Sofia Vergara Pairs Fully Sheer Laura Basci Corset Top With Lacy Skirt

When it comes to glamour,Sofia Vergarahas a formula that never fails. A snatched silhouette, intricate textures, and a fearless approach to color. For her latest appearance, the Griselda star proved exactly why she remains a fashion powerhouse. She stepped out in a vibrant, monochromatic look that perfectly balances high-fashion edge with feminine romance.

Sofia Vergara has a co-ord moment in fully sheer Laura Basci corset top and lacy skirt

The centerpiece of Sofia Vergara's outfit is a breathtaking custom creation by Laura Basci. The ensemble features a fully sheer corset top that leans into the "naked dress" trend while maintaining a sophisticated structure. With visible architectural boning and delicate floral embroidery, the corset highlights Vergara's signature hourglass frame. The sheer paneling gives the piece a modern, lightweight feel, making the structured garment appear almost like a second skin.

To complete the co-ord moment, the actress paired the top with a matching lacy skirt. The skirt features layered, tonal lace that provides a beautiful contrast to the rigid lines of the corset. By sticking to a single, bold hue, a striking shade of magenta-pink, the look feels cohesive and intentional. This "all-in-one" color story is a major trend for the 2026 season, and Sofia wears it with effortless confidence.

Advertisement

The America's Got Talent judge opted for her signature sleek, center-parted hair and a soft, smoky eye that complemented the rich tones of the fabric. A statement necklace with a dark gemstone provided a focal point at the neckline, adding a touch of old-school luxury to the contemporary silhouette.

This outfit is a masterclass in how to wear transparency. By mixing the barely-there aesthetic of the sheer corset with the classic, romantic texture of a lace skirt, the Modern Family star, Sofia Vergara, has created a look that feels both daring and timeless.

Originally reported by Samridhi Goel onTheFashionSpot.com.

The postSofia Vergara Pairs Fully Sheer Laura Basci Corset Top With Lacy Skirtappeared first onReality Tea.

byCosmopolite

in

March 18, 2026

Sofia Vergara Pairs Fully Sheer Laura Basci Corset Top With Lacy Skirt

When it comes to glamour,Sofia Vergarahas a formula that never fails. A snatched silhouette, intricate textures, and a fearless approach to...

Read More

Cuban president promises ‘impregnable resistance’ to any US attempt to control island

Any attempt by the United States to take control of Cuba would be met with "impregnable resistance," Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Tuesday, as power returned to some parts of the island following anationwide grid collapse.

Successive US administrations have sought to isolate Cuba for more than six decades, Díaz-Canel said in a defiant X post, accusing Washington of now using economic weakness as an "outrageous pretext" to seize it.

"Only in this way can the fierce economic war be explained, which is applied as collective punishment against the entire people," he said. "In the face of the worst scenario, Cuba is accompanied by a certainty: any external aggressor will clash with an impregnable resistance."

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly taunted Cuba's communist leadership with threats of a takeover. After suggesting on Monday that he could do anything he wants with the island, Trump said Tuesday: "We'll be doing something with Cuba very soon."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio followed up with a blunt assessment from the Oval Office.

Cuba needs "new people in charge," Rubio said Tuesday. "Their economy doesn't work…They're in a lot of trouble, and the people in charge, they don't know how to fix it, so they have to get new people in charge."

Cuba has taken a severe economic hit since the US effectively blocked its oil supply earlier this year, depriving its aging electricity network of its main source of fuel.

Most of the island's 10 million people were without power on Monday, as the first nationwide grid collapse forced residents to cook with gas by torch and candlelight.

School hours were shortened, and major sporting events postponed, as rubbish piled up in some neighborhoods due to a lack of fuel for dump trucks.

By Tuesday afternoon, power had returned to roughly 55% of customers in the capital Havana, and some places in the western and central-eastern regions of the island.

Advertisement

The outages have compounded increasingly difficult living conditions for Cubans, who for months have endured sporadic power cuts.

Uncertainty over any move by the US to make good on its threats is adding to the anger and anxiety, but Havana resident Marianela Alvarez told Reuters that Cubans don't want war.

"We, as people, as civilians, aren't prepared for a war," she said. "I want Trump to understand, to leave us alone."

Havana resident Luis Enrique Garcia told the news agency that he fears for his country, but held out hope for talks.

"I truly believe that there will be dialogue and understanding, because it is love that should unite human beings, not war, he said.

However, not everyone was so sure.

"I don't trust a dialogue with Trump," Havana local Amed Echenique told Reuters. "I don't trust Trump as a person, even with the little I know about him. And so that's something that doesn't really give me hope."

Díaz-Canel confirmed Friday that Cuban officials had held talks with the US to "identify the bilateral problems that need a solution."

Trump had previously said that Washington was holding talks with Cuba, but it was the first confirmation from Havana.

For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

byCosmopolite

in

March 18, 2026

Cuban president promises ‘impregnable resistance’ to any US attempt to control island

Any attempt by the United States to take control of Cuba would be met with "impregnable resistance," Cuban Pres...

Read More

Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo Moo Deng's enclosure at Thai zoo

BANGKOK (AP) — A man has been arrested after he was caught climbing into an enclosure ofMoo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo who became asocial media sensation, zoo officials said.

The Thai man allegedly entered the enclosure on Tuesday evening while a keeper was away and no other visitors were around, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo's Director Narongwit Chodchoy told The Associated Press.

Security footage widely shared online shows a man wearing a black beanie, sunglasses, a green tank top, and brown shorts approaching Moo Deng and her mother Jona while holding a tablet, apparently recording or taking photos.

The man remained inside the enclosure for a minute or two before staff noticed him, Narongwit said, adding that he did not attempt to flee while the zoo called for police.

Moo Deng soared to stardom shortly after she was born in 2024, largely thanks to a keeper who shared adorable pictures and videos of the baby hippo on social media. Since then,she has drawn large crowdsfrom Thailand and abroad who want to witness her charm in person and shoot photos and videos of her cute moments for themselves.

Advertisement

Police have initially charged the man with trespassing, but investigation is still ongoing and Narongwit said the zoo intends to pursue all available legal action. Police did not identify the suspect.

The man has now been released on bail, Narongwit said. He said Moo Deng and Jona were safe as the man did not try to touch them.

In a statement posted Tuesday on the zoo's official Facebook page, it said both animals appeared slightly startled by the encounter and would be monitored closely by a veterinarian.

The zoo also urged visitors to "strictly follow all rules and instructions from staff for the safety of both themselves and the wildlife."

The Khao Kheow Open Zoo, which is about 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Bangkok, sits on 800 hectares (almost 2,000 acres) of land and is home to more than 2,000 animals.

byCosmopolite

in

March 18, 2026

Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo Moo Deng's enclosure at Thai zoo

BANGKOK (AP) — A man has been arrested after he was caught climbing into an enclosure ofMoo Deng, the adorable pygmy hipp...

Read More

Kenya's capital experiments with giving workers menstrual leave

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — It started with a casual lunch conversation between a county governor and his cabinet ministers about a colleague's menstrual pain. The discussion led to a first in Kenya: The right for female employees to take menstrual leave.

Kenya Menstrual Leave

The new policy took effect in December 2025. It grants county government employees in the capital, Nairobi, two days off every month to deal with the pain and discomfort of menstruation, with the aim of improving productivity and well-being.

Governor Johnson Sakaja told The Associated Press that Kenya's national government has expressed interest in how it goes, and other county governors have as well.

"Your biggest asset is your staff," said Sakaja, who shepherded the new practice and oversees a government where more than half of the 18,000 employees are women. "It starts with dignifying your own staff, for them to feel that they're respected and dignified."

Women in leading roles

There has been little public objection. Critics have said the policy could discourage employers from hiring more women, but Sakaja disagreed, saying he believes that women perform better than men when they are supported.

Women currently lead the Nairobi county government's business and health portfolios.

"A lot of labor policies were written many years ago by men," the governor said. "Women's rights are not anti-productivity. They are an input that creates productivity. It's actually an investment in your workforce."

He said there would be no financial impact, as the county has more than one person for each role.

"It will not be a train smash if three or four people in a department are not there for a day or two," he said.

Japan was the first

Japan adopted a menstrual leave policy in 1947. The latest was Spain in 2023. Other countries include Indonesia and South Korea.

In Africa, only Zambia has nationwide menstrual leave policy. It allows female workers to take one day per month without having to provide a note from a health care provider.

Advocates say such policies recognize menstruation as a legitimate workplace health issue.

"The feedback we have gotten, especially from the staff that work in public service management, is that it's very refreshing. And when they come back, they are able to work even better," said Nairobi County Human Resource Manager Janet Opiata.

At least 12 women from her department, including a senior director, benefited from the leave in February, Opiata said.

Advertisement

The policy is a "no-questions-asked, no-forms-filled" arrangement and offers paid leave alongside the usual sick and annual paid leave enshrined in labor law. Nairobi has implemented the policy using a cabinet decree and an internal memo from the human resource office.

Stigma remains a barrier

Marion Kapuya, a 25-year-old revenue officer with the county, said the policy has already made a difference.

"Working with pain or discomfort can lead to mistakes or low productivity," she said. "When you take the break and you are relieved from the pain, your performance will be top-notch."

She added that stigma remains a significant barrier in many workplaces.

"Before I get to a point of saying, 'Excuse me, sir, I am on my period and I don't feel okay,' it is so hard," she said.

The Nairobi county governor said he received feedback that even with the policy, it could be embarrassing telling a manager that days off were for menstrual leave.

A Nairobi private-sector worker, Christine Akinyi, called two days a great start but said it should be increased to four days. She also expressed concern, however.

"People will prefer to employ more men because they don't have these sick leaves," she said.

Vomiting or severe headaches

A Nairobi-based gynecologist, Eunice Cheserem, said severe menstrual pain is common in 50% of the women she sees at her clinic. Kenya does not have national data on menstrual pain.

"If a woman gets severe menstrual pain, she actually ceases to be functional. Some will get vomiting, severe headaches, they vomit everything, they have diarrhea, they have very terrible cramps," she said. "Some respond to conventional analgesics, but very many need very, very strong analgesics for them even to be able to function."

Cheserem said the new menstrual leave in Nairobi county offers needed rest and a chance for women to take care of themselves.

For more on Africa and development:https://apnews.com/hub/africa-pulse

The Associated Press receives financial support for global health and development coverage in Africa from the Gates Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP'sstandardsfor working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas atAP.org.

byCosmopolite

in

March 18, 2026

Kenya's capital experiments with giving workers menstrual leave

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — It started with a casual lunch conversation between a county governor and his cabinet ministers abo...

Read More

An NFLPA exec resigned during a scandal. Now, he'll lead the organization.

TheNFL Players Association(NFLPA) has found its new leader.

On March 17, theNFLPAannounced that its board of player representatives electedJC Tretterto be its next executive director.

Tretter is a former NFL offensive lineman, playing eight seasons across stints with theGreen Bay PackersandCleveland Browns. He also previously served as the NFLPA's player president from 2020 to 2024 and its Chief Strategy Officer starting in 2024, following his retirement from the NFL.

"I'm grateful for the trust my fellow players have placed in me," Tretter said in a statement, "and I'm going to reward that trust with my fullest commitment to these players and chart a new course for our union."

NFL NEWS, TAKES, FANTASY ADVICE:USA TODAY Sports has you covered with our NFL vodcast

OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />

2026 NFL offseason tracker: Player signings, trades

OT Tytus Howard:Traded to Cleveland Browns(previous team: Houston Texans)

Tretter is the permanent replacement for former NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell.

Howell resigned last Julyafter multiple scandals, including an ESPN report revealing his involvement as a paid, part-time consultant for The Carlyle Group – a private equity group seeking minority ownership in NFL franchises – which represented a conflict of interest for his job as the players union's top executive.

Days after Howell's resignation, Tretter – then serving as the NFLPA's Chief Strategy Officer – also resigned amid the scandals, which included a confidentiality agreement the NFLPA made with the NFL toconceal grievance findings, and removed himself from consideration to replace Howell.

Tretter told CBS Sports after he resigned from his previous executive position: "I have no interest in being (executive director). I have no interest in being considered; I've let the executive committee know that. I'm also going to leave the NFLPA in the coming days because I don't have anything left to give the organization."

LLOYD HOWELL:Former NFLPA exec charged union for strip club visits

David White, formerly the national executive director of SAG-AFTRA,replaced Howell as interim executive directorof the NFLPA in August after Howell's and Tretter's resignations.

Tretter beat out White and another finalist – American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti – for the permanent executive director job in the NFLPA's most recent election.

"We are proud to welcome JC Tretter as our new executive director and confident in the leadership that he will bring to our union," the board of player representatives wrote in a statement March 17. "We conducted a thorough, deliberate search to identify the right long-term leader to deliver sustained, meaningful progress for our members.

Advertisement

"JC earned the trust of our Board and demonstrated a clear commitment to serving this membership."

NFLPA CONTROVERSIES:What to know about Lloyd Howell, JC Tretter resignations

JC Tretter involved in scandals in previous NFLPA role

In September 2023, the NFL filed a grievance against the NFLPA stemming from comments Tretter made months prior, when he alluded that faking injuries was a way for a player to avoid fines in contract negotiation holdouts.

Said Tretter at the time: "I think we've seen issues — now, I don't think anybody would say they were fake injuries, but we've seen players who didn't want to be where they currently are, have injuries that made them unable to practice and play, but you're not able to get fined, and you're not able to be punished for not reporting. So there are issues like that. I don't think I'm allowed to ever recommend that, at least publicly, but I think each player needs to find a way to build up leverage to try to get a fair deal. And that's really what all these guys are looking for, is to be compensated fairly."

3. Arizona Cardinals – David Bailey, OLB/DE, Texas Tech

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 4. Tennessee Titans – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 5. New York Giants – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 6. Cleveland Browns – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 7. Washington Commanders – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 8. New Orleans Saints – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 10. Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 11. Miami Dolphins – Francis Mauigoa, OT/G, Miami (Fla.)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 12. Dallas Cowboys – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 14. Las Vegas Raiders (from Baltimore Ravens) – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 17. Detroit Lions – Spencer Fano, OT/G, Utah

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 19. Carolina Panthers – Kadyn Proctor, OT/G, Alabama

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 22. Los Angeles Chargers – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 23. Philadelphia Eagles – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 25. Chicago Bears – Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 26. Buffalo Bills – T.J. Parker, DE/OLB, Clemson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 28. Houston Texans – Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams) – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 31. New England Patriots – Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 32. Seattle Seahawks – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />

NFL mock draft: Free agency, trades change first-round projection

The NFL won the case, which was decided by a non-injury grievance arbitrator, according to reporting from Pablo Torre of "Pablo Torre Finds Out" and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio.

In a statement to Pro Football Talk, the league wrote, "The Arbitrator upheld the Management Council's grievance in its entirety and found that Mr. Tretter's statements violated the CBA by improperly encouraging players to fake injury."

The statement went on to clarify that the NFL did not allege any specific player faked an injury – that the league's issue was with Tretter and the union potentially encouraging the behavior.

FAKE INJURY GRIEVANCE:NFL, NFLPA covered up grievance ruling

Tretter was also in an executive position with the NFLPA when the union, according to ESPN reporting, made a confidentiality agreement with the NFL tokeep private the findings of a grievancefiled by the players union.

The NFLPA's grievance, filed in 2022, alleged that team owners were colluding to keep player salaries down. Last year, arbitrator Christopher Droney concluded that there was no evidence of collusion, though he did find evidence the league encouraged its owners toengage in collusion.

The details of Droney's ruling did not emerge until six months later, when "Pablo Torre Finds Out" published the 61-page document from the arbitrator.

After his resignation last July, Tretter denied knowing about the findings of the NFLPA's grievance case in an appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show." He also stated that he had no discussions about the case in the time between its filing in 2022 and the arbitrator's report from 2025.

"Just not part of my job," Tretter said at the time.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:JC Tretter elected NFLPA executive director months after resigning

byCosmopolite

in

March 17, 2026

An NFLPA exec resigned during a scandal. Now, he'll lead the organization.

TheNFL Players Association(NFLPA) has found its new leader. On March 17, theNFLPAannounced that its board of p...

Read More