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ORLANDO, Fla. — On Thursday, a group of mayors and attorneys from various cities and towns in Orange County sent a letter to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings stating their opposition to two ballot measures that would implement rural boundary measures. What you need to know: A group of mayors and city leaders are opposing efforts to put two proposed ballot measures on the November ballot. The petition was signed by mayors and city officials from Orlando, Apopka, Belle Isle, Eatonville, Edgewood, Oakland, Maitland, Winter Garden, Ocoee and Windermere. Next, the Orange County Commission will decide whether to move forward…
To Olympic purists, the idea of awarding gold medals to skateboarding and breakdancing may seem like a gimmick, but for the International Olympic Committee and its longtime commercial partners, these new sports are becoming useful tools for connecting with younger audiences. IOC President Thomas Bach has repeatedly declared that urban sports are the future of the Olympics. “Sport has to go where people are, whether that’s in the real world or the virtual world,” he said at an event earlier this year. “So these urban sports are crucial for the long-term development of the Olympics.”The IOC has added several new…
Controversial boxing star Ryan Garcia has once again taken to social media, targeting the LGBTQ+ community in his latest rant. Garcia has been dogged by a series of controversial incidents outside the ring in 2024. He is currently serving a one-year suspension after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug Ostarine in a pre-fight drug test linked to his recent win over Devin Haney. The 25-year-old Garcia is one of the most talented fighters in boxing today, but he has a history of shaky behavior on his social media accounts. Ryan Garcia launches hateful rant on social media Recent TweetGarcia made…
This week, fashion’s biggest headlines covered designer exits, brand rankings, financial reports, brand ambassadorships and more. Among the standouts, LOEWE claimed the crown for the world’s hottest brand in the second quarter of this year on the Lyst Index, beating out Miu Miu for the top spot. Meanwhile, reports surfaced stating John Galliano is departing from Maison Margiela, though the brand has not confirmed the news. BLACKPINK’s Lisa became the newest face of Louis Vuitton, while LVMH’s sales slipped in the first half of this year, according to its latest financial report. Revenues were down at Gucci too, per Kering’s…
Spring has been a particularly busy time for Hong Kong beekeeper Harry Wong: As flowers bloom and temperatures rise, his bees are busy replenishing their food supplies and forming new colonies. Hong Kong beekeeper Harry Wong at the Beetails conservation centre. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. This time of year also marks the start of honeybee migration season, meaning bees are more likely to appear in urban areas and come into contact with humans along the way. One morning in late March, the 35-year-old man had just finished work at his apiary when he got a notification on his mobile phone. Volunteers…
BuzzFeed Shopping Editor Melanie Ammann is a fan of the product: “I bleach my dark brown Asian-black hair blonde every 6-8 weeks, so when I first heard salon stylists rave about K18, I was immediately intrigued. I picked up a bottle and was amazed at how soft my hair felt. This product really does what it claims to. Seriously. Even my boyfriend commented that my hair was noticeably smoother after touching it all day.” Before trying K18, I was an Olaplex user and I still stick with this product. But I really love that K18 is a leave-in treatment, not…
Mattel’s 10th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show kicked off San Diego Comic-Con with a standing-room only crowd and an unforgettable evening of fashion and fandom. Winner of the 2024 Her Universe Fashion Show Throughout the night, 25 designers presented stunning creations inspired by iconic fandoms and pop culture characters, including Barbie, Beetlejuice, Magic 8 Ball, Monster High, Popples and more. From exquisite craftsmanship to boundary-pushing designs, every piece celebrated the power of imagination, with some pieces celebrating a number of landmark anniversaries, including Barbie’s 65th anniversary, Polly Pocket’s 35th anniversary and Mattel’s 80th anniversary. This year’s winning designers will have…
Two men and one woman suspected of storming a Lake Elsinore store and stealing thousands of dollars worth of cosmetics were jailed Friday.Jeremy Mikal Lewis, 25, Robert Edward Thompson, 37, and Ursula Charise Ventura, 48, all of Chino, were arrested Thursday after a week-long investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.The three were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy, organized retail theft, grand larceny and receiving stolen property. Lewis and Thompson are being held at the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta, and Ventura is being held at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on $10,000 bail each. According to sheriff’s Sergeant…
This week, Medellín, which won the City and Wall Street Journal’s innovative “City of the Year” award, hosted one of the region’s biggest fashion and creativity festivals. Colombiamoda, also known as Colombia’s Fashion Week, marked its 35th anniversary with a vision to connect, inspire and create new opportunities for the industry. This year’s fair focused on internationalizing the industry, shining a spotlight on fashion and innovation from across the region. The event attracted over 70,000 participants from over 40 countries, who toured the city of Medellín through a “City Circuit” that combined fashion, culture and the creative industries. Sebastian Diez,…
Instagram (@itsshacarri); World of Wonder; Instagram @tomdaleyWhen you think of the Summer Olympics, you probably think of gymnastics, diving, and the fashion each country chooses to wear at the opening ceremony. You probably don’t think of the gayest event of the year, but you’d be wrong.Not only will there be countless queer athletes competing this year (146, we counted!), but today’s Opening Ceremony also saw LGBTQ+ athletes play prominent roles, queer icons make surprise performances, and drag queens strut their stuff.If you haven’t followed the Olympics before, this is the year to tune in and become a passionate fan, because…