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NEW YORK — In a dimly lit room strung with fairy lights and ivy, transit workers file in and lie on inflated cots. Soothing piano notes play as a teacher rubs their ankles and toes.“Breathe in,” she says. “Think of a balloon, filling up with fresh energy. Your spine dropping into softness.”The relaxation class, held at a union hall for New York City transit employees, is one way transportation workers are managing fear and anxiety over a rise in violent crime on public transit. Concern has grown after a series of attacks against bus drivers, subway operators and station agents.…

by AFP Published January 8, 2018 French fashion house Christian Dior’s exhibition in Paris opened to record numbers, drawing more than 700,000 visitors, organizers said on Monday.The six-month-long show, which finished on Sunday, was the most popular ever held at the city’s Museum of Decorative Arts, with visitors queuing for an average of four hours to see some of the luxury brand’s most iconic designs.The exhibition “Christian Dior, le couturier de dreams” (roughly translated as “Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams”) was organised to mark the brand’s 70th anniversary and tells the history of the brand through around 300 haute couture…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive commission when you click our links and make a purchase. Learn more here. Finding stylish, affordable summer fashion can be a daunting task. Whether you need it to run errands or hang out with the girls, having a rotation of warm-weather fashion essentials is a must. Plus, Amazon is the best place to find stylish, affordable pieces, and we’re here to help you find them. Related: 16 Summer Fashion Must-Have Items for Under $75 Summer has always been my favorite season. When I was little, every May I would scrape together…

Renowned fashion designer Zerina Akers has officially opened an innovative social club in Los Angeles called St. Helen’s House. The multifaceted club, which offers wellness activities, an education center and workspace, is also home to Akers’ recently opened fashion rental showroom, “The Show Must Go On.” Akers’ company announced in a press release that the showroom will display a wide selection of luxurious gowns, suits, shoes, accessories and more. Additionally, the showroom also features an art gallery curated by Los Angeles-based artist Erin Christobale. Art pieces on display in the showroom are also available to purchase. Ackers takes the showroom…

by AFP Published February 19, 2016 In a sun-soaked TriBeCa loft, Calvin Klein’s Brazilian creative director, Francisco Costa, channeled the New York cool that is the label’s signature and a harbinger of modern, urban fashion.Calvin Klein AW16/17 New York Fashion Week – PixelFormulaIn addition to the ubiquitous black, there was white, blue and black plaid with a dusty pink splash. Sharp suiting was teamed with low-cut V-neck silk slip blouses, and buckled and strappy accessories were used, following a trend also seen on the Vera Wang and Alexander Wang catwalks.Large fur collars, another key trend this season, were prominent, as…

Alex MacDonald Cronkite News Service Many young workers don’t think they’ll ever get a dime of Social Security benefits.”I expect the program will be gone by the time I leave my job,” said Peter Fairbanks, 24, a Phoenix regional manager for a company that sells skin-care products.Despite widespread skepticism, Gen Z and millennials tend not to worry much about benefits they might receive 40 or 50 years from now, so the issue may not have much impact on them on Election Day, Arizona political experts say — unless one of the presidential candidates comes up with a plan to ensure…

Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day Bug Juice is one of the new foods at the Wisconsin State Fair in 2024. Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin State Fair. Sweet, savory and downright unusual, the food at the fair is some of the most extravagant and imaginative. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Wisconsin State Fair will be adding 100 new food items to its lineup this summer, one for each century the fair has been in existence. Notable additions include the refreshing Acai Cup (Leff’s Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill), fusion-inspired Asian Sweet & Sticky…

Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, is not only a celebrated coach and former player, but she’s also a fashion sensation, making waves this season for her stylish on-court presence as she leads her team to victory. Historic achievement Dawn Staley recently made history by becoming the first Black college basketball coach to win three NCAA women’s basketball tournament national championships. This incredible achievement has made her notable not only for her coaching skills, but also for her unique sense of style. Cutting-edge fashion on the court Staley’s fashion during high-stakes games has…

VladimirFLoyd/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis In my last article on Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA), I mentioned that I was surprised by the sudden downward revision of the cosmetics and beauty chain’s FY24 outlook, issued by management at the last Retail RoundUp conference. The reason this downward revision surprised me at the time is because it came just a few weeks after the company set its full-year expectations in its disappointing FY23 earnings report. Since then, the Company’s stock price has fallen below the $408 level where I projected the Company’s stock price to be, as shown in Exhibit A below.…

Footage has emerged of an enraged Fernando Alonso throwing his jacket to the ground during a heated argument with race officials at the Hungarian Grand Prix.The Aston Martin driver ultimately finished seventh at the Hungaroring on Sunday, leaving him frustrated as he felt his efforts were unfairly thwarted in the final stages of qualifying.Alonso was on a flying lap towards the end of Q3 when a horrific crash involving Yuki Tsunoda brought out the red flag.The controversial decision prevented several drivers, including the 42-year-old, from completing the final laps before Sunday’s race.Following the incident, Alonso voiced his dissatisfaction with the…