Posts by Kim Browne
These Noyz Body Mists Are So Unique — & Linger On Your Skin All Day
“I am not speaking from personal experience here, but I can only imagine that Listen, Honey smells like what it felt like to be popular in high school. It reminds me of an elevated version of the beloved Victoria’s Secret body mists, which is to say that it’s sexy, feminine, but also a little unexpected.…
Read MoreUS: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher
Published Thu, Jul 24, 2025 · 09:43 PM [NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Thursday as investors assessed tech earnings and monitored trade negotiations, while losses in shares of IBM, Honeywell and UnitedHealth weighed on the Dow. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 233.9 points, or 0.52 per cent, at…
Read MoreThe Ugly Truth About ICE’s Abusive Detention Centers
Individuals described prolonged confinement in frigid, overcrowded processing cells without bedding, adequate clothing, or access to hygiene. Women were also detained there for processing despite its being a male-only facility. They had no showers or privacy, and some were exposed to voyeurism by male detainees. This processing took place over a matter of days, not…
Read MoreUK firms struggle to grow as BOE rate decision approaches
The S&P Global UK Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slowed to 51.0 points from 52.0 in June Published Thu, Jul 24, 2025 · 05:51 PM [LONDON] British business activity grew only weakly in July and employers cut jobs at the fastest pace in five months, according to a survey that is likely to add to…
Read MoreChina’s coal price surge may lose steam without policy support
Published Thu, Jul 24, 2025 · 11:53 AM [BEIJING] A rally in Chinese coal prices following government moves to tackle excess supply will probably be fleeting without policies that support demand, according to the leading industrial group. The National Energy Administration (NEA) started inspections across eight provinces and regions this month, warning it may shutter…
Read MoreGap, Free People, and Madewell Are All Having Sales—These Are the Pieces Worth Buying
If you’re in the mood to do a little sales shopping this week, there are plenty of options. Gap is offering 50% off select styles, Free People has an extra 25% off its sale section, and Madewell is doing 40% off sale items. When I’m shopping sales, I try to focus on the kinds of…
Read MoreOil prices steady with trade talks in focus
[NEW YORK] Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors assessed trade developments between the European Union and the US after President Donald Trump reached a tariff deal with Japan. Brent crude futures settled 8 cents, or 0.12 per cent, lower at US$68.51 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 6…
Read MorePete Hegseth’s Signalgate Saga Somehow Gets Worse
A new report pokes gaping holes in the Trump administration’s already unconvincing assurances that no classified information was disclosed during the March “Signalgate” fiasco. The Washington Post reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s infamous Signal messages regarding strikes on Yemen—which were shared in a group chat that inadvertently included Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg—derived…
Read MoreThe Name You Thought Was in the Epstein Files Is in the Epstein Files
Well, The Wall Street Journal has confirmed what has been apparent for quite some time: President Donald Trump’s name is in the Epstein files multiple times. An exclusive Wednesday report in the Journal states that Attorney General Pam Bondi notified the president that his name was in the files back in May. The report directly…
Read MoreBeauty Charms Are Taking Over — These Are Team R29’s Favorites
“I’ve never had Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding, but do I need to? This is the tastiest lip balm I own — I can’t get enough. Dry lips? Don’t know them (that’s the magic of castor oil, beeswax, and lanolin). The keychain, complete with a bunch of bananas and a screw-on metal cap, makes it…
Read MoreZara’s Newest Arrivals Will Take You From City Days to Getaway Nights
Zara’s latest arrivals are the kind to make you rethink everything in your summer wardrobe. The silhouettes are fresh but familiar — think classic staples with a twist, like lightweight dresses with sculptural volume, crisp co-ord sets that go from city to escape, and airy separates that wear as well on the plane as they…
Read MoreHow to Start a Nonprofit
There’s a new generation of young startup founders who are not only chasing unicorns: they’re chasing purpose. Whether it’s addressing food desertification, accelerating educational justice, or combating climate change, more sub-30 founders want to start a nonprofit to make a lasting impact in the world. Starting a nonprofit can feel intimidating, particularly as compared to…
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