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MILAN (AP) — For Giorgio Armani, it was always the clothes. And his clothes all started with the fabrics.While other fashion empires make their money on handbags and footwear, Armani’s appeal has always been in the apparel, the core of his $10 billion empire.After his death Thursday at the age of 91, Armani has been remembered for softening the 1980s power suit, decades of fruitful Hollywood collaborations and as a defining figure of Italian luxury ready-to-wear.But he was also a keen business owner who maintained his independence in an era of consolidation, an innovative communicator and a boss who was…
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs face Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers in the most accessible game to viewers on Friday night in Brazil.It’s the first NFL game streamed on YouTube and there will be plenty of unique elements surrounding the broadcast.The league and YouTube have assembled a lineup of content creators to enhance the viewing experience.Cam Newton, Brandon Marshall, Derek Carr and Tyrann Mathieu will be part of a pre-game and post-game shows hosted by Kay Adams.Donald De La Haye, known as “Deestroying” to millions of social media followers, will serve as…
X, formerly Twitter, has started rolling out its new encrypted messaging feature called “Chat” or “XChat.” The company claims the new communication feature is end-to-end encrypted, meaning messages exchanged on it can only be read by the sender and their receiver, and — in theory — no one else, including X, can access them. Cryptography experts, however, are warning that X’s current implementation of encryption in XChat should not be trusted. They’re saying it’s far worse than Signal, a technology widely considered the state of the art when it comes to end-to-end encrypted chat. In XChat, once a user clicks…
Budrul Chukrut | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesPowerball fever is spreading as the jackpot hits $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest prize in U.S. lottery history.The enthusiasm for the gargantuan pot is fueling business on Jackpocket, a lottery courier owned by DraftKings and available in 16 states.DraftKings said 15 million Powerball tickets have been ordered using Jackpocket during this Powerball run. Powerball ticket sales on the platform increased 130% day over day from Wednesday to Thursday this week. Sales on Wednesday alone increased 200% from the previous week.Lotto.com and Jackpot.com also offer online lottery sales.As of the most…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 2:40 PM ET, Thu September 4, 2025 They may earn less than their Millennial counterparts, but Gen Z isn’t letting that hold them back, at least when it comes to exploring the world.Gen Z traveler searches are up 26 percent this fall, according to Airbnb’s fall travel trends report and they’re planning longer international trips compared to millennials. This surge in Gen Z travel is likely fueled by more affordable travel during the shoulder season, making international travel more approachable for younger travelers, suggests the report. Underscoring that point, a recent Focaldata survey found that…
Sodium-ion battery startup Natron ceased operations this week, ending the company’s 12-year quest to commercialize its technology in the U.S. The company had $25 million worth of orders lined up for its Michigan factory, but it couldn’t deliver them until it had UL certification, according to Raleigh’s The News & Observer, which reported on the business’s closure because Natron had been planning to bring jobs to the state of North Carolina with its new factory. However, receiving the UL certification can be a lengthy process, often spanning several months. Natron investors balked at releasing more funds, leaving the startup facing…
NEW YORK (AP) — Every year, summer arrives with a buzzing energy. School’s out, the sun is shining, music is blaring out of car windows and speakers are blasting on the beach.But this summer, the beaches seem quieter. The playlists feel aimless. The radio waves aren’t being dominated by the usual upbeat, sing-along tune. Where is our song of the summer?In this age of fractured listening habits, it’s hard to fully quantify a yearly winner. However, Billboard’s weekly Song of the Summer chart attempts to crown one each year by tracking streaming, airplay, and sales between Memorial Day and Labor…
NEW YORK (AP) — If it wasn’t clocking to you before, it should be now. Justin Bieber is doing whatever he wants.The 31-year-old has surprised listeners with a second new album in 2025 — “Swag ll” follows July’s “Swag.” Both arrived shortly after mysterious billboards teasing the records cropped up in major cities. The new album, his eighth, is an obvious companion piece, not only in name, but also in sound, theme and zeal. Liken it to Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” double album drop — this 23-track album is for his diehard loyalists. (Or 44 tracks, if listened…
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped 16 basis points to 6.29% Friday, according to Mortgage News Daily, following the release of a weaker-than-expected August employment report.It marks the lowest rate since October 3 and the biggest one-day drop since August 2024. Rates are finally breaking out of the high 6% range, where they’ve been stuck for months.”This was a pretty straightforward reaction to a hotly anticipated jobs report,” said Mortgage News Daily Chief Operating Officer Matt Graham. “It’s a good reminder that the market gets to decide what matters in terms of economic data, and the bond…
Karryn Christopher (Source: Signature Travel Network)Signature Travel Network appointed Karryn Christopher as president during the company’s annual Owners’ Meeting in San Diego San Diego earlier this month. Christopher, who has worked at Signature since 2001, most recently served as executive vice president of marketing & preferred partnerships.Alex Sharpe, CEO and president, will continue to serve as Signature Travel Network’s CEO. “Our coworkers, members and partners adore and respect Karryn because she leads with both head and heart,” said Sharpe said.“She has a rare ability to bring people together and turn ideas into impactful results. With Karryn stepping into this role,…