As dawn broke in central Paris on Wednesday, a throng of 500 people, mostly French, stood with uncharacteristic patience in a snaking line, intent on buying a decidedly un-French confection: an American doughnut. A hot, glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut, to be exact. It was the grand opening of the chain in France, and patrons —…
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The Biden administration delayed a decision on Wednesday about whether it would ban menthol cigarettes amid intense lobbying from tobacco companies, convenience stores and industry-backed groups that contend that billions of dollars in sales and jobs will be lost. The proposal has also generated concerns that Black smokers will become the targets of aggressive police…
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Sofia Richie Grainge is everybody’s girl crush. And if not, she should be. Over the past few years, the 25-year-old model and influencer has proved to be poised and polished with a refined sense of taste that you might not expect of a twentysomething. Case in point: her stunning wedding to now-husband Elliot Grainge in…
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When it came to dressing for ELLE’s Women in Hollywood celebration, 2023 honoree Danielle Brooks aimed for the unexpected. She wanted “to do something different and shake up the carpet,” the actress and singer tells ELLE.com. “What better way to do it than with a denim gown by Moschino?” Indeed, Brooks stood out in a…
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As savory and alluring as a pot of stew can be, it’s rarely charismatic enough to hold its own as the centerpiece of a blowout holiday feast. There’s no amount of chopped parsley on top that can adequately dress up that long-simmered brown underneath; a stew, by nature, is always more cozy and homey than…
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As an unidentified canine respiratory illness continues to pop up in clusters around the United States — causing symptoms like cough, fever and lethargy, and in more serious cases, hospitalization or death — many dog owners are wondering what steps they should take to keep their pets safe. Despite the alarming headlines about fatalities, veterinarians…
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Every latke lover has an ideal. For some that perfect latke is chubby and soft-centered, with fine shreds of potatoes that melt in your mouth. For others it’s thin and golden, and shatters with an audible crunch. You can make both with my latke recipe, it just depends on how you shape and fry them.…
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Last year, it became Humberto Leon’s job to shape the appearances of 20 young women, whose ages ranged from 14 to 21. He decided what kind of clothing, shoes and jewelry they would wear. He told them how their hair should be cut and their makeup applied. “You have to imagine, with 20 girls, I…
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The “people” on this list — who are presented in no particular order — reflect the ways that the Styles desk defines its coverage: high and low; fun and serious; curious and open-minded; reveling in characters; appreciating the material world; inviting everyone to the party. Many were recognized for being Styles-ish, others for being stylish.…
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I am the youngest of four siblings. I live closest to our widowed mother, who is 84 and homebound. My siblings live out of state, so it has fallen to me to manage her deteriorating health and cognition for the past decade: visiting, paying bills, grocery shopping, going to doctor’s appointments, managing medications, hiring caregivers…
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