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Taylor Swift wedding-dress fever puts bridal brands on high alert

Taylor Swift wedding-dress fever puts bridal brands on high alert

  • DANIELLE KAYE and JOYCE ZHOU Reuters

Taylor Swift's wedding dress remains under wraps. But wedding chain David's Bridal is already betting brides will want one just like it.

Taylor Swift's wedding set to revolutionise bridal fashion

Taylor Swift's wedding set to revolutionise bridal fashion

  • Wion - World News

Taylor Swift’s wedding plans are drawing major attention beyond the ceremony itself, with fans and fashion watchers speculating that her bridal style could influence wedding fashion trends worldwide. From the wedding dress to accessories and beauty choices, Swift’s highly anticipated look co…

How an Olympic hairdo changed a St. Louis hairdresser's life

How an Olympic hairdo changed a St. Louis hairdresser's life

  • By Aisha Sultan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

When Alysa Liu won Olympic gold, the St. Louis hairstylist who helped perfect her signature hairstyle won big, too.

Calisthenics is popular. But is body weight enough to get a good workout?

Calisthenics is popular. But is body weight enough to get a good workout?

    Calisthenics is an age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and relies on body weight for resistance. Some experts say the no-frills moves of calisthenics speak to our overscheduled lives when it might be hard to go to a gym. But is performing these exercises an effective way…

    For people in this New England mountain town, a health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions

    For people in this New England mountain town, a health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions

      Last month, a site of the Ammonoosuc Community Health Services in Franconia, a town of about 1,000 people, closed for good.

      50 best cities to raise a family

      50 best cities to raise a family

      • Emily Sherman

      The best places to park your short-term investments

      The best places to park your short-term investments

      • CHRISTINE BENZ Morningstar

      As you sift among the various options for your short-term investments, keep these key items on your dashboard: yield, guarantees, liquidity and your individual situation.

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      Take these steps to thaw a credit freeze

      Take these steps to thaw a credit freeze

        If you’re preparing to shop for a loan or credit card, you can temporarily lift your credit freeze. Here's how.

        People are melting their old jewelry for cash as gold prices soar

        People are melting their old jewelry for cash as gold prices soar

          With gold prices at record highs, jewelry collectors are in meltdown mode.

          4 steps to take toward financial spring cleaning

          4 steps to take toward financial spring cleaning

            If you started the year hopeful but now feel anxious, channel those negative emotions into action. Here are some financial tasks to focus on this spring.

            Trade tensions remain high; IRS to share tax information with ICE | Hot off the Wire

            Trade tensions remain high; IRS to share tax information with ICE | Hot off the Wire

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              Olympic Games Paris 2024: Scenes from the opening ceremony

              Olympic Games Paris 2024: Scenes from the opening ceremony

                Paris has kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.

                Textile waste piles up in China as fast fashion reigns and recycling takes a back seat

                Textile waste piles up in China as fast fashion reigns and recycling takes a back seat

                  China is the world's largest textile consumer and producer. More than 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away each year, creating mountains of waste. A major recycling factory and innovative designers are aiming to tackle the issue but face significant challenges. (AP Video by: Tian Macle…

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                  ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ gives us a reason to ‘toon in

                  ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ gives us a reason to ‘toon in

                  Tony winner Jordan Roth breaks through in 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                  Tony winner Jordan Roth breaks through in 'The Shards' | Streamed & Screened podcast

                  ‘Next Pro’ names a winner, but others could dance with the stars, too

                  ‘Next Pro’ names a winner, but others could dance with the stars, too

                  Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman wow at L.A. movie premiere

                  Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman wow at L.A. movie premiere

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                  The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                  The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                  Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                  Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                  Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                  Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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                  What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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