Donatella Versace, 69, is letting go of her role as creative director of the fashion powerhouse almost three decades after the murder of her brother and founder, Gianni, in 1997. In an Instagram post Thursday, Donatella paid tribute to her sibling, saying that she hoped she managed to carry on his legacy. In short, the Versace name is leaving Versace for the first time, although Donatella will have another role as the brand’s chief ambassador. The company will now be under the creative control of Dario Vitale, 41, who has spent time at big-names like Bottega Veneta and Miu Miu. Donatella, 69, wrote that she was “excited to see Versace through new eyes.” The news breaks as rumors have been popping up around about a possible sale of the brand, with Prada having an upper-hand in the bidding, according to The New York Times. “In my new role as Chief Brand Ambassador, I will remain Versace’s most passionate supporter. Versace is in my DNA and always in my heart,” she concluded her post.

Russian President Vladimir Putin played dress up as he visited the front line of Ukraine’s Kursk counter-offensive. Putin, who worked as a KGB officer for 16 years before moving into politics, traveled to the region Wednesday—camo and all—for the first time since the shock incursion into Russia by the Ukrainian army. “I am counting on the fact that all the combat tasks facing our units will be fulfilled, and the territory of the Kursk region will soon be completely liberated from the enemy,” he said after the visit. Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov told the Kremlin leader that he and his men had retaken 24 settlements in the region in less than a week. Ukraine’s top army commander responded on Facebook, saying that he pulled his soldiers out. “In the most difficult situation, my priority has been and remains saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers. To this end, the units of the defense forces, if necessary, maneuver to more favorable positions,” General Oleksandr Syrsky wrote. He added, however, that “despite the increased pressure from the Russian [and] North Korean arm[ies], we will maintain defense in the Kursk region as long as it is appropriate and necessary.”

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On the surface, a glass of wine (or cocktail) can seem like a perfect antidote to insomnia—a quick fix to de-stress and unwind before bed. Unfortunately, that nightly glass of red wine can quickly lead to (literal) headaches, from causing nasty hangovers to weakening your immune system. Plus, some studies show that drinking alcohol may actually decrease the quality of your sleep—not improve it. Just in time for Sleep Awareness Week, Apothékary is here to help you transition to a healthier night of rest with its red-wine-inspired alcohol alternative, Wine Down.

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All of the United States’ net population growth between 2022 and 2023 was due to immigration, according to the Migration Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank. It’s the first time population influx from immigration has outpaced native births since the Census began to collect data on nativity in 1850, according to the organization’s latest roundup of frequently requested statistics on immigration. The U.S. immigrant population grew by 1.6 million over that period—a 3.6 percent increase and the largest annual rise since 2010. The U.S. immigrant population is now at 47.8 million people or 14.3 percent of the total population, which is close to the record set in 1890 of 14.8 percent. U.S. birth rates have recently reached historic lows, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. President Donald Trump has made border security and unauthorized immigration a key part of his administration’s policy platform. The institute’s report notes that the vast majority of immigrants, about 73 percent, have permanent legal status.

Martin Klebba, the actor behind Grumpy’s voice in Disney’s live-action Snow White, isn’t feeling the fairytale magic. Disney’s decision to scale back the film’s premiere left him “disappointed.” But Klebba isn’t pinning this on the House of Mouse. He told the New York Post that “just because a couple of people have views that not everybody feels the same way, now we’re having to alter the fun part of making a movie.” Klebba added, “I’m not disappointed in Disney. I’m disappointed in the world.” The controversies surrounding stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, as well as the decision to use CGI instead of live actors for the “seven dwarves,” have stirred the pot. While Klebba said he understands Disney’s cautious approach (“They do what they gotta do”), he lamented the loss of a red carpet moment with his castmates. The actor, who also had roles in Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion, called for more casting inclusivity, joking, “I’m better-looking than Brad Pitt.”

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It’s no surprise that Bissell’s O.G. Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner is almost certainly the most beloved cleaning gadget on social media in the last few years—and perhaps of all time. It may seem like a novelty cleaning gadget, but despite its pint-size profile, this thing is as powerful as many of its full-sized counterparts. Now, Bissell has launched an even more portable (and car-friendly) version of its original bestselling cleaner: The Little Green Mini Portable Deep Cleaner. The fun-sized cleaner delivers as much deep cleaning power as the original version but in a smaller size that allows for added portability—just in time for spring cleaning season.

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Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White has got her first tattoo—at 68 years old. The star shared the moment her professional tattoo artist daughter, Gigi Santo Pietro, gave her the new ink: a pink heart located on the inside of her wrist. “She’s not making me do this,” White said, smiling in the Instagram video. “It’s my choice to do this.” White revealed that she was getting the tattoo to look at it every day and think of Santo Pietro. Right before the tattoo, her daughter pointed out that she was shaking, and asked if she was nervous. “I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time,” White said. “I really have.” In 2022, she revealed to People that she wanted to get matching hearts with her daughter, seemingly following up on that wish. “I want to have matching hearts where she’ll do a little heart on me and she’ll do one on herself. I feel like I need to do that because it’s her and it would be her on me,” she told the outlet at the time. White has two children— Nicholas “Nikko” Santo Pietro, 30, and Giovanna “Gigi” Santo Pietro, 27, with her ex-husband, George Santo Pietro.

High school track star Alaila Everett, who was caught on video striking her competitor Kaelen Tucker with a baton at an indoor championship in Virginia, has been charged with assault in connection with the viral incident. The Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Office told The Daily Mail that they issued a petition for one count of assault and battery against Everett after she smacked Tucker during the 4x200m relay event. Tucker, running for Lynchburg’s Brookville High School, overtook Everett of I.C. Norcom High School on the outside in the second leg of the relay. In the video, Everett is seen pulling Tucker’s right arm back and striking her on the head with the baton she was holding. Everett came forward earlier this week claiming that she has been receiving death threats because of the incident. In an interview with Wavy on Monday, Everett broke down in tears and said: “Nobody is going to believe me because I can admit from the video it does look purposeful. But I know my intentions and I would never hit anybody on purpose.” She pointed out that she is being punished based on a “nine-second video.” Meanwhile, Tucker told local ABC affiliate WSET, “I still can’t believe it, I’m in shock. I’m still trying to take it all in,” adding, “Why did you do it, and why haven’t you apologized?” The outlet reported that Tucker was treated for a concussion and a possible skull fracture.

Polish President Andrzej Duda wants U.S. nuclear weapons on Polish soil to help fend off future Russian aggression. “I think it’s not only that the time has come, but that it would be safer if those weapons were already here,” Duda told the Financial Times. His proposal is bound to infuriate Moscow, reawakening Cold War-era tensions when Poland was home to Soviet warheads. Duda is banking on President Donald Trump to make the call, recalling how easily Russia was able to move its nukes to Belarus. “Russia did not even hesitate... They didn’t ask anyone’s permission,” he noted. While Duda dismisses Poland developing its own arsenal as a decades-long endeavor, he’s also open to France’s idea of using its weapons as a “nuclear umbrella” to cover allies in Europe. As tensions simmer, Duda’s move underscores a regional anxiety about a rejuvenated Russia post-Ukraine peace talks. Meanwhile, he insists Trump isn’t rolling over for Moscow, urging skeptics to give him a chance. As Poland navigates this nuclear chessboard, all eyes are on Trump’s next move.

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A 37-year-old snowboarder died two days after falling from a malfunctioning chairlift at Red Lodge Mountain, Montana. Jeffrey Zinne of Billings, who was riding alone on a three-person chairlift, died Wednesday after succumbing to his injuries at a hospital, the Associated Press reported. The lift in question, the Triple Chair, malfunctioned Monday, halting operations and necessitating a dramatic rescue of more than 100 stranded skiers and snowboarders by ski patrollers. Red Lodge Mountain spokesperson Troy Hawks confirmed the lift had a mechanical issue but remained tight-lipped about the details, only noting that an investigation is underway. The chairlift, dating back to 1983, will stay closed until a full engineering assessment is completed. High winds, clocking in at around 50 mph, blasted the Beartooth Mountains on the morning of the accident, the National Weather Service reported, leading causing other lifts to be closed.

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An American influencer could see her Australian adventure cut short after she posted a video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that Australian immigration officials are scrutinizing the visa of Sam Jones, a self-proclaimed “wildlife biologist and environmental scientist,” after the Instagram reel, posted to her 92,000 followers, went viral. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke hinted at a possible ban: “I’ll be surprised if she even bothers [applying for a visa again].” The clip, now deleted, captures Jones yanking the joey from the roadside while a man films and mocks the distressed mother. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had his own suggestion: “They are gentle, lovely creatures... I suggest to this so-called influencer, maybe she should try some other Australian animals, maybe she should try a crocodile. Take a baby crocodile from its mother and see how you go there.” World Animal Protection demanded a thorough investigation, with Aussies seething over what they call content-driven cruelty. Veterinarian Tania Bishop slammed the stunt as “absolutely horrifying,” warning of potential injuries from Jones’ reckless grip and swing. As scrutiny mounts, Jones might soon learn that even influencers can’t escape the jaws of justice.

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