
Heaviest rainfall in 140 years drenches Beijing while Typhoon Khanun hits Japan's Okinawa
Severe flooding in Beijing was caused by the heaviest rainfall in 140 years, according to local meteorologists, and there's little reprieve for the region as Typhoon Khanun lashes Japan with wind and rain.
2023-08-02 15:29

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

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

Caitlyn Jenner slammed for excluding Kylie and Kendall Jenner from 'fabulous' reunion: 'She abandoned her family'
Caitlyn Jenner posed with her Brandon Jenner and Cassandra Marino during a 'fabulous' family reunion
2023-08-02 13:53

'AGT' viewers call out Sunny Chatum's act as being insensitive to people with Autism: 'This is why stigma still exists'
It doesn't happen frequently, but a Brooklyn comedian's 'AGT' Act just advanced to the next round after earning four red exes from the Judges
2023-08-02 13:20

Exclusive-Chinese cities tighten property firms' access to escrow funds-sources
By Clare Jim and Ziyi Tang HONG KONG/BEIJING Some Chinese city governments have made it harder for developers
2023-08-02 12:51

'AGT' makers slammed for allowing animated band Noodle & Bun to audition: 'This CGI AI act is why actors are on strike'
Four 'AGT' judges said yes to Noodle & Bun and an animated dog's audition
2023-08-02 12:50

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

'AGT' judge Howie Mandel slammed for calling to Kylie Frey's tribute to late granddad sub par: 'Needs hearing aids'
Howie said that the song didn't move him at all after Kylie's performance, and the audience booed him loudly in response
2023-08-02 12:16

As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans give air conditioning a skeptical embrace
During Europe’s heat wave last month, Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing store had to close for a week
2023-08-02 12:16

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

'AGT' Season 18: Golden buzzer winner Gabriel Henrique likened to Mariah Carey as he steals hearts with his angelic voice
After declaring that Gabriel Henrique's performance was 'what she was waiting for', Sofia Vergara hits the golden bell for him
2023-08-02 11:24