The Story Behind Needlepoint’s Modern-Day Renaissance

The Story Behind Needlepoint’s Modern-Day Renaissance

There are plenty of ways to spend a brisk Saturday evening in the West Village. But on this particular night, instead of grabbing dinner or a drink, I’m en route to a different function: a needlepoint event, where West Village Knit & Needle is expecting a full house. Nevertheless, owner Kiana Malekzadeh has graciously let…

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Syrian President al-Sharaa to visit Germany for talks with Merz

Syrian President al-Sharaa to visit Germany for talks with Merz

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected in Berlin on Monday for a two-day visit centred on thorny issues including the repatriation of Syrian refugees living in Germany and ongoing violence in the war-torn country. Al-Sharaa is set to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday and participate in a round table with business leaders, Economy Minister…

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About 30 SGX listcos show early interest in Value Unlock programme to lift valuations

About 30 SGX listcos show early interest in Value Unlock programme to lift valuations

Market participants say weak disclosure and poor investor engagement often drive mispricing on the exchange – gaps the initiative aims to close [SINGAPORE] Around 30 Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed companies have made early inquiries into the newly launched Value Unlock programme, underscoring growing interest in efforts to lift valuations by sharpening corporate strategy and investor communication.…

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For Restless Sleepers Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection

For Restless Sleepers Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection

When Francesca Ruffini launched For Restless Sleepers nearly 11 years ago, her pajama-only proposition was greeted with polite curiosity, and more than a little perplexity. The idea of elegant, loose-fitting loungewear, boldly printed yet impeccably sleek, felt oddly out of step with the fashion mood of the moment. “People thought I was crazy,” she recalled.…

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Classic, Cult or Just Plain Chic: 11 Brands We’re Backing in 2026

Classic, Cult or Just Plain Chic: 11 Brands We’re Backing in 2026

As a seasoned stylist, shopper, writer and all-around fashion devotee, keeping tabs on emerging brands, ceaselessly snooping for trends on social media and dissecting seasonal fashion shows is all part and parcel of my research. I live, breathe and consume all things clothing, shoes and accessories. As we step headfirst into 2026, I wanted to…

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Transcript: Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Polls on ICE Turns Dire

Transcript: Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Polls on ICE Turns Dire

Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. At a press briefing on Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt repeatedly lost her temper with reporters. It’s no accident that what triggered Leavitt were perfectly legitimate questions about ICE’s extraordinary…

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SIA, Air India ink pact for commercial cooperation

SIA, Air India ink pact for commercial cooperation

The airlines are exploring ways to enhance privileges beyond the current Star Alliance and KrisFlyer programmes [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement with Air India that will build on existing partnerships between the two carriers.  In a joint release on Friday (Jan 16), the two airlines said that this latest…

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