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This summer, one of Staffordshire’s most talked-about bridal boutiques is growing—again. Wedding Belles Love is opening a second store with the same mission: stunning wedding gowns for every body, ready to take home today. Known for their inclusive, off-the-peg approach, Wedding Belles Love stocks dresses in sizes 0 to 36—shattering industry norms and proving that beauty comes in every shape and size. “We’re creating a space where every bride can walk in, find a dress they love, and feel amazing regardless of size or budget,” said Claire Sutton, Company Director of Wedding Belles Love. “Too many women have been told…
The United States’ loss of its last triple-A credit rating and mounting concerns about government debt are threatening to disrupt the relative calm in financial markets that has prevailed since President Trump began pausing tariffs early last month.One factor jarring markets is a bill in Congress that would make Mr. Trump’s signature 2017 tax cuts permanent and could add trillions of dollars to federal debt. A House committee voted to approve the bill on Sunday night although it was expected to remain a focus of contentious congressional debate.On Friday, the ratings firm Moody’s cited the legislation, along with broader concerns…
What’s causing major flight delays and disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport? Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York Times covering transportation, explains how a staffing shortage has contributed to the chaos and what’s being done to address it.
A new grassroots music company, PlayZer Media Ltd, has launched in the South of England — spearheaded by father and son team Paul and Joshua Barnes, whose combined passion and personal journeys form the foundation of their growing brand. The company’s mission is to champion new musical talent through live events, authentic audience experiences, and high-quality production, offering a professional springboard for emerging acts across the region. Experience Meets Emotion Joshua Barnes is an accomplished guitarist and award-winning promoter, celebrated for his unique playing style and artistic versatility. With over five years of professional experience, Joshua has earned numerous awards…
Beauty Corner, a rising star in Wellingborough’s beauty and aesthetics scene, has announced the addition of Dermasculpt to its treatment range. Dermasculpt is a non-invasive laser technology designed to smooth and tighten the skin, reduce fat in targeted areas, and stimulate natural collagen production — all with minimal downtime. Co-founder Bianka Ibeh shared her excitement about the new offering: “Dermasculpt is a safer, more sustainable alternative to fillers, with long-lasting results often visible after just one session.” Launched in 2023 by Bianka and co-founder Pietro Quarshie, Beauty Corner has grown rapidly, earning a reputation for personalised care and outstanding results.…
The U.S. consumer has seemed unstoppable in recent years, spending throughout soaring inflation and the highest borrowing costs in decades. That resilience helped to keep at bay a recession that many thought inevitable after the pandemic. Consumer spending has fueled the economy Year-over-year percentage change in retail and food service sales Source: U.S. Department of Commerce Note: Data is seasonally adjusted. President Trump’s tariffs and their scattershot rollout have once again raised concerns that the United States may soon face an economic downturn. While the odds of an outright recession have fallen as the highest levies have been paused, there…
This is what Elon Musk’s personal feed on X looks like.He follows more than 1,000 people: right-wing influencers, conspiracy theorists, anti-transgender activists and dozens of his own superfans.His feed represents a flattering alternate reality filled with boundless praise — for him, for Tesla, for X, for his politics.And it mirrors his own deepening allegiances to the far-right. Note: These posts were selected by The New York Times and are shown in chronological order. Some posts were truncated for length. Source: X In Mr. Musk’s own telling, his political views were shaped by X.In a recent interview with Fox News, Mr.…
The World Economic Forum, the organization behind the annual gathering of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, is investigating allegations of improper behavior by its founder, Klaus Schwab.The board of the World Economic Forum opened an inquiry into Mr. Schwab in April after receiving a letter, anonymously attributed to current and former staff members, claiming that he improperly used the organization’s funds and describing comments that the letter said had made women uncomfortable, two people with knowledge of the matter said. The people requested anonymity because details of the letter remain confidential.Mr. Schwab, 87, stepped down as chair of the board…
Nine years ago, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence scientists singled out an endangered occupational species.“People should stop training radiologists now,” Geoffrey Hinton said, adding that it was “just completely obvious” that within five years A.I. would outperform humans in that field.Today, radiologists — the physician specialists in medical imaging who look inside the body to diagnose and treat disease — are still in high demand. A recent study from the American College of Radiology projected a steadily growing work force through 2055.Dr. Hinton, who was awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics last year for pioneering research in A.I.,…
Beau Bronzage, the acclaimed self-tanning brand led by beauty entrepreneur Victoria Hargrave, has revealed a major advancement in the tanning space: an innovative fragrance technology that eliminates the well-known ‘biscuit smell’ that has long plagued the self-tan experience. Far from a simple masking technique, this new technology represents a complete reimagining of how self-tanning products interact with the skin during the development phase. In blind product trials, users reported a distinct absence of the usual DHA odour. Instead, they praised a subtle, sophisticated scent featuring pear and freesia—directly inspired by Hargrave’s personal perfume of choice. Victoria’s journey in the beauty…