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The pending merger between Capital One and Discover Financial Services received approval from several regulators Friday, bringing the $35 billion tie-up closer to completion. The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency signed off on the deal, which was first announced in February 2024. The Federal Reserve Board said it entered into … Read more

Harvard University has resisted pressure to comply with the Trump administration’s interpretations of civil rights policies. (Sophie Park / Getty Images) One of the most important insights of public policy is the understanding that most laws are predicated upon a (stated or unstated) quid pro quo. Take, for example, the roiling months-long debate about President … Read more

(Raquel Aparicio / For The Times) I was 8 years old when a rupture in my brain stem left me in a wheelchair, unable to speak, partially paralyzed. I needed emergency brain surgery and then years of therapy to learn to talk again and walk again. Today, I’m very lucky. I have my own consulting … Read more

Martha Stewart’s digs are out of this world! The legendary lifestyle guru, 83, is the latest celebrity to throw shade at the latest Blue Origin space crew, which included Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, but she seemed to be aiming directly at the “Firework” singer. 15Katy Perry on the Blue Origin flight. Blue … Read more

This introduction was pure destiny. Actress Michelle Williams and Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams finally met after years of mix-ups due to sharing the same name in Hollywood. “We had an amazing show tonight,” the songstress, 45, said in an Instagram video posted on Thursday after she performed in Broadway’s “Death Becomes Her.” 7Michelle Williams and … Read more

Dylan Efron recently saved two young women from drowning in Florida’s Atlantic Ocean. The “Traitors” star recounted the heroic tale on Thursday’s episode of “Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast,” sharing that it was his first time visiting South Beach in Miami. Efron, 33, was with his friend Brennon and his “Traitors” co-star Sam Asghari. … Read more

President Trump’s tariffs have prompted American online shoppers to ditch fast-fashion upstarts Temu and Shein in favor of two other Chinese e-commerce platforms — DHgate and Taobao — both of which have climbed into the top 5 most downloaded programs on Apple’s App Store. Viral videos on TikTok feature Chinese manufacturers urging American consumers to … Read more

(Brittanie Gaja / For The Times) When I crafted my first online dating profile post-divorce, I sought a man who wouldn’t make me feel invisible. Someone who wouldn’t take up all the space in the room. I wanted a partner who’d encourage me to shine. For nearly five years, I searched. First, there was the … Read more

Paige DeSorbo joined the many stars singing Aquaphor’s praises. Instagram/@paige_desorbo; Walmart Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Plenty of stars are sticking with this budget-friendly skincare stick. Paige DeSorbo called Aquaphor’s Healing Balm Stick “the go-to” in … Read more

1 of 19 SZA shows off a revealing bodysuit. sza/Instagram 2 of 19 Ben Affleck does some graffiti doodles on his face while attending “The Accountant 2” premiere in Los Angeles. Amazon MGM Studios via Getty Images 3 of 19 Jessica Alba shares a sweet family snap from vacation. jessicaalba/Instagram 4 of 19 Emily Ratajkowski … Read more