Chet Hanks reignited his feud with Eric André over the weekend in a heated confrontation at ComplexCon in Los Angeles.
Hanks, the 36-year-old son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, previously appeared on the comedian's eponymous sketch comedy show in 2023, after which André gave a scathing account of Hanks's behavior, calling him "emotionally disturbed."
On Tuesday, Hanks shared a video on Instagram showing him approaching André at the convention. He places a hand on the comedian, who initially responds in a friendly manner, asking, "What's up?" before Hanks confronts him.
"What'd I say?" André can be heard asking during the exchange.
The video then cuts to André walking away with his security team, appearing to shout something back at Hanks. Hanks laughs with his friends before declaring: "That was a long time coming."

#andr #tuesday

The Princess of Wales' long-time former stylist, Natasha Archer, shared a reflective post after stepping down as the mother-of-three's personal ***** istant in 2025.
Natasha went on to launch her own eponymous, bespoke advisory styling company. Taking to her professional Instagram account, alongside a stunning photograph of herself in a sleek white suit, she penned:
"One year into Natasha Archer, it feels like a lovely moment to say ***** o again. I've loved working with new clients, helping them build wardrobes that reflect who they are and feel confident in how they present themselves," she mused.
"My purpose remains the same: thoughtful, discreet guidance to elevate your wardrobe and help you feel ***** ured and at your best," she added.
"As we step into a busy season, I'm looking forward to new introductions and all that's still to come.",

#archer #princess #i 've #time

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham attended Paris Fashion Week and spent "meaningful time with family and friends" while there, an insider tells PEOPLE
They did not attend Brooklyn's mom Victoria Beckham's show for her eponymous fashion line on Oct. 2, though his other siblings appeared
The couple has been involved in an ongoing family rift that dates back to their 2022 wedding
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham have enjoyed spending "meaningful time with family and friends" in Paris.
The couple appeared at Paris Fashion Week, first stepping out for the Balenciaga and Messika spring/summer 2027 shows on Thursday, Oct. 1. They stayed through the weekend to celebrate the birthday of Nicola's brother, Bradley, a source tells PEOPLE, stepping out at L'Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 3.

#Paris

Christina Aguilera flaunted her curvy figure on social media during her romantic overseas trip with longtime fiancé Matthew Rutler.
The performer posed on a terrace overlooking Portofino, Italy, wearing tight light wash jeans, a headscarf top, with black sunglasses and a high pony.
Christina Aguilera showed off her toned back online (@ Instagram)
In the carousel, the star was also pictured in a long black dress on the balcony, and a satin powder pink dress as she rolled in delicious room service.
In one of the pictures, the duo looked cozy canalside, as they cuddled while enjoying wine and taking in the views. She captioned the set: "Who knew Neverland was in Portofino??"

#Instagram

Kellon Deryck will never forget the day he met Megan Thee Stallion. It was 8 years ago, and the celebrity hairstylist was trying to keep it professional on his first job with the rapper. But Megan wasn't having it, he recalls, laughing.
"I'm normally pretty shy when I first meet someone, so the first day we worked together, I was quiet; I was just there to do my job," he explains. "She **** near tickled me into laughing and talking like, 'Who is this up in here? Who are you?' She made me show my personality. She pulled it out of me." And from that day forward, they were inseparable.
"Even when we're not at work, we're on FaceTime talking about what we're about to do next or how our night was, what we ate, and what TikTok we're about to do, and what food we want to try," says Deryck. "We literally do everything together."
Megan Thee Stallion on InStyle's September 2026 cover, hair styled by Kellon Deryck
The Boston-born, Atlanta-bred hair pro has been behind some of Megan's most unforgettable hair moments, from 2025's Met Gala, for which he crafted an artful, architectural copper-red ponytail inspired by Josephine Baker, to the towering, out-of-this-world sculptural updo he molded for InStyle's September cover. "I always know what story she's trying to tell with her hair," Deryck explains. And over the years, he and Megan, ever the hair chameleon, have done nearly "every kind of look." Their résumé runs the gamut from candy-colored finger waves and Marie Antoinette poufs to jet-black clouds of curls, glossy flipped bobs, Old Hollywood waves, and Rapunzel-length tumbles. His work has even made its way into Megan's lyrics: In "Don't Stop," she raps, "40-inch weave by Kellon, don't tangle."

#we 're #thee #even

Rihanna continued her Paris Fashion Week style journey at the AWGE spring 2027 show on Wednesday in support of her partner A$AP Rocky. While Rocky revealed his newest Puma styles on the runway, Rihanna's front-row look teased a not-yet-released Amina Muaddi pump style. Rihanna Courtesy of Puma, Photographed by Jojo Korsh/BFA.com Rihanna stepped out in a custom black velvet version of the luxury brand's upcoming Elizabeth pump, which Amina Muaddi has previously teased on social media as a winter 2026 style. Bookended by a sharp toe and a stiletto heel, the focal point of the shoe is its dazzling crystal straps. One is daintier and wraps around the ankle, the other is chunkier and more ornate and draped across the foot. Amina Muaddi is known to incorporate crystal embellishment in some of its footwear styles, ranging from thong sandals to pumps. Rihanna has a significant history with the brand, from collaborating with the eponymous designer on shoe collections under her Fenty banner to debuting silhouettes like the Anok pump and the Elizabeth pump. A closer look at Rihanna's shoes. Courtesy of Puma, Photographed by Jojo Korsh/BFA.com At the AWGE show, Rihanna's Amina Muaddi heels accompanied tight black stirrup pants, a white ****** on-down shirt over a black top
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#black #awge #rocky

A woman who reported to the police that Rick Ross allegedly committed domestic violence against her is revealed to be the rapper's former girlfriend by TMZ, just a few hours after Ross himself surrendered on the domestic violence allegations.
Rick Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II and who is 50 years old, turned himself in to Miami Beach police early Thursday morning. According to the documents provided by the county jail and court, Ross has been charged with felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery related to domestic violence and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 a.m. He has posted a $6,000 bond for his release: $5,000 for the felony and $1,000 for the misdemeanor.
The sources in law enforcement, cited by TMZ, claimed that the woman contacted the police on Tuesday, roughly a month after the alleged **** ault. The website has not disclosed the complainant's identity, and authorities have not yet released the arrest affidavit.
As TMZ reports, the woman said that the alleged **** ault took place on August 28th, when Ross woke her up over a photo she had been tagged in on social media.
According to the woman, Ross demanded explanations from her about lying to him, slapped her in the face, and accused her of having affairs with other men. She told the police that he hit her every time she denied it. Moreover, the woman claimed that Ross struck her in the chest several times, choked her till she could not breathe, yanked her ponytail, and pushed her against the wall. Then she showed the photos of the injuries to the police, according to TMZ.

#ross #woman #domestic

Tiffany Trump's toddler son looked adorable in his mom's embrace in the latest photos. US President Donald Trump's daughter shared a couple of pictures on her Instagram Story. They included the mother-son duo posing near a lake. For those unversed, the 32-year-old shares one child, Alexander Trump Boulos, with her husband, Michael Boulos.
Tiffany Trump's toddler son's latest NYC photos have melted the internet. On her Instagram Story, the mother of one shared two photos of herself holding her child near a lake. It appeared to be a beautiful day, hinting at the upcoming fall season.
Tiffany wore a loose jacket, a black T-shirt, denim jeans, and high boots. With her hair let loose, Alexander's mom looked gorgeous yet sassy. But her expression had a gentle smile and love for her son in her arms.
The little one donned a comfortable T-shirt and pants with slip-on baby shoes. His hair seemed to have grown, as it was pulled up in a messy ponytail.
In the first photo, the two looked straight into the camera, clearly posing for a good snap. The background looked perfect, with New York City buildings that seemed near yet far. Big green trees, bushes, and a serene lake came between the buildings and the mother-son duo.

#tiffany #lake #story #boulos

Though it's down by 33% over the last five years, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) climbed from about $130 in early 2020 to over $4,800 in early November 2021, which would have been sufficient to turn an investment of $27,000 into about $1 million. It's natural for investors to wonder if another historic run is in the cards for the coin, given that it's more widely known now than it was then.
Today, with a market cap of $292 billion as of Sept. 15, Ethereum can still grow your wealth substantially, but it probably won't be a millionaire maker for those with small positions anytime soon. Let's first look at the math to see why, then examine its upcoming catalysts.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our **** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
Ethereum isn't going to be a millionaire-maker investment from here, even if you're willing to pony up a lot more capital than most investors have on hand or are willing to allocate to a lottery ticket, and even if it becomes the next cryptocurrency to explode.
Turning $10,000 into $1 million requires a 100x gain, which would boost Ethereum's market cap to $29.2 trillion.

#even

Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB) has declined by around 17% since hitting its record high in May, likely as a result of rising bond yields, lack of visibility on the company's 5% growth guidance through the end of the decade, and the recently closed equity offering intended to fund the midstream operator's strategic acquisitions.
However, BMO Capital sees this pullback as an opportunity and on September 15, the firm upgraded ENB from 'Market Perform' to 'Outperform', while also slightly raising its price target from C$79 to C$79.50. The target boost implies an upside of 18% from the current levels.
The **** yst believes that Enbridge's scale, limited commodity exposure, and diversified **** ets are underappreciated. BMO also cited the company's improving visibility on growth, robust backlog, opportunistic acquisitions, and improved balance sheet as reasons behind the upgrade.
Enbridge's aggressive expansion strategy adds significantly to its bull case. The company announced on September 9 that it would acquire Tallgrass Energy's crude oil business for $2.55 billion in cash, expanding its US liquids pipeline network by buying a majority ‌stake in the Pony Express Pipeline and other **** ets. The midstream operator expects the acquisition to be accretive to distributable cash flow per share in the first full year of ownership.
Similarly, Enbridge announced last month that it had agreed to acquire Salt Creek Midstream's crude oil gathering business for $600 million in cash, further bolstering its presence in the prolific Permian Basin. The acquired **** ets have an average remaining contract life of about 10 years, providing ⁠stable long-term cash flows.

#visibility #target

Citi has begun coverage of the newly listed The Magnum Ice Cream Company (EURONEXT:MICC, LSE:MICC, NYSE:MICC) with a lukewarm "neutral" rating, warning that the maker of the eponymous chocolate-coated lollies faces a tougher year ahead after a **** per summer.
The broker set a target price of €17.7 on the shares, arguing that kind weather and solid delivery on cost cuts have already pushed Magnum's valuation up to broadly match its European food peers, leaving little room for further gains.
Citi's central doubt is whether the good times can last. A durable re-rating, it said, takes more than one strong season, and history suggests companies leaning on cost-saving stories rarely hold on to lofty valuations for long.
Several clouds loom over next year. The broker flagged the risk that El Niño weather patterns push up ingredient costs in the second half of 2027, which could expose how sensitive take-home ice cream sales are to price rises.
It also cited the spread of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs as a potential drag on demand, alongside the usual uncertainty over weather comparisons.

#micc #year

Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon had an almost-encounter with an ex. The couple attended the US Open finals and almost crossed paths with Ines de Ramon's ex-husband, Paul Wesley, and his new wife.
Ines de Ramon and Brad Pitt attend the men's final on day fifteen of the 2026 US Open (@ GC Images)
Pitt and de Ramon attended the US Open over the weekend, watching the final matches for the men's and women's tournaments. On Sunday, the pair watched Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev. The match was also attended by Paul Wesley and his wife, Natalie Kuckenburg.
Pitt and de Ramon were photographed in the stands, with Pitt wearing a blue ***** on-up, a matching cap, and some sunglasses. De Ramon opted for an elaborate and lacy blouse, with her hair held back in a low ponytail. They looked happy and comfortable with each other, with him kissing her cheek at one point.
Paul Wesley and Natalie Kuckenburg in the stands at the 2026 US Open (@ USTA via Getty Images)

#ramon

Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB) has agreed to buy Blackstone-owned Tallgrass Energy's crude oil business for $2.55 billion in cash, expanding its presence in the U.S. liquids pipeline market. The deal includes a 75% stake in the 1,050-mile Pony Express Pipeline, a 51% interest in the Powder River Gateway system, around 8.4 million barrels of storage capacity and crude marketing operations.
Pony Express can move roughly 460,000 barrels of crude per day between the Rockies and the Cushing, Oklahoma, hub. The deal also gives Enbridge greater exposure to major producing regions, including the Bakken, Powder River and Denver-Julesburg basins.
The acquisition gives Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB) a stronger position in U.S. crude transportation at a time when domestic oil production is expected to remain important. Pony Express gives the company a larger presence in the Rockies and complements its existing Express-Platte system.
That combination could allow Enbridge to bring the operations together more efficiently and find synergies across its wider liquids network. The deal also gives Enbridge more than additional pipeline capacity. It adds storage infrastructure and crude marketing operations, giving the company more flexibility in how it manages and optimizes volumes. Bringing these parts of the business together could also improve the economics of the acquired **** ets.
Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB) expects the **** ets to generate significant free cash flow. The company also says the transaction should add to distributable cash flow per share in the first full year after closing. The **** ets also offer relatively predictable infrastructure-style cash flows. This means Enbridge does not need higher crude prices to benefit from the acquisition. The deal fits with the company's broader strategy of growing its fee-based energy infrastructure business across North America, backed by its C$41 billion secured growth backlog.

#enbridge #cash #gives #business

Russell Crowe showcased his dramatic weight-loss transformation as he enjoyed a rare family appearance at the Venice Film Festival.
The Gladiator star, 62, was joined by his long-term girlfriend, Britney Theriot, 42, and his youngest son, Tennyson, 20, at the premiere of his self-directed documentary, What Love Builds, on Friday.
Looking noticeably slimmer, Russell cut an elegant figure in a black dinner suit featuring satin lapels, which he paired with an open-neck white shirt and polished black shoes.
Britney Theriot and Russell Crowe attend the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (@ Getty Images)
The Oscar winner wore his long hair swept back into a low ponytail, while his full silver beard completed his distinguished red-carpet look.

#festival #theriot #gladiator

Fashion designer Todd Snyder remembers the first time he learned a celebrity was a fan of his work. It was 2013, just two years after he launched his eponymous menswear brand following career-making turns at Ralph Lauren, Gap Inc. and J. Crew.
"We were all sitting there together because it was maybe only five of us in the company. We were still very small," Snyder recalls. "The guy who runs our e-comm said, 'Oh my God, Ryan Gosling just ordered from us!' We were small enough that we could see orders when they came in."
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#snyder #crew

Dolly Parton had a "very unique and deep" relationship with her husband Carl Thomas Dean.
While appearing on CBS Mornings, the country music legend's sister, Stella Parton, took a moment to praise the singer's devotion to her husband of 59 years. She said the couple shared a "sweet, private romance.
"I know their relationship was very unique and very deep and loyal," Stella mentioned.
Dolly's sister said Carl "loved [Dolly] enough to let her be what she was." Nevertheless, she said he might have appreciated a little more private time with his wife.
"He would rather her be at the house with her hair up in a ponytail and barefooted, cookin' in the kitchen and just, you know, messin' around the house," Stella said. "That's, I think, that's what he would have preferred."

#stella #dolly #unique #private

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were their daughter North West's biggest cheerleaders at her solo debut concert. The SKIMS founder and her rapper ex-husband split in 2022, after seven years of marriage. The former couple showed up separately to support their 13-year-old daughter's big career milestone.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West might be exes, but they have maintained a co-parenting relationship for their kids, including daughter North, sons Saint, 10, and Psalm, six, and eight-year-old daughter Chicago. The reality star and her ex showed up at North's first solo debut concert at The Vic Theatre in Chicago on September 4. However, they kept their distance at the venue.
In a video shared to X (formerly Twitter), West could be seen recording his daughter's performance on his phone on one side of the balcony. Meanwhile, Kardashian was enjoying it from the other side, sporting a sleeveless black dress. She wore her long, dark hair in a slicked-back ponytail.
The rapper was wearing a brown leather jacket over a white tee. For his lower half, he opted for black leather pants. He pulled his sunglasses onto the crown of his head as he stood with his phone pointed towards the stage where North was performing.
The 13-year-old wore a white military-style jacket adorned with metallic buckles, introducing a Labor Day-inspired twist to her look. She paired it with a ruffled white skirt and matching white boots. Her neon blue hair was styled in high pigtails, complete with a lacy white bonnet. Her signature dermal piercing and a full face of glam completed her look.

#white #west #year

Many parents have the lofty goal to cover the full cost of their children's college education.
A record share of parents in the US — 41% — plan to pony up for their kids' entire higher education bill, up from 37% in 2024, according to new research from Fidelity Investments.
That's great news for the kids. But it's rarely a wise move for their parents.
"Unless parents have fully funded their retirement — meaning that they have already saved all of the money they will need — footing the entire bill for children' s education is rarely the best move and can be detrimental to parents' own future," Liz Windisch, a wealth adviser in Denver, told Yahoo Finance.
The motivation is genuine. Nearly 9 in 10 parents say their own student debt motivates them to help their kids, and more than half say having to pay off their loans delayed them from starting to save for retirement.

#kids #bill #Retirement #many

Bridget Fonda looked better than ever as she stepped out in Los Angeles for a shopping day on Tuesday, amid her incredible weight loss transformation.
It is estimated that the reclusive star has lost 100 lbs in recent years, and she has been seen out and about more frequently despite stepping back from the spotlight in the early '00s.
Bridget stepped out in Los Angeles on Tuesday (@ GC Images)
The 62-year-old was pictured looking laid back as she sported a white shirt, a blue ******* on-up shirt over the top with the sleeves rolled up, and black tracksuit pants amid her outing.
She paired the look with a crocheted black handbag and gray sneakers, and she wore her gray tresses pulled back into a relaxed ponytail.

#bridget #angeles #shirt

Few among us know NBA basketball like the players who make up that league. And while that may not come as much of a surprise to most fans of the sport, the fact that recency bias can warp the perception of historical greatness ought to not come as much of a shock either given not all of us (NBA stars or otherwise) are scholars of league history.
So when new Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball paid former Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown near the top of the mountain when it comes to all-time great Celtics on a recent episode of the semi-eponymous "Ball in the Family" podcast, one can hardly blame him, especially considering he was not all that far from the truth. "I have got to see all the accolades," said Ball (h/t to Yahoo Sports' Gautam Varier) with an understandable caveat, "but if you line up Boston's best players ever, he's in my top five."
Now if you were to say top at his position, that would be a more reasonable argument given the existence of players like Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Jo Jo White, Dave Cowens, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale, Larry Bird, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett. There are reasonable arguments to rank him three or maybe even four of those names, but after that it gets tough given all these Hall of Fame players accomplished in Boston. Ball seemed to acknowledge this dynamic, shifting the frame to a more positional one.
"Only two wings is better than him is Paul Pierce and Larry Bird," said the Minnesota guard. Hondo and White would like a word, but to be fair neither looms as large in the lore of the wider league as they ought to. Perhaps most interestingly, Ball also thinks Boston dealt their best player to the Philadelphia 76ers.
"I think Brown's a little better," said Ball. "He's low-key frying Bird ... I don't want to be disrespectful… Bird is baking him too, but he's baking Bird. Bird is baking him, too, but he is also getting to it ... Jaylen Brown has a better chance of guarding him than he has of guarding Jaylen Brown."

#bird #jaylen #league

Hilary Duff showed off her athleticism in Reebok micro shorts as the brand's new ambassador. The Authentic Brands Group-owned brand announced her appointment as an ambassador on Monday, August 31. The pop star and actress will appear in Reebok's "Unfiltered and Unstoppable" campaign.
Hilary Duff donned a monochrome Reebok ensemble in the new photos shared on social media on August 31. The upper half featured a fitted matte-black performance jacket defined by architectural paneling. The Reebok Women's Reflex Cropped Full Zip Performance Jacket featured a raised mock neck collar and a full-length exposed center-front zip with dual pullers.
The jacket's raglan sleeves accentuated the shoulder line before transitioning into extended cuffs. Meanwhile, the thumbholes in the cuffs secured the sleeves during movement. Understated contour stitching swept across the torso, giving it dynamic shape while maintaining a minimal, hardware-light aesthetic.
Below, Duff wore ribbed black shorts that sat high on her waist. The mid-thigh hemline created a clean cut that contrasted with the long-sleeved jacket. Functional side drop-in pockets lined the thigh panels, adding utility while maintaining flat-seam construction to avoid unnecessary bulk against the body. She completed the look with black socks. However, her shoes were not visible in the photos.
The "What Dreams Are Made Of" singer's dirty blonde hair was pulled back into a high ponytail, with loose strands that beautifully framed her face. Further, her makeup was warm and natural, featuring defined brows, a smoky eye in neutral tones, and a muted rose-berry lip. She only wore small, minimalist silver hoop earrings as jewelry, keeping the focus entirely on the all-black activewear.

#jacket #hilary #august #full

Megyn Kelly has some choice words for the former first lady.
During Monday's episode of her eponymous talk show, Kelly, 55, urged Michelle Obama to "get a divorce" from her husband Barack Obama following her comments about parenthood and the pair's marriage.
As Globe previously reported, during Jon Stewart's recent appearance on Michelle's IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast, the Becoming author — who shares daughters Malia, 28, and Sasha, 25, with the former president, 65 — admitted she doesn't miss the energy that came with her kids being in the house now that they are grown.
"I don't miss it. I don't love them. I'm gonna see them tonight for dinner. I love them," Michelle, 52, quipped. "Barack cried when they went to college. I was like, "Bye little… goodbye!"
Calling Michelle a "sociopath," the Megyn Kelly Show host urged the pair to get a divorce after claiming the former attorney not only disliked being a mother but had a disdain for her husband after, in a previous sit-down with Angie Martinez on her IMO podcast, she shared her gratitude over not having a son, out of fear that he might turn out like the 44th commander in chief.

#michelle

Fabrizio Romano has advised Liverpool fans to 'stay tuned' for the possibility of a 'surprising' transfer to Anfield in the final three days of the summer transfer window.
The Reds are reportedly on the verge of completing the marquee addition of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal which could reach £123m, but it seems increasingly likely that Cody Gakpo may be on his way out of Merseyside amid a prospective bid from Manchester City.
Even if those two transfers materialise, it appears that Richard Hughes could seek to bring in one more winger before the Tuesday night deadline.
Romano posted an update on his eponymous YouTube channel on Sunday morning in which he indicated that Liverpool haven't given up on a potential last-minute swoop for Ismaila Sarr and could yet pivot to a different option in the next 48 hours.
He explained: "For Liverpool fans, we have to understand who's going to be the replacement. It could be at any moment so stay tuned. It could be in the next hours.

#stay #tuned #transfer #fabrizio

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0617 ET – Pony AI’s first 2,000 robotaxi vehicles will be deployed mainly in Europe with a few in the Middle East, Citi ****** ysts cite management as saying. The first batch will be exported from China, with a potential switch to European local brands in the future, with Pony earning per-mile revenue from the testing phase onward, they say. The management maintains a target of 3,500 unit this year and disclosed an internal target of 10,000 units for next year, with overseas accounting for 30% to 40%, depending on regulatory approval cadence, Citi adds. Management believes stricter entry-permit standards favor leading players with strong safety track records, they say. (jiahui.huangwsj.com; ivy_jiahuihuang)

#pony #year #updated #talks

Michelle Obama's recent headturning looks on Martha's Vineyard remind us that she's always known how it's done.
If Michelle Obama is going to do one thing, it's absolutely have that ish on. The former first lady popped out during multiple book events on Martha's Vineyard this week, wearing not one but two different stunning looks that have set the internet ablaze.
The first look she shared in an Instagram post was a vibrant coral pink strapless dress with white heels, followed by a green-and-white striped Carolina Herrera halter dress with brown criss-cross heels. Her braids were pulled up into a high ponytail, cascading down her back.
There's just one problem, she admitted, she may have been a bit overdressed for Martha's Vineyard.
"This is dressed up [and] we don't do this here. I don't even wear shoes," she quipped during the event, the Vineyard Gazette reported.

#michelle #dress

Former first lady Michelle Obama is making a case for summer stripes with her latest Martha's Vineyard look.
Obama stepped out in a green-and-white striped Carolina Herrera halter dress during an appearance at the Martha's Vineyard Author Series, where she joined Michele Norris, MSNBC senior contributing editor and The Race Card Project founder, for a conversation about her book, "The Look."
The former first lady shared photos from the appearance on Instagram on Aug. 26, offering a closer look at the summery ensemble.
The sleeveless dress, designed by Carolina Herrera creative director Wes Gordon as part of the fashion house's pre-fall 2026 collection, featured a plunging halter neckline, fitted ruched bodice and full midi-length skirt. Vertical stripes ran down much of the dress before shifting direction along the hem.
Obama opted to wear the dress without the contrasting belt featured in the collection's original styling. She completed the look with strappy Jimmy Choo sandals, earrings and rings. The former first lady wore her braids pulled into a high ponytail, with several pieces framing her face.

#look #former

Erling Haaland has surprised his fans with a radical change of look. The Norwegian striker has decided to cut his hair and ditch the ponytail that had become his trademark on the pitch.
The new look replaces the tied-back long hair the player had regularly worn in recent years. The change can be seen in the images he himself has shared on social media.
The ponytail had become a visual hallmark of the Manchester City striker. Its disappearance marks a before and after in the Norwegian's public image.
For now, there are no statements from the player explaining the reasons for the change, although there is an announcement about the haircut session that we will be able to watch on his YouTube channel.

#look #become

The autonomous driving industry is moving rapidly towards commercialization, with competition intensifying as firms race to commercialize robotaxi services both domestically and overseas. China, in particular, is gaining growing recognition as a major player in the autonomous driving race.
Driverless vehicles are becoming a common sight in China, with companies including Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU), WeRide and Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) operating commercial robotaxi services within select areas. The country's self-driving industry stands apart because it builds around a network of companies.
Autonomous vehicles are being made by established carmakers, specialists develop the software, and use the same batteries, sensors, and chips and as electric cars. The government is backing up the initiative through pilot programs, and China's complex traffic environment helps generate vast amounts of data to improve software.
In its latest endeavor, Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai has announced a planned and potential overseas robotaxi deployments of more than 4,000 vehicles, aiming to expand beyond China. This macro setup remains favorable for long-term demand, but profitability inherently depends on factors such as regulatory approvals, vehicle economics, and utilization.
A driverless vehicle navigating city traffic, equipped with ADAS and safety features.

#driving #vehicles #industry

Pony.ai reported Tuesday that its overseas robotaxi deployment pipeline has grown to more than 4,000 vehicles, as the Chinese autonomous driving company accelerates its push into international markets.
Those vehicles are already under contract, though when each deployment goes live will depend on permitting, regulatory clearances, and other operational factors, Pony.ai CEO James Peng told ******* ysts on a post-earnings call, according to Reuters. Pony.ai offered no indication of when the full roster of planned international launches would be complete, and gave no figures on how many robotaxis it has actually put on the road outside China.
The total includes a contract with Uber for deployment of more than 2,000 robotaxis in Europe, the company said. Pony.ai did not disclose a breakdown of the remaining commitments across other markets.
Pony.ai announced the expanded Uber partnership last week, which builds on an existing commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, and adds four more European cities. Under the arrangement, Pony.ai contributes its autonomous driving technology and operational expertise, Uber provides its ride-hailing platform, and locally selected providers handle fleet tasks such as maintenance and charging.
Beyond Europe, Pony.ai said it has also advanced robotaxi operations in Luxembourg in collaboration with Bolt and Stellantis, and in Singapore made its robotaxi service available to the general public through ComfortDelGro's Zig app.

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On August 14, Pony.ai (NASDAQ:PONY) said it would deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe under an expanded partnership with Uber (NYSE:UBER) that dates back to May 2025. The rollout stretches from an existing commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia to four additional European cities, with plans to reach the Middle East as well. For a company built on human drivers, that expansion says a lot about where Uber thinks its next act is headed.
Uber's driver network is also its biggest expense. In the second quarter, the platform processed $58 billion in gross bookings, and $25 billion of that went straight to its 10.2 million drivers, the single largest cost on the books. Every autonomous mile that removes a driver from that equation pushes more of each ride toward Uber's own margins, without Uber needing to build or own a self-driving car itself.
That is the logic behind the model CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been building: let partners like Pony.ai handle the hardware and software, while Uber supplies the 208 million monthly active customers already on its app. Autonomous vehicles run in seven cities today, and Khosrowshahi has signaled that could double to 15 by the end of 2026, backed by roughly $10 billion Uber plans to commit to its partners over the next few years.
The core business is moving too. Uber added more first-time users over the past year than in any twelve months of the last five; monthly active platform consumers grew 16% year-over-year, and trips rose 18%. Delivery, now more than a third of total sales, grew revenue 28% year-over-year while transportation grew just 1%. Non-GAAP net income climbed 29% to $1.6 billion, an 11.6% margin, and the stock's roughly 8% year-to-date slide has left its price-to-sales ratio at 2.8, well under its 4.1 average since going public in 2019.
Friday's announcement left notable gaps. Pony.ai gave no timeline for when the 2,000-plus robotaxis would actually hit European roads, and the four cities beyond Zagreb went unnamed, as did any specifics on the Middle East plans. For a company betting its next act on autonomy, vague rollout details are a reason for caution as much as excitement.

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