W.H.O. Ends Mpox Global Emergency

Why It Matters: The sharp decline is a victory. The W.H.O.’s declaration is an acknowledgment that the world successfully managed an international outbreak even while still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic. The initial response to the outbreak sputtered, much as it did when Covid began to spread. But most countries were able to quell their…

How Phillip Lim Became an ‘Accidental Activist’

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. “An accidental activist.” That’s how Phillip Lim describes himself. Later, he amends this: “I just call myself activated.” But the “accidental” part, at least, could apply to much of Lim’s life trajectory. He also considers himself to be “an accidental designer,”…

Is Everyone Playing Padel Without Us?

On a recent evening, a padel club here was full, as friends played under floodlights. One devotee, Patricio Guzman, started during the pandemic. Mr. Guzman, 38, never played tennis, but now plays padel four times a week — sometimes five, if he competes in a tournament. “I’m addicted to it,” he said. Several players had…

Inside Fendi’s Latest Art Collaboration

First came Fendi, then came Arnaldo Pomodoro. The famed Italian sculptor was born just a year after the historic Italian fashion house that has taken inspiration from his work over a decade-long relationship. Now Fendi is celebrating the interplay between the two with Arnaldo Pomodoro: The Great Theatre of Civilizations, an exhibition of the artist’s…