They’re dismissed as boring, little more than a “selfie” opportunity for economy nerds – or even labelled a threat to democracy. But as budget week approaches, the major parties are once again spruiking fundraising dinners and drinks for their most loyal followers – and slugging them for thousands of dollars. A seat at Labor’s budget…
Since launching as a direct-to-consumer furniture brand in 2013, Castlery has built a reputation for design-forward products that look good and perform even better. Castlery’s aesthetic leans mid-century modern, favoring earthy tones, rounded edges, and natural wood finishes that outlast fleeting trends. But it’s the functionality that won WIRED over. Think: Hidden storage compartments, modular…
Both elements needed for sixth place to be a Champions League spot seem quite plausible. Aston Villa would need to finish in fifth spot exactly (where they currently reside) and win the Europa League. They trail Nottingham Forest 1-0 after the semi-final first leg, but are at home for Thursday’s return leg. This scenario will…
Cancelled deployment of weapons battalion as continent is re-arming threatens Nato deterrence against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s artistic skills have earned him the reputation of a public relations genius acknowledged by both friends and foes. United States President Donald Trump, who has openly attacked him in public, famously called the Ukrainian leader “the greatest salesman on Earth”. A much more sympathetic voice, New York Times columnist David French,…
Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the commission, joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the FCC’s decision to order an early review of ABC’s local broadcast licenses, calling it an egregious violation of the First Amendment. Watch the full interview on Bloomberg This Weekend and…
A Spirit Airlines pilot was given an emotional send-off into retirement by another airline after what was supposed to be his final flight was canceled amid Spirit’s sudden collapse on Saturday. Jon Jackson had been scheduled to fly his final flight into Baltimore-Washington international airport on Saturday when the low-cost airline ceased operations after running…
Olivia Wilde isn’t worrying about her viral red carpet appearance, darling. The Don’t Worry Darling star addressed criticism of her appearance after a video circulated online of her at the San Francisco International Film Festival April 24. As her brother Charles Cockburn asked in a video shared to her Instagram Stories May 3, “Olivia Wilde,…
When the Minnesota state legislature is not in session, Kaela Berg is working in the skies. Berg has spent the last six years doubling as a state legislator and a flight attendant, taking shifts when the legislature is on break. “Even as a state legislator, I still live paycheck to paycheck,” she said. “I have…
Trench coats, the perfect pair of jeans, a leather motorcycle jacket, a strand of pearls. In fashion, the most versatile items become the most iconic. The same goes for screenwriting. The magic trick of 2006’s “The Devil Wears Prada” was that it contained razor-sharp insights about the worlds of media and celebrity, packaged as a…
