Photos show the impact of a massive blackout across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France
A metro station in Madrid plunged into the dark on Monday. Millions in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France were hit by a massive power outage on Monday. The blackout, which hit most of the Iberian Peninsula, was first reported around lunchtime local time. In an X post, Spain’s grid operator, Red Eléctrica, said the…
Shein, Target, and 13 other major brands that say Trump’s tariffs are pushing them to raise prices
Some companies are preparing to raise prices in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Companies are expected to raise prices in response to President Donald Trump’s slew of tariffs. While firms raise prices for many reasons, some were blaming hikes on tariffs long before Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day.” On April 2, he announced a 10%…
Meghan Markle says she writes Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet emails almost every night to create virtual scrapbooks of their childhoods
Meghan Markle in April 2025. Meghan Markle offered a sneak peek into how she’s making childhood memories last for her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. On Monday, the Duchess of Sussex appeared on “The Jamie Kern Lima Show,” hosted by the founder of IT Cosmetics. During the episode, Meghan opened up about how she…
Donald Trump is threatening the press because he doesn’t like his poll numbers. Can you afford to ignore him?
Donald Trump doesn’t like new polling numbers, and says the news organizations that published them should be investigated. Donald Trump doesn’t like a new set of polls that show his popularity eroding. In a Truth Social post, he says the news companies that published them should be investigated for “election fraud.” This is the kind…
Tech earnings, GDP, jobs report: This week is going to be huge for the stock market
Investors are bracing for a flood of new data and earnings to sift through this week, with inflation, jobs, and GDP prints on tap through Friday, while Big Tech firms report first-quarter results. Markets are watching for any signs of an economic slowdown as anxiety builds concerning the looming impact of tariffs. While the effects…
Hollywood found a new moneymaker with branded content. Trump and his tariffs are crashing the party.
Margot Robbie-starring “Barbie” has inspired more brands to get into filmed entertainment. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are threatening a rare bright spot in Hollywood. Brands have been ramping up their embrace of Hollywood-style films and TV shows. It’s a trend that’s taken on heightened relevance as the entertainment business struggles to find its footing after…
I was an old parent, and my friends are empty nesters now. I’m envious of their lives.
The author had her second daughter when she was 39. When I was 38, I found out I was pregnant, and I had our second daughter just two months before my 39th birthday. Our oldest daughter was 8 years old, and I was thinking about re-launching my career. I’d worked a part-time remote job until…
I’m 30 but most of my closest friends are 60 to 90 years old
My husband and I with our friends Sherry and Ken during a visit to Florida. Most of my close friendships are with people in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. We have so much in common — loves of family, travel, history, reading, and more — but there is one big difference. I’m only 30.…
Successful women opened up their closets. Here’s what they can’t live without.
How do successful women always look so put together? I always wonder where they find button-down tops that fit just right, sharp trousers that sit the perfect length, and shoes that look comfortable and luxuriously chic. So, I asked a handful of women from various industries to name the pieces in their wardrobes that are…
