Fall Fashion 2026: Deep Purple, Plush Coats and Wearable Runway Trends

Fall 2026 fashion is comfortable and wearable, led by deep purple, flannel and bandana print, leopard as a single statement, velvet and plush coats, cardigans and defined waists.

Kennedy Center Honors 2026: Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell to Be Honoured

Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell will receive the 49th Kennedy Center Honors on 7 December at the Capital One Arena.

Smoked Fish Recalled in Three US States Over Botulism Risk

Haifa Smoked Fish has recalled more than 560 pounds of Cold Smoked Sprats sold in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania after an FDA inspection found missing safety controls against botulism.

CDC: Drug-Resistant Germs Cause 9.7 Million US Infections a Year

The CDC's 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report estimates 9.7 million drug-resistant infections and 50,800 deaths a year in the US, naming four germs as urgent threats.

Bosideng Marks 50 Years With “The Bloom” at Paris Fashion Week

Chinese downwear brand Bosideng celebrated its 50th anniversary with “The Bloom” at Paris Fashion Week, its first appearance on the official Paris calendar, reimagining the down jacket through Chinese craft and Art Deco geometry.

Patrick Stewart, Star Trek’s Captain Picard, Dies at 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the X-Men's Professor Charles Xavier, has died at 86 at his home in Los Angeles.

MICHELIN Guide Honours Louisiana Restaurants for a Second Year

Louisiana's culinary scene has earned a fresh round of national recognition, as the MICHELIN Guide honoured 40 of the state's restaurants for a second year at a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee, on 21 October 2026. New Orleans once again leads the list, with Emeril's holding two stars and Dakar NOLA earning its first star. The

Most People Carry High Genetic Risk for Three Diseases — and That Is Normal

GANNI and lululemon Launch Dance-Inspired Collection

Copenhagen fashion house GANNI and Canadian performance brand lululemon have turned the dance studio into the season's most joyful fashion statement. Their 22-piece collaboration, launched on 15 October 2026, pairs lululemon's technical fabrics with GANNI's leopard print, ruffle trims and bold colour combinations, inspired by 1980s dance films. The collection, campaigned under the slogan "JOY

Screen Music Awards 2026: Tales from Outer Suburbia Sweeps Four Prizes in Brisbane

Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley swept four awards for Tales from Outer Suburbia at the 2026 Screen Music Awards in Brisbane on 28 October, as composers across film, television and games were honoured in 16 categories.

India’s Rice Production Set for First Decline in a Decade After Weak Monsoon