Gigi Hadid said she will donate her earnings from the Fall 2022 fashion shows to Ukrainian relief efforts. Hadid joins her sister, Bella Hadid, and other models, Kaia Gerber and Mica Argañaraz, who all pledged to donate a portion of their fashion show earnings to Ukrainian refugees. “Having a set Fashion Month schedule has meant that […]
Instagram is now allowing its “Live” Creators add Moderators
Instagram is finally letting Live content creators appoint moderators during their streams. Mods will have the ability to report comments, remove viewers from the stream, as well as turn off comments for a specific viewer, The Verge reports. Instagram notes that creators can assign a moderator by tapping the three dots in the comment bar […]
Olaplex Reformulates its Best-Selling No. 3 over Ingredient Controversy
Fashionista reported, last week, Olaplex — hair-care brand beloved by colorists, beauty editors and Kardashians alike — announced it would be tweaking one of its most popular formulas in response to concerns and controversy surrounding one of its primary ingredients. The product in question is Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, an at-home bond repairing treatment best known […]
SAMHSA wants Women to Celebrate Women’s History Month by Prioritizing Mental Health
As Americans celebrate Women’s History Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA) wants to take time to celebrate the diverse, brilliant women across this nation who keep everything going at home and work, within community organizations and faith institutions, and in every aspect of life. And SAMHSA believes a big part of that […]
Uber and Uber Eats add Temporary Surcharge to Offset Rising Gas Prices
NBC News reports that Uber is adding a surcharge on fares and deliveries in the U.S. and Canada in response to surging gas prices, the company said Friday. Riders taking Uber trips will pay a fee of $0.45 to $0.55 per trip, and Uber Eats deliveries will include a $0.35 to $0.45 surcharge, the company said. […]
The 2021 February Snowpocalypse in Texas was part of the second-costliest winter weather disaster in world history
In 2021, a disastrous winter weather onslaught over the central U.S. brought heavy snow, freezing rain, and severe cold to Texas and surrounding states February 12-20, killing 246 people and causing $23 billion in damage. Dubbed the Texas “Snowpocalypse,” when all was said and done, the storm turned out to be the most expensive winter […]
As you Spring Forward, the American Red Cross wants you to “Turn and Test”
On Sunday, March 13th, Americans observed Daylight Savings Time by springing forward one hour. Well, the American Red Cross wants to remind everyone to take this opportunity to “Turn and Test,”, i.e. TURN their clocks forward one hour and TEST their smoke alarms. Did you know working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying […]
Superstar Supermodels walk Off-White’s first Runway Show without Virgil Abloh
After Virgil Abloh passed away suddenly in November, it became clear that his friends, colleagues, collaborators and business partners would make it their missions to keep the designer’s legacy alive. That mission was heard loud and clear at Off White’s Fall 2022 show on the first day of Paris Fashion Week. Dubbed “Spaceship Earth: an Imaginary Experience,” it featured Abloh’s […]
Major Food Brands and Restaurant Chains Are Suspending Their Operations in Russia
McDonald’s and Starbucks have both announced that they have closed their restaurants and cafes in Russia, at least for now. Additionally, in a brief statement, U.S. drinks giant Coca-Cola said that it was “suspending its business” in the country, and PepsiCo has also made the decision to suspend the sale of Pepsi Cola, 7Up, and […]
“Test To Treat” Sites with Free COVID-19 Antiviral Pills are Rolling Out across the U.S.
CNN reports that the rollout of the U.S. government’s COVID-19 “Test-to-Treat” program is underway, with in-pharmacy clinics ordering shipments of COVID-19 antiviral medications and some locations expecting to offer the service within days. Last week, in its new National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, the White House announced the Test-to-Treat initiative, in which people can visit “one-stop” […]