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Everyone remembers their first denim skirt. I made mine at school out of a cut-up pair of jeans and, like all the skirts made in that summer of 1974, it was pencil tight and barely wearable.

By JILL COLVIN NEW YORK — When Donald Trump steps before a judge this coming week to be arraigned in a New York courtroom, it will not only mark the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges. It will also be a reckoning for a man long nicknamed “Teflon Don,” who until now has managed to skirt serious legal jeopardy despite 40 years of legal scrutiny. Trump, who is the early front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, is expected to turn himself in Tuesday. He faces charges including at least one felony offense related to hush money...

March was weighed down with news about book bans and AI, both of which are unsettling, albeit in very different ways. The final word isn’t yet in on either one, but the conflict and confusion surrounding both is fully present. There’s plenty of other news to share about publishing, audiobooks, libraries, and TikTok. So, dig in! Hopefully, this new look for Getting Down to Business makes it easier to decide which stories to click on and read. (Thank you Keith Cronin for your suggestion.) AI You can’t turn on a news channel or checkout a news site without something about...

As the seasons shift and a long-awaited spring finally arrives, a few things are inevitable: the ground is thawing, the birds are chirping, and graduation ceremonies are right around the corner. In traditional practice, whether your graduation is from high school, college, or beyond, a white graduation dress perfectly complements all your robes and cords. Instead of letting this unspoken dress code inhibit your sense of style and self-expression, lean into it! When you look good, you feel good — let this mantra ring true on your celebratory day with these white graduation dresses. You’ll find a range of styles,...

By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated March 30, 2023 The corporate world is already difficult to navigate, but when you’re a Black woman, it’s a million times more difficult. The microaggressions and the constant feeling like you’re under a microscope are just some of the many things that Black women go through in the corporate world. When you’re in an entry-level position, especially, it’s hard to know what the ins and outs are in terms of how you present yourself professionally. Many times you’re fresh out of college or making a huge career change, and the corporate world’s dress codes aren’t always...