Met Gala 2026 hype & Bezos sponsorship spark backlash at the Met, the big NYC art museum bossed by a board-led legacy. #MetGala #MetMuseum
The New York City mayor has announced he and his wife will skip the upcoming Met Gala, citing focus on affordability and inequality. This follows recent efforts to tax luxury properties and address wealth disparity, reflecting a broader anti-wealth sentiment in the city.
Lindsey Vonn has undergone eight surgeries after a severe left-leg fracture from the Cortina race. She faces at least one more operation to repair a torn ACL. A return to racing is likely a year and a half away if she continues, while retirement remains on the table. She is focusing on healing and maintaining mobility as she considers her future.
A wave of author-owned bookstores across the U.S. is reshaping independent bookselling. Notable spaces founded by Judy Blume, Louise Erdrich, Lauren Groff, Jeff Kinney and George R.R. Martin are expanding in Brooklyn, Minnesota, Florida, Massachusetts and New Mexico, offering community hubs beyond Amazon-dominated retail.