in College Football PlayoffWeinke, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2000, was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth…
In this episode of the Best of Asking for a Trend, Yahoo Finance’s Josh Lipton sat down with executives and experts in fields including freight shipping, artificial intelligence, politics, and autonomous trucking.Guests include US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller, Lightspeed (LSPD) CEO Dax Dasilva, Foundry founder and CEO Jared Quincy Davis, Veda Partners managing partner and director of economic policy Henrietta Treyz, and Waabi Founder and CEO Raquel Urtasun.For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here.This post was written by Mariela Rosales.Video TranscriptWelcome to Best of asking for a trend.This show recaps…