Can fashion ever be too shocking? Last fall Duran Lantink, one of fashion’s favorite cult provocateurs, showed his first collection for the legendary house of Jean Paul Gaultier. The response was shock and confusion: journalists and online commentators accused Lantink of sexism and of betraying the legacy of Gaultier himself. CNN's Rachel Tashjian spoke to Lantink ahead of his next show to discover how he's responded to the critics.

March 08, 2026 17:19 UTC

Once again, USC’s defense collapsed in the second half, as UCLA shot better than 60%. “It’s actually been the exact opposite.”Yet at USC, it’s all we’ve seen through two seasons with Musselman at the helm. USC guard Alijah Arenas, right, drives past UCLA guard Skyy Clark during the Trojans’ loss Saturday night at Galen Center. “It’s a fact.”But there were inexcusable losses along the way, losses that didn’t hinge on one player’s absence — and might’ve singlehandedly changed the conversation over USC’s season. USC hit just four shots the rest of the half, while UCLA hit 10 of 12 at one point.

March 08, 2026 17:02 UTC

In a post on X, Gerber framed EV ownership as a straightforward way to sidestep fuel spending, saying this is an opportune moment to buy if drivers still feel locked into paying for gas. In the same post, he said he would steer buyers who do not want a Tesla toward Rivian or Kia. Why Rising Gas Prices Demand Electric SolutionsGerber's comment was posted alongside a Los Angeles Times item dated March 7 about California being hit harder than other states as gas prices climb. Last month, Gerber described using Tesla's FSD version 14.2.2.4 around West Los Angeles, including a drive through busy streets near Westwood during an Iranian protest. These factors illustrate the growing competitive pressures that Tesla faces, particularly from manufacturers like BYD, further complicating the landscape for consumers considering electric vehicles.

March 08, 2026 16:50 UTC

But that scenario rested on a decision gutting the Voting Rights Act coming soon after the court heard the re-argument on Oct. 15. That will be too late for almost all Southern states to redraw their maps if the court rules as expected and guts the Voting Rights Act. In some states, primaries have already happened. hoped that the Supreme Court would gut the Voting Rights Act in time to advance new House maps ahead of the midterms. Republicans currently hold a razor-thin four-seat majority in the House: Democrats merely need to win three seats to take control.

March 08, 2026 16:45 UTC

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March 08, 2026 15:42 UTC

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March 08, 2026 15:31 UTC

›Down by 16 points in the first quarter and six points in the fourth, Harvard-Westlake rallied behind junior guard Pierce Thompson's clutch 3-pointers to defeat Santa Maria St. Joseph 56-52 in the Southern California Open Division regional semifinals. Why it mattersHarvard-Westlake's comeback victory over a tough St. Joseph squad showcases the team's resilience and ability to overcome adversity. The detailsPierce Thompson scored 15 points, including two crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to tie the game. St. Joseph took a 48-42 lead in the fourth quarter before Thompson's 3-pointers tied the game. Malcolm Price A player for St. Joseph who scored 20 points in the losing effort.

March 08, 2026 15:21 UTC

Jake Tapper offered a robust defense of CNN and his colleagues — including Kaitlan Collins — following a verbal attack from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and state department official Dylan Johnson. They’re just showing the world what Iran looks like.”Tapper particularly took umbrage with the Trump administration’s response to the on-the-ground-reporting. “But the Trump administration apparently finds they’re reporting something to be attacked,” Tapper added. This week at the White House College Sports Roundtable, Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy attempted to ask Trump about Russia’s involvement in a possible retaliation from Iran. “It sounds like the Russians are helping Iran target and attack Americans now,” Doocy started before Trump cut him off.

March 08, 2026 15:17 UTC

Adding a new layer of complication to the impending talks is now a rapidly escalating war in the Middle East. More than a week after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the war has shown no signs of abating. Trump said on Friday that there would be no deal with Iran except “unconditional surrender,” without elaborating on specific demands. He said the two nations’ leaders have set an example in helping the bilateral relationship achieve overall stability despite turbulence. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting during his visit to China, in Beijing on January 29, 2026.

March 08, 2026 15:10 UTC

Voorhees says he’s demonstrated hundreds of times, but with immigration raids and now the war in Iran, President Trump is keeping him extra busy. “I have daughters and wanted them to have more rights than me, and I’m not sure that’s going to happen,” Giardina said. It’s not government that’s going to save us. More than 200 people protest the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran in front of City Hall in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)“The arc of the universe bends toward justice,” Voorhees said, “but it doesn’t do it steadily.

March 08, 2026 15:01 UTC

Five years later, he’s back on familiar ground — in Trump’s ear and focused on Fulton County. Olsen has access to Trump through his role and calls the president directly, sources familiar with internal White House deliberations tell CNN. “He’s just kind of doing his own thing,” one White House official told CNN. While White House officials say Trump could pursue an executive order related to voter ID if Congress does not pass the SAVE Act, there’s no indication yet that the White House is considering declaring a national emergency. “In my opinion, Texas AG Paxton had the courage to step forward when he recognized that something was seriously wrong with the election,” Olsen testified.

March 08, 2026 15:00 UTC

Iranian oil targeted: Israel Israel has struck oil storage sites in Iran as part of the next phase of the war. Gulf attacks continue: Countries across the Persian Gulf Countries across the Persian Gulf reported airstrikes and interceptions Sunday morning. Iran’s top security official said Trump’s war against Iran is the result of his “international miscalculation,” in that Trump thought he could repeat the Venezuela model in Iran. Strikes continue: Countries across the Persian Gulf reported Countries across the Persian Gulf reported airstrikes and interceptions . The incident marks the first reported deaths in the kingdom since the start of the war with Iran.

March 08, 2026 14:43 UTC

CNN at Tehran’s Shahran oil depot after strikeCNN’s Frederik Pleitgen reports from Tehran’s Shahran oil depot, where thick black smoke rises behind him after a strike hit the facility. Iranian state media said fuel and oil storage tanks in several areas of the capital were targeted in Israeli and US strikes. CNN operates in Iran only with government permission.

March 08, 2026 14:37 UTC

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