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Italian Bonds Fall, Stocks Rise as Meloni Bloc Wins Majority in Elections

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By Geoffrey Smith

Investing.com — Italian BTPs led Eurozone bonds lower on Monday, after the victory of a right-wing bloc led by Giorgia Meloni secured a majority in Italy’s parliamentary elections.

The election leaves Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party as the largest in both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. As such, the next Italian government is likely to be a led by a party that has expressed sympathies in the past with the Fascist policies of former dictator Benito Mussolini.

Meloni had tempered her rhetoric during the election campaign and indicated that she will press ahead with economic policies required by the European Union to unlock tens of billions of euros in post-pandemic aid that will be necessary to rebuild the country’s economy.

The yield on the benchmark bond rose 12 basis points to 4.48% at the open, while the note yield – a more direct reflection of

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Fashion News

Step inside the French farmhouse of Vogue’s former fashion director Lucinda Chambers

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My French fancy! Step inside the French farmhouse of Vogue’s former fashion director Lucinda Chambers

  • Lucinda Chambers has holidayed with her husband Simon and their three sons for the past 22 years at her 19th-century former farmhouse in Toulouse
  • Former fashion director has styled the house with inspiration from her travels
  • Her appetite for a decorating project is something she attributes to her mother

By Carolyn Asome For The Daily Mail

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It’s really nothing from the outside, like a child’s drawing of a house with a door and windows on either side. If I saw it in an estate agent’s window, I’d probably have walked by,’ says Lucinda Chambers, with typical British understatement, of her 19th-century former farmhouse in Toulouse, at which she has holidayed with her husband Simon and their three sons

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Fashion News

Justin Bieber and Katy Perry among celebs sharing stunned reactions to Super Bowl headline news

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Celebrities from across the world of music have reacted to the news that Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl next year.

On Sunday night (25 September), the singer announced via Instagram that she will be the headline performer at the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime show in February 2023.

The 34-year-old singer and businesswoman will take top billing at what many consider to be the biggest single musical performance slot in the US, following in the footsteps of fellow pop titans Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Madonna.

Rihanna shared the news by posting a simple image of an NFL football in her hand to her social media accounts.

It wasn’t long before fans and celebrities started reacting to the news. One of the first to comment was singer Lizzo, who wrote “Screaming” under Rihanna’s Instagram post.

Katy Perry was also quick to share her excitement on the news, writing: “Hell yeah”.

“The

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Men Fashion

HK men’s clothing brand DETERMINANT redefines sizing with 61 options

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Hong Kong-based men’s clothing online shop DETERMINANT has unveiled “THE61S” campaign to showcase its 61 sizes by bringing together 61 people from all walks of life to try on the wrinkle-free dress shirts.

According to the brand, the 61 combinations come after years of painstaking research and body size data analysis. As DETERMINANT believes that every BODY deserves a well-fitted, comfortable shirt, and as such it introduced the campaign with the launch of the “The Perfect Fit Journey” pop-up store at Cityplaza. From the campaign’s photoshoot, thematic video and in-depth interviews, the diversity between the 61 participants extends from their wide range of sizes to their various personalities, from their experience with DETERMINANT to in life.

Meanwhile, until 2 October, visitors can not only find their perfect fit, but also discover more about the story and craftsmanship behind the brand’s wrinkle-free dress shirts at the pop-up store.

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Staying safe on the road in a gig economy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

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If you’ve ever driven a car or ridden a motorcycle on a short-term contract, chances are you’ve participated in the gig economy. In fact, millions of adults in the UK are now participants in the system as drivers and riders, whether they’re aware of it or not. But how can you and other road users stay safe?

What is the gig economy?

The term ‘gig economy’ is used to describe the 1.1 million people in the UK who work in a free market system in which temporary positions are common place. The gig economy is made up of three main components; the independent workers paid by the gig, the consumers who require a specific service or a particular item delivered; and the companies that connect the worker to the consumer.

For individuals working within the system, a job is usually for a specified period of time, whereby freelance and self-employed

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Fashion News

Why Interoperability is Crucial in Healthcare Operations

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Healthcare Interoperability involves the use of many complex systems and information technology (IT) to exchange and interpret health-based data. It has been a key aspect of the extensive shift towards computerizing the healthcare industry. As of 2019, a fundamental level of interoperability has been achieved by roughly 75% of healthcare providers in the US. The ability to transfer data from one health system to another becomes quite challenging when acknowledging the differences in technological platforms. The main objective of Interoperability is to ensure a smooth exchange of data across various systems.

Interoperability and COVID-19

The COVID-19 Pandemic has exposed the need for better interoperability in the healthcare industry. The Pandemic has resulted in a significant uptick in the transfer of patient data. This data is crucial for public health officials as it includes testing results, pre-existing conditions, and potential hotspots. Interoperability would allow county and state officials to identify and

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Fashion Update

Keeping up with fast fashion may be stylish, but what about its consequences?

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Kathryn Hendry doesn’t feel pressure to buy clothes for everyday class outfits, but feels the need to update her closet yearly when it comes to “going out” tops.

“I bought new going out clothes freshman year and then again this year,” Hendry, a sophomore majoring in marketing and advertising at Syracuse University. “I feel like the cycle of trends happens faster with going out tops and it’s displayed in a more public way.”

There seems to be an unspoken pressure for students on SU’s campus to continuously buy new pieces of clothing, especially at the beginning of the school year. Students will often wear a trendy piece once before throwing it away and contributing to the 11.3 million tons of textiles the US wastes each year.

“There’s a certain pressure to wear something different every time you go out. It’s stupid, but it’s a real thing,” said Michela Galego, a

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Casual Style

Gigi Hadid Puts a Sexy Spin on the Casual Jumpsuit

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Photo: Courtesy of SplashNews.com

Today, Gigi Hadid stepped out in Milan wearing a burgundy jumpsuit. The piece was loose-fitting and oversized with golden buttons and boasted two large pockets on the chest by her very own, recently-launched label Guest in Residence. Hadid opted to wear the look with a pair of well-worn white Converse sneakers and a tiny caramel shoulder bag. Though, while the piece was baggy, Hadid managed to put a sexy spin on the onesie and wore it with a cropped white ribbed tank top that showed just a sliver of midriff.

The jumpsuit is utilitarian at its core. Though, they have been transformed for fashion in the past. In those saucy retro years of Studio 54, the likes of Bianca Jagger and Jerry Hall partied the night away in them, as did ’70s bombshell Farah Fawcett. Sometimes they are designed to be curve-skimming, or undone and tied

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Fashion News

Hairdresser and fashion designer Esther Samuels seeks to uplift women through style and empathy

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At 28 Esther Samuels is a self-made hair stylist and fashion designer and she is not shy of revealing that she has no formal training in these two areas, as, according to her, they are in her DNA and her hair salon, her only source of income, has been flourishing over the years.

Maybe it is because Samuels’ salon is one with a difference; she describes it as a “safe space” for her clients to share and unburden. Her fashion store makes the business a one-stop shop, where once women have the perfect hairstyle, they can complement it with the perfect outfit.

Samuels believes her business is a way of “uplifting women” as she would hear the stories of women who feel different after they have had their hair done.

“I see what a good hairstyle does for them and that’s the feeling I want women to have because as

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Men Fashion

28 Best Places For Men’s Clothing Online

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Where do you shop? Chances are it’s not in the store. In the US, 76% of adults are online shoppers — 62% of which are regular online shoppers, according to a study conducted by Marist Poll. But then what do you put in your browser? For men, there is no single answer — and if you only have a destination or two, you’re missing out. Maybe you go to Uniqlo for staples — but what of Amazon Basics, Dickies, or Rhone? Mr. Porter is the spot for select high-end menswear, but if you stick to that, you’ll miss out on the Ami Paris, All Saints, and the many other fashion outlets that keep the high-end looks close to home. J. Crew could dress the most stylish preppy man on the planet, but Bonobos, Hugh & Crye, and Rowing Blazers all have plenty to offer in that department too.

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