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This Wine Country town canceled its mayoral election. Why more California cities could follow
When she picked up election paperwork in July, Lana Richardson had one question for Calistoga's city clerk: After she filed, could she still change her mind about running for City Council? A former bed-and-breakfast owner in this Napa Valley town…
Selena Gomez's Wine-Inspired 'Bordeaux Jelly' Nails Are a Refined Twist on a Classic Red Manicure
Selena Gomez knows how to make a statement. At the annual Rare Impact Fund Gala this week, she wore red from head to toe—and that included her nails. While her red-carpet dress was bright scarlet and covered in gems, Gomez opted for…
South Wales pub launches members' club with free wine, £20 steaks and lifts home
The first Members' Club Dining Evening will be held at the pub on Henllys Lane, between Cwmbran and Newport, on Friday, November 6. Customers will get a free glass of white wine with their starter and another glass of red or white wine with their…
9 Kitchen Trends We Predicted That Have Still Held Up
Because the kitchen is the heart of the home, it's also where some of the most exciting innovations happen. From smart technologies designed to make life a bit easier to experimental layouts that improve the flow and standout design details that…
California winegrowers pulled up almost 10% of the state's vineyards last year. Is it enough?
California winegrowers uprooted even more vineyards this year than last — more than 47,000 acres of vines between August 1, 2025 and August 1, 2026, according to the 2026 Standing Winegrape Acreage report. It still might not be enough to…
Germany approves cigarettes and alcohol tax hike in bid to raise millions
German lawmakers have approved a significant tobacco tax increase that will see the cost of a pack of cigarettes rise to over €11 by the end of the decade, generating more than €12 billion for the state between 2027 and 2030. A new…
Dover Street Market's Kei Ninomiya Updates the G.H. Bass Larson Loafer in a Luxe Embossed Leather
G.H. Bass is continuing to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a new collection in collaboration with DSM Kei Ninomiya, the first in-house brand of the multi-brand concept store Dover Street Market. Designed by Kei Ninomiya, the brand reinterprets…
New cheapest online food shop revealed - and it's not Aldi or Tesco
Amazon Fresh continues to be one of the cheapest options for groceries in the UK, with a weekly shop costing far less than it would at rival supermarkets. Analysis of 33 items from several supermarkets in Britain found that purchasing groceries…
European country hikes taxes on guilty pleasures despite outcry
A pack of cigarettes in Germany will cost more than €11 by the end of the decade after lawmakers approved a sharp increase in tobacco taxes on Thursday. The measure is expected to raise more than €12 billion ($13.5 billion) for the…
Alexandra Shulman: 'Which book am I ashamed not to have read? Literally the whole canon of classic English literature'
Born in London, Alexandra Shulman, 68, studied social anthropology at the University of Sussex. She was a secretary at Over 21 magazine and, in the early 80s, became a journalist at Tatler. In 1990, she was made editor of British GQ and, from 1992…
The Cherry Cola Hair Color Trend Is Bubbling Up Yet Again
There are very few not-so-natural hair colors that have enjoyed cyclical comebacks quite like burgundy. In the 1990s, when the hue had its first big surge in popularity, I wore it as a teenager. We didn't have a fun name for it back then—it…
Point Piper mansion Akuna hits the market for more than $55 million
The Point Piper waterfront mansion known as Akuna has hit the market with a price guide of more than $55 million as its owner no longer needs two Sydney mansions. Akuna has a pagoda heritage boathouse, pool and a private jetty for a 50-foot yacht…
I went to a techie screening of the Elizabeth Holmes doc to see why they can't stop laughing at her
Elizabeth Holmes is a black mark on Silicon Valley's reputation. And yet its residents are lining up for the documentary about her. Tech companies across the US are hosting screenings of ' You Can See Everything,' the documentary from Nathan…
M&S shoppers hail £24 'beautiful' cardigan as 'super cosy and warm
Now that autumn is well and truly here, many of us are looking to add layers to our wardrobes. It is the ideal time to pick up a cosy cardigan to see you through the colder months. They are easy to style up or down and do a good job of keeping us…
From local waters to Sichuan heat: Grand Majestic Sichuan puts provenance on the plate
For one evening at Grand Majestic Sichuan, the journey from sea to table was measured not only in flavor, but in kilometers. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Chef Theign Phan and her team at the Alexandra House restaurant joined forces with…
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