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Efforts to raise the minimum wage have been a winner across U.S. states in recent years, with popular support from voters across both political parties. Right now, it’s a deeply red state that is in the throes of a heated battle over the issue, and it’s heading to the polls in less than a month as part of midterm elections primary season.A ballot measure for the mid-June primary in Oklahoma — State Question 832 — would hike the state minimum wage from $7.25, where it’s stood since 2009, to $12 per hour in 2027, $13.50 in 2028 and $15 in…

Having joined the hungry (curious adjective) ranks of those who like to coin a word, Mr. Mailer then takes such a fancy to “factoid” that you’d think he hadn’t had a neologism in a month of Sundays; “factoids” and “factoidals” litter every few pages of what he calls his “Novel Biography.” The supply is far greater than the demand.We know, of course, that the author is deliberately being irritating in order to live up to his reputation as the most irritating writer in America. We know, as well, that he has a point to make—although his revelation is hardly staggering—i.e.,…

Rita Ferro at Disney Upfront 2026.Courtesy: Disney Co.As Rita Ferro, Disney president of global advertising, prepared to take the stage at the company’s recent upfront presentation, she had actor Paul Anthony Kelly on her mind. Kelly recently portrayed John F. Kennedy Jr. in the limited FX TV series “Love Story,” and met Ferro at an earlier event. After a fangirl moment that included an iPhone snapshot, Ferro requested that Kelly introduce her at the annual pitch to advertisers.”That’s the Disney difference: trust, innovation and unrivaled fandom. Not just with the stories they tell, but how they operate as a company,”…

The legendary Italian actor Sophia Loren is known for many things: her Oscar-winning performances, her signature feline flick of eyeliner, a few passionate love affairs, and of course, an inimitable style of style. Think: Curve-hugging midi dresses with sweetheart necklines, linen eyelet tops worn languidly off the shoulder, capri pants with a casual button-down, and structured colorful swimsuits.And nowhere does her eye for fashion feel more at home than in the dog days of summer, where she has typically been found cruising down the Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples, or lounging by the pool of her villa outside Rome.…

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – MAY 29: Police officers stand on patrol during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri-La Hotel on May 29, 2026 in Singapore. Senior defence officials and military leaders from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond convene at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, one of Asia’s premier track-one intergovernmental security forums. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)Ezra Acayan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesDefense spending, China’s position in the Asia-Pacific region and lessons from Ukraine were just some of the topics dominating the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue this year.…

What’s happening at the French Open? Tennis-watchers became unmoored yesterday when world number-one Jannik Sinner—as close to a shoo-in to win this, the last major he’d need to complete a career slam, as any player in recent history, given that Carlos Alcaraz is injured—wilted badly in the heat, losing in five sets to Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina, ranked 56th in the world. But while it’s always a shame to lose the world’s best player on one of its biggest stages, Sinner’s absence from the rest of the tournament opens up fascinating possibilities—and clears the way for what could be…

Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on May 29, 2026. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP via Getty Images)Jam Sta Rosa | Afp | Getty Images”Japan’s door to dialog is always open” to the international community even as it increases defense spending and revises its arms exports guidelines, according to defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi.Speaking at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Koizumi said that Tokyo has consistently respected international law, adding that “Japan’s path as a peace-loving nation has been valued by the region and by the international community. This fact will not be…

Behold, butter nails. You’ll know them by now, because the yellow manicure has been everywhere these last few seasons: from butter-y French manis to Hailey Bieber’s lemon-tini set in Mallorca, to the more golden mimosa shades and almost mango tones all over our IG Explore pages. For summer 2026? Nail trends—and cursory glances at the ladies in the salon chairs beside us—have shown butter nails are here to stay.Manicurist-to-the-stars, Tom Bachik, has been beating the “butter” nail drum for some time. Bachik previously showcased the look on longtime client Selena Gomez’s perfectly-shaped oval nails, painted in a pale butter shade.…

Hollywood can breathe a sigh of relief: Generation Z is not only going to the movies, it’s driving box office growth.During the pandemic, when theaters shut down and streaming became a dominant force in the media landscape, fears rose that this young cohort would shun the big screen as they matured into more engaged consumers. However, this generation, which ranges from around 14 to 29 years old, is one of the most active moviegoing demographics and attends more films per year than some older generations, according to data from Fandango.In 2025, members of Gen Z saw an average of seven movies…

Growing up, Cara Delevingne always knew she wanted to be a musician. She learned to play the piano and the drums early on, dreaming of one day writing and performing her own songs. And as a teen, she slowly began to do so—even if her introspective lyrics would never see the light of day.“I was in a couple bands during school, but whenever it came to the songs I’d written, I would lock myself in the bathroom and play them, because I just didn’t want anyone to listen,” Delevingne says. “They were always for me.”Though her interest in making music…