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Israel to continue operations in Lebanon for now despite ceasefire, defence minister says ReutersThu, June 4, 2026 at 6:24 AM UTC 0 Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) Israel will continue its operations on the ground in ‌southern Lebanon for the time being and ‌Lebanese residents forced from their homes by Israel would ​not be able to return, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday.

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JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) - Israel will continue its operations on the ground in ‌southern Lebanon for the time being and ‌Lebanese residents forced from their homes by Israel would ​not be able to return, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday.

His comments came a day after Lebanon and Israel said they had ‌agreed to implement ⁠a ceasefire during talks in Washington. The deal is contingent on a ⁠cessation of fire from militant group Hezbollah.

In a statement, Katz said troops would remain in ​its ​so-called security zone in ​southern Lebanon, including ‌in the area of Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old fortress captured by Israel on Saturday.

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He said Israel would continue to "dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the area" while Israel had "freedom of action, backed ‌by the United States, to ​strike in Beirut in ​response to attacks ​on Israeli communities and territory."

Lebanon ‌and Israel agreed on Wednesday ​to a ​new U.S.-backed ceasefire in Lebanon. They had previously agreed to a cessation of hostilities ​in April ‌that was then extended in May, but ​violence has continued.

(Reporting by Steven Scheer; ​Editing by Sharon Singleton)

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New Photo - South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years

South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years ReutersThu, June 4, 2026 at 1:35 AM UTC 0 A worker walks at the Terminal 2 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangdong province, China April 20, 2018. China Daily via REUTERS SEOUL, June 4 (Reuters) South Korea and China have agreed to expand weekly flight rights between the countries for the ‌first time in seven years, Seoul&x27;s transport ministry said on ‌Thursday, in another sign of warming ties between the Asian neighbours.

South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years

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SEOUL, June 4 (Reuters) - South Korea and China have agreed to expand weekly flight rights between the countries for the ‌first time in seven years, Seoul's transport ministry said on ‌Thursday, in another sign of warming ties between the Asian neighbours.

The agreement, reached at bilateral ​aviation talks held in Seoul on May 27 to 28, will increase passenger flight rights by 56 weekly flights to 664 from 608, and cargo rights by 14 weekly flights to 68 from 54, the Ministry ‌of Land, Infrastructure and ⁠Transport said.

The ministry said the deal would make it easier to add flights on high-demand routes such as Incheon ⁠to Shanghai and Incheon to Guangzhou, where existing rights had been fully used by both sides.

It will also expand routes from South Korea's regional ​airports, including ​Busan and Cheongju, to 10 Chinese ​cities such as Guangzhou, Chengdu, ‌Shenzhen, Chongqing and Xian, the ministry said.

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First-quarter passenger traffic between South Korea and China reached about 4.39 million, exceeding the pre-pandemic level of 4.14 million, according to the statement.

Lee So-young, the ministry's aviation policy chief, said it was encouraging that the two countries had achieved a ‌timely expansion of flight rights through active ​aviation talks at a time when exchanges ​between them were increasing.

"We expect ​this agreement to help promote visits to South Korea ‌by Chinese tourists, improve convenience for ​our citizens travelling ​to China and for import-export companies, and contribute to revitalising the economy by further boosting Korean airlines' entry into the Chinese ​market," Lee said.

The ministry ‌said it plans to allocate the newly secured rights to ​South Korean airlines in the second half of the year.

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Inside the NBC Fall 2026 Schedule, So Far Christopher RudolphWed, June 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM UTC 0 Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins; Alan Cumming in The Traitors Season 4.Credit: Scott Gries/NBC via Getty; Euan Cherry/PEACOCK via Getty NBC has announced its fall 2026 primetime schedule The list of returning shows includes St. Denis Medical, The Voice and Law & Order: SVU The Traitors will be making the leap from Peacock to NBC for a special civilian season Summer hasn&x27;t even officially begun, but NBC is already looking forward to fall.

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NBC has announced its fall 2026 primetime schedule

The list of returning shows includes St. Denis Medical, The Voice and Law & Order: SVU

The Traitors will be making the leap from Peacock to NBC for a special civilian season

Summer hasn't even officially begun, but NBC is already looking forward to fall.

The TV network has revealed its fall 2026 primetime schedule, which features returning favorites like Law & Order: SVU and The Voice. The popular Peacock reality series The Traitors is also making a jump to broadcast for a civilian season.

“The Traitors format has proven itself as one of the most gripping and talked-about reality competition shows in the world,” Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, the producers behind the Peacock and NBC editions, said in a statement, per NBC. “We're thrilled to be working with NBC to open up the experience to a new group of civilian players, whose stories and strategies will make the gameplay even more unpredictable — and, we hope, even more addictive for viewers.”

The NBC fall 2026 lineup will have returning favorites, but not every series was renewed. Brilliant Minds and Stumble are among the shows that won't be back for a new season.

Here's everything to know about the NBC fall 2026 schedule.

St. Denis Medical

ahyun Kimas as Serena, Mekki Leeper as Matt, David Alan Grier as Dr. Ron, Allison Tolman as Ale, Wendi Mclendon-Covey as Joyce, Kaliko Kauahi as Val and Josh Lawson as Dr. Bruce in St Denis Medical.
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The mockumentary-style workplace comedy following the staff of an underfunded Oregon hospital will return for a third season.

St. Denis Medical stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Mekki Leeper, Kahyun Kim, David Alan Grier and Kaliko Kauahi. NBC announced the series renewal back in February 2026, per Deadline.

A premiere date has not been revealed, but St. Denis Medical season 3 will debut sometime in November 2026, per the network. It will air Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins

Tracy Morgan as Reggie Dinkins and Daniel Radcliffe as Arthur Tobin in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.
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In May 2026, NBC announced that the freshman comedy starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe had been renewed for season 2.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins will return in November 2026, airing Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET.

The Voice

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After season 29's Battle of Champions, The Voice is coming back for season 30. The coaches sitting in the red chairs on the upcoming season will be Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson alongside newcomers Riley Green and Queen Latifah.

The Voice season 30 will premiere in September 2026, airing Mondays at 8 p.m. ET, before moving to 9 p.m. ET in November 2026, according to the network.

Line of Fire

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Peter Krause and Hope Davis star in the new NBC drama Line of Fire.

"When a U.S. Marshal falls in the line of duty, a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy as a family of law enforcement agents become the target of a mysterious assassin," reads the series description, per NBC.

Line of Fire is scheduled to debut in September 2026, airing Mondays at 10 p.m. ET.

NBA Basketball

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NBC will be hitting the court when the NBA takes over primetime on Tuesdays, starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Chicago Med

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One Chicago returns with season 12 of Chicago Med, continuing the dramatic lives of the staff of the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.

Chicago Med will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.

Chicago Fire

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The crew of Firehouse 51 is back with the renewal of Chicago Fire for another season.

Chicago Fire season 15 is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesdays.

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Chicago P.D.

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The One Chicago Wednesday night is complete with the third series, Chicago P.D., also returning for another season.

Chicago P.D. season 14 will air Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET.

The Traitors

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The Emmy-winning reality competition series is headed to NBC for a season filled with civilian (a.k.a. non-celebrity) contestants. There will be at least one celebrity on the castle grounds, as Alan Cumming is back as host.

The Traitors will air Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.

Law & Order: SVU

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The long-running series starring Mariska Hargitay is returning for a historic 28th season, per Deadline.

Law & Order: SVU will air Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Law & Order

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Season 26 of the flagship Law & Order series will premiere this fall.

Law & Order will air at 10 p.m. ET on Thursdays, following Law & Order: SVU.

Happy's Place

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Happy's Place is staying open for another round. The Reba McEntire sitcom is coming back for a third season.

Happy's Place will kick off the Friday night lineup at 8 p.m. ET.

Newlyweds

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Real-life husband and wife Téa Leoni and Tim Daly are the stars of Newlyweds, a new comedy about "a later-in-life love story," per NBC.

Newlyweds will air at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Dateline NBC

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The long-running newsmagazine series returns for a new season of harrowing true crime stories.

Dateline will air in a two-hour timeslot on Fridays, starting at 9 p.m. ET.

Big Ten and Notre Dame Football

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Weekends on NBC will be filled with football. According to NBC, Big Ten coverage will kick off on August 29 with the USC Trojans taking on the San Jose State Spartans. Big Ten Saturday Night will officially start the following week on Sept. 5.

On Saturdays, the Big Ten Pregame/Notre Dame Pregame will air from 7–7:30 p.m. ET, leading into the Big Ten Saturday Night/Notre Dame Football at 7:30 p.m. ET.

NFL Sunday

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Football takes over on Sundays, too, with NBC Sunday Night Football.

According to NBC, the NFL kickoff will actually happen on Wednesday, Sept. 9, when the New England Patriots go up against the Seattle Seahawks.

Coverage continues on Sundays. Football Night in America starts at 7 p.m. ET, followed by NBC Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET.

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When are the NBA Finals 2026. Where is game one of the NBA Finals Asbury Park PressWed, June 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM UTC 0 The wait is finally over. The San Antonio Spurs, who knocked off the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, will host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3. Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. The Knicks have had a lot of time to recover from bumps and bruises. They&x27;ve been idle since ousting the Cleveland Cavaliers in a fourgame sweep in series that ended May 25. But that doesn&x27;t mean the Knicks will come in healthy.

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The wait is finally over.

The San Antonio Spurs, who knocked off the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, will host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3. Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m.

The Knicks have had a lot of time to recover from bumps and bruises. They've been idle since ousting the Cleveland Cavaliers in a four-game sweep in series that ended May 25.

But that doesn't mean the Knicks will come in healthy. Their star center Mitchell Robinson broke the pinky on his right hand and underwent surgery to repair it. Reports say he plans on playing with a protective brace.

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The Knicks will need all the big guys they can find to stop San Antonio franchise center Victor Wembanyama

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Game 1: Knicks at Spurs, June 3, 8:30 p.m., ABC

Game 2: Knicks at Spurs, June 5, 8:30 p.m., ABC

Game 3: Spurs at Knicks, June 8, 8:30 p.m., ABC

Game 4: Spurs at Knicks, June 10, 8:30 p.m., ABC

Game 5: Knicks at Spurs, June 13, 8:30 p.m., ABC

Game 6: Spurs at Knicks, June 16, 8:30 p.m., ABC

Game 7: Knicks at Spurs, June 19, 8:30 p.m., ABC

Spurs vs. Knicks this year

The Knicks went 1-1 against the Spurs this year. The Knicks won 114-89 on March 1, but fell to the Spurs 134-132 on New Year's Eve.

When was the last time the Knicks were in the Finals?

The Knicks were last in the NBA Finals in 1999 where they lost to the Spurs.

Knicks vs. Spurs prediction

The Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA, having not lost since Game 3 of the first round series against the Atlanta Hawks. But the West is a different world. The Spurs are the better team and have homecourt. It should go six or seven, but the Spurs will win the series. We'll say Spurs in six.

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New Photo - Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains

Macy&x27;s raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains ANNE D&x27;INNOCENZIO Wed, June 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM UTC 0 FILE A Macy's sign is displayed outside the department store in Gurnee, Ill., Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file) (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) NEW YORK (AP) — Macy&x27;s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers.

The New York company raised its outlook Wednesday and shares dipped less than 1% in midday trading.

“We're off to a strong start to the year,” said CEO Tony Spring, who is in the third year of an attempted turnaround of the storied retailer. “We're operating with discipline and focusing on what matters most — our customers.”

Comparable sales — sales at established online channels and stores— rose 3% during the first quarter. That was higher than the 1.8% gain during the final quarter of 2025 and it was the strongest first quarter for such sales in four years, the retailer said. Macy's stores posted a comparable sales increase of 1.6%, while the company's Bloomingdale's stores delivered a 10.2% increase, its highest first-quarter sales volume on record. Bluemercury, the cosmetics chain also owned by Macy's had a 6.4% comparable sales gain.

It’s the latest encouraging sign for Macy’s, which had been mired in a yearslong sales slump. Under Spring, who took over the top job in early 2024, Macy’s has closed unprofitable stores and spent millions modernize others. The company has beefed up customer service. It’s also been trying to differentiate its luxury business from its rivals with exclusive merchandise.

Some of the outsized performance at Bloomingdales has been attributed by retail analysts to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Still, Macy’s is contending with the same challenges faced by its the retailer sector as a whole.

U.S. retailers have spent months navigating an uncertain economic environment, from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to the impact of soaring gasoline prices due to the Iran war. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has been above $4 per gallon since March, according to according to AAA. A gallon costs 40% more than than it did before the war. The latest batch of earnings reports from major retailers underscore how shoppers are under increasing financial strain as they try to factor in higher prices for gasoline, groceries, utilities and almost everything else.

Spring told The in a phone call Wednesday that the company is closely monitoring events given the uncertainty about the U.S. economy, but there's been no noticeable pullback in customer spending since gas prices started rising.

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He reasons that Macy's improved assortment and perceived value are landing with customers. There have been strong sales in prom dresses, men's shoes, dresses and fragrances. Spring, however, noted disappointing furniture sales with shoppers continuing to put off purchases of big ticket items.

“Despite the choiceful consumer, despite all the things that are going on that we read about every day in terms of the geopolitical, macroeconomic environment, fashion and newness and the consumer’s desire to indulge is still happening,” Spring told The AP. “And we’re very pleased that we are taking share.”

Spring said that higher-income shoppers continue to spend freely, boosted by gains in the stock market, while the middle income shopper has remained more selective. He said lower-income customers continue to struggle but are focusing on Macy's designated areas for heavily discounted merchandise.

Macy’s reported net income of $63 million, or 23 cents per share, in the quarter ended May 2. Adjusted earnings per share was 13 cents, a dime better than Wall Street had expected, according to FactSet.

That compares with a $38 million profit, or 13 cents per share, in the year-ago period.

Net sales rose to $4.68 billion from $4.6 billion in the year-ago period. Revenue this quarter also edged out projections on Wall Street.

The company now expects annual net sales of between $21.5 billion and $21.75 billion, up from previous guidance of $21.4 billion to $21.65 billion in March. Macy’s upped its projections for comparable sales, saying on Wednesday that they will likely increase between 0.5% and 1.2%. The company in March predicted a decline of 0.5% to a gain of 0.5%.

It also now anticipates adjusted earnings per share for the year to be in the range of $2 to $2.20, up from its previous guidance of $1.90 to $2.10 per share.

For the full fiscal year, analysts were expecting $2.09 in adjusted earnings per share on revenue of $21.6 billion, according to FactSet analysts.

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New Photo - Alix Earle Said She ‘Instantly Regretted’ Getting Veneers. Here’s Why I Still Paid Tens of Thousands for Mine

Alix Earle Said She ‘Instantly Regretted’ Getting Veneers. Here’s Why I Still Paid Tens of Thousands for Mine Andrea LavinthalWed, June 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM UTC 0 Andrea Lavinthal before and after her new veneers.Credit: Courtesy Michelle Rose; Courtesy Andrea Lavinthal In 2005, I went to the bathroom of my dentist&x27;s office in midtown and did the one thing the dentist told me not to. I smiled at myself in the mirror and looked at my teeth. Or rather, what was left of them.

Alix Earle Said She ‘Instantly Regretted’ Getting Veneers. Here’s Why I Still Paid Tens of Thousands for Mine

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Andrea Lavinthal before and after her new veneers.
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In 2005, I went to the bathroom of my dentist's office in midtown and did the one thing the dentist told me not to. I smiled at myself in the mirror and looked at my teeth. Or rather, what was left of them. I was midway through having porcelain veneers placed on my front four teeth to replace old composite bonding that kept chipping, which meant I was at the point where my natural teeth had been filed down to corn-sized nubs. Yes, it was as horrifying as it sounds.

I don't remember the dentist mentioning that part of the process. Nor do I remember her giving me a preview of what my teeth would look like with the finished veneers (they turned out fine, but not great). And I definitely don't remember her telling me that veneers don't last forever and two decades later, I might experience something called “leakage,” which happens when the bonding material that seals the veneer to your tooth deteriorates and creates a gap at the gumline that becomes discolored from saliva, bacteria and food. Well, it did happen — and now it was time to replace my veneers.

Since I got my veneers done 20 years ago, the technology has improved both the process and your results. Unless your natural teeth are significantly stained or damaged, veneers now require minimal prep, meaning no more nubs. Plus, scanning technology, digital mockups and 3D printing allow dentists to create super-customized results with incredible accuracy. Still, veneers have a reputation problem.

Last year, Alix Earle posted an emotional video on TikTok where she said she “instantly regretted” getting veneers. And other influencers, reality stars and even A-listers get dragged for having bulky, bright-white “chiclets.” So while I was hesitant to embark on my own veneer journey, I didn't really have a choice (remember, “leakage”). The key to getting the smile of your dreams starts with the dentist. If you're going to spend tens of thousands of dollars to cement porcelain into your mouth for the next 15 or so years, you need to trust the person doing it.

After an extensive Instagram deep dive, I landed on Dr. Stephanie Dumanian, of Park Lex 60 Dental. She's a self-described perfectionist with impressive credentials that include continuing education courses in aesthetics (she's even taken courses for lab technicians to understand exactly how it works on their end), incredible before-and-after photos, and an enviable collection of headbands. (I respect a woman who knows how to accessorize scrubs.)

My original plan was to veneer only my front six teeth, which I assumed would give me the most bang for my buck. But I quickly learned that when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, a “deal” can sometimes mean the practitioner isn't being fully honest about what they can — and can't — accomplish.

In my initial consultation with Dr. Dumanian, she asked what I wanted to achieve with new veneers — an enhanced version of my existing smile or something totally different? (I said I wanted to look like Gisele, duh.) She was able to pinpoint that what I wanted was to make my smile appear wider. My palate is so narrow that another dentist once charmingly described my smile as a “black hole” because you can't see beyond my front teeth when I smile. She presented two options: embark on a painful-sounding orthodontic procedure to open up my palatal suture or get a full set of 12 veneers. I immediately ruled out the first but I wasn't sold on the second either. If all but my front four teeth were healthy and looked fine, why would I mess with them?

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She explained that the more veneers she does, the further back in my mouth she can go, meaning she can actually alter the profile of my smile and give me the wider look that I want. And while doing the front teeth is more cost-effective, I would get what she calls a “seam of a smile,” meaning while my natural teeth change in color over time, the veneers will stay the same. Plus, only doing my front six teeth would create proportional issues, so the results wouldn't look harmonious. In other words, there was no bang for my buck to be had here.

It all made sense, but I still wasn't ready to commit to the next appointment. I couldn't stop thinking about how Alix Earle said, “If you're thinking about doing anything to your teeth, this is your sign to not do it and to embrace your natural teeth. Don't follow my lead on this one.” However, Earle also admitted that her decision was “made pretty fast and I just didn't think it all the way through, or, I think, talk to enough people,” whereas my approach was anything but rushed. I had made multiple trips to Dr. Dumanian's office for dozens of photos, scans, and moldings of my smile and bite. She used a liquid composite to create an initial mockup for me to try out in the office. I took a few photos and while I liked how aligned and white the teeth themselves looked, something felt off.

With the liquid composite "trial smile"
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I explained that “something” was bothering me but I couldn't explain exactly what it was. Dr. Dumanian somehow took my incredibly vague feedback and made a few tweaks to the image of my trial smile. As soon as she sent it to me I knew we nailed it. The next step was a provisional set of veneers that I wore for two weeks while her ceramist hand-crafted the porcelain version.

The veneer process requires time and patience. You should plan for around five appointments in total that look something like this: 1. A consultation to discuss what you're hoping to achieve with your smile 2. Measurements, photos, scans, etc. 3. Prep teeth and put on provisionals 4. Remove provisionals and put on veneers 5. A follow-up to make sure your bite is properly aligned and no additional modifications are needed.

Andrea Lavinthal teeth before and after teeth
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As for the cost, it's a lot. Depending on where you live, porcelain veneers can run $1,500 to $5,000 per tooth. I asked Dr. Dumanian why veneers are so expensive. “You're paying for the doctor's knowledge and artistic eye because anyone can deliver a veneer, but do they understand what works and what doesn't aesthetically?” she said. She also explained that a lot of the cost is the time and expertise that goes into the renderings, which she compared to an architect's blueprint. “They don't just tell you what they're doing then let your imagination run wild. They're going to ground you with a rendering, which requires additional time and steps.”

Then there's the quality of the veneers themselves. “All of my veneers are handmade and hand-layered by a ceramist, and that's what's going to give it that natural, more translucent look,” says Dr. Dumanian. Five appointments and all my money later, it was worth it. Like most people getting a cosmetic procedure, my goal was to look like me, only better. My smile is noticeably wider and brighter, but you wouldn't know immediately that I “did something.” In fact, my coworkers were like, “you have veneers?!” when I told them I was writing this story and that's exactly what Dr. Dumanian wants to hear.

My new smile
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“That's how you know you have good veneers,” she says. “ It's the same way you get a nose job. How do you know you had a good nose job? No one can tell. How do you know you had a good boob job? No one can tell.” And I'm happy to share that when I had to go to the bathroom mid-process with my tiny teeth exposed, the hygienist handed me a mask and said, “Don't take it off.” This time, I listened.

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Sofia Vergara & Heidi Klum’s Photos Prove Plunging Dresses Are Their Thing Evolve EditorsTue, June 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM UTC 0 Photo Credit: Stefanie Keenan/VF25 / Getty Images Sofia Vergaraand Heidi Klum reunited for a sunsoaked birthday celebration, and naturally, the longtime friends coordinated their fashion energy. The two ladies wore plunging dresses as they posed outdoors. Sharing a series of photos from the intimate outdoor gathering, Vergara wished the supermodel a happy birthday while giving fans a closer look at the party.

Sofia Vergara & Heidi Klum’s Photos Prove Plunging Dresses Are Their Thing

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Sofia Vergaraand Heidi Klum reunited for a sun-soaked birthday celebration, and naturally, the longtime friends coordinated their fashion energy. The two ladies wore plunging dresses as they posed outdoors. Sharing a series of photos from the intimate outdoor gathering, Vergara wished the supermodel a happy birthday while giving fans a closer look at the party.

Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum sizzle in plunging dresses for model’s birthday

Check out Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum’s plunging dresses below:

For the occasion, Sofia Vergara slipped into a body-hugging maxi dress covered in a dreamy floral swirl print of pastel blue, lavender, green, and orange tones. The midi sleeves and off-shoulder silhouette framed her neckline. She completed the look with oversized gradient sunglasses and square-shaped diamond earrings.

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Heidi Klum, meanwhile, opted for a flowing sleeveless maxi dress featuring a bold black and white animal-inspired print. The lightweight number featured a plunging neckline that added a touch of sultry glamor. She completed her look with white frame oval sunglasses.

The celebration seems to have taken place in a garden with palm trees, a swimming pool, and balloons scattered throughout the lawn.

Originally reported by Viha Shah on The Fashion Spot.

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