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Toukie Smith died on November 4 at the age of 74 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was the mother of Robert De Niro’s twins.
Customers criticized the contents of the $148 SKIMS calendar; a video garnered nearly 65 million views. The brand offered a refund or credit.
79% of communications professionals consider real-time media monitoring critically important. At 14% of companies, negative reports had spread before a response could be made.
British designer Martine Rose has been appointed Balenciaga’s first female creative director. She will oversee the men’s and women’s lines.
Ralph Lauren forecasts third-quarter sales growth of 3–4%, below analysts’ expectations. The full-year revenue and margin forecast has been raised.
Toyota retained its lead among automakers, but its value fell by 19. 9%. Tesla lost 37.8%, while Ferrari, BYD and the Korean brands grew.
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland became one of the 25 winners of Instagram's "2026 Rings" award. He received a blue profile background and exclusive tools.
Velké Březno will cease production due to falling demand and rising costs. The Březňák brand will be moved to other Heineken breweries.
Following Kylian Mbappé’s controversial comments, Chinese brands terminated their deals with him, and television blocked broadcasts of his matches.
Prada's revenue, including Versace, rose to €1. 49 billion, although underlying growth was only 1%. Miu Miu sales declined by 3%.
Kim Kardashian celebrated her 46th birthday. She turned her reality TV fame into the SKIMS business and works on criminal justice reform.
Model Adrianne Curry criticized the participation of Kylie Jenner and transgender model Alex Consani in the Victoria's Secret show. She accused the brand of relying on celebrities.
Amazon has unveiled two Bee AI devices: the $75 Frontier wristband and the $100 magnetic Eclipse. They record and analyze conversations.
On October 9, Ukraine honors the Apostle James son of Alphaeus and celebrates Yakiv Studenyi. Around the world, people celebrate World Post Day, World Egg Day, Fire Safety Day, and other observances.
Trump has proposed creating a presidential retreat in West Palm Beach modeled on Camp David. The project is to be financed at the president’s expense.
Jaguar has unveiled the four-door electric GT Type 01 with a long hood and no rear window. The model's starting price is 130,500 dollars.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Beckham's business recorded record revenues amid partnerships with 2026 World Cup brands. The footballer himself received approximately $51 million in dividends.
Kate Moss put on Hunter wellington boots again for the brand's 170th-anniversary campaign. She recreated her 2005 festival look.
Gucci has started selling Chinese-made Drip sneakers and slip-ons for up to $1,000. Experts fear a blow to the brand's image.
Converse apologized and removed the advertisement featuring Karina after criticism over associations with the Ku Klux Klan. Experts called it insensitive.
Sales of four REDMI Note 17 models in Ukraine will begin on September 16, 2026, at Allo. Prices start at UAH 9,999.
In Kharkiv and Lviv, authorities seized 130 tonnes of counterfeit cosmetics, raw materials and equipment. About 50 people were involved in the scheme.
SIDLETSKIY presented an adaptive collection with interchangeable prosthetic covers. Five veterans and a civilian woman took part in the show.
Astrologer Kseniia Bazylenko explained how the new moon in Virgo will affect all zodiac signs. Favorable and dangerous days for Ukraine have been identified.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
IFA 2026 in Berlin is focusing on AI, robotics and the smart home. Xiaomi, Acer and LG will present new ecosystems and devices.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
In 2025, beer consumption in Georgia rose to a record 141 million liters, while imports accounted for 16% of the market. Producers' revenue reached 636 million lari.