Summer heat waves can be tricky to dress for—but according to the best dressed stars of the week, a simple, easy frock can still shine whatever the season. Just look to A-listers like Scarlet Johansson, Priyanka Chopra, and Keira Knightley, who showed us how it’s all about zeroing in on dresses with effortless and timeless silhouettes. Think: Great prints and interesting cuts, without the fuss.
Knightley, for one, wore a floral Erdem dress that had just the right amount of drama, thanks to its frayed hemline and asymmetric skirt. Ditto for Serena Williams and her butter-yellow Farm Rio sun dress, which had an oversized flower appliqué at the bust. With these statement touches, the classic designs turned heads—without veering into maximalist territory.
Preppy style also had a moment this week. At Wimbledon, Olivia Rodrigo swapped her signature punky wardrobe in favor of a red gingham Ralph Lauren shirt dress. These last few days have served as a good lesson in vacation dressing, too. Just look to Saint-Tropez, where Kylie Jenner wore a halter swimsuit-dress by Isabel Marant that was the perfect (and practical) beach vay-kay piece. Because, sure, looking chic at the beach is cute and all—but you also want to wear something that you can jump into the water in immediately.
Which were your favorite celebrity looks this week? Vote below, and check back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned best dressed.
Nearly 35 US states are grappling with outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough. A recent American Community Media press briefing highlighted concerns from physicians and scientists about the impact of these healthcare challenges on American families and global communities. This article distills the key concerns raised by medical experts, providing a clear understanding of the risks to public health and potential solutions.
1. **Measles Resurgence Due to Vaccine Skepticism**
A sudden rise in measles cases, even in educated communities, is linked to a lack of awareness and growing vaccine skepticism. Dr. William Schaffner notes this stems from “not wanting anyone to tell them what to do, a lack of trust in public health, conventional medicine, and the pediatricians who care for them.” This skepticism undermines decades of progress in eradicating the disease.
2. **Funding Cuts Threaten Healthcare Access**
Cuts to funding for Medicaid and children’s programs will disproportionately affect economically disadvantaged populations. Experts fear a return to disparities in healthcare access, reversing gains made in eliminating differences based on race, location, ethnicity, and language. These cuts could undo years of progress in equitable healthcare.
Efforts to undermine established scientific journals, such as *The Lancet*, pose a threat to the integrity of scientific research. Dr. Ben Neuman warns that creating alternative scientific journals could degrade science, undermining America’s role as a leader in ideas, products, and services in the scientific field.
4. **Global Health Policies are Interconnected**
Changes in American healthcare policy can have far-reaching global consequences, affecting vaccine access and disease control worldwide. Dr. Neuman cautions that factors like money, nationality, and religion should not influence vaccination efforts, as infectious diseases do not discriminate. The interconnected nature of global health requires a unified approach.
5. **Political Influence on COVID-19 Vaccines**
The COVID-19 vaccine has become increasingly politicized, leading to mistrust despite endorsements from health ministries and safe administration of millions of doses. This mistrust complicates efforts to control the virus and protect vulnerable populations. “Though ministries of health in America and other countries have reviewed vaccine data, endorsed them, and safely administered millions of doses, it was difficult to comprehend the level of mistrust growing among vaccine skeptics.”
6. **PEPFAR Cuts Jeopardize HIV Control**
Funding cuts to PEPFAR could result in up to 100,000 preventable deaths in just one year, with potentially millions of new HIV infections and deaths by 2030. Dr. Jirair Ratevosian emphasizes that antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for suppressing the virus, saving lives, and preventing HIV transmission. Without a 5-year reauthorization path for PEPFAR, ending the program could result in up to 11 million additional new HIV infections and 3 million additional deaths by 2030.
7. **GAVI Funding Cuts Undermine Global Vaccination**
As the largest donor to Gavi, the global vaccine program, U.S. funding cuts would undermine international efforts to combat infectious diseases. Dr. Neuman notes that Gavi programs are essential for testing vaccine effectiveness in endemic areas, ensuring both safety and efficacy. “By the time an outbreak of something new gets to the United States, it has passed through many people, and it may actually be too late to do anything about it.”
The new COVID-19 vaccine distribution protocols, focusing only on people 65 and older, exclude vulnerable groups such as healthy children, pregnant individuals, and healthcare workers under 65. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong highlights the particular risk to pregnant people and infants under six months due to their immune system vulnerabilities. “There’s a reason why we’re worried about those two populations in particular,” said Dr.Chin-Hong, “Pregnant people are relatively immune-compromised because your immune system doesn’t want to recognize the growing fetus too much. That puts them at risk for lots of other infections in general, including serious COVID. The second group is those who are under 2 years old, specifically those under 6 months. Their immune system is not mature enough, and they rely on the antibodies going across the placenta from the mother.”
These insights from medical experts underscore the critical challenges facing American and global healthcare systems. Addressing vaccine skepticism, restoring funding to essential programs, and ensuring equitable vaccine distribution are crucial steps to safeguarding public health. Read the full story at [https://americacommunitymedia.org/2024/06/03/americas-health-at-risk-from-shifting-healthcare-protocols-on-preventable-diseases/](https://americacommunitymedia.org/2024/06/03/americas-health-at-risk-from-shifting-healthcare-protocols-on-preventable-diseases/)
With their pre-season training camp officially getting underway in a week’s time, Bayer Leverkusen have announced the opening of their football academy in São Paulo, which will be run by club legend Paulo Sérgio.
Leverkusen will begin their pre-season training camp in Brazil on July 14 and the opening of the football academy in the home of Joga Bonito is a move aimed at enhancing the club’s links to a country that has provided them with 20 Bundesliga representatives over the years.
The project, based in south São Paulo, is now the first ever Bundesliga academy established in Brazil. Leverkusen are aiming to involve aspiring footballers from the ages of five to 15 as they look to also bring German culture closer to Brazilian culture – and make an impact beyond football.
Sérgio, who played for the club between 1993 and 1997, is Leverkusen’s all-time top scorer from Brazil, and has described the academy’s opening as “one of the happiest moments” of his life.
He said: “After the World Cup, this is one of the happiest moments of my life. Bayer Leverkusen’s presence in Brazil is an achievement that represents motivation and personal satisfaction, the result of years of dedication to strengthening this bridge between the two countries.
“Our aim is to bring cultures closer together, apply German methodology and grow together. I want to give back to Brazilians everything that the Germans have done for me and my family.”
All the coaches working under Sérgio at the academy have completed training programmes and will continue to receive further training as they coordinate with the main technical staff based in Leverkusen. – Bayer Leverkusen
Sérgio’s son, Luiz Felipe, who has been appointed technical director of the academy, has stressed that the idea for the project has “always been beyond football,” adding, “it is also a social project.”
The academy will reserve 10 per cent of the spots available for children and youths from vulnerable households, with these applicants to receive football boots, uniforms and the opportunities to train under high-quality coaches.
Other legends, including Zé Roberto, Zé Elias as well as current player Arthur were all part of the academy’s opening as well.
Zé Roberto, who played for the Werkself 113 times in his career, was pleased to be at the opening and said: “I’m very happy to relive this story, I was very happy at Bayer, playing in important finals, like the Champions League. Today, I see that the project is still going strong with many children involved.”
Leverkusen begin their pre-season preparations on July 7 at the BayArena, one week ahead of the start of their camp in Brazil.
Going into the final kilometers of stage 2 of the 2025 Tour de France, Neilson Powless was in the game.
The American scraped his way back to the front group after a minor crash in the last hour of the race. He was looking for his chance to attack, but never got the right opportunity.
All day, Neilson and his EF Education-EasyPost teammates fought to stay at the front of the pack. At 209.1 kilometers, plus neutral, stage 2 was the longest race of the 2025 Tour. The course took the race across the fields of northern France, from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, with three sharp climbs concentrated in the last 25 kilometers of the stage, before a final ramp up to the finish line.
It was belting rain from the start and our guys had to keep their wits about them to avoid crashes and make sure they didn’t miss any splits. The skies cleared, as the finish neared and the racing heated up. Our riders did a great job of keeping at the front, lining up at the lead of the peloton going into the final climbs.
After crossing wheels with the rider in front of him on the third to last hill, Neilson jumped straight back onto his bike and into the action. The speed was just too high to try to break away before the finish, so he sprinted in with the front group.
Monday’s third stage will take us from Valenciennes to Dunkerque. Before we race again, read our squad’s thoughts from the finish of stage 2 of the Tour de France.
Neilson Powless
The start was wet, but a lot more relaxed than yesterday, which was a nice change of pace, but I think everyone was just saving it all up until the last 70 kilometers, because the last 70 kilometers were just gridlock. It was crazy. Trying to take one position felt like the biggest battle of your life.
There were quite a few crashes because of that, but luckily everyone from our team was all right. I touched the ground once, but luckily it wasn’t too serious. I had to use a bit of energy to come back. I actually thought my race might be over, because it happened at one of the key moments towards the end of the third to last climb. A rider went into a rider in front of me, and I didn’t really have anywhere to go.
I saw the group riding away and I thought my race was done, but luckily they didn’t press on too hard over the top of the climb, because there were still about 15 kilometers to the final two ramps. I was able to come back and try to position myself for the final climbs.
Luckily, I had pretty good legs, and I was able to make it up there in the front group. It was just a bit too quick all the way to the finish. I didn’t really have too much confidence in my sprint, knowing Van der Poel was still there, so I knew the only opportunity to win was going to be to go off the front, but I could see that anyone who tried only got about 20 meters. That was a bummer. I’m happy with the way I felt, but disappointed in the result.
Ben Healy
I think everyone got lulled into a false sense of security. To be honest, the first hundred kilometers were pretty chill. And then, man, from that intermediate sprint, it was more stressful than yesterday. Every ten seconds, we were braking, sprinting. Everyone was shouting. Neilson got in the fight in the end. It was a good day and good fun.
Alex Baudin
I was really nervous again the whole day. We had to work on the reflexes today! We had to brake so many times. It was stressful in the finale. It really, really heated up. We did a good job to get the boys in a good position. We did our best.
Sports director, Charly Wegelius
It played out more or less as we expected. The guys did a very, very good job positioning themselves for the left turn into the final series of climbs.
Neilson did well to make it into the first group. We were looking for a chance for him to move away before the final climb, but as you saw with the other riders who attempted it, the speed was so high that they could never build an advantage. And, unfortunately, he basically just finished in the group there at the end and was unable to really make an impact.
Having numbers there is always helpful and hopefully when the race gets a little bit more selective and there’s a bit less control from teams blocking the road and keeping things nailed down, we’ll be able to transform our strength in numbers into actual action. You don’t get to the front of the race in those numbers if you don’t have the legs, so that’s cause for optimism.
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, but some of the best Prime Day iPad deals are already live—so there’s no need to wait to start shopping. Our editors have been sifting through early Prime Day offers and found steep discounts on a variety of iPads. For example, you can save up to 17% on the Apple iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi 256GB or 14% on the Apple iPad (10th Generation) Wi-Fi 64GB.
You can save up to 17% on the best Prime Day iPad deals ahead of the shopping holiday.
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There are also deals on high-performance iPads built for remote workers, like theApple iPad Pro (13-Inch) Wi-Fi 1TB, which is currently 9% off. We don’t expect prices to drop on iPads again until Cyber Week in November, so if you see something that catches your eye, we recommend grabbing it now. Below, you’ll find all the best offers worth browsing.
Best Prime Day iPad Deal At A Glance
All The Best Prime Day iPad Deals
Apple iPad Air 11-Inch M3 Wi-Fi 128GB: Now $499, Was $599 (17% Off)
Apple iPad Air 13-Inch M3 Wi-Fi 128GB: Now $699, Was $799 (13% Off)
Apple iPad Air 13-Inch M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB: Now $849, Was $949 (11% Off)
Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch M4 Wi-Fi 256GB: Now $1,099, Was $1,299 (15% Off)
Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi 64GB: Now $454, Was $499 (9% Off)
Apple iPad Pro (11-Inch) Wi-Fi 512GB: Now $1,097, Was $1,199 (9% Off)
Apple iPad Pro (13-Inch) Wi-Fi 1TB: Now $1,914, Was $2,099 (9% Off)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
While Apple rarely offers deals on any of its iPads, the sales you can find happen during major holiday shopping events, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and, of course, Amazon Prime Day. That makes right now one of the best times to purchase an iPad.
That depends. The best price for an iPad depends on the model, features and storage. An entry-level iPad that’s good for streaming and note-taking typically costs anywhere from $300 to $450. More feature-packed models, like the Apple iPad Air 13-Inch M3 Wi-Fi 128GB and the Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch M4 Wi-Fi 256GB, cost upwards of $500 and can run as high as $1,300. Keep in mind that devices with a higher storage capacity or newer processing chip will cost more than an older model or one with lower storage.
Amazon Prime Day is one of the e-tailer’s major shopping holidays, and is a great chance to save on products across categories, including tech, mattresses and appliances. The savings event typically takes place in July and has lasted two days in past years. This year, the sale holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. PDT July 8 and runs through 11:59 p.m. PDT July 11—four full days.
Cameron Norrie was desperately fighting for his survival by the final set of an agonising duel over four hours and 27 minutes on his beloved No 1 Court. As he watched ace after ace fly past him from one of the world’s most destructive servers, Norrie’s momentum had disappeared along with his two-set lead and match point.
The Briton has been on a purposeful journey over the past few years and, after enduring one of the most difficult periods of his career, he has rebounded with even greater courage and self-belief. He drew upon those qualities in the final moments of one of the most significant wins of his career as he held his nerve to close out a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (7), 6-7 (5), 6-3 win over the qualifier Nicolás Jarry.
The victory marks Norrie’s second grand slam quarter-final, having reached his first en route to the semi-finals at the All England Club in 2022. Despite the greater attention that other players receive, he is again the last British player standing at Wimbledon.
After spending such a long time watching his lead shrink against an opponent who fired down 46 aces, Norrie dragged himself over the line, using his supreme competitive spirit and composure to hold on.
Next he will face Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion and second seed, after he defeated the 14th seed Andrey Rublev 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, on Tuesday. The recent trajectory of Norrie’s career has been fascinating. Having already been struggling with his form in 2024, a left biceps injury compounded his misery.
From his career high ranking of No 8, he fell as low as 91st in May. Norrie is an extremely ambitious person and at his lowest point, as he compared his frustrating level to his form when he reached the top 10, he was weighed down by his own expectations.
He has found his way by focusing solely on his enjoyment of the sport, finding happiness and satisfaction in every single workout, practice and match, regardless of the result. Now, on the biggest stages, his results are also a source of joy again.
This was always likely to be a significant challenge. Having climbed as high as No 16 last year, Jarry has fallen to a ranking of No 143 in large part due to a severe case of vestibular neuritis, an ear condition that has affected his balance, perception and vision, leading to spells of dizziness. The Chilean stands at 6ft 7in and at its best, his serve is untouchable.
As Jarry fired down aces at will, shutting his opponent out of his service games for much of the match, Norrie took care of his own service games brilliantly, winning all 25 and courageously saving all eight break points he faced throughout the match. The pair would combine to work through 38 consecutive service holds in the match.
Jarry remonstrates with Norrie after becoming upset with his cheering after winning points. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian
After establishing a two-set lead, Norrie held a match point on his serve in the third set tie-break at 6-5, but Jarry took the racket out of Norrie’s hand with his relentless attack and serving as he forced a fourth set.
More than an hour later, Jarry’s flawless serving performance and bold, relentless aggression allowed him to force a fifth set in another tie-break. As Norrie desperately tried to land returns, to chase down every ball and offer his opponent no free points, he was rewarded for his doggedness as the Chilean opened the set with a poor service game, allowing the Briton to seal the decisive break.
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Norrie brilliantly held on to his serve throughout the final set, saving three break points as he closed out a monumental win that further re-establishes him at the top of the men’s game.
As Norrie sealed the match with a running forehand passing shot, a grand slam quarter-finalist once more, he tossed his racket into the air and rolled on the grass in glee.
“Honestly, I don’t know. I think credit to Nico, he did an unbelievable job staying with me,” said Norrie. “He played better than me in both tie-breaks. I didn’t want to let his gamestyle bother me so I just kept fighting.”
The shifting scoreline was not the only source of drama on No 1 court. Jarry had complained to the umpire Eva Asderaki about Norrie’s ball bouncing between first and second serves. Then, as they convened for the handshake, Jarry expressed his displeasure with Norrie’s tendency to cheer loudly after almost every successful point.
Although their extended discussion prompted boos from the crowd, Norrie and Jarry eventually shook hands and the Briton applauded his beaten foe as Jarry departed: “He said I was a little bit vocal and I think: ‘That’s my energy,’” Norrie said. “I just said: ‘Man, you competed so well, you hung in there so well.’ It was an amazing, competitive match and I loved it.”
Dinosaurs are alive and well at the box office as Universal’s “Jurassic World Rebirth” trampled competitors, grossing $147 million domestically over five days of the Fourth of July weekend.
The fourth installment of the “Jurassic World” series outperformed early estimates of nearly $80 million for the three days and $135 million for the five days. It nearly matched its predecessor from 2022, “Jurassic World Dominion,” which grossed $145 million in its first three days before raking in over $1 billion worldwide.
“Jurassic World Rebirth” is another win for Hollywood, which has effectively rebounded from a sluggish start to 2025. The box office is up more than 14% year-to-date compared with last year, according to Comscore, which collects box office data. The summer season, which Comscore begins tracking on the first Friday in May, is faring even better — up 15% compared to 2024.
“Jurassic Park Rebirth” is the seventh film in the franchise, which began with Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” in 1993. The originalmovie would go on to gross $924 million worldwide, or $2 billion when adjusted for inflation.
While “Jurassic World” was a new era for the franchise, calling the fourth film “Rebirth,” and casting Scarlett Johansson, likely reinvigorated the brand, according to Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst at Comscore.
“This brand will never go extinct because it continues to thrill audiences,” he said. “It’s most impressive to have a franchise three decades old, topping the chart once again.”
“Jurassic World Rebirth” knocked Apple and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “F1” down a peg to No. 2. “F1” grossed $26 million domestically this weekend, a 54% drop from the week prior. The racing movie starring Brad Pitt opened last weekend to roughly $55.6 million domestically and $144 million worldwide.
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“‘F1’ is interesting because it’s absolutely killing it at the international box office,” said Dergarabedian. “(It’s) a sport that is more internationally centric than in the United States.”
“Jurassic World Rebirth” and “F1” will face fierce competition next week when Warner Bros.’ “Superman” opens in theaters. Analysts expect “Superman” to gross over $100 million in its opening weekend.
“The best thing for ‘Superman’ is the success of ‘Jurassic’ and ‘F1.’ The rising tide raises all ships,” said Dergarabedian.
Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder and owner of Box Office Theory, said the releases of “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “Superman,” and Disney’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” (July 25) could account for about a quarter of the domestic box office this summer.
Robbins added that “F1,” “Jurassic World Rebirth” and “Superman” will likely attract similar audiences of young men. “Superman” could also appeal to families and younger audiences.
”It’s summer. It’s the time when multiple films can coexist, so if any of them are going to do it, this is a good set of movies to pull it off,” he said.
