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ZDNET’s key takeaways At $10, the Lerobo Apple Watch band comes in 25 different colorways and four different sizes The Apple Watch band actually fits my small wrist and makes me want to wear the smartwatch more I have nothing bad to say about this watch band so far. My wrists are dainty and small. I turn sideways, and they disappear. Also: I finally found a leather watch band for my Apple WatchJokes about my small frame aside, it’s seriously difficult to find bracelets or wristwatches that fit my wrist snugly. When I got an Apple Watch earlier this year, I…

The UK has a housing crisis. Ministers want to build 1.5m new homes by the end of the parliament, and the only way to do this, the government argues, is to overhaul planning rules. On Thursday, the government published an 82-page National Planning Policy Framework report outlining what it hopes to do – and how.What does the report say?It’s technical and in places, confusing. But essentially it sets out the criteria that should be used to help turbocharge building by shaking up planning rules.In the House of Commons, the housing minister Matthew Pennycook recognised that some of the proposals would…

The UK government is to launch a review of the Internal Market Act. The legislation was passed in the wake of Brexit with the aim of avoiding trade barriers across the UK. The Scottish government has long opposed it, arguing it cuts across devolution. Labour Trade Policy Minister Douglas Alexander said he would engage directly with the devolved administrations in a “good faith process”.He said he had brought the review forward six months before a statutory deadline.”The UK internal market is essential for the UK economy, allowing people and business to buy and sell goods, provide services and work across…

19 It’s a new day at Chanel! Matthieu Blazy has been named creative director at the French fashion brand. Chanel Cruise 2025 (Courtesy of Chanel) Blazy has been Bottega Veneta’s creative director since November 2021. During his tenure at the Italian label, he became known for emphasizing Bottega’s rich brand heritage and artisanship—as seen in pieces like the Sardine tote, Andiamo satchel, Knot heels, Mostra platforms, and Adam sandals. Blazy’s notably the fourth creative director at Chanel, following Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld, and Coco Chanel herself. Viard abruptly left  brand in June. Virginie Viard (IMaxTree) Karl Lagerfeld Blazy’s vision for…

President-elect Donald Trump attends a campaign event, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, October 29, 2024. — ReutersNEW YORK: Time magazine named US President-elect Donald Trump its “Person of the Year” on Thursday, citing his deep impact on American politics and the country’s role in the world.”For marshaling a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a-generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America’s role in the world, Donald Trump is Time’s 2024 Person of the Year,” Time Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs wrote in a letter to readers. The news magazine had previously bestowed the “Person of the Year” title…

Getty ImagesA baroness who called a peer of Indian origin “Lord Poppadom” is facing a suspension from the House of Lords after an investigation found her comments amounted to harassment. The Lords’ Conduct Committee has recommended suspending Conservative Baroness Meyer for three-weeks over her comments, which amounted to harassment “related to race”.Lady Meyer was also rebuked for touching the hair of a black MP without permission.She initially denied making the comments but later apologised for both incidents. The committee also recommended suspending Lord Stone of Blackheath, a former Labour peer, for six months over bullying after calling security staff “thick”…

The NCAA women’s volleyball tournament is here! The first two rounds of the 64-team tournament are taking place this Thursday through Saturday. All roads lead toward the national title game on Dec. 22 in Louisville. Speaking of Louisville, the Cardinals are one of the four teams to receive a 1-seed — the others are Nebraska, Pitt, and Penn State.Two-time defending champion Texas will have to emerge from the Nittany Lions’ quarter of the bracket in order to three-peat. If either Pitt or Louisville win the title, it will be the first for the ACC. That conference will have better odds…

Housefull 5 has been one of the most awaited movies. The Housefull franchise has been the favourite of many ever since the first movie had released. The comedy film has a huge fan following and now, everyone is eagerly waiting to know the story of the fifth film. The shooting of Housefull 5 is happening and we recently saw the makers releasing the photos of the cast and crew. A lot has been said about this movie. However, there is a roadblock for the movie. The shooting of the film has come to a standstill. Also Read – Meet actor…

Image Credit: Getty Images As another year comes to an end, many look forward to New Year’s resolutions, fresh energy, and the announcement of Time magazine’s 2024 Person of the Year. In past years, notable figures such as Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, and former President Barack Obama have received this prestigious recognition. This year, the title has been awarded to a two-time recipient from the world of politics. According to Time, they shared a quote from Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs on their Instagram post, “For 97 years, the editors of TIME have been picking the Person of the Year: the individual who,…

A Conservative peer is facing suspension from the House of Lords for calling a British-Asian peer “Lord Poppadom” and touching an MP’s braids without permission.Catherine Meyer was accused of referring to Navnit Dholakia, a Liberal Democrat peer, as “Lord Poppadom” twice while in a taxi during a visit to Rwanda with a parliamentary committee this year.She had previously apologised for mistakenly referring to him as “Lord Popat”, another peer of South Asian heritage.On the same trip, Meyer was accused of complimenting the Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy’s hair and asking whether she could touch it. Before Ribeiro-Addy could reply, Meyer lifted…