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How Ruggable designed its new rug to have the charm of jute without any of the scratchiness

Business 5/5 7:00A Elizabeth Segran

After two years of development, Ruggable engineered a machine-washable rug that captures jute’s textured warmth. I have a very conflicted relationship with my jute rug. I love...

‘A lot of graphic designers don’t get credit for what they do’: Chip Kidd on building a 40-year...

Business 5/5 6:00A Nicole Gull McElroy

The famed book designer on the importance of claiming your work, the value of staying at the same job for decades, and why he does a crossword puzzle every day. Growing up,...

Step inside the gorgeous, futuristic offices of Vast, the startup designing the next-gen space...

Business 5/5 5:30A Diana Budds

Office space, a clean room, and a minimalist mission control make up the sprawling HQ of the aerospace company. A tall baobab tree greets people inside the Long Beach,...

The humble aluminum can gets a leak-proof redesign

Business 5/5 5:00A Hunter Schwarz

Watch your back, plastic bottles. Every drink has its trade-offs: Plastic bottles are lightweight and leak-proof, but they come at a cost to the environment. Cans are...

How the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act is straining American democracy

Business 5/4 10:47A Associated Press

The Supreme Court’s recent gutting of the Voting Rights Act is adding fuel to a redistricting war in Congress. Willie Simon stood outside the Memphis motel where Rev. Martin...

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Sam Smith Reveals Met Gala 2026 Outfit Weighed 52 Pounds

E! Online (US) - Top Stories 5/5 7:55A Daysia Tolentino

Sam Smith just revealed the unholy size of their 2026 Met Gala look. While their black showgirl-inspired mermaid dress, designed by their partner Christian Cowan, had sleeves that looked like...

Ciara, Russell Wilson Detail Kids’ “Opinions” on Met Gala Looks

E! Online (US) - Top Stories 5/5 7:53A Olivia Evans

Ciara and Russell Wilson kept their Met Gala 2026 outfits locked up like an ancient Egyptian secret.  After all, the “Body Party” singer and NFL star admitted that they didn’t share any sneak...

Why Blue Ivy, Sunday Rose Attended Met Gala Despite Age Limit

E! Online (US) - Top Stories 5/5 7:51A Hayley Santaflorentina

The 2026 Met Gala was a family affair. After all, co-chairs Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman both brought along their daughters: by Queen Bey’s side was 14-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, while Nicole and...

See Billionaire Sudha Reddy's $15 Million Necklace at Met Gala 2026

E! Online (US) - Top Stories 5/5 7:36A Brahmjot Kaur

Diamonds are Sudha Reddy s best friend. The billionaire entrepreneur proved that her favorite accessory at the 2026 Met Gala May 4 was her jaw-dropping diamond necklace with an estimated $15...

From the Met Gala to Summer 2026: "Nude" Dressing Is Everywhere

E! Online (US) - Top Stories 5/5 7:30A Camila Quimper

Call it the ultimate optical illusion: looking barely dressed while wearing something seriously statement-making. After last night’s Met Gala 2026, nude illusion dresses are once again dominating...

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Join us live May 14 on YouTube for Play@TED, an event to celebrate the power of play

TED Blog 5/5 6:59A TED Staff

TED, the LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation bring you Play@TED, a partnership to drive a movement and change how people of all ages think about play. Together, we’ll highlight...

Experience the Loop at TED2026 — in photos

TED Blog 5/5 6:33A TED Staff

At TED2026, the ideas didn t stop when the lights came up. Between sessions, attendees raced zucchini cars down obstacle courses, watched themselves speak fluent Mandarin in their own voices, threw...

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