CNN Entertainment | Robert Redford, actor, director, environmentalist, dead at 89

Robert Redford, the dashing actor and Oscar-winning director who eschewed his status as a Hollywood leading man to champion causes close to his heart, has died, according to his publicist Cindi Berger, Chairman and CEO of Rogers and Cowan PMK.

He was 89.  –read more–

CNN underscored | Level up your remote work days with these WFH staples our editors swear by

No matter the number of days you’re logging in remotely, those work-from-home days are a crucial part of your work week. I treasure the days I work from home, partly because I’ve made my home office setup functional, comfortable and tailored to my needs. But creating that kind of productive and professional space was no small task.

You could opt for a simple desk mat to elevate the look of your office, or you can tailor your speaker system to your exact specifications so you can enjoy your favorite tunes while cranking out work. In search of some inspiration, I tapped the CNN Underscored team to see what my colleagues are using on their remote days. From an easy-to-use coffee press to a standing desk that will make you feel like you brought the office home with you, there’s a range of products on our list for both subtle and major upgrades.  –read more–

FREENVESTING | Warren Buffett: You Only Need To Know These 7 Rules

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CNN style | See what the stars are wearing at New York Fashion Week

New York — New York has been buzzing with star power as September kicked off with the US Open and MTV’s Video Music Awards, segueing neatly into New York Fashion Week, the first city to kick off fashion month.

Before the week officially began with Michael Kors on Thursday morning, Kristin Davis, Anna Sawai and Alexandra Daddario were seen arriving at Dior’s new four-story flagship to celebrate its opening, while Kirsten Dunst, Billy Murray and Gracie Abrams fêted filmmaker Sofia Coppola over an intimate dinner as she launched a new book with Chanel.  –read more–

CNN entertainment | Emmys host Nate Bargatze thinks he’s finally figured out a way to keep acceptance speeches short

Every comedian brings a different flavor to hosting an award show: Jimmy Kimmel put politics front and center at the Oscars, while Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser wasn’t afraid to get a little raunchy… and both handed out barbs to various famous attendees.

But Nate Bargatze – who will host the Emmys for the first time this Sunday – prefers to keep things clean.

“We will make jokes, so I’m going to fit along with what award shows do and make fun of the situation – but I’ll make fun of myself as well. We can do it in a good, fun way,” Bargatze told CNN in a recent interview. “I want the night to just be fun and silly and keep it moving. Let’s be exciting. And let’s be entertainment for the people at home watching. That’s what we are.”  –read more–

ELLE | Ralph Lauren Kicks Off New York Fashion Week With Show At 650 Madison Avenue

There aren’t many designers that can gather the likes of Naomi Watts, Jessica Chastain, Mindy Kaling and Oprah Winfrey (yes, Oprah) in one room during fashion week. Ralph Lauren, however, is not just any designer. A real icon of American Fashion, he’s now approaching almost six decades in business, not a milestone to be stiffed at. And even now, 58 years on, he’s still at the forefront of the industry: just a few hours before his show, the CFDA announced Ralph Lauren on the shortlist for its womenswear designer of the year awards 2025 — an accolade he’s already won nine times  –read more–

CNN Business | Oracle’s sudden AI stardom is giving 1999 energy

New York — Oracle, a large but generally sleepy cloud-computing company, just had an absolutely bonkers day on Wall Street.

The stock (ORCL) shot up more than 40% Wednesday morning, its largest single-day jump ever. It was such big leap that it minted Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison $100 billion in less than hour, making him the world’s richest person and bumping Elon Musk to second place.

The catalyst wasn’t a flashy product rollout or a surprise earnings beat — in fact, Oracle’s quarterly revenue and profit came in below Wall Street’s expectations Tuesday evening.

Instead, the fire came from Oracle’s outlook for the next few years, which, if it pans out, would cement the company as a power player in artificial intelligence. That’s a big “if,” though — especially given that the bulk of Oracle’s rosy outlook hinges on revenue from one major customer, the unprofitable OpenAI, according to the Wall Street Journal.  –read more–

ESPN | As Alcaraz wins the US Open title, can anyone challenge the Big Two?

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz threw his arms in the air, before a wide smile spread across his face and he crouched down on his knees. He had just won the 2025 US Open title, in front of a captivated crowd of 24,000 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. But his real celebration could wait.

Before anything else, he needed to hug and congratulate his opponent Jannik Sinner. The pair — fiercest of rivals on the court but genuine friends off of it — were all smiles and compliments as they met at the net. They then walked off the court with their arms wrapped over one another’s shoulders in a show of genuine admiration.  –read more–

CNN style | The most talked-about red carpet looks at MTV’s Video Music Awards 2025

The MTV Video Music Awards have a rich history of outlandish — and, at times, outright bizarre — fashion. Even without Lady Gaga’s meat dress or Britney Spears’ python, the annual ceremony is guaranteed to deliver over-the-top styling, playful accessories and tributes to icons of VMAs past.

Sunday night was no exception. From underwear-baring sheer gowns to throwbacks from the fashion archives, the event’s red carpet was, this year, fun and risqué in equal measure.

Here are some of the most memorable looks from New York’s UBS Arena.  –See the looks!—

HGTV | 40+ Outdoor Fall Decor Ideas to Step Up Your Seasonal Display

Dress up your porch, patio or outdoor living area with these festive autumn decorating ideas, such as wreaths, window boxes, planters and more.  –see more–