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Bohemian bridal is officially a mainstay in the market–but ​it’s not all about flower crowns and fringe. Rather than going full-throttle Coachella (although Nicole Trunfio did it so well), try for something irreverent that employs delicate laces, gossamer meshes and floral motifs for an overall organic feel–sans hemp. Here, 70 bohemian bridal gowns to suit your upcoming woodland, beach or countryside celebration. From Harper’s BAZAA

Bohemian bridal is officially a mainstay in the market–but ​it’s not all about flower crowns and fringe. Rather than going full-throttle Coachella (although Nicole Trunfio did it so well), try for something irreverent that employs delicate laces, gossamer meshes and floral motifs for an overall organic feel–sans hemp. Here, 70 bohemian bridal gowns to suit your upcoming woodland, beach or countryside celebration. From Harper’s BAZAA

Andy Murray remains on course to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals after beating Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals.

Make out with Ryan Gosling or win free pizza forever?

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I found out about New York City Restaurant Week when I was a sophomore in college. I was living in the city and my roommate and I decided to give it a try. 

NYC Restaurant Week happens twice a year; during the winter and the summer. This year, from July 25-August 19 (not technically a week), over 350 restaurants offer pre-fixe menus — $29 for lunch; $42 for dinner. The promotion allows diners to experience fine dining at a discounted price. 

As a college student and self-proclaimed foodie... Читать дальше...

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By the early 1940s, World War II was in full swing, with battles raging around the planet. The US, however, was largely spared the effects of the global conflagration.

But that doesn't mean the war didn't affect Americans on the home front.

Nationwide, workers and civilians mobilized for the war effort, getting jobs in factories, raising money through war bonds, and showing their patriotism and support in front yards and main streets all across the country. Читать дальше...

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This post by Yehong Zhu originally appeared on Quora as an answer to the question "How do Harvard students spend their time?" 

As a rising junior, I’m already nostalgic that I’m halfway done with college—so this was a nice opportunity to reflect on what I’ve been doing at Harvard.

Rather than input my life into Google calendar [1], I use a paper calendar—one of those faux-leather-bound, Veritas-embossed academic planners that you can buy at the Coop [2] for six or seven bucks. Читать дальше...

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Copper is waving a red flag.

"Recent movements in copper inventories highlight the lack of significant demand for the metal, particularly in the ever important Chinese market," analysts at BMI Research wrote in a recent note.

The country's demand matters because copper is used to make items as varied as electrical cables and coins, and China is the world's largest importer.

"While the corresponding decline in Shanghai inventories largely offset the jump in [London Metal Exchange]... Читать дальше...

A second body is washed ashore near to where two teenagers went missing after getting into difficulty in the sea last week.

RIO DE JANEIRO — Usain Bolt finally got his party started at the Olympics on Saturday. He put his finger to his lips to ask for quiet at the starting block, rubbed his closely shaved head, crouched down for the start, then grinded through an opening round in the 100 that was routine as making

New York-based jewelry company Pamela Love is not having it with Nasty Gal right now. The accessories company is taking Nasty Gal to court for allegedly stealing three of their original designs: the Five Spike earring, Dagger Rosary necklace, and Talon cuff.

New York-based jewelry company Pamela Love is not having it with Nasty Gal right now. The accessories company is taking Nasty Gal to court for allegedly stealing three of their original designs: the Five Spike earring, Dagger Rosary necklace, and Talon cuff.

Police say they are very concerned for her welfare.

Egyptian Christians staged a rare protest in downtown Cairo on Saturday to demand the government uphold their rights, saying they are being treated as second-class citizens in the Muslim-majority country.

NASA Jeff Williams, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) seriously know how to keep his social media followers and space enthusiast happy.

LONDON — A campaign worker for Britain’s right-wing U.K. Independence Party has been indicted in the United States on charges including blackmail and money-laundering. A federal indictment issued in Arizona alleges that George Cottrell agreed to launder money for undercover law-enforcement agents posing as drug traffickers. He is accused of 21 counts relating to money

Col. Nhluvuko Zondi became the Alexandra police station’s first black female commander last year. She said relations with the public had improved over the years.

Twitter has suspended Guccifer 2 after the hacker revealed a trove of sensitive data.

CURTEA DE ARGES, Romania (AP) — As church bells rang, thousands of Romanians turned out Saturday in a central town for the grand funeral and burial of the woman they call Queen Anne, the wife of Michael, the last king…

Gary and Paul O'Donovan won the silver medal in Rio in the men's lightweight doubles sculls on Friday from Rio, marking the first rowing medal in Irish history.