Live updates and everything to know about tonight’s Met Gala and its theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Plus, six fruits with more vitamin C than an orange, and the best deals for Cinco de Mayo and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Here’s what to know for Monday, May 5, 2025.
Met Gala 2025: Inside the biggest night in fashion and all of its surprises
The first Monday in May has arrived, and you know what that means: The star-studded Met Gala is tonight! We will be on the red carpet for all the fashion and surprises at this year’s event, which has a theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” It’s the first time in 22 years that the focus will exclusively be on menswear. Many celebrities will likely arrive in black tie and white tie, a hat, which is very common in Black dandyism, and statement jewelry. Follow along on our live blog for all the viral moments and iconic fashion.
6 fruits with more vitamin C than an orange
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Vitamin C is synonymous with oranges, but there are plenty more fruits that deliver even more of the antioxidant that keeps the immune system strong. If oranges are not your favorite or you’re looking for more options, we have six fruits with more vitamin C than an orange.
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30 Cinco de Mayo food deals for a freebie fiesta
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Kick your week off with a Cinco de Mayo celebration today, as restaurants like Chipotle, Qdoba, Moe’s and Chili’s are serving up discounts and freebies for the Mexican holiday. See what 30 different national and regional chains are offering, from discount margaritas to free queso.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! These are the best discounts and more to snag
The end of the school year is fast approaching, so now is the perfect time to show some gratitude for the educators in your life. From deals to gifts, these are just some of the ways you can show how much you appreciate them.
Matt Abdoo’s bourbon-and-cherry-glazed baby back ribs
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Chef Matt Abdoo brings the flavors of a Manhattan cocktail to the barbecue with his bourbon-and-cherry-glazed baby back ribs. The tart flavor of the cherries combines with the caramel and vanilla notes from the bourbon to pair perfectly with the pork.
