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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appeared with an open collar at a press conference to personally model his proposed solution for Europes's looming gas crisis. "I would like you to see that I am not wearing a tie," Sanchez said. He explained that wearing open collars would make white-collar work more comfortable, and lead to reduced air conditioning usage. "This way, we can all save energy." Deutsche Welle reports that Sanchez has asked all government employees, including ministers, to avoid neckties, and hopes that the private sector will make similar changes to its dress code. Spain has worked to limit...

Five former Presidents come together for the relief of hurricane victims. But none were wearing ties. Why?

Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) is stepping up his call for an investigation into President Trump's former special assistant Sebastian Gorka's alleged ties to a neo-Nazis. "Sebastian Gorka should never have been an advisor to POTUS. He should still be investigated for concealing neo-nazi ties," Durbin said in a tweet on Saturday, just one day after Gorka left his White House post....

The Editors of the Fashion Time Magazine bring you the 30 Ties you should wear at least once in your lifetime to liberate your inner savoire-faire. As trendy designer Anthony T. Kirby explains, A well-dressed man should have at least 20 ties to begin with, then add two or three a month. That way the ties can be rotated. 5. Republican Necktie - $48.00 Beau Ties Ltd. of VermontEven a Democrat would be impressed with this red, white, and blue silk twill hottie, an interesting creation with its bold form and repeating elephant motif, a symbol of strength and power.

Tie ban for doctors to stop spread of MRSA By Alex Berry Last Updated: 2:35am GMT 18/12/2006 Doctors have been ordered to ditch their ties over fears they are spreading the deadly hospital superbug MRSA. An NHS trust has also told all its staff involved in direct patient care not to wear jewellery, wrist watches, scarves or any "superfluous clothing". Even consultants have been warned that being smartly-dressed when giving patients bad news could present an infection risk. The move, by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, follows a report by the British Medical Association calling for doctors to...

Anyone see Al Gore walk onto the Letterman stage? The long end of his necktie went about six inches BELOW his belt. It looked VERY bizarre. His interview with Dave is pretty unmemorable. But that tie...scary!