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Vogue's Hamish Bowles and Caroline de Guitaut visit Buckingham Palace's "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style" exhibition, showcasing rare garments and documents detailing the monarch's deep involvement in her wardrobe design and use of clothing for public communication.
San Jose-based insurtech Hippo posted net income of approximately $7.1 million in Q1 2026, reversing a $47.7 million net loss recorded in the same period last year. Driven by reduced catastrophe losses and increased gross written premiums of $332 million, the company achieved a combined ratio of 99.5. Growth was primarily attributed to casualty and commercial multiperil lines, while the renters segment contracted.
Following the release of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil trailer, online discussions highlight disappointment over missing iconic symbols like the RPD and Umbrella Corporation. While some praise the horror visuals, others question the adaptation's faithfulness to the source material, noting the director received permission to create an original take without replicating existing game assets.
Alliant Insurance Services appointed Matthew Friedson as first vice president of its employee benefits group based in Bethesda, Maryland. He will serve clients across the Northeast, focusing on executive benefits and financial strategies. Friedson brings nearly two decades of experience advising enterprises and high-net-worth individuals on life insurance and business succession prior to his role at the Irvine-based insurer.
At Fan Fest 2026, Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida announced the game's August Switch 2 release alongside a 30fps performance goal and full mouse-keyboard compatibility. While acknowledging potential frame rate drops in crowded areas, Yoshida emphasized player choice between handheld and docked modes for the upcoming Evercold expansion. A separate subscription is required for Switch 2 access, though cross-platform subscribers receive a discount.