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WASHINGTON — First Lady Usha Vance shared a fusion recipe on social media Tuesday in recognition of Cinco de Mayo, combining elements of Indian and Mexican cuisines in a dish she described as “aloo gobi chalupas.”

In a post published on her official account, Vance explained that the recipe pairs the traditional North Indian vegetable preparation of aloo gobi — a spiced mixture of potatoes and cauliflower — with chalupas, a fried masa base commonly associated with Mexican cuisine. The post included step-by-step instructions and photos of the finished dish.

NEW YORK — Melania Trump drew intense attention at Monday evening’s Met Gala after appearing on the red carpet in what many attendees believed to be a completely sheer—or possibly absent—gown.

Observers along the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps expressed confusion as Trump arrived, with some stating they could not discern any visible fabric. Photographs and broadcast footage appeared to show the former First Lady wearing what could be described as a fully transparent garment, prompting speculation across social media and among fashion commentators.

Miami - Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is in critical condition at a Miami hospital after contracting hantavirus during a recent cruise in the Caribbean, according to people familiar with the situation. His office has not released an official statement, but individuals close to the family confirmed that he was admitted late Sunday after experiencing severe respiratory symptoms.

WASHINGTON — Efforts to finalize a last-minute plan aimed at stabilizing Spirit Airlines faltered Friday after key federal officials involved in negotiations were unavailable due to May Day labor demonstrations and related observances.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to retirement savings options for low- and moderate-income workers, introducing a new federally supported platform that incorporates cryptocurrency-based investments.

The order establishes a program centered on a new website, TrumpIRA.gov, where eligible workers can open individual retirement accounts (IRAs). According to administration officials, the accounts will be structured to allow investments in the $Trump meme-based cryptocurrency.

WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has encountered unexpected opposition in his effort to gain membership at a highly selective Costco location in Washington, D.C., according to individuals familiar with the matter.

New York — Global literary markets saw a sharp downturn this week as poetry-related equities lost nearly half their value, wiping out much of the sector’s recent gains and pushing it firmly into correction territory.

The decline follows months of rapid appreciation across a wide range of poetry assets, from traditional forms to experimental verse derivatives. Market analysts had previously cautioned that valuations were becoming increasingly disconnected from underlying fundamentals.

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