DESIGN

Mar 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Designer Shares Tough Tales About Hollywood Stars

A well‑known costume artist opens up about the difficult personalities he has met on set. He says some actors were hard to work with, describing them as “unprofessional” and “disrespectful. ” The artist’s remarks paint a picture of the chaotic side of film production, where deadlines and personaliti

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Sneaker Innovation: Fragment and Nike's Futuristic Collaboration

A new sneaker has hit the scene, and it's turning heads with its unique design. The Fragment x Nike Mind 001 is not your average shoe. It's all black with blue dots that aren't just for show. These dots are part of the shoe's cushioning and support system. The bottom of the shoe is covered in bright

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nothing’s New Phone 4a Pro: Slim, Bright, and Packed With Features

Nothing has rolled out its latest mid‑range model, the Phone 4a Pro. The company claims it is the thinnest all‑metal phone available, measuring just 7. 95 mm. The design is a departure from earlier A‑series devices, featuring an aluminum unibody and a clear camera module that replaces the bulky roun

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Youth Voices Shape New Mental Health Apps

Mental health problems among kids and teens have climbed after the pandemic. Smartphones can help by offering quick support, but most apps ignore what people from lower‑income or ethnic minority groups really need. If their views aren’t included, the apps may be hard to use and could widen health ga

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Mar 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Oprah, Friends and Folk‑Inspired Fashion at Paris Runway

The front row of a Chloé show in Paris was crowded with familiar faces, but the real headline was the designer’s message. Chemena Kamali used the venue to highlight “irregularities” and the human touch behind each garment. She wanted fashion to feel more like a memory than a machine, emphasizi

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Feb 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gucci’s New Look: A Fresh Take on Classic Style

The runway at Milan Fashion Week opened with a striking white minidress that clung to the body, setting a tone of clean lines and subtle confidence. The designer’s palette felt like fresh air, with models moving as if just returned from a carefree morning. The collection shifted from tight silhouett

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Feb 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Phone, Old Design? A Look at the Trump T1

A few months ago a rumor started that a new phone, the Trump T1, might be based on an older model from HTC. The idea came after a reader noticed many similarities between the T1 and the HTC U24 Pro, a device that launched in 2024 for about $600. Both phones share a sharp, angled body and a curved sc

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

Bright Steps From Bronx to Big City

Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were

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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Building Better Water Filters with New Chemistry

Water is a precious resource, and scientists are working hard to make filters that can clean it faster and more reliably. One type of filter, called a nanofiltration membrane, is especially good at separating useful molecules from waste. The key to making these membranes work well lies in the tiny b

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Pores, Big Power: Building Better Flow Battery Membranes

Renewable energy needs a way to store power that is cheap, safe and long‑lasting. Redox flow batteries can do this because they separate the amount of power from the amount of energy stored. They also last many cycles and are inherently safe. The key to a good flow battery is its membrane. The m

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