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Gov. Jeff Landry of Louisiana called it a “literal miracle on the Mississippi” that all of the nearly 200 people aboard the riverboat were rescued.

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Secrecy, debt and soaring fuel costs all contributed to the Odyssey’s downfall. Here’s an inside look at how the “endless cruise” unraveled.

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Shin Min-a currently rules the Eastern Empire as the titular character in Disney+’s hit fantasy romance The Remarried Empress. Yet, lofty though her protagonist’s rank may be, the actress is no stranger to being at the top, having enjoyed broad popularity since breaking out on screen more than a quarter of a century ago. Entering the industry as a model at age 14 in 1998, Shin quickly found herself in front of numerous cameras, appearing in a slew of popular music videos and advertisements. She...

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William Shakespeare’s star-crossed romance Romeo and Juliet has been adapted for the screen innumerable times, perhaps most famously by Franco Zeffirelli in 1968. While every version reflects the era of its creation, none speaks quite as loudly as Baz Luhrmann’s ultra-stylised, fiercely 1990s take, which turns 30 this month. The second – and best – of Luhrmann’s much-loved “Red Curtain” trilogy, which includes 1992’s Strictly Ballroom and 2001’s Moulin Rouge!, Romeo + Juliet (1996) is blessed...

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Is a cure on the horizon for hepatitis B? A newly-approved drug offers hope, but wiping out this viral liver infection remains a challenge.

“I would say it’s a beautiful mistake,” says Ruby Hung of starting her eponymous label in London in 2023. “For the longest time, I thought I was going to be a stylist or work for a [fashion] publication or a magazine. I didn’t even have a sewing machine back then.” Yet, at 25, the Hong Kong-born designer has already dressed musicians such as Tyla, FKA Twigs and Arca, as well as influencer Kylie Jenner, and showcased her work at industry-wide events, including London Fashion Week. Her choice of...