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Initially sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin bag, which gave birth to fashion’s must-have accessory, sold for a record seven million euros (about $11.2 million Cdn) at auction in Paris on Thursday.The huge amount — which drew gasps and applause from the audience — crushed what auctioneer Sotheby’s had said was the previous record for a handbag. That was $513,040, for a White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Retourne Kelly 28.Now, the original Birkin bag — named after the late Jane Birkin, the actor, singer and fashion icon that Hermès created it for — is in a…
Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects of the Supreme Court’s rulings, opinions, and procedures on the law, on other institutions, and on our constitutional democracy more generally. In Trump v. CASA, the Supreme Court announced that federal courts do not have the authority, under the Judiciary Act of 1789, to issue injunctions that prevent defendants from engaging in actions related to non-parties, even if those actions are illegal or unconstitutional. As others have pointed out, the practical consequences of the holding are unclear. The court described several mechanisms that might lead…
No reservations, no frills, just seriously good food delivered to your doorWhether you’re in the mood for gourmet comfort food or chef-curated cuisine, these top-rated restaurants bring exceptional flavour right to your doorstep. Think premium ingredients, expert technique, and dishes that deliver on every level all without leaving the couch.Peking Street, MarinaImage: Deliveroo WebsiteFrom the creators of Mott 32 comes a bold new delivery only concept inspired by the vibrant street food culture of China. Peking Street brings the heat with flavours that pack a punch all served with soul. On the menu? Think sweet corn soup, freshly roasted Peking…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Texas health officials are overhauling a program designed to steer people away from abortion following a ProPublica and CBS News investigation that found that the state had funneled tens of millions of taxpayer dollars into the effort while providing little oversight of the spending. The money has been flowing to a network of nonprofit organizations that are part of Thriving Texas Families, a state program that supports parenting and adoption as alternatives to abortion and provides counseling, material…
Watch: Houthi footage shows militants blowing up the Magic Seas ship earlier this weekSix crew members have been rescued and at least three others killed after a cargo ship was attacked by Yemen’s Houthis and sank in the Red Sea, a European naval mission says.The Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated Eternity C was carrying 25 crew when it sustained significant damage and lost all propulsion after being hit by rocket-propelled grenades fired from small boats on Monday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.The attack continued on Tuesday and search rescue operations commenced overnight.The Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the Eternity…
Residents were glued to the windows at a riverside brewery in Ruidoso, New Mexico, as a flash flood swept through town, carrying rocks and debris.Nervous chatter filled the taproom at Downshift Brewing Company, where about 50 people were sheltering from monsoon rains that caused the Rio Ruidoso to swell to more than six metres on Tuesday, a tentative record.The gasps in the room grew louder as an entire house floated by, knocking down trees in its path.The turquoise paint on the front door of the single-storey white house with brown slats was barely visible under layers of mud.But local artist Kaitlyn…
Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making and what we can expect from the court in the future. As Chief Justice John Roberts closes out his 20th term, the Supreme Court has entered a new phase – less defined by volatility and more by entrenched ideological structure. The 2024-25 term, while quieter than some expected, confirmed that the real story of the Roberts court is the steady narrowing and consolidation of control by a certain faction…
Al Khawaneej’s cafes callCafe culture in the United Arab Emirates is massive, and for sure, you’ve been touched by it in some capacity. We have the classic areas – Jumeirah and Al Wasl, with lanes of beautiful cafes ready to welcome you in, but Al Khawaneej is coming up quick as a hotspot for some stunning locations serving specialty coffee, artisanal dessert and great food. For your consideration, these are our Al Khawaneej cafe crawl picks.KneadedThis is the picture of a cosy neighbourhood bakery, splashed out in sunshine-savvy, whimsical orange, serving freshly baked pastries and specialty coffee. It’s a community-centric…
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capital & Main, a 2022-2023 LRN partner. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. In January, Katie Clark’s one-bedroom rental of more than 15 years, and nearly everything inside, was incinerated by Los Angeles County’s Eaton fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. For her troubles, she received a one-time payment of $770 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which she used to replace clothes, food and a crate for her dog. While it was only a fraction of…
Anbarasan EthirajanSouth Asia Regional EditorGetty ImagesFast-changing geopolitics has compelled Delhi to reach out to China to reset ties, experts sayAfter years of border tensions, India and China appear to be gradually moving towards resetting ties – but larger challenges and suspicions remain.The visit of two senior Indian officials to China late last month was seen as a sign of a thaw in bilateral relations.In June, Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also made separate visits as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meetings. The SCO is a 10-member Eurasian security grouping that also includes…