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Ralph Lauren delivers a modern take on romance

The Ralph Lauren womenswear brand is a love letter to the designer’s wife of more than 60 years. Ricky Lauren, his lifelong muse, is present in each of the designer’s collections. At the designer’s New York Fashion Week show, Ricky Lauren sat front row along with other members of the Lauren family as her husband took guests on a whirlwind romantic escape ahead of the official launch of New York Fashion Week. Actors Meghann Fahy, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Elizabeth Debicki and Ella Hunt were a few of the celebrity guests in attendance at the downtown Manhattan show. “Ralph ...

Congress, economists not thrilled by Trump $5K idea

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending. Economists and other political observers are ...

Briefcase: WTAJ to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11

WTAJ will honor the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a full day of special programming, live coverage and historical reflections, recognizing a day that forever changed the nation and holds a particularly significant place in our area. The events of that day were felt especially close to home when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville in Somerset County. To mark this important milestone, WTAJ will provide viewers with comprehensive coverage focused on remembrance, reflection, service and the lasting impact of Sept. 11. Today, WTAJ+ will ...

Ticker: Oil prices leap to their highest since May

U.S. stocks sank after oil prices jumped to their highest levels since May. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Thursday for a fourth straight loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7%. Stocks felt pressure as the price for a barrel of Brent crude briefly topped $108 because the war with Iran continues to clog the global flow of crude. Treasury yields leaped in the bond market on increased worries about inflation, and the 10-year yield jumped to 4.95%. That’s up nearly a whole percentage point since the war with Iran began. Anthropic blocks misuse of ...

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup

CUPERTINO, California — Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo. The company’s new CEO, John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1, introduced the latest lineup at the company’s Cupertino, ...

Briefcase: COVID vaccines available at Giant and Martin’s

CARLISLE The Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, announced COVID-19 vaccines are now available at all Giant and Martin’s in-store pharmacies. COVID-19 vaccines are administered by immunizing Giant and Martin’s pharmacists and specially trained pharmacy team members, subject to state regulations. Individuals can receive the updated vaccines if it has been at least two months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose. In Pennsylvania, vaccines are available for patients ages 5 and above, and ages 3 and above in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. For minors, parental ...