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For the first global Forces of Fashion conference—in which events were held across the U.S., the U.K., and Mexico—British Vogue partnered with Luxury Promise and Snapchat to stage five thought-provoking panels about the future of the industry. Among the vital topics discussed onstage at 180 The Strand, which had been decorated by Kanku Floristry for the occasion: what a greener model for the fashion world might look like, with contributions from Luxury Promise’s CEO Sabrina Sadiq and Mother of Pearl’s founder Amy Powney; how to foster greater diversity within the beauty landscape, with contributions by Charlotte Tilbury and Sabrina Dhowre Elba;…

A new app has been launched across New South Wales to help people in cardiac arrest access CPR faster. The GoodSAM app will send out alerts to anyone nearby trained in CPR who might be able to respond before paramedics arrive. Registration for responders will begin over the coming months. Source: Sky News

Halloween is right around the corner, and many people will put their pets in costumes for some fun trick-or-treating or parading. With so many pets out and about, knowing how to keep your pet safe during the holiday fun is important. There are some key tips to keep in mind. Among them: Beyond the chances of a pet running out of the house, pets could be in danger of food poisoning and even “costume distress.”HURRICANE IAN WEATHER TIPS: HOW TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE DURING A STORMCEO of Pets Lifeline Nancy King said in a media statement that keeping a pet safe…

John Salangsang/Invision/AP/ShutterstockLive, love — and laugh a lot! Sharon Osbourne shared the secret to her long and healthy marriage with husband Ozzy Osbourne while revealing little-known facts about herself exclusively to Us Weekly. “The person that makes me laugh the most is my husband,” Sharon, 70, told Us, noting that one of the “silliest” gifts she ever got was a hat from her beau. “For one, it didn’t fit, and it was a straw hat with a flower in it. I think it was meant for a baby!” the talk show host joked. The pair, who tied the knot in 1982,…

Statement sweaters are the new closet essential. In the past, stocking up on fall sweaters likely meant investing in a few staple pieces, like basic crewnecks or cardigans made perfect for lounging at home. But designers this season are challenging the concept of sweaters as snoozy closet linchpins. They’re getting especially inventive with their creations, pumping new life into knits by way of textures, colors, and silhouettes. Take LaPointe’s slinky off-the-shoulder design in banana yellow, perfect for a night out; Marni’s graphic pullover with a checkered front and striped back; or Christopher John Roger’s can’t-miss neon knit.Pair them with a…

The current holder of the dubious honour is George Canning, who was in office for just 119 days before dying of tuberculosis – but Truss has a long way to go to pass himVideo LoadingVideo UnavailableThe video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay nowLiz Truss could be on track to become the UK’s shortest serving prime minister since the office was established. The current holder of the title is George Canning, who was in office for just 119 days before dying in office from tuberculosis. At the time of writing Truss has been in office for just 39 days, meaning that she must…

JAKARTA: Indonesia on Saturday (Oct 15) banned ingredients linked to the deaths of 70 children in Gambia from cough syrups in the Southeast Asian country as it investigates acute kidney damage that has killed more than 20 children in the capital Jakarta this year. Food and drug regulator BPOM also said it was investigating the possibility that the ingredients, diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, had contaminated other materials that are used as solvents. Gambia and India are investigating the deaths from acute kidney injury in the west-African country thought to be linked to cough syrups made by New Delhi-based Maiden…

Kalon Tsang, a City of London pensions lawyer, was helping a mother of two complete a complicated disability benefits form as she distracted her six-month-old toddler with a toy.The woman, who lives in Catford, south London and is on maternity leave from her job as a carer, had come to seek help at St Luke’s community centre in Islington, north London, where Tsang volunteers at a weekly cost of living crisis clinic.The 37-year-old single parent had just paid a debt of thousands of pounds and was scared about the winter ahead, with grocery inflation hitting a record high last month.“It’s…

The crackdown continues as parliament extended emergency powers that allow authorities to arrest suspects without warrants.More than 55,000 suspected gang members have been arrested since President Nayib Bukele declared a so-called “war” on criminal groups seven months ago, the country’s justice minister has said, as the legislative assembly voted in favour of a further extension of a controversial state of emergency. “There have been more than 55,000 captures” of alleged gang members since March, when the government was handed emergency powers to arrest such suspects without a warrant, justice minister Gustavo Villatoro said on Friday. His statement comes as the…

Charley Hull had a nightmare opening round at the Aramco Team Series event in New York, and things went from bad to worse in the second round.Hull’s play improved at Trump Ferry Point as she went 12 strokes better than her opening round of 82.But her play was not the talking point, as Hull took an unfortunate tumble.Zozo Championship’I believe I can do it’ – Fowler holds lead heading into final round of ZOZO Championship43 MINUTES AGOWaiting for the group in front the clear the green on the 17th, Hull elected to take the weight off and sat down on…