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I’ve noticed a distinctly chic commonality between the wardrobes of Margot Robbie, Laura Harrier, and the chicest French women I follow: Dressing for their newfound sun, these stylish ladies have elevated their shoe collections and climbed the fashion ranks with a little-known shoe trend that we predict will start taking off very soon.Eschewing the trendy sandals worn by the stylish women around me, this elite set of styles are reaching for the low-profile ballet mule trend this summer, and I’m dying to adopt it too.(Image courtesy of Backgrid)Pioneering the mule trend in the early ’90s, Manolo’s Maysale shoes helped launch…
Virginia Tech announced that U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William H. Seely III will become the next commander of the Corps of Cadets.He will officially assume his new role following his planned retirement from active duty in spring 2025, according to a university news release.Seely will succeed Maj. Gen. Randall Fullhart, whose term as commander will officially end on July 1. Sealy Virginia Tech images “The Corps of Cadets is an important part of Virginia Tech’s identity, as the university was founded as a military, land-grant institution and has grown into a leading research university and senior military college,” said…
On June 5, 2024, a JF-17 Thunder Block II fighter jet crashed in the Jang area. The crash occurred in Pakistan’s Punjab province and there was much talk about the crash on social media, with multiple videos circulating online, but there was no official confirmation from Islamabad. Pakistani JF-17 Thunder crashes in Jhang area after Russian engine fails, video released of pilot ejected While Pakistan’s mainstream media and the Air Force remained tight-lipped about the incident, confirmation came from an unexpected source: on June 11, Martin Baker, the manufacturer of the ejection seats, appeared on X to confirm the news.…
Adrian Perkins was running for reelection as mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana, when he was surprised by harsh campaign criticism.The satirical TV ad, funded by a rival political action committee, used artificial intelligence to portray Perkins as a high school student called into the principal’s office. Instead of reprimanding him for cheating on a test or getting into a fight, the principal berated Perkins for failing to keep the community safe and create jobs.In the video, Perkins’ face is superimposed onto the body of an actor portraying him. The ad was reportedly created with “deep learning computer technology,” but Perkins said…
The Indian Union’s big gains against the BJP in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections mean by-elections to 10 vacant seats are expected to be tightly fought, with the ruling party under pressure to regain power.Also read: BJP’s ‘double engine’ stalls in Uttar PradeshThe Election Commission has yet to announce dates for the by-elections, but the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Indian National Congress have announced they will contest the elections jointly under the Indian Union. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has also begun preparations, party leaders said.Seats fell vacant after nine MPs, including…
Saturday’s headlines and transfer rumours…Sun Erik ten Hag has come under fire from Manchester United’s hierarchy after revealing details of the Ibiza summit.Mauricio Pochettino has finally agreed a £10 million transfer fee, opening up the possibility of him becoming a candidate for the England managerial role if it becomes available.Following Wales’ sacking of Rob Page, Mark Hughes has made it clear he wants to return as manager. Southampton are considering a move for Fulham winger Bobby Decordova-Reid. Vivienne Miedema has revealed the date she will sign for her new club after announcing she will be leaving Arsenal Women’s when her…
The National Hurricane Center continued to track the two disturbances Friday afternoon, both of which have the potential to become tropical storms in the coming days.One of those, Invest 92L, is currently developing off the northeast Florida coast, and the hurricane center said in a forecast update Friday afternoon that it could approach the Florida or Georgia coast later Friday and “potentially become a short-lived tropical storm.””Whether or not development occurs, this event will cause sea level rise, gusty winds, and areas of heavy rain and thunderstorms along the southeastern U.S. coast,” AccuWeather meteorologist Andrew Kientzle said in a statement.Dangerous…
A US think tank has warned that China could control Taiwan without a direct invasion by isolating it, crippling its economy and forcing it to bend to China’s will through “grey zone” tactics. According to CNN, this strategy could cut off Taiwan’s access to vital sources of energy and other supplies and ports without China ever firing a shot. The report, published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, stressed that China has options other than a full-scale invasion or military blockade to achieve its objectives.Chinese President Xi Jinping’s increasingly aggressive stance toward Taiwan has raised…
The technology industry is seeing a wave of job cuts, with more than 98,000 employees being laid off from over 330 companies worldwide in the first six months of 2024. Layoffs.fyi, a platform that tracks tech industry layoffs, reports that 98,834 employees have been let go so far. Among the 333 companies where job cuts have been made are some of the biggest names in the industry, including Apple, Google, Microsoft and Meta.The trend reflects economic challenges and the rapid growth of AI technology. Tech giants such as Meta, Twitter, and Cisco have made significant cuts to their workforces in…
LUCKNOW: With the Indian Union scoring a major breakthrough against the BJP in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections, by-elections to 10 vacant seats are likely to be tightly fought with the ruling party under pressure to regain power.The date for the by-elections has yet to be announced by the Election Commission, but the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Indian National Congress have announced that they will contest the elections jointly under the Indian Union. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has also begun preparations, party leaders said.Seats fell vacant after nine lawmakers, including Samajwadi…