The launch press conference for the 2025 Berlin Biennale, at the Sophiensäle in the city’s Mitte district, was filled to capacity. First to speak was Katarzyna Wielgow-Skolimowska, artistic director of Germany’s Federal Cultural Foundation, for many years a principal supporter of the biennale. This year’s exhibition, she told the audience, exuded its political credentials: “This biennale directs our gaze onto...
The British monarchy has taken the most decisive step yet against Prince Andrew, marking a sweeping reduction of his remaining royal status amid enduring controversy. According to a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, King Charles III has formally initiated the process to remove the style, titles and honours of Prince Andrew, meaning that he will no longer be referred to...
That seems easy enough, but given the abundance of crisis managers and image consultants, and the financial gains from having clout and virality, how do you know if someone is being genuine? And given how well emotional content performs online, what does that do to our ability to engage with one another in person? The age of ‘McVulnerability’ These days,...
Prince Harry and King Charles III Are Not SpeakingHarry told the BBC May 2 that his father King Charles III won’t speak to him “because of this security stuff,” but added that “it would be nice to reconcile.” The Duke of Sussex, who shares kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with Meghan, said that he would love to reconnect with...
As October finally cooled, my outfits moved into a deeper, moodier rhythm. I mixed richer color, added texture where it mattered, and leaned on sharper silhouettes that still felt easy to wear. Denim and knits did more of the weekday work, with boots and outer layers coming in as the temperature dipped. The result felt more polished than September, a...
Bitcoin accumulator Strategy Inc. returned to profitability in the third quarter, with results bolstered by an unrealized gain tied to the rising value of the company’s roughly $69 billion cryptocurrency stockpile. Net income was $2.8 billion, or $8.42 a share, compared with a loss of $340 million, or $1.72 in the year-ago period, the Tysons Corner, Virginia-based firm said in...
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret’s in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners. A Reader’s ReviewThis was a delicious meal...
The future of Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher, subscription-free alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud, was uncertain after the apps' developer Serif was acquired by Canva in 2024. Now, over a year later, the changes Canva has introduced are big, but not necessarily unwelcome. The newly relaunched Affinity by Canva combines all three apps into a single piece of illustration, photo...
It’s almost Halloween. Quick! What horror games can you download for a spooky festive session or two? If you have Game Pass on Xbox or PC, there’s actually a bunch, and some of them are quite good. Our picks below range from interactive stories to brutal first-person shooters. Best of all, you don’t need to have Game Pass Ultimate to...
I’m addicted to sunshine, one big reason why I live in a southern state. And while I’m not a fan of less light during the winter, I still enjoy all the season has to offer. Here’s a big list of winter wellness essentials to help you feel your best this year. Many of these are also great options to share...
