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Sign up for our daily Inside Washington email and get exclusive U.S. coverage and analysis delivered to your inbox.Get our free Inside Washington emailsBefore becoming Donald Trump’s running mate in 2024, J.D. Vance was known, at least within the State Department, for grilling nominees with questionnaires on LGBTQ+ rights, the Pride flag, diversity and inclusion, and other so-called “woke” issues. This was part of a series of holds he placed on Biden’s nominees, delaying the confirmation of more than 30 diplomats to senior positions until April of this year. “Many of our allies and those with whom we seek to…

Yomil Hidalgo continues to tour different European cities, but the trip has also given the reggaeton artist an opportunity to reflect on the reach of Cuban urban music beyond the island. The Cuban singer shared his thoughts on the matter on his Instagram Story, which will be valuable for young artists looking to make their music heard on other continents: “This tour was very enlightening. I came to understand that the music we make does not cross borders. Here, the way people listen to music is completely different from the way we make it,” Yomil explained in the post. Still,…

Actress Jennifer Lawrence is reviving the early 2000s trend of wearing pants over dresses…and the controversy that comes with it.The “Don’t Look Up” star was recently spotted wearing a purple sheer sleeveless knee-length dress paired with navy La Ligne Colby pants, Manolo Blahnik Sousa flat leather sandals and another late ’90s/early 2000s favorite, The Row’s silk Sophia bucket hat.Lawrence accessorized with a pair of Poppy sunglasses by Luv Lou and carried an incredibly trendy Stanley Quencher stainless steel tumbler to complete the throwback look.Clearly not one to shy away from a little controversy, the actress, who is known for being…

The City of Chattanooga’s Parks and Outdoors Department has opened Lupton Mills Meadow, a new urban conservation park, on the former site of Lupton Mills.The 12 acres of pastureland feature walking trails where wildlife is abundant.”Today’s opening is a decade in the making,” said District 2 City Councillor Jenny Hill. “Lupton residents have advocated for a complete restoration of the former mill site after years of eyesore, dust and weed overgrowth. Now there is a public pasture where residents can relax and create wonderful memories. I am honoured to have been a small part of this transformation.”Operations at this former…

The 25-year-old, 5-foot-tall former Disney star (who appeared in the hit teen TV series “Girl Meets World”) has become one of the hottest new artists on the planet, with two recent singles, “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” hitting No. 1 on charts around the world. Her profile first exploded in 2021, when Rodrigo released the single “Driver’s License,” which topped the charts. The song’s lyrics, “And I bet you’re with that blonde girl / That always made me doubt,” were widely interpreted as a reference to Carpenter’s rumored affair with Rodrigo’s ex-boyfriend, actor Joshua Bassett. The internet’s pop-loving public went…

Last month, luxury fashion line Kate Spade New York and Heinz, the food processing company famous for its ketchup, announced they were teaming up to launch a limited-edition, sexy fashion collection. The new line, called “Condiment Couture,” will include tote bags and pouches designed to resemble ketchup packets, slip-on shoes featuring open ketchup packets, and T-shirts, leather accessories, key chains, and phone cases featuring Heinz’s iconic typography. “Kate Spade New York shares many values ​​with Heinz, from creating the highest quality products that are artisanally crafted down to the last detail to showing true dedication to our fans,” Megan Lang,…

This week marks 25 years since Carolyn Bassett-Kennedy’s untimely death, but her influence on the fashion world remains as strong as ever.The 33-year-old, who lived in New York and worked as a public relations officer for Calvin Klein, found herself thrust into the spotlight due to her relationship with John F. Kennedy Jr., the only son of the late US president.As a result of the intense media interest in their relationship, Carolyn was frequently photographed on the streets of New York and unintentionally became the poster girl for minimalist style in the 90s.In recent years, Carolyn’s understated street style and…

introduction In 2024, an incident in Bangalore highlighted the continuing tension between traditional cultural expressions and modern urban norms. A man dressed in a dhoti and kurta was denied entry to a prominent shopping mall, sparking a wider debate about cultural discrimination, dress code enforcement, and changing interpretations of modernity in India’s urban centres. Recently, an individual dressed in a traditional dhoti and kurta attempted to enter a shopping mall in Bangalore. A security guard stopped him at the entrance, citing the mall’s dress code. This seemingly simple refusal of entry sparked a larger controversy, drawing attention to the cultural…

Beauty enthusiasts are going wild for an affordable product that claims to reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.People can’t stop raving about this inexpensive concealer that covers up flaws and gives you a flawless complexion.Beauty lovers marvel at affordable skin correctors that claim to hide dark circles under the eyes (Stock Image) Credit: Getty ImagesShoppers are stocking up on anti-aging products that claim to brighten skin.They’re obsessed with Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, which sells for $22 at Sephora. “I use this concealer every day. It covers my dark circles so well and…

Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day An MCTS bus in front of the security checkpoint at the intersection of N. Milwaukee Ave. and E. Mason Ave. Photo by Graham Kilmer. With the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) over, life is returning to normal for those who work in downtown Milwaukee. For many, the tournament turned commuting into a headache, with a massive security perimeter, Secret Service checkpoints, a maze of security fencing and detouring bus routes. Blanca de Jesus commutes to Manpower’s headquarters in downtown Milwaukee by bus, but to get there last week she had…