Divided Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady as Three Regional Presidents Dissent
The Fed kept its benchmark rate in a 3.5% to 3.75% range in a 9-3 vote, with policymakers citing inflation that has stayed above target for more than five years.
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Fed Raises Interest Rates a Quarter Point to 3.75%–4% in Unanimous Vote
The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate for the first time this year, saying inflation remains elevated even as the economy expands at a solid pace.
Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable, Starting at $1,999
At its September event, Apple also raised prices on the iPhone 18 Pro lineup by $100 and refreshed the Apple Watch and AirPods.
August Jobs Report Beats Forecasts With 162,000 New Jobs as Unemployment Holds at 4.1%
Restaurants, schools and construction led a rebound in hiring after a weak summer, while the information sector kept shedding jobs.
Travel
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Qantas Sets Mid-2028 Launch for the First Nonstop Flights Between Sydney and New York
The ultra-long-haul route, flown with the new A350-1000ULR, would take about 18 hours and shave roughly three hours off today's fastest journey.
American Airlines and Starlux Launch a Codeshare Linking the U.S. West Coast With Taiwan
AAdvantage members can earn miles on the new partnership, but award redemptions on Starlux are still to come.
TSA Launches 'Gateside' Pass Letting PreCheck Members Past Security Without a Flight
A new pilot at 13 airports will let eligible visitors meet or see off travelers at the gate, 25 years after the September 11 attacks ended the practice.
Runway & Trends
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Paris Fashion Week Opens Under the Eiffel Tower With Dior, Margiela and L'Oréal's Le Défilé
The 68-show calendar began with LVMH Prize winner Julie Kegels and a day packed with front-row celebrities.
Milan Spring 2027: Skirts Take Over, Bras Come Out and Leather Learns to Breathe
Prada's knee-length skirts set the tone for a season of exposed lingerie, corsetry and heavy-handed styling.
New York Fashion Week Opens With Heritage Brands, a Big Debut and 70 Shows
From Ralph Lauren and Coach to Tommy Hilfiger's return, the spring/summer 2027 season leaned on American heritage and fresh creative directors.
Beauty
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Hilton Trends Report: Thermal Baths, Hydrotherapy and Nature Are Winning Over Hotel Guests
A survey of nearly 15,000 would-be travelers suggests wellness features increasingly shape where people book.
Bathhouses Eye Multi-Site Expansion as Revenues Grow, Industry Survey Finds
A Global Wellness Institute Initiative survey suggests the bathhouse and thermal sector is maturing, though its sample is small.
'Sunglass Nails' Lead the Manicure Trends Coming Out of New York Fashion Week
Translucent almond nails, striped sets and naked manicures were among the looks nail artists previewed for spring 2027.
Makeup
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Milan Spring 2027 Makeup: Cornflower Lids, Blush on the Eyes and Popsicle Pouts
Artists in Milan smudged lips, draped pink blush onto eyelids and glued faux piercings onto models' faces.
London Spring 2027 Backstage: Beaded Brows, Faux Tears and Bubblegum Pink Lips
Makeup artists at London Fashion Week treated the face as a canvas, from floral brows to ghostly shading.
NYFW Spring 2027 Makeup: Neon Eyes, Soft Purple and the End of 'Clean Girl' Minimalism
Backstage artists swapped barely-there skin for lashes, color and deliberately messy liner.
Hair
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Milan Spring 2027 Hair: Windswept Strands, Crown Volume and Renaissance Braids
Prada teased the crown, Ermanno Scervino let the wind in and Vogue World looked to the Renaissance.
Bedhead Takes Over: Fashion Month's Frizzy, Slept-In Hair, From London to Milan
Low ponytails, grown-out shags and silver-sprayed horns show how far runway hair has moved from the slick look.
NYFW Spring 2027 Hair: Crimps Return and Loose Knots Replace the Slick Bun
Backstage stylists chose undone texture, from Y2K crimping to imperfect twists, over polished finishes.
Celebrity Style
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VMAs 2026 Red Carpet: Taylor Swift in Silver, Lisa in Red and a Night for Individuality
Feathers, sheer fabrics and ultra-low-rise styling defined the MTV Video Music Awards carpet.
Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Feathers, Sequins and Sharp Suits at the Peacock Theater
Host Mariska Hargitay opened the night in a red sequined gown as Nicole Kidman, Selena Gomez and others brought couture to Los Angeles.
Venice Film Festival Opens With Tailoring From Maggie Gyllenhaal and Glamour From Amal Clooney
Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal wore The Row and Celine as stars including Laura Dern and Kendall Jenner arrived at the Lido.
Sustainable Fashion
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Hundreds Protest Fur at Milan Fashion Week as New York Goes Fur-Free
Campaigners called on Milan's organizers to ban fur, which the Italian event only asks brands to avoid.
New York Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free for the First Time on the Official Schedule
The CFDA's ban on animal fur took effect with the spring 2027 season, aligning New York with London and other major fashion weeks.
What California's Textile Recycling Law Means for Fashion Brands Now
A law firm alert explains who counts as a 'producer,' what has already been due and why a pending lawsuit has not paused the rules.