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CNN  —  President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Friday that includes a provision reestablishing the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a panel that was dissolved in 2017 when the committee’s members resigned over then-President Donald Trump’s handling of a deadly White nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. “The arts, the humanities, and museum and library services are essential to the well-being, health, vitality, and democracy of our Nation,” Biden’s executive order states. “They are the soul of America, reflecting our multicultural and democratic experience. “They further help us strive to be the more perfect Union to…

London CNN  —  Liz Truss’ first full week as British Prime Minister has not been an easy one. It began with the pound crashing to its lowest level in decades following her government’s mini-budget last Friday. It ended with her meeting the UK’s independent financial forecaster and having to explain herself after a week of economic chaos. This weekend, she will travel to Birmingham to attend her Conservative party’s annual conference, a meeting that could become a defining moment in her premiership. Her party is bitterly divided. Since becoming leader, poll ratings have sunk lower than they were even under…

Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, (@fridaghitis) a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a weekly opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. View more opinion on CNN. CNN  —  Much of the world watched perplexed earlier this month when former foreign secretary Liz Truss became prime minister of the United Kingdom – a country of roughly 67 million people – after winning an election in which she received just 81,000 votes. Less than three weeks…

The UK is set for more heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend, along with some sunny spells, and there is likely to be rain in London on Sunday morning for the start of the London Marathon Brits are set for more heavy rain and strong winds along with sunny spells this weekend and it appears as though it will be wet start to the London Marathon on Sunday. While avoiding Hurricane Ian on the other side of the Atlantic, the UK has been suffering a knock-on effect with a low pressure sitting over the country bringing blustery conditions…

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It’s also important to note the accessories. The popular Swipe bag received a golden makeover, quite literally: Gabriele Veneri, an Italian craftsman from the Semar SRL factory, crafted a version out of 18-carat gold (it’s estimated to cost up to $100,000, FYI). Among the new bags are the Vanit-E, a cube-shaped top-handle bag; the Lady bag, a wider, more demure piece; and a new glass bag, similar to the viral one from last season, which was decorated in flowers and had the glass treated to create an iridescent effect. There were also clip-on sunglasses, inspired by The Matrix, adding to…

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Today in Paris, Emily Ratajkowski stepped out in a Canadian tuxedo of dramatic proportions. Worn to the Loewe spring 23 show, the model’s statement-making baggy jeans pooled around her feet. Her jacket was tied in the front—forget about the buttons—to give the effect of a plunging neckline. Sure, Ratajkowski has never been one to shy away from a bold look, but this one remixes a rather staid classic.Of course EmRata is totally on trend with her baggy look. Skinny jeans are out (for now) and relaxed shapes are in. Rihanna has spent the summer and fall pronouncing around in loose…

Halloween 2022 is less than one month away.While many will celebrate the day throughout the month of October with costumes, candy and pumpkin carving, some may not know about the origins of Halloween or how much money is put down to get into the spooky spirit.Here are 10 number-based facts about Halloween.HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN: THE ORIGINS OF THE HOLIDAY2,000 years – Modern-day Halloween can be traced back 2,000 years to an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which took place in England and Ireland on Nov. 1 during the eighth century, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. The pagan tradition evolved over…