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7 Turtleneck-and-Dress Combos to Wear Right Now

Layering is a breeze when you’re wearing a long-sleeved shirt under a tee, but mixing a mini dress and a sweater (that won’t bulge underneath) is more complicated. Luckily, we’ve come up with seven no-fail ideas for wearing this winter trend that’s both practical and a lot of fun.

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Flying a sports car with wings

When it comes to piloting a plane, I have zero experience. In fact, I've never even considered attempting it.

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A Tale of Two Mariahs: 'Mariah's World' Recap, Episode 4

Welcome back to Mariah's World, the show that is still wandering around Times Square, wordlessly smiling into the camera. People have been saying that Mimi bombed her performance as if Mariah tried and failed. When Mariah wants to try, she'll let you know, honey. In the meantime, download "Emotions" on iTunes.

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Where colours cascades with water

The three majestic waterfalls that straddle the Canadian-United States border can now be seen at night like never before.

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From Designer to CEO, Alexander Wang Is a Man with a Plan

In his first sit-down interview as CEO of the business that bears his name, Alexander Wang speaks exclusively to Imran Amed about his plans for the future.

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Jackie Chan: "The days when no one listened to Chinese people have gone"

On Nov 12, Jackie Chan received an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, becoming the first Chinese actor to win the award. The 62-year-old movie star shared his story in an interview with People's Daily.

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Jackie Chan: "The days when no one listened to Chinese people have gone"

On Nov. 12, Jackie Chan received an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, becoming the first Chinese actor to win the award. The 62-year-old movie star shared his story in an interview with People's Daily.

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A Model Moment Backstage at Victoria’s Secret Show in Paris

Hairdryers whirred backstage ahead of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show at the Grand Palais in Paris on Wednesday afternoon, where the brand’s Angels and other models were being prepped for their imminent catwalk appearance.

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South African cave pebble outshines treasures at British Museum

In a corner of the British Museum's new South African exhibition, near an ancient golden rhino and a collection of apartheid-era campaign badges, sits a glass case holding a pitted, reddish-brown stone.

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Obama awards his final Presidential Medals of Freedom

Basketball star Michael Jordan, actor Robert De Niro and music legend Bruce Springsteen were among the 21 people honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Film review: Doctor Strange – Benedict Cumberbatch shines in Marvel’s most psychedelic outing

After playing Sherlock, Stephen Hawking and The Imitation Game ’s Alan Turing, Benedict Cumberbatch seems like perfect casting for Doctor Strange.

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Innovating baijiu for elusive margarita moment

The fiery Chinese grain liquor called baijiu has been distilled and quaffed in the homeland pretty much the same way for a millennium. Yet, as these brands expand overseas, spirits companies are wondering: How would it taste with 7-Up?

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G20 tableware inspired by West Lake landscape

A set of tableware specifically designed for the G20 Summit welcome dinner in Hangzhou was inspired by the serene waters and beautiful natural landscape of West Lake.

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Most equal Olympics marred by lingering sexism at Rio 2016

A terrifyingly fast Hungarian swimmer wins three gold medals but sees her coach praised as being "the man behind the performance". A Mexican gymnast is criticized for having a man's body. Australian champions are referred to as "girls" by their own country.

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Russian tour guide connects with China on the border

Andrei Baluas Vladimirovich, 50, has been working for the past 15 years as a tourist guide on the Sino-Russian border, often between the cities of Khabarovsk and Fuyuan, which face each other across the Heilongjiang River. Recently, Vladimirovich, a resident of Khabarovski, spoke to China Daily about his life and changes in cross-border tourism.