Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine

Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine

MILAN — Giorgio Armani’s menswear collection for the next warm weather season encoded the geography of summer in textures, geometrical designs and his signature relaxed silhouettes. The 90-year-old designer skipped the runway preview show closing Milan Fashion Week on Monday to recover from an undisclosed condition, but his fashion house said he kept a hand…

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Erie Seawolves will be renamed the Moon Mammoths after being picked for rebranding by John Oliver

Erie Seawolves will be renamed the Moon Mammoths after being picked for rebranding by John Oliver

NEW YORK — The Detroit Tigers’ Double-A Erie Seawolves will be renamed the Erie Moon Mammoths after being picked by John Oliver of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight.” Oliver devoted a May 4 segment to names and promotions of minor league baseball teams, announcing: “We are willing to use all of our resources and stupidity to…

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Trump Treasury Sec. Bessent to speak with Chinese trade counterpart on Friday

Trump Treasury Sec. Bessent to speak with Chinese trade counterpart on Friday

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will speak by phone on Friday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China, a senior Trump administration official told CNBC’s Eamon Javers. Additional details about the call, including the specific time it would take place or the next steps that…

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A rare look inside the Sistine Chapel for a private concert about angel encounters

A rare look inside the Sistine Chapel for a private concert about angel encounters

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel hosted a concert Sunday evening, debuting a composition focused on interactions with angels found throughout the Bible. The Vatican sometimes hosts concerts in the chapel for visiting musicians and other special occasions. But the events are always invite-only, and it is extremely rare for photojournalists to receive access….

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