A contestant bravely calls out her abuser in the audience during her final interview

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Survivors of domestic violence applauded the winner of the 2024 Miss Kansas pageant after she stood on stage to call out her abuser who appeared at the pageant. Before Alexis Smith was selected from 26 participants in the state competition on June 8, 2024 to represent Kansas in the 2025 Miss America pageant, she was … Read more

A contestant bravely calls out her abuser in the audience during her final interview

domestic violence, Miss Kansas, pageant, survivors of abuse, women

Survivors of domestic violence applauded the winner of the 2024 Miss Kansas pageant after she stood on stage to call out her abuser who appeared at the pageant. Before Alexis Smith was selected from 26 participants in the state competition on June 8, 2024 to represent Kansas in the 2025 Miss America pageant, she was … Read more

These 6 midi dress styles will provide a “polished, effortless solution for all occasions”

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As the clocks tick down to mark the start of the British Summer Time, it sounds like it could happen in the end It’s time to tackle the pile of “to pack or not to pack” pieces that dominate our winter and spring wardrobes. Unfortunately, although everything shows that spring and summer should be approaching … Read more

PVH Director Says Calvin Klein Feels Like A Love Story Effect

PVH Director Says Calvin Klein Feels Like A Love Story Effect

PVH Corp., owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, said fourth-quarter revenue was flat year-on-year through 2025, on a constant basis, at $2.5 billion. Full-year revenue was up slightly, rising less than 1% to $9 billion. Q4 results beat expectations for a slight decline, while full-year earnings were in line with expectations. “I want to … Read more

Airlines ask passengers not to arrive for four hours

Some airlines have asked travelers to wait four hours or more before their flights depart, arguing that cautious passengers cut down on calls for earlier fliers.

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A woman was left stranded at the airport days after the rule was changed before the plane took off

The picture shows Eliana in this selfie. He looks angry in front of the Easyjet plane

He said he was left distraught for five days after being denied boarding at the airport. Eliana Ferreira Keen, from Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, said she was stranded in Lisbon, Portugal for five days because she did not have an e-visa.(Photo: Eliana Ferreira Keen) A 63-year-old woman who has lived in Wales … Read more

Maison Margiela Fall 2026: Brighter than Laopu Gold

Maison Margiela Fall 2026: Brighter than Laopu Gold

Forget Laopu Gold – April Fool’s Day in China was all about Maison Margiela gold. Taking a cruise on the outskirts of Shanghai, Glenn Martens, the brand’s creative director, on Wednesday unveiled the fashion house’s first runway show. One of the latest Artisanal and ready-to-wear collections, Martens’ latest offering sought to reflect Shanghai’s business history … Read more

‘World’ opens with a shot of one of the most famous ships in film history

Amity police chief Martin Brody clings to a sinking orca - actually a fiberglass sculpture - as the ferocious shark closes in on the killing spree.

There’s a “world first” attraction in North Wales that features a full-scale replica of the Orca, the shark-hunting boat from Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 film Jaws. Built over a period of two years, and filled with many scenes from the film, the ship is moored at Deganwy Marina on the Conwy coast. Guided tours of … Read more

From skirts to lace dresses – nude dresses are a must-buy

The female models wear clear fashion

Do you dare to just walk… sort of. (Photo: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that appear on our site. If you purchase through the links on this page we will receive a commission – learn more If you’ve ever seen celebrities wearing skimpy or see-through clothes when you go out, you’re missing … Read more