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fashion Ruman Baig 49 seconds ago The era of flashy extravagance, marked by flashy logos and ostentatious displays of wealth, is slowly being replaced by a more understated aesthetic. The rise of “quiet luxury” is shifting consumer tastes away from overt extravagance and towards timeless pieces that exude elegance and sophistication, and nowhere is this trend more evident than in the world of handbags. Gone are the days when the value of a bag was determined by the size of its logo. Today, discerning consumers seek luxury accessories that say a lot without shouting. Brands like Demellier, Loro Piana, Brunello…

The condor appeared at an altitude of 5,000 meters. It was not real.While ascending the frigid slopes of Huayna Potosi, the ninth highest mountain in the Bolivian Andes, I developed altitude sickness a few hundred meters from the high camp.My optimism, determination, and finally the sugar high I got from eating a frozen Snickers bar had all but vanished into a combination of mild anxiety, muscle aches, and dizziness by the time I began to hallucinate images of a giant, geometric-winged bird gently landing on the icy rocks surrounding me.With the help of some great local guides and a bit…

Chad Swiatecki, Monday, August 12, 2024 Central Health executives spoke out against the University of Texas Dell Medical School’s April firing of all staff working in diversity, equity and inclusion programs and suggested they may scale back or terminate their contract with the school. Last week’s Central Health Budget and Finance Committee meeting included discussion of various services and collaborative agreements the health district has with medical schools that are separate from the voter-approved annual $35 million payment to care for vulnerable communities. Board member Cynthia Valadez said the university’s enforcement of the requirements of a new anti-DEI law passed…

Dillard’s at Temple Mall was packed Saturday and Sunday with back-to-school shoppers taking advantage of the statewide tax-free weekend that began Friday and continued until late Sunday night.The exemption applies to most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks sold for under $100. The state comptroller released a list of the items.Kari Harrison, women’s and juniors’ department manager at Dillard’s, said the store will offer steep discounts of 40 to 65 percent during the special weekend, and will continue to offer those discounts while supplies last.”The store is always stocking new items and the quality of the clothes is excellent,” she…

“I will be running some system scaling tests tonight and tomorrow ahead of my meeting with Donald Trump,” Musk said in a post on X on Sunday night.The mercurial billionaire continued to stress test the X platform by livestreaming himself in-game twice.Musk’s first stream lasted about 19 minutes and garnered 2.1 million views, while his second stream, which lasted about 46 minutes, had 1.3 million views as of press time.Ensuring the stability of X is likely a top priority for Musk, given the platform’s shaky performance over the last year.In May 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched his presidential campaign…

Paris was in a frenzy over the Olympics.But things will be very different when the “young people of the world” gather in Los Angeles four years from now.Two of the most controversial sports of the past two weeks may be gone.Destruction is absolutely impossible.The sport has already been removed from the program and there is no guarantee it will return in the future.”It was especially disappointing when they decided it wasn’t going to happen in LA before we had a chance to perform it,” said Australian B-girl Rachel “Raegun” Gunn.”I think it may have been a little too soon. I…

Bob Pockrass FOX NASCAR Insider RICHMOND, Va. — Austin Dillon controversially clinched a spot in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs on Sunday by crashing both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final lap at Richmond Raceway.Dillon had a comfortable lead when the caution came out with two laps to go, setting up a two-lap dash to the finish. Logano started next to Dillon and took the lead on the restart.Going into the final two corners, Dillon got behind Logano, who spun, then Hamlin slipped up the inside of Dillon, causing Dillon to run down the track and make…

Clinical Nurse Manager Amy Sawin (left) discusses the importance of preventive testing with Health and Wellness Day attendees. (Photo by Gwen Sawer) PARKERSBURG — WVU Medicine Camden Clark held its annual Health and Wellness Day Saturday at the Health and Wellness Center, located at 2804 Birch Street. The focus of the day was preventive care and a variety of tests and resources from WVU Medicine and its partners, with 20 vendors providing materials on helplines, warning signs to watch out for and where to get additional care. “The biggest thing we’re offering right now is cost…

While parts of the East Coast are still recovering from the destruction caused by the remains of Hurricane Debbie, the next Atlantic front is developing into a tropical storm.According to the National Hurricane Center’s latest “Probable Track” forecast, potential Tropical Depression No. 5 formed 875 miles east-southeast of Antigua and is moving west-northwest at 23 mph, with several Caribbean islands in its sights, including the U.S. Virgin Islands.The potential cyclone is intensifying quickly, and the center said it will likely be named a tropical depression by the end of Monday, which would mark the next Atlantic storm to be given…

Matt Damon was all smiles as he enjoyed a love-filled shopping spree with his wife Luciana Barroso in the picturesque town of Byron Bay in New South Wales over the weekend.The 53-year-old Oscar-winning actor looked effortlessly stylish as he strolled around the laid-back seaside town, and it was clear he was enjoying quality time with his loved ones.Matt, who has long been known for his effortless charm, donned a casual yet chic outfit for the occasion. You might also like Matt Damon’s blended family He was wearing a casual, unbuttoned black dress shirt with a subtle pattern on it, over…