Beyond Function: A New Chapter in Singapore Design With Singapore’s 61st National Day around the corner, LUXUO examines what national pride means within the country’s design industry. A new generation of designers has emerged from workshops, studios and research laboratories to present furniture, lighting, homeware and objects that move beyond conventional ideas of utility. Recent
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook speaks at the Stanford Institute of Economic Policy Research in Palo Alto, California, U.S., May 27, 2026. Ann Saphir | Reuters Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Wednesday that she’s ready to support an interest rate hike unless the inflation numbers improve. “Inflation is too high, and I consider the
People gather at the Magic Kingdom theme park before the “Festival of Fantasy” parade at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, July 30, 2022. Octavio Jones | Reuters Disney parks are defying a slump in international travel to the U.S., posting record quarterly revenue for the company’s experiences division on Wednesday. The experiences segment, which
The New York Times asked hundreds of bookish people—which included librarians, booksellers, editors, bookstagrammers, and crime writers (among them Freida McFadden, S.A. Cosby, Gillian Flynn, Alyssa Cole, and Stephen King)—what the best 10 thrillers published since 2000 were. The resulting list of 50 books spans countries and time lines, is populated by bestsellers like Tana
Once upon a time, the money cannon meant something. In the Citizens United era, outside groups have carpetbagged around the country, flooding their preferred candidates with millions of dollars and blanketing the airwaves with ads, often enough ensuring victory. But in the bloody battle between two Democrats vying for a Senate seat in Michigan, big-dollar
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has set more records, charting the biggest Tuesday ever at the domestic box office with $42 million. It’s also the highest-grossing movie YTD with $1.1 billion worldwide, pulling ahead of Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5, which is at $1.07B global. Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s U.S./Canada Tuesday beats that of Sony/Marvel’s own Spider-Man:
Foo Fighters launched their North American “Take Cover” summer tour at Rogers Stadium in Toronto on Tuesday evening, August 4th, with support from Queens of the Stone Age and Mannequin Pussy. Dave Grohl and company treated fans to a 26-song set filled with their biggest hits, including opening number “All My Life,” as well as
Dammmmmnnn, it took a long time to get here! Martin is easily one of the greatest sitcoms, let alone Black sitcoms of its time, and it’s such a cultural staple that it still resonates some 30 years later. In many ways, it’s the blueprint, which is why viewers were stoked to learn that The Varnell
Ask five people who invented the guayabera, and you will get five very confident answers. The Cubans will tell you it was born on the banks of the Yayabo River, and they will say it like a closed case. The Mexicans in Yucatán will wave that off and point you straight to Mérida. The Colombians
An education charity’s former grants manager has been spared jail after she stole more than £46,000 from the organisation. Faye Dent, 39 and of Jarrow, Tyneside, has been given a suspended sentence after defrauding The Reece Foundation, a charity that promotes manufacturing and STEM education primarily in north-east England. Last month, Dent pleaded guilty to
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey opens the way every telling of this story has opened for nearly three thousand years: with a voice, a table of listeners and a version of an event already half-known. The Odyssey is one of two surviving poems attributed to Homer, a sequel of sorts to The Iliad that follows the
Merchandise is displayed on a shelf at the Times Square Disney store on May 6, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Disney reports quarterly earnings before the bell on Wednesday, and investors will be focused on the direction of the company’s streaming and theme parks business — as well as
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com Inc., during the America Business Forum in Miami, Florida, US, on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images Jeff Bezos filed plans to sell about 15 million Amazon shares worth roughly $4.1 billion, after the dominant e-commerce platform’s stronger-than-expected earnings sent the stock to a
★ My Inner Child Wants to Kill A few months back, I had the double pleasure of reading Karsten Dusse’s Murder Mindfully while concurrently bingeing Netflix’s TV series based on the book. Both were comically macabre, and I am happy to report that the follow-up, My Inner Child Wants to Kill, also translated by Florian
View gallery Image Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for ABA Christina Applegate is beloved in Hollywood, both by her peers and her fans. Sadly, the Emmy Award winner has had to step away from acting because of her battle with multiple sclerosis. She was reportedly hospitalized in early 2026 and was returned home four months later.
As someone who grew up watching The Princess Diaries and Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement on repeat, it’s wild to think that the first movie came out 25 years ago. Honestly, to that I say with the utmost shock and enthusiasm: “Shut up!” However, that’s exactly how long it’s been, and Anne Hathaway is celebrating
No serious Paco Rabanne 1 Million review would be complete without first understanding the man behind the brand. The late Paco Rabanne rose to fashion world fame in the swinging sixties thanks to the use of plastic and metal in his avant-garde, space-age clothing. “I defy anyone to design a hat, coat, or dress that
Nearly 90 staff at a major social care charity have been transferred to Glasgow City Council’s health and social care partnership following a rent dispute between the charity and its council-owned landlord. Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership will absorb 83 staff as it takes on two contracts previously held by Turning Point Scotland. The
When you move, what do you do with your classic car? This is a question that many people face, and it can be difficult to answer. If you don’t have the space to store your car, or if you’re worried about it being damaged during the move, you may feel like you have no choice
Singapore has long been celebrated for its balance of lush greenery, striking architecture and rich multicultural heritage. These defining qualities have also shaped the city’s hospitality landscape, which has seen diverse culinary traditions and contemporary luxury spaces come together to create distinctly Singaporean experiences. As the nation gears up for National Day — instead of
Michael Burry attends “The Big Short” New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York, Nov. 23, 2015. Andrew Toth | Filmmagic | Getty Images Michael Burry of “The Big Short” fame is sticking with his bearish wagers even as the S&P 500 surges to a record high, warning that the rally could still
Pinterest shares fell 7% in extended trading on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue but issued lukewarm sales guidance. Here’s how the company did, compared to analysts’ consensus estimates from LSEG: Earnings per share: 43 cents adjusted vs. 36 cents expected Revenue: $1.18 billion vs. $1.15 billion expected Sales rose 18% from
Goodreads’ selection of the biggest fall debut novels includes a mix of familiar names and newcomers, and a variety of genres and categories, making for an exciting season of discovery. These books hitting U.S. shelves August through early December include three big names—one from an unexpected space: Trying to fit more global settings into your
Ariana Grande has addressed the news that she will be stepping back from the spotlight and leaving the West End production of Sunday in the Park With George directly with her fans, following intense online speculation. While on stage in Chicago during the first of a three-show stint of her Eternal Sunshine Tour, the 33-year-old took a
Given the massive success of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, it’s not surprising that a sequel is already in development, and even though it’s nowhere near ready for its release, it’s already a win for the streamer. Netflix has an interesting catalog of original animated movies with different animation styles and tones, such as Guillermo del
John Douglas, the guitarist and vocalist of Scottish indie rock outfit Trashcan Sinatras, has died, the band announced on social media. He was 63. “We are devastated to inform all of you that we have lost our dear friend and brother John after a brief illness,” Francis Reader, Paul Livingston, Stephen Douglas, and Davy Hughes
When a majority alliance on Big Brother takes out one of their own, it tends to send the game into a bit of a tailspin. Blindsides are a big part of the experience, but it seems that Drew is finally realizing that his time in the game could be numbered. As part of the Toolshed
Charities’ data held by the customer relationship management company Beacon CRM has “likely” been downloaded by an unauthorised third party following a cyber-security incident. Beacon CRM, which according to its LinkedIn profile supports more than 1,500 charities, became aware of the breach on Wednesday last week. The company told customers about the breach on Monday,
The fourth Singapore Yachting Festival at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove featured a record 14,280 visitors and 211 participating brands, according to show organisers, although the number of boats was down on previous years. Arthur Tay, Chairman and CEO of SUTL Group, owner of the ONE°15 Marina portfolio, stated: “The response to this year’s Singapore Yachting
Singapore’s art landscape is creating more opportunities for audiences to encounter contemporary art beyond traditional collecting circles. Through initiatives such as Singapore Gallery Month, gallery exhibitions, artist conversations and public programmes, a wider audience is gaining access to the people, ideas and practices shaping the local and regional art landscape. Across galleries, cultural institutions and
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