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New Orleans Reveals 5 New Murals
Five new murals are up or going up in New Orleans, within walking distance of each other. Organizers say it's the first phase of a project to bring the vibrancy of the city's art scene outside gallery walls.
Monse Looks to Vintage Board Games for Resort Collection
Monse co-founders Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia seated some of their guests on soft cubes designed as dice as they showed a vintage board game-infused resort collection Friday on an open, lower Manhattan plaza.
Legendary Queen of Creole Cuisine, Leah Chase, Dies at 96
New Orleans chef and civil rights icon Leah Chase died Saturday at the age of 96.
Oregon Votes to Ban Restaurants From Offering Plastic Straws
Oregon will ban restaurants from automatically offering single-use plastic straws under a measure passed by lawmakers, making it the second state to enact restrictions on plastic straws.
Renault Board to Vote Next Week on Merger with Fiat Chrysler
French automaker Renault says its board will meet on Tuesday to vote on a possible merger with Fiat Chrysler.
Alexander Wang Heads to Rockefeller Plaza for Al Fresco Show
Embracing Manhattan's iconic Rockefeller Center as his venue, Alexander Wang offered a huge hug to his city and American fashion as he showed his latest collection al fresco Friday night.
Woman Accuses Neymar of Rape, Father Says Player Set Up
A Brazilian police document says an unidentified woman has accused soccer star Neymar of raping her in Paris last month. The player's father calls the incident "a setup" against his son.
Olympian Adam Rippon's New Memoir Reveals He Used to Hate Skating
Before slaying the Winter Olympics last year, out figure skater Adam Rippon said he hated the sport, according to his new memoir.
Talking with Dale Allen-Rowse, aka The Quilting Cowboy
Edge caught up with Dale Allen-Rowse, aka The Quilting Cowboy, to catch up on his new business and find out the story behind his intriguing persona.
Waymo Bringing Self-Driving Trucks to Phoenix Area Freeways
Waymo announced Wednesday that its fully self-driving tractor-trailers will start driving on Phoenix-area freeways this week and will expand to more routes over time.
German Government Expands Electric Car Incentive Program
The German government is extending a system of incentives to buy electric cars by 18 months until the end of 2020.
As Craft Beer Market Grows, So Do Wild Flavors
Anyone for steak and onion Kolsch? Or a macaroni and cheese pale ale?
During Ramadan, Late-Night Gyms Boom in the Gaza Strip
During Islam's holiest month of Ramadan, Techno-Gym transforms into a late-night hot spot for young men struggling to stay in shape.
Marc Jacobs Launches Eclectic New Line
Marc Jacobs has launched a new eclectic concept in apparel and accessories at more affordable prices than his namesake collections.
Utah Ax-Throwing Venue Adds Pool Tables, Gets Beer License
A Salt Lake City ax-throwing business has been granted a license to sell beer after adding pool and billiard tables to the venue.
RuPaul's DragCon LA @ The LA Convention Center
RuPaul's DragCon LA celebrated their fifth year with panels, parties and signings by RuPaul and many of the shows contestants and judges. A family friendly affair with a popular kids zone and over 300 vendors; this year's convention was a huge success.
Judith Light To Receive Excellence In Acting Award From Provincetown International Film Festival
The Provincetown International Film Festival announced today that actress Judith Light will receive the festival's Excellence in Acting Award.
Save the Bees (and Time and Money) by Creating A Bee Lawn
Flowering "bee lawns" that attract pollinators are a compromise between fastidious turf management and the more casual yard approach. They add biodiversity to the landscape and need less maintenance. That makes them cost-effective, too.
US Agency Probes Effectiveness of 2014 GM Seat Belt Recall
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating whether a 5-year-old General Motors seat belt recall fixed the problem.
Couture Council to Honor Louboutin and His Red-Soled Shoes
Designer Christian Louboutin says he was experimenting in his factory one day when he suddenly seized his assistant's bottle of red polish to blot out the usual black soles and try some bright color.