Kim Kardashian found herself in the spotlight for her “ridiculous” ensemble at the Gucci 2027 Cruise Collection Show in New York City this past weekend.

At 45, the reality TV star—fresh from showcasing her son Psalm’s extravagant 7th birthday bash—rubbed shoulders with industry icons like Anna Wintour and Mariah Carey at the glitzy Times Square event on Saturday.

The SKIMS mogul sported a chic combination of fitted black leggings paired with a faded green jacket adorned with a plush brown trim.

She completed her look with sleek black closed-toe heels and carried a compact black handbag.

Her hair was styled into a polished updo, while a sparkling silver necklace and petite earrings added the finishing touches to her outfit.

A video of Kardashian arriving to the festivities was uploaded to Vogue’s Instagram page, but some perplexed fans jumped to the comment section to share their thoughts on her look in the warmer temperatures. 

Kim Kardashian, 45, was roasted over her ‘ridiculous’ outfit that she wore to the star-studded Gucci 2027 Cruise Collection Show in New York City over the weekend

The SKIMS founder was seen donning a pair of fitted black leggings as well as a faded green jacket with a fuzzy brown trim

One penned, ‘Oh please she looks ridiculous! It’s 80 degrees in NYC and we’re not wearing jackets let alone fur.’ 

Another wrote, ‘saw that jacket on temu,’ and an Instagram user typed out, ‘It was 83 degrees in nyc,’ followed by laughing face emojis. 

‘Temps were in the 70’s tonight. Ridiculous!’ one also commented while another added, ‘Why is she dress like that its not winter in ny.’   

A fan shared, ‘Gurl it’s spring-summer with that fur gurl byee,’ but others also offered support to the star. 

One said, ‘Kim is THAT Girl,’ and another commented, ‘Kim looking so good.’ 

Kardashian was seen making a grand arrival to the runway event alongside other A-list stars which was held in the heart of Times Square. 

She later took a front row seat next to Wintour, Carey, Shawn Mendes as well as Francesca Bellettini. 

The former Vogue editor-in-chief wore a vibrant red dress with colorful floral details as well as a red leather jacket layered on top.  

The star’s locks were pulled back into a sleek updo and she accessorized the outfit with a dazzling silver necklace and mini earrings

One penned, ‘Oh please she looks ridiculous! It’s 80 degrees in NYC and we’re not wearing jackets let alone fur’

She later took a front row seat next to Wintour, Carey, Shawn Mendes as well as Francesca Bellettini

Wintour was joined by daughter Bee Shaffer who opted for a black dress with a colorful pattern. 

Their joint appearance comes just one day after it was revealed the Shaffer split from her husband Francesco Carrozzini after nearly eight years of marriage. 

Carey was also seen in attendance wearing a pair of sleek black trousers as well as a black blouse that was partially unbuttoned at the top. 

The Fantasy hitmaker also donned a tan coat as well as a pair of closed-toed black pumps. 

Her long locks were parted in the middle and effortlessly flowed down straight past her shoulders.  

She flashed a cheerful smile as she showed off her look upon arriving to to the event on Saturday. 

Lindsay Lohan embraced her edgy side wearing a black leather top as well as a matching skirt that contained a thigh-high slit on the left side. 

The Mean Girls actress carried a chic black purse in her hand while her blonde hair was styled into voluminous curls.  

Wintour was joined by daughter Bee Shaffer who opted for a black dress with a colorful pattern

Carey was also seen in attendance wearing a pair of sleek black trousers as well as a black blouse that was partially unbuttoned at the top

The Fantasy hitmaker also donned a tan coat as well as a pair of closed-toed black pumps

Lindsay Lohan embraced her edgy side wearing a black leather top as well as a matching skirt that contained a thigh-high slit on the left side

The Mean Girls actress carried a chic black purse in her hand while her blonde hair was styled into voluminous curls

Lohan further glammed up the outfit with dangly gold earrings as well as a chunky bracelet on her left wrist. 

Before taking a seat, the actress struck a pose for the cameras while also sporting a pair of fashionable shades. 

Alix Earle turned heads wearing a sleeveless gray dress that was held up with thin straps around her shoulders and clung to her figure. 

The media personality slipped into a pair of white heels and carried a small white purse in her hand. 

The star’s blonde locks were parted in the middle and cascaded down past her shoulders in light waves. 

A reality TV icon also looked unrecognizable white strutting down the runway in a yellow-patterned dress which was secured with a classic Gucci belt. 

Paris Hilton opted for wavy brunette locks as she draped a black fuzzy coat over her left shoulder. 

The Simple Life alum slipped into a pair of black leather boots and carried a red box purse in her hand.  

Before taking a seat, the actress struck a pose for the cameras while also sporting a pair of fashionable shades

Alix Earle turned heads wearing a sleeveless gray dress that was held up with thin straps around her shoulders and clung to her figure

The star’s blonde locks were parted in the middle and cascaded down past her shoulders in light waves

A reality TV icon also looked unrecognizable white strutting down the runway in a yellow-patterned dress which was secured with a classic Gucci belt

Paris Hilton opted for wavy brunette locks as she draped a black fuzzy coat over her left shoulder

A warm blush was added to better accentuate her cheekbones while a nude-colored tint was worn on her lips. 

Cindy Crawford also returned to the runway in an eye-catching black dress with dramatic feathery details. 

Her brunette locks were parted to the side and effortlessly cascaded down past her shoulders in voluminous waves. 

The model opted to not add flashy pieces of jewelry to allow the look to be the main focal point. 

Emily Ratajkowski put on a leggy display wearing a black jacket that was secured with a belt around her waist and had a fuzzy trim around the neckline. 

The model also chose to wear hazel-colored contacts in place of her natural dark brown eyes.

Sabine Getty was stylish on the catwalk in a dark green-patterned blouse as well as black trousers. 

A light brown, faux fur jacket was draped over her shoulders as she carried a crocodile-embossed purse. 

Amelia Gray flashed her toned midriff in a brown, fuzzy bandeau top as well as high-waisted, pin-striped trousers. 

A warm blush was added to better accentuate her cheekbones while a nude-colored tint was worn on her lips

Cindy Crawford also returned to the runway in an eye-catching black dress with dramatic feathery details

Her brunette locks were parted to the side and effortlessly cascaded down past her shoulders in voluminous waves

The model opted to not add flashy pieces of jewelry to allow the look to be the main focal point

Emily Ratajkowski put on a leggy display wearing a black jacket that was secured with a belt around her waist and had a fuzzy trim around the neckline

Ratajkowski slipped into a pair of knee-high leather boots and carried a stylish purse in her right hand. The model also chose to wear hazel-colored contacts in place of her natural dark brown eyes

Amelia Gray flashed her toned midriff in a brown, fuzzy bandeau top as well as high-waisted, pin-striped trousers

Candice Swanepoel made a statement wearing a one-shoulder orange dress that clung to her toned figure. 

The supermodel also donned a pair of chic black heels and held a silver purse while strutting down the runway in front of the crowd. 

Meredith Duxbury sported a black jersey dress while a fuzzy gray shawl was partially draped over her shoulders. 

Athena Calderone was also seen on the catwalk in a black turtleneck sweater as well as a thick black blazer and gray jeans. 

Kemp Muhl wore black pants that stopped above her ankles as well as a matching top and vibrant red fuzzy coat.

Laura Harrier was seen at the event in a leggy white minidress which was paired with sleek black heels.  

Tom Brady was seen on the runway and held a grin in a black leather jacket as well as a pair of matching pants. 

The retired NFL quarterback completed the outfit with a black shirt underneath and a flashy silver watch on his left wrist.  

Candice Swanepoel made a statement wearing a one-shoulder orange dress that clung to her toned figure

The supermodel also donned a pair of chic black heels and held a silver purse while strutting down the runway in front of the crowd

Meredith Duxbury sported a black jersey dress while a fuzzy gray shawl was partially draped over her shoulders

Kemp Muhl wore black pants that stopped above her ankles as well as a matching top and vibrant red fuzzy coat

Laura Harrier was seen at the event in a leggy white minidress which was paired with sleek black heels

Tom Brady was seen on the runway and held a grin in a black leather jacket as well as a pair of matching pants

Shawn Mendes was dressed for the occasion a light gray, double-breasted suit jacket as well as a pair of matching trousers

The Treat You Better singer also slipped into black shoes as he posed for photos at the fashion show

Mendes was later spotted crossing paths with Carey and the pair stopped to take a few memorable snaps together

At one point, the two stars were seen sharing a friendly embrace during the star-studded festivities

Mendes held a big grin while seated next to Carey as well as Zhang Ling He 

Kardashian and Carey were also later spotted holding a lighthearted conversation with Bellettini and Mendes

Shawn Mendes was dressed for the occasion a light gray, double-breasted suit jacket as well as a pair of matching trousers. 

The Treat You Better singer also slipped into black shoes as he posed for photos at the fashion show. 

Mendes was later spotted crossing paths with Carey and the pair stopped to take a few memorable snaps together. 

At one point, the two stars were seen sharing a friendly embrace during the star-studded festivities.  

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially labeled the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa as an international public health emergency. This announcement was made on Sunday following reports of numerous alleged fatalities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

The WHO clarified that the outbreak, attributed to the Bundibugyo virus, does not fulfill the conditions necessary to be considered a pandemic emergency.

As of Saturday, there have been reports of 80 potential deaths, eight cases confirmed through laboratory testing, and 246 suspected cases. These incidents span at least three health zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Bunia, Rwampara, and Mongbwalu.

This situation unfolds as global health authorities are also keeping a close watch on an unusual hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The outbreak has resulted in illness among multiple passengers and crew members, leading to three fatalities.

A health worker is seen applying disinfectant to a colleague following their work at an Ebola treatment facility in Beni, located in eastern Congo, on September 9, 2018. (Photo by Al-hadji Kudra Maliro/AP)

As of May 13, the WHO said 11 hantavirus cases had been identified in connection with the cruise outbreak, including eight confirmed cases, two probable cases and one inconclusive case.

In neighboring Uganda’s capital, Kampala, the WHO said two apparently unrelated laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases — including one death — were reported Friday and Saturday involving people who had traveled from the DRC.

Another laboratory-confirmed case was reported in the DRC capital of Kinshasa involving a person returning from Ituri province.

Initial tests suggested the outbreak does not involve the Ebola Zaire strain, which caused Congo’s devastating 2018–2020 epidemic that killed more than 1,000 people.

Health workers wearing protective suits tend to an Ebola victim in an isolation tent in Beni, Congo, on July 13, 2019. (Jerome Delay/AP)

However, unlike Ebola-Zaire strains, there are currently no approved vaccines or therapeutics for the Bundibugyo strain, which the WHO described as making the outbreak “extraordinary.”

The WHO warned the outbreak could be larger than currently reported due to the high positivity rate among initial samples and the growing number of suspected cases.

The outbreak also poses a public health risk to other countries, the WHO said, urging nations to activate emergency-management systems and implement cross-border screening measures.

Ambulances parked at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 16, 2026. (REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge)

Ebola is a highly contagious and often fatal disease spread through bodily fluids, including blood, vomit and semen. Symptoms can include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and internal bleeding.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently said Congo has a “strong track record” responding to Ebola outbreaks while announcing the release of $500,000 in emergency funding to support containment efforts.

The WHO said it will convene an emergency committee to review recommendations for how affected countries should respond.

Health workers dressed in protective gear begin their shift at an Ebola treatment center in Beni, Congo, on July 16, 2019. (Jerome Delay/AP)

The organization did not recommend border closures or travel restrictions.

Congo has now recorded 17 Ebola outbreaks since the virus was first identified in the country in 1976.

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — As the artificial intelligence sector experiences rapid growth, several states are witnessing disputes over the increasing profits of utility companies. Governors, attorneys general, and concerned parties argue that financially strained residents are being unfairly burdened by higher electricity costs, highlighting a flawed system.

In response, officials and legislators in at least six states—Arizona, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania—are actively working to thwart proposed utility rate hikes. Some are advocating for a complete overhaul of the financing model utilities use for significant system enhancements.

This movement coincides with a midterm election year, where Democrats are emphasizing affordability as a key issue in their efforts to challenge the Republican stronghold in Washington.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat campaigning for reelection, is contesting two proposed utility rate increases before the state’s utility regulatory commission.

“Now more than ever, it is crucial to oppose the blatant corporate greed exhibited by Arizona’s monopoly utilities,” Mayes stated in a recent interview.

The fights are getting noticed on Wall Street

The voracious energy demands of AI data centers have driven up electric prices in some regions and launched a moneymaking energy-sector construction boom.

For years, consumer advocates have tried to challenge the size of a utility’s investment return in front of regulators. But maybe not like this, consumer advocates say.

“We’ve entered into this era of expensive energy and (demand) growth, and we’re seeing utility profits at record highs and rising utility bills,” said Matt Kasper of the Energy and Policy Institute, which pushes utilities to keep rates low and use renewable energy sources.

Utilities were long viewed as a stable haven for investors, with a reliable source of income and predictable demand. Because of that lower risk, the utility’s sector investment returns are typically on the low end compared to other sectors, analysts say.

However, utilities — many of which are owned by multibillion-dollar, for-profit parent companies — have seen share prices perform particularly well during the data center expansion.

The investment returns that utilities get from regulators aren’t the sole reason consumers’ bills are rising, but researchers suggest they are a contributing factor. In March, the Energy and Policy Institute issued a report that said the profits of 110 for-profit utilities rose from just under $39 billion in 2021 to over $52 billion in 2024.

Mark Ellis, a former utility executive-turned-consumer advocate, said about 10% of the typical customer bill is what he called a for-profit utility’s “excess profit,” above what might be considered reasonable under long-standing Supreme Court precedent.

Instead of regulators setting returns above what the market might require, utilities should instead shop for the lowest-cost investor cash, much like someone might shop for the lowest interest rate on a loan, Ellis said.

Paul Ferraro, an economics professor at Johns Hopkins University, said that targeting utility investment returns is a political action, not an economic action.

“That’s an action that’s aiming to address the deep social disagreements we have about who should benefit from essential infrastructure,” Ferraro said. “But it’s not going to address the key challenges that the electricity sector is facing.”

That includes investment in modernization, expansion, renewable energies and distributed sources of power, Ferraro said.

‘Affordability’ has reached corporate earnings calls

Travis Miller, an energy and utilities analyst for Morningstar, said utility executives on earnings calls are emphasizing efforts to cut costs or protect residential customers from the cost to supply electricity to data centers.

“Affordability is probably the number one issue that executives and investors are thinking about right now in the utility sector,” Miller said.

If rates aren’t affordable currently, there’s no way that utilities can get the rate increases they need to boost earnings and dividends for investors, Miller said.

Utilities point to federal data showing that home electricity bills as a proportion of household income have fallen in the past couple decades. They defend the investment returns they are granted by state regulators as critical to raising the cash they need to appropriately maintain electric grids and ensure reliability for millions of people.

They also warn that investors will simply send their cash to utilities in other states that promise higher returns.

Critics call that fearmongering.

Earlier this month, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities launched what its president, Christine Guhl Sadovy, called one of the most consequential regulatory reviews in a generation, to question how utilities “should earn revenue in a modern energy system.”

In recent weeks, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro pressured PECO, the Philadelphia-area utility subsidiary of Exelon Corp., to withdraw a 12.5% rate increase, or $20 per month extra for the average residential customer. Shapiro, a Democrat running for reelection this year, then issued a letter to utility executives, taking a whack at utility profits and saying that the “20th century utility model is broken.”

“We can no longer simply prioritize corporate profitability to drive infrastructure development,” Shapiro wrote.

In a note to investors, one analyst called it “Quaker State Sticker Shock,” and the share prices of companies that own Pennsylvania-based utilities lagged their peers in the following days.

For its part, Exelon — the Chicago-based parent of Commonwealth Edison, PECO, Baltimore Gas and Electric and several other utilities — emphasized that it recognizes the importance of affordability.

Calvin Butler, Exelon’s president and CEO, told analysts on its first-quarter earnings call May 6 that it was committed to justifying what it spends and keeping energy bills as low as possible. Its decision to withdraw its rate increase request came after conversations with “stakeholders” who said, “Hey, if you could partner with us to address the affordability issue and lean in, timing is not the best right now,” Butler said.

In Indiana, Republican Gov. Mike Braun appointed a new slate of utility commissioners with a mission to face down rate increases.

Their first big test is a request by AES Indiana for a 10.1% increase, or $193 million a year more from ratepayers, said Ben Inskeep, program director for the Indianapolis-based consumer advocate Citizens Action Coalition.

As part of it, AES Indiana — whose parent company is being taken private in a $33.4 billion deal led by private investment giant BlackRock — sought a 10.7% return on its cash.

Inskeep said an 8% return — instead of 10.7% — would slash the proposed rate increase nearly in half.

In Arizona, Mayes is challenging a pair of 14% proposed increases that she said could be dramatically reduced if the companies are simply paid the cost to maintain reliable service.

“It’s becoming unbearable for the people in Arizona,” Mayes said. “And I think we have to fight back.”

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In a dramatic yet brief return to the boxing arena, Gina Carano, the boxer-turned-actor, found herself yearning for more than just a fleeting 17-second match. Her comeback bout against Ronda Rousey on Saturday night in Inglewood, California, hardly gave her the time she had hoped for.

“I was so ready, I felt so good,” Carano, now 44, expressed during a post-fight interview inside the ring, as reported by AFP. “I wanted it to last longer. But after being away for 17 years, just stepping into the cage was a victory in itself. Facing a legend was a victory. I feel great, but I wanted to fight, and I didn’t get to do that.”

Both Carano and Rousey had been on lengthy hiatuses from the MMA scene, with Rousey absent for nearly a decade. Yet, they both returned to headline a much-anticipated event broadcast on Netflix.

The fight, however, was brief. Mere moments after the bell, Rousey executed her renowned armbar technique, compelling Carano to tap out and conclude the match. This marked Carano’s first fight since her loss to Cris Cyborg by TKO in August 2009, which had prompted her retirement.

She delivered her signature armbar move, forcing Carano — whose last fight occurred in August 2009, when she lost to Cris Cyborg by TKO and retired — to tap and signal the end of the fight.

“You changed my world and we changed the world,” Rousey told Carano during an interview in the ring following the fight, according to USA Today. “And I will never, ever forget. I will never be able to pay you back enough. But  I’m so glad we got to share this moment.”

Carano shifted into acting following her retirement and launched that portion of her career with a role in “Haywire,” but she was fired from “The Mandalorian” in 2021 following controversial social media posts.

Saturday Night Live launched its 51st season with a daring cold open, featuring host Will Ferrell portraying the spectral return of Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious figure returning from beyond the grave to haunt Donald Trump.

The sketch started with cast member James Austin Johnson stepping into the role of the former president, sitting in the Oval Office before drifting into a slumber.

Emerging with grey hair and bound in chains, Ferrell took on the guise of the infamous Epstein, making a spectral appearance to surprise his “best friend” with an unexpected visit.

Johnson, mimicking Trump, expressed thrilled astonishment at the sight of Ferrell’s ghostly Epstein but pointed out a dip in his own political fortunes, mentioning his plummeting approval ratings, now in the 30s.

With a sardonic tone, Epstein quipped, “30s? Gross – let me know when it hits 17.”

‘It’s dark, very dark, dark situation. So what are you up to these days, Jeff? How’s heaven?’ the president asked, to which Epstein replied: ‘It’s really, really hot.’  

When asked about his summer plans, Johnson’s Trump said he would be at the World Cup, hosting the Patriot Games for American high schoolers and attending a UFC fight on the White House lawn like he’s ‘white trash on Worldstar.’ 

The president then asked Epstein’s ghost for a high five, which generated the sordid punch line, ‘You know what, this time, I’m going to leave you hanging,’ referencing the financier’s suicide in his jail cell. 

Will Ferrell hosted SNL’s 51st season finale on Saturday night, opening the show as Epstein’s ghost alongside James Austin Johnson’s Trump, pictured above 

In the skit, Epstein’s ghost showed Trump a series of fortunes for the future, including what is in store for his administration 

Colin Jost and Aziz Ansari portrayed Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel on a podcast smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol, pictured above 

Epstein’s ghost then revealed a series of ‘visions’ for the future of the Trump administration, which featured former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as a presenter on the Home Shopping Network and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth smoking marijuana on a podcast with FBI Director Kash Patel. 

The comedians referenced the Daily Mail’s exclusive on Noem’s husband cross-dressing as a ‘busty bimbo,’ setting up a line about how ‘crazy’ the Trump administration is. 

Colin Jost reprised his role as Pete Hegseth, portraying the secretary as a drunken frat boy alongside Aziz Ansari’s incompetent Kash Patel. 

Jost’s Hegseth said he was podcasting to promote his new ‘hard water’ product, ‘Poland Sprung.’ 

Epstein’s ghost had one last fortune to reveal – the US came in second after the war in Iran. 

Farrell then issued a blistering message to Trump, telling the president: ‘Donny, just remember: no matter how many wars you start, or how bad you tank the economy as a distraction, people will always associate you with me. And that, my dear friend, is a beautiful thing.’

The two then broke out into song, performing a duet of Bill Withers’ 1981 hit, Just the Two of Us. 

The skit left viewers in shock. Some fans found the humor in the dark opening, others claimed it was insensitive to Epstein’s real victims, while MAGA die-hards slammed the show for portraying Trump’s relationship with the infamous pedophile. 

The controversial skit generated mixed reactions from viewers

Cast member Ashley Padilla portrayed Kristi Noem as a presenter on the Home Shopping Network, pictured above 

The cold open slammed Trump for his reported friendship with disgraced pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The president is pictured above with Melania Trump, Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in 2000 

‘Nothing funny about Epstein ever,’ one viewer commented. 

‘I don’t know how to feel about this opening. I don’t wanna laugh in honor of the victims but also I wanna laugh cuz of Poland Sprung and the fact this will piss off people so much it will remind people to not stop talking about it,’ another added. 

‘SO brave… SO creative… SNL running on woke fantasy fumes in their season finale…’ wrote a third. 

However, some praised the cold open with one posting on X: ‘Donald Trump and Ghost of Jeffrey Epstein singing “just the two of us” was truly a laugh out loud moment.’ 

Trump and Epstein frequently crossed paths and reportedly had a close friendship in New York during the 90s and early 2000s. 

Trump has appeared thousands of times in the public files related to the Department of Justice’s investigation into Epstein’s sex crimes. 

The controversial cold open concluded SNL’s 51st season, which included a slew of skits skewering the Trump administration. 

Carlos Mendoza has a unique knack for finding the silver lining in even the most unpleasant situations. Known for turning the most dire circumstances into opportunities for optimism, he is a man who faces adversity with unwavering positivity and determination.

However, Friday night painted a different picture. Following the Mets’ defeat at the hands of the Yankees, compounded by the significant loss of Clay Holmes, Mendoza’s demeanor reflected a rare moment of despair. In his tenure with the Mets, he had never shown such a degree of despondency, as if he had finally met his match after enduring numerous setbacks.

“We all felt it. I’m not going to sugarcoat it: Last night was difficult,” Mendoza admitted before Saturday’s game against the Yankees. “This season has been tough on us with many of our star players out. But yesterday’s blow felt particularly heavy.”

The reason for this was the loss of Holmes, sidelined by a fractured fibula. Holmes had emerged as the standout performer in an otherwise lackluster season and was pivotal to the Mets’ hopes of clawing back to a competitive standing. Alongside Nolan McLean and Freddy Peralta, Holmes was part of a formidable trio in the rotation, offering a glimmer of hope for a potential winning streak—a lifeline to reignite the team’s playoff aspirations.