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Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Image credit: Instagram.com/saltyluxe Every year for more than three decades, Conde Nast Traveler magazine has ranked the world’s best resorts from one to 50 based on their readers’ votes. It’s a hotly contested list for hoteliers, where the prize is serious bragging rights and a flood of reservations. For savvy travellers, […]

Share 15th Oct 2019 Ever since the Batman franchise rebooted itself post-Christopher Nolan, it’s suffered from a curious lack of Catwoman. With Robert Pattinson’s recent casting, the DC Extended Universe is now on its second Batman and still has two distinct Jokers running around. Yet, the brass that be has left those famous cat ears […]

As one of the most-loved 80s style icons, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Princess Diana’s timeless approach to dressing is still revered. From her understated off-duty jeans and T-shirts to her sweetheart-neckline ball gowns and everything in between, Princess Diana’s approach to fashion has provided us with ample sartorial inspiration, even long after […]

Share 15th Oct 2019 When Queen Elizabeth II arrived at The Palace of Westminster for the 65th State Opening of Parliament, where she traditionally gives an annual speech addressing the House of Commons and House of Lords, she did so wearing a royal tradition-breaking outfit. Accompanied by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of […]

What makes Tokyo’s street style so endlessly entertaining? The whimsical detailing, the futuristic silhouettes, or the fact that residents continue to set trends instead of following them? Whatever the appeal, there‘s no better time than during fashion week to observe the city’s best dressed. For spring/summer 2020, the biannual showcase returns from October 14 to […]

Libra — Librans are known for liking harmony and are renowned for their co-operative, fair and balanced outlook on life. A social star sign, Librans enjoy wearing elevated fashion for their many social engagements. Look to elegant midi block-heeled open-toed mules from brands like Bally for sandals that provide both a balanced, harmonious silhouette and […]

WASHINGTON —  Facing intense scrutiny from President Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden said Sunday that he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm at the end of the month as part of a pledge not to work on behalf of any foreign-owned companies should his father win […]

SACRAMENTO —  Ten years ago, Mitrice Richardson was released from the Los Angeles County sheriff’s Malibu/Lost Hills Station just after midnight, left to find her way home through a remote area, alone and on foot, with no money or phone. When her body was located 11 months later, questions were raised about why the Sheriff’s Department […]

WASHINGTON —  Give Richard M. Nixon credit: When he set out to sabotage his opponents in a U.S. presidential campaign, at least he hired Americans for the job. President Trump outsourced his dirty tricks overseas, asking Ukraine to help destroy former Vice President Joe Biden. It has landed Trump in a Watergate-size world of trouble. The […]

WASHINGTON —  Congress is returning from a two-week recess on Tuesday, but some lawmakers barely left Washington. Three House committees investigating impeachment worked through the break, issuing multiple subpoenas and holding depositions with State Department officials relevant to the inquiry . Democrats are investigating President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine and exploring whether he abused his office […]