
China spy agency's social media debut calls for 'all members of society' to combat espionage
China's highly secretive civilian spy agency has launched a public account on a major social media platform to call on "all members of society" to join its fight against espionage, offering rewards and protection for those who provide information.
2023-08-02 14:48

Hugo Boss Raises Full-Year Guidance as Profit Tops Estimates
Hugo Boss AG raised its sales and profit guidance for 2023 after second-quarter results topped estimates on demand
2023-08-02 14:25

Eva Mendes shows off dress made out of sponges as she jokes it’ll be her Oscars outfit
Eva Mendes is ready to soak up her competition at the 2024 Oscars. The actress showed herself in a dress entirely made out of sponges on Monday in a recent Instagram post. The gown was covered in green, orange and blue sponges that are actually her Skura Style kitchen sponges. She became a co-owner and brand ambassador of the company back in May 2022. The sponges are one of the brand’s newer products and are meant to indicate when a user should throw it out in favour of a new sponge. The key is to wait until the black logo completely disappears. Mendes finished off the look with gold accents including a single bangle, dangle earrings and a thick chain necklace. Her hair was done in a half-up style with a gold clip securing it in addition to neon green sunglasses. To fully round out the summer vibes of the outfit, Mendes wore a bright pink lip and blush. “Oscar lewk? Met Gala,” her Instagram caption read as she teased where she might be wearing the adventurous outfit. “Is this what they mean when they say ‘clean fashion’?” she jokingly continued. Mendes said she would be updating her post based on other jokes about the sponge dress written in the comments section by her fans. “It’s very Haute Skuture,” one of the jokes read. However, most fans were too busy applauding the actress for making any outfit look good regardless of the choice of medium. “Btw you are stunning, even covered by sponges,” one fan wrote, while another said: ““BETTER SEE THIS LOOK AT THE OSCARS.: Other fans were curious where they could actually buy one of these dresses, only to be disappointed to learn it’s not for sale. “Not me one second away to compliment you on this dress and ask where it’s from just to realise it’s your product…” one comment began. “...You ship to Sweden, right?” “I think we need that print of dress in our life now,” another comment read. Mendes replied that it might become one of the newest fashion crazes. “It started out as a joke but I’m kinda vibing it now!” The Place Beyond the Pines star replied to a comment. She’s not the only one to fawn over the sponges as her longtime partner, Ryan Gosling, praised them while doing press for the Barbie movie, which is currently playing in theaters. Mendes pinned the video to her Instagram with Gosling saying, “It’s an amazing sponge!” The pair is known for supporting each other across social media as Mendes also used a sponge ad as an opportunity to promote Gosling’s movie. “Ken gives @skurastyle products a ‘Ken out of Ken,” the caption of another Instagram post reads. “Link in my bio for my kitchen kenessentials. Okay, too many Ken puns for one post. Kenenough is Kenenough. D**n! I did it aken!” The pair have been together since 2011 and have two children together, daughters named Amada Lee, seven, and Esmeralda Amada, eight. Read More Ryan Gosling’s daughters hilariously prove ‘nobody plays with Ken’ Ryan Gosling’s subtle tribute to Eva Mendes at the Barbie premiere Eva Mendes shows dress made out of sponges as she jokes it’ll be her Oscars outfit Ryan Gosling’s daughters hilariously prove ‘nobody plays with Ken’ Princess Kate reveals whether she or Prince William is the ‘strict’ parent
2023-08-02 13:59

Swedish Housing Prices Eke Out More Gains in July
Swedish home prices continued to edge ahead last month in a rebound from one of the worst housing
2023-08-02 13:50

Treasuries Are Still In a Class of Their Own Despite Fitch Cut
The US sovereign rating may have slipped but Treasuries remain a buy. That’s the prognosis of strategists, who
2023-08-02 13:22

EU and Turkey Discuss Easing Trade Relations Amid Warmer Ties
The European Union and Turkey are discussing an update of their customs union as part of the country’s
2023-08-02 12:24

More teachers are quitting their jobs. Educators of color often are more likely to leave
Teachers are leaving jobs in growing numbers, state reports show
2023-08-02 12:20

As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans give air conditioning a skeptical embrace
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2023-08-02 12:16

Why Trump's latest indictment will reverberate for years to come
"The United States of America v. Donald J. Trump" instantly became one of the most consequential documents in American history.
2023-08-02 12:15

BOJ’s Key Policy Architect Says YCC Shift Doesn’t Mean Exit
Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said that the Bank of Japan is far from an exit or raising its
2023-08-02 11:54

Oil Rises After Industry Report Points to Massive Inventory Draw
Oil resumed a rally after an industry estimate pointed to a huge drawdown in US inventories, adding to
2023-08-02 11:49

LL Cool J unpacks hip-hop history with 'CBS Mornings' hosts as Grammy winner returns with major tour in 30 years
LL Cool J appeared on 'CBS Mornings' to discuss the history of hip-hop
2023-08-02 11:15