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The dos and donts of wearing espadrilles this summer

That espadrilles are ideal for summer is nothing new. Rope-soled shoes have been go-to footwear in warm weather since the 13th century. Created in the Basque Country, the name comes from the word “esparto”, a type of grass found in southern Europe and North Africa which was originally used to weave the soles.  This year’s love affair with espadrilles (also known as alpargatas) feels different though. Perhaps it’s because travel has largely returned to normal; maybe it’s the back-to-back heatwaves; or something to do with the fact that lightly-scuffed Loewe and Chanel espadrilles are the shoes of choice for the well heeled at Soho Roc House Mykonos and Club 55 St Tropez.

The Lavender Sharpie Drama Is Taking Over TikTok

Move over, HBO, because TikTok’s lavender Sharpie drama is the most entertaining saga in 2023 as Lavender breaks hearts and friendships. The Gist: A TikTok account called @welovemarkers created an entertaining soap opera–like high school drama using Sharpie pens as characters.The story begins when the new girl, Lavender, tries to break up the two most popular couples in school.As the story continues, there's cheating, affairs, jealousy, friendship breakups, and more drama.

TikToks Viral Tunacado Sandwich Is Breaking The Internet

Part of the beauty of TikTok is the way seemingly basic trends can feel brand new again. Between makeup styles that make you look cutely cold and easy-to-follow dances to your favorite song from Midnights, users love to share their current obsessions — and the #FoodTok side of the app is no different. You may not have had tuna avocado sandwiches going viral on your 2022 Bingo card, but as the past few years have proven, not everything is predictable.

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Tom Ruane Death: Remembering a Giant in Baseball AnalyticsThe baseball world mourns the loss of Tom Ruane, a prominent figure in the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and a well-respected member of the baseball statistics and analytics communities. Tom Ruane passed away on Friday, July 21st, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and invaluable contributions to the sport. This article serves as a tribute to his life, achievements, and his profound impact on the world of baseball.

Turkish Presidential Candidate Drops Out After Emergence of Sex Tape

A long-shot candidate in Turkey’s consequential presidential race has pulled out just before the election, after an alleged sex tape began circulating online. İnce Muharrem, a several-time presidential candidate and former teacher who was challenging incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, claimed the tape was a deepfake made with footage from “an Israeli porn site.” While İnce’s polls suggested he was far from winning, it was believed his meager support would force a run-off election likely to benefit Erdoğan, the Guardian reported.