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2 days ago
- Politics
Sen. Tom Cotton & the Latest on the Israel-Iran Conflict, Sunday on 'This Week' with Co-Anchor Jonathan Karl
This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, June 22, 2025. 1:18 ABC News SEN. TOM COTTON & THE LATEST ON THE ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT, SUNDAY ON 'THIS WEEK' WITH CO-ANCHOR JONATHAN KARL Sen. Tom Cotton Senate Intelligence Committee Chair (R) Arkansas Exclusive ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT ANALYSIS Col. Steve Ganyard (Ret.) U.S. Marine Corps Karim Sadjadpour Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Chris Christie (R) Former New Jersey Governor ABC News Contributor Plus, ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell reports from Tel Aviv as the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its second week. POWERHOUSE ROUNDTABLE Donna Brazile Former DNC Chair ABC News Contributor Reince Priebus Former RNC Chair Former Trump White House Chief of Staff ABC News Political Analyst Sarah Isgur
Elle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Designer Meruert Tolegen's Creative Process Is All About Instinct
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In 2019, Meruert Tolegen was working as a scientific researcher, with plans to head to medical school, when her career took a hard pivot. With no formal training in fashion design, Tolegen—who was born in Kazakhstan and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area —turned away from the path she was on and moved in an entirely different direction, culminating in being named a semifinalist for the 2025 LVMH Prize. The career change was 'very accidental,' says Tolegen, who now lives in New York City. After giving birth to her daughter in 2017, she started a curated online children's store as a fun way to spend her time while she was away from research. 'It was just a creative outlet for me,' she said. She started to incorporate her own designs, which featured balloon-like dresses with Peter Pan collars, ruffled bloomers, and more, and it wasn't long before they developed a cult following on social media. Eventually, many of the mothers shopping for their children were asking for designs that they could wear themselves. After creating women's pieces that felt more elaborate than her children's designs, Tolegen opted to sell her womenswear as a separate brand, using her first name and her maternal grandfather's last name. 'I had no experience at all,' she says. 'So I opened up the CFDA book online, where you have all of the seamstresses. I picked a name in knitwear that looked familiar to me because I speak Russian.' As it turned out, the man she reached out to had worked with Oscar de la Renta, and he pointed her in the direction of other collaborators. She also posted on Instagram, which led a cousin to refer her to another industry expert, and the rest, as they say, is history. 'I always wanted to do something like [fashion],' she says. 'I just never had the courage to really well, here I am now.' With every season, Tolegen looks to improve in her new profession. 'It's still a learning process for me, and I think it always will be,' she says. 'I'm always trying to understand how I can make something better, what I can do to make something that is very solid.' With her fall 2025 collection, the designer debuted sculptural, chunky knitwear; voluminous dresses with pannier skirts; and head-turning shearling. The goal was to lean into her artistic side. 'I just let [that] take over,' she says. 'I don't want to let myself worry about the other parts.' A version of this story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of ELLE. GET THE LATEST ISSUE OF ELLE
IOL News
10-06-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Controversial resettlement of Afrikaners in the US sparks debate
The South African delegation led by President Cyril Ramaphosa with the US delegation and President Donald Trump at the White House Image: GCIS THE LATEST group of white Afrikaners, who are part of a broader plan to relocate about 8 000 in the ensuing months to the US, made their way to their new homeland on Friday. Their move is a part of a controversial resettlement initiative initiated by former President Donald Trump, who cited concerns over alleged persecution and the spectre of "white genocide" in South Africa. Jaco Kleynhans, head of Public Relations for the trade union Solidarity, revealed that the latest group included families with children and that efforts to secure future flights are already underway. 'The second group departed on a commercial flight on Thursday and landed in Atlanta on Friday,' he confirmed. 'Several more groups will follow in the coming weeks.' The resettlement programme originated from Trump's executive order issued in February, which highlighted the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 as one enabling the alleged persecution of Afrikaners. The first group, numbering over 49 individuals, arrived last month aboard a chartered private plane, sparking major discussions around immigration, safety, and identity. The US Embassy in Pretoria, in conjunction with the State Department, is currently processing the applications of thousands of Afrikaners, as reported by Kleynhans. 'They are settling in southern states like Texas, North and South Carolina, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska,' he noted, highlighting the continuous flow of individuals seeking refuge from South Africa. While Solidarity strives to guide prospective immigrants through the application process, Kleynhans maintained that the focus remains on ensuring a secure future for Afrikaners in their homeland. 'We remain 100% convinced that South Africa must create a home for all its people,' he stated, adding that nearly 20% of Afrikaners have already left the country to escape unemployment and social unrest. The ongoing migration has raised eyebrows, with some critics suggesting that the refugee initiative is politically charged. Kleynhans dismissed such claims, asserting that any shift in American policy could only occur through domestic electoral processes. 'If Americans disagree with Trump on this, they can elect a different president in three years,' he said. Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, expressed empathy for those departing, if not for the reasons prompting their emigration. He referenced the 'hateful chants', including the provocative phrase 'Kill the Boer', which he believes has exacerbated feelings of insecurity among Afrikaners. He emphasised the need for a broader conversation on inclusion and community safety, insisting that no demographic group should be targeted for violence. International relations expert Dr Noluthando Phungula commented on the situation, suggesting that claims of white genocide seem to persist unchallenged within US policy discussions, potentially obscuring the reality many Afrikaners face. Professor Siphamandla Zondi from the University of Johannesburg shared a similar sentiment, forecasting an increasing number of people seeking a new life in the US as economic concerns continue to drive migration.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Mets' measuring-stick test against vaunted Dodgers is here
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free There won't be quite as much on the line when the Mets face the Dodgers this weekend in Queens as the last time they met. Back in October, the Mets forced the NLCS back to Dodger Stadium with a Game 5 win at Citi Field, sparked by Pete Alonso's three-run homer in the bottom of the first. The Mets went on to drop the series in the next game in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers marched to a World Series title over the Yankees. Still, as Carlos Mendoza noted, despite the recency of their NLCS matchup, the two teams will have a different look when the Dodgers arrive to open a series Friday at Citi Field. 'They beat us last year in the NLCS, and they added a lot more people, and we did the same thing,'' Mendoza said. 'It'll be a fun matchup.' Since the free-spending Dodgers and Mets brought in some of the most high-profile free agents of the offseason, there has been plenty of attention on the impact — or lack thereof — made by some of those additions. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS First, there's Juan Soto and his slow start in Queens. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have had expensive issues of their own. Blake Snell is out with left shoulder inflammation after signing a five-year, $182 million deal in the offseason. 3 Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are coming to Citi Field for a three-game series vs. the Mets. Geoff Burke-Imagn Images He's made just two starts. And Roki Sasaki's much-anticipated MLB arrival has been a disappointment, with the 23-year-old sidelined with right shoulder impingement after his velocity dipped and his performance sagged. In the bullpen, Kirby Yates — another significant free agent signing — is out with a hamstring injury. Key holdovers Tyler Glasnow (shoulder), Blake Treinen (forearm) and Evan Phillips (elbow) also are on the IL. Even with the new faces, one thing hasn't changed, according to Mendoza: 'They've got a good team, and we're a good team. We'll be ready for them.' CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Just as the Mets have been buoyed by Alonso and Francisco Lindor at the plate and Kodai Senga in the rotation, the Dodgers have received top play from Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, as well as Yoshibonu Yamamoto. The Mets caught a break, as Yamamoto — off to as good a start as any pitcher in the National League — won't pitch this series. 3 The Mets hope the struggling Juan Soto will get on track during their three-game series vs. the Dodgers this weekend. Jason Szenes / New York Post Instead, the Mets will get Clayton Kershaw on Friday, followed by Tony Gonsolin and Landon Knack. After dropping four straight, the Dodgers won their last two against Arizona to stay atop the NL West, as the Mets try to sort out their offense, which finally broke out a bit in Wednesday's victory in Boston. But having lost five of their last seven cost them first place in the division. 'Everybody knows we had some history in the playoffs last year,'' Brett Baty said. 'But they're a good ballclub, [and] we're a good ballcub. It's gonna be fun.' 3 The Mets will face Clayton Kershaw on Friday, the first game of the series. Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images It sets up a stretch in which, outside of the Dodgers, the Mets should be able to feast. Of their next 22 games, only seven — all versus the Dodgers — are against teams with a winning record. After hosting the Dodgers this weekend, the Mets face the lowly White Sox and historically bad Rockies before a visit to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers again, and then one to Colorado, followed by series against the Nationals and Rays. — Additional reporting by Mike Puma
New York Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mets' Francisco Lindor makes big walk-up music change
Access the Mets beat like never before Don't miss Mike Puma's text messages from Queens and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now The temptations to add a new walk-up song must've been too strong for Francisco Lindor. The Mets shortstop has used 'My Girl' since last May, but on Friday in the series opener against the Cubs, it was revealed that he will be alternating with another song — 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. And, sure enough, in his second at-bat, Lindor came up to the plate with the change. SNY field reporter Steve Gelbs made clear that Lindor will still use the fan-favorite song by The Temptations — which has become a sing-along event during his at-bats at Citi Field. During the playoffs last year, the group even came to the ballpark during the NLCS to perform 'My Girl' live before Game 5 against the Dodgers, the one game at home the Mets won in the series. 'It was an amazing moment, to be quite honest,' Lindor said after that game. 'Most players pick a walk-up song just because that's how they feel at the moment, but we also want the fans to vibe to a song. Whenever you see the whole crowd getting into it, I think it's pretty cool. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS 'So having The Temptations here singing the national anthem and then singing the song, one of their biggest hits, and seeing how the crowd got behind it, it was pretty cool.' New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hits a solo home run in the first inning on May 9, 2025. JASON SZENES/NY POST Francisco Lindor rounds the bases on his first-inning homer on Friday. JASON SZENES/NY POST Gelbs noted that Lindor, someone who likes to keep things fresh and make changes, did consider removing 'My Girl' entirely from the rotation but understood what it has meant to fans. Lindor, during his first at-bat Friday after 'My Girl' played, blasted a leadoff homer to give the Mets a quick 1-0 lead. In his second at-bat with the new song, he did not have the same luck and struck out.
