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Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift's Friendship Timeline Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift's Friendship Timeline. Like her good friend Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez has become a billionaire this year. The 32-year-old Rare Beauty founder now has a net worth of $1.3 billion, Bloomberg reports, in large part due to the success of her beauty brand. Gomez, of course, has a long acting and music career behind her contributing to her wealth, too.

Selena Gomez Is Officially a Billionaire, Like Taylor Swift

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Jeans are workhorses—the most versatile, most durable, and most everlasting pants in a wardrobe. Made of denim, a hard-wearing cotton, the style imbues an effortless vibe. It’s a piece of clothing that requires minimal thought in the morning, a trusted stalwart that serves as a base, a reliable layer that, depending on the day ahead or event at hand, can be dressed up or down. But finding the right pair that fits this description, especially in a marketplace filled with nearly endless options, takes some effort.

Denim Spotlight: AG’s Latest Styles

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

It can be frustrating when you’re trying to give a business your money and they won’t acknowledge you—especially when hunger is added to the mix. That’s what TikToker Karina Heredia (@esthiekary_31) says happened to her during a recent visit to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wild Wings customer wait 10 mins for server to take their order. So they call the restaurant

Selling Sunset: Season 8 - Official Trailer (Netflix) Selling Sunset: Season 8 - Official Trailer (Netflix) Selling Sunset’s newest agent, Alanna Gold, must be pretty brave. After all, the popular real estate series has seen its fair share of drama, and a plethora of former cast members have disappeared from our screens, often in a flurry of scandal.

Meet Alanna Gold, Selling Sunset’s Newest Agent and Pioneertown Owner

Charli XCX says brat summer is over, but that’s not stopping Collina Strada. At the designer’s spring/summer 2025 show, “Touch Grass,” lime green took center stage. Among the models? Elizabeth Sweetheart, better known as the Green Lady of Brooklyn, who wears only green and is something of a Carroll Gardens micro-celebrity.

Collina Strada Wants You to Touch Grass

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The ancient Greeks thought the northern lights were created by a chariot racing across the sky, alerting the sun and moon gods to the new day. To the Vikings, the dancing lights were reflections bouncing off the Valkyries’ armor as the female warriors traveled through the heavens, while the Finns thought the squiggles were the tracks of Arctic foxes, running so fast their furry tails left vibrant streaks of color in their wake. To modern-day travelers, the aurora borealis is a bucket-list item, an elusive natural phenomenon typically glimpsed by only the most dedicated of stargazers.

The Northern Lights Are Peaking This Year—Here’s Where to Watch the Skies in Luxury

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They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

In honor of our September issue, ELLE is partnering with Substack, enlisting some of the platform’s most-followed fashion writers to write essays accompanying our fall fashion shoots. First up: Emilia Petrarca, the mind behind the newsletter Shop Rat. Fall is a bit like New Year’s in disguise, in the...

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See Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Make a Cuddly Exit From Her Second Gelsenkirchen Eras Tour Show

Travis Kelce flew thousands of miles to spend his last few days with Taylor Swift before Kansas City football training camp starts on Sunday. So far,...

See Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Make a Cuddly Exit From Her Second Gelsenkirchen Eras Tour Show

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