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• FIFA World Cup Final Brings World Leaders to NYC as BSA Highlights Street Art other

  The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final took place at MetLife Stadium in the New York region, attracting global leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia…

• Stephan Eicher discusses new album and beachside interview in Saint-Saphorin other

  Swiss singer Stephan Eicher, known for his song 'Poussière d'or,' participated in the seventh season of 'Un château de sable avec…' by Le Monde. The interview took place on a…

• Teruo Kurosaki, Idée founder who launched Marc Newson, dies at 76 other

  Teruo Kurosaki, the Japanese design entrepreneur who founded Tokyo-based furniture company Idée in 1982, passed away on 23 March 2026. Born in 1949, Kurosaki began importing…

• Ringier-Chef Walder prophezeit Zeitungen Massensterben in der Schweiz other

  Marc Walder, der Geschäftsführer des größten Medienunternehmens in der Schweiz, Ringier, sieht ein bevorstehendes Massensterben von Zeitungen voraus. Seiner Meinung nach haben…

• NZZ Examines Odysseus as Hollywood Hero in Modern Context other

  The Neue Zürcher Zeitung publishes a feature on the enduring figure of Odysseus, analyzing his transformation into a Hollywood hero and questioning his contemporary relevance. The…

• Animal Abandonment Reflects Human Disposability Culture other

  A growing trend of pet abandonment in Switzerland, particularly of dogs, cats, and rabbits, reveals a troubling aspect of human behavior. Animals are often purchased impulsively…

• NZZ Series Revisits Sisi Assassination and RAF Terror other

  The NZZ launches a series examining two historical acts of political violence in Switzerland and Germany. The first installment covers the 1898 assassination of Empress Elisabeth…

• NZZ Kulturtipps: Industriegeschichte, Betrügerin und schwarzer Mozart other

  Die NZZ am Sonntag empfiehlt kulturelle Highlights: eine Abhandlung über Deutschlands industriellen Aufstieg, eine Geschichte über eine charmante Betrügerin und die Musik eines…

• Prison Library Reading Booms While General Reading Declines other

  A new study reveals that reading is thriving in prisons, contrasting with a general decline in reading habits. The research was conducted in connection with the opening of the…

• Swiss Crews Refuse to Mention Lufthansa in Onboard Announcements other

  Swiss International Air Lines cabin crews are refusing to mention the Lufthansa Group in their onboard announcements, a protest against the German parent company's influence. The…

• UPERFECT GR14BU Portable OLED Display Review other

  The UPERFECT GR14BU is a 14-inch portable OLED touchscreen monitor with 2880x1800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, priced at USD 399. It features a 1ms response time, 500 cd/m²…

• Hong Kong's 5-year plan leverages integration with mainland China other

  The success of Hong Kong's five-year strategy relies on three key elements: enhanced integration with mainland China, improved cross-border connectivity, and a stronger…

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino's Controversial Tenure other

  The World Cup currently underway across the USA, Canada, and Mexico has sparked controversy from the start. Gianni Infantino, FIFA president for a decade, holds Swiss and Italian…

• Nine Luxury Boats for Summer: From Electric Hydrofoils to Classic Mahogany Runabouts other

  Monocle presents nine boats for summer, ranging from electric hydrofoils to handcrafted mahogany runabouts. The Pedrazzini Special, built by the Pedrazzini family since 1906 in…

• Monocle's Tyler Brûlé shares personal numbers and invites to St Moritz party other

  In a personal column, Tyler Brûlé, founder of Monocle, shares a series of numbers from his life, including a record 4-hour drive from Merano to Küsnacht, a 2.45-hour flight from…

• Agnès Webster on Leading Fragonard Through Heritage and Innovation other

  Agnès Webster, president of the perfume house Fragonard, discusses her role in blending tradition with modernity as the company celebrates its centenary in 2026. Born in Cannes…

• Monga Design Rebrands Graphic Hunters with Motion Design Branding other

  Monga Design has recharacterized the identity of Graphic Hunters, a sports brand, using motion design branding. The studio employs structured grid systems, bold asymmetric forms,…

• Leon Black paid $21 million to silence affair, told Epstein panel other

  In a June 26 interview with the US House Oversight Committee, billionaire Leon Black, the former CEO of Apollo Global Management, acknowledged that he paid $21 million to a woman…

• Yulia Papka's Vector Branding Blends Mid-Century Grids with Digital Precision other

  Yulia Papka, a designer, has developed a visual identity that highlights her skills in vector design. This project utilizes rigid grid structures, aligning vectors with exact…

• bikeMi's 2026 campaign uses wordplay and illustrations to promote bike sharing in Milan other

  IGPDecaux has launched the 2026 institutional campaign for bikeMi, Milan's bike-sharing service managed by the municipality and ATM. The campaign uses illustrations and puns on…

• Tokyo's Post-WWII Rebuilding and Cultural Transformation other

  Between November 1944 and August 15, 1945, Tokyo faced extensive bombing, leading to more than 100,000 civilian fatalities and leaving millions without homes. The most…

• Two US troops killed in Iran attack on Jordan base other

  On Friday, an Iranian missile and drone strike on a US base in Jordan resulted in the deaths of two American service members, with one more reported missing. This incident marks…

• Israel Reclassifies Crocodiles to Allow Use in Prison Security other

  Idit Silman, the Israeli Minister for Environmental Protection, has redefined crocodiles as 'captive-bred wildlife' rather than wild animals, allowing them to be utilized for…

• Marla Jobst's 'Wanderchild' Explores Liminality Through Fashion other

  German fashion designer Marla Jobst presents 'Wanderchild,' a debut collection that investigates states of in-betweenness—between belonging and estrangement, concealment and…

• TF1 removes actor after violent altercation on 'Ici tout commence' set other

  French television network TF1 has removed an actor from the series 'Ici tout commence' following a violent altercation between two cast members. The network declined to provide…

• Canada to evacuate 600 from Fort Hope as wildfire smoke reaches US other

  The Canadian military is set to evacuate 600 individuals from the isolated indigenous community of Fort Hope in northern Ontario, as forest wildfires pose a significant threat and…

• DIY Product Video: Lighting and Shooting a Cocktail Shaker at Home other

  A photographer created a promotional product video for a cocktail shaker from a well-known culinary brand using limited gear in his dining room. He blacked out windows and used…

• Francis Marmande, singular voice at Le Monde, dies at end of 2025 other

  Francis Marmande, a journalist who joined Le Monde in 1977, died at the end of 2025. He was known for his distinctive writing style, described as sculpting words with gusto. An…

• Mitteleuropäischer Sommer existiert nicht mehr: Hitze zerstört Infrastruktur und Wälder other

  Der Sommer in Mitteleuropa hat sich drastisch gewandelt: Autobahnen leiden unter der extremen Hitze, und jahrhundertealte Buchenwälder sterben ab. Die politische Reaktion bleibt…

• 5 Filmempfehlungen für heiße Tage mit Rassen- und Klassenkonflikten other

  Der Freitag veröffentlicht eine Liste von fünf Filmen, die sich mit Hitze als Katalysator für gesellschaftliche Konflikte befassen. Der Artikel hebt den DDR-Kultfilm „Heißer…

• Street Style Embraces Tasteful Clashing of Prints and Patterns other

  Fashion Week street style has shifted from monochromatic minimalism to bold, clashing prints and patterns. The trend, described as 'tasteful clashing,' abandons prescriptive rules…

• Hyperallergic Newsletter: Looted Antiquities, Hujar's Contact Sheets, and Church Biography other

  The newsletter from Hyperallergic, curated by Hakim Bishara, highlights several significant stories. Erin L. Thompson delves into the reasons behind US museums retaining items…

• Lenscratch Celebrates 20 Years, Seeks Donations for Sustainability other

  Lenscratch, a platform dedicated to celebrating photographic artists, is celebrating its 20th anniversary and seeking donations to sustain its operations. Founded by an unnamed…

• OnePlus Exits North America and Europe, Reducing Smartphone Competition other

  OnePlus is withdrawing from North America and European markets, a move that reduces consumer choice in a region already dominated by Apple, Samsung, and Google. The brand, founded…

• Oncologist Jibak Bhattacharya captures construction workers in Kolkata on iPhone other

  Jibak Bhattacharya, an oncologist at Kolkata's Apollo multispeciality hospital, took the photo 'Caged' in 2024 on an iPhone 16 during a break. The image shows three construction…

• The Financial and Emotional Cost of a Ready-Made Family other

  A woman recounts her marriage to a man with three children, which ended in divorce after 887 days in 2018. She was 36 when her boyfriend proposed, and she embraced stepmotherhood,…

• Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: Vogue Editors Share Their Top Picks other

  The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 is now open to all shoppers, running through August 9. The retailer is celebrating its 125th anniversary by offering discounts on both…

• Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: Vogue Editors' Top Beauty Deals other

  The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for 2026 is ongoing until August 9, offering significant savings on luxury beauty brands such as La Mer, Therabody, and Victoria Beckham Beauty.…

• Zendaya Channels Greaser Style in Full Leather Look for Spider-Man Promo other

  Zendaya has adopted a greaser-inspired aesthetic for her latest press appearances, wearing a head-to-toe leather ensemble by Vetements in New York City despite a heatwave. The…

• Balmuda NatureWind Studio Fan Review: Premium Price, Gentle Breeze other

  The Balmuda NatureWind Studio, a pedestal fan retailing at $429, is now available in the US after its initial release in Japan in 2010 (as the GreenFan Studio). The fan features a…