Extra virgin olive oil is a staple in a Mediterranean diet, linked with improved body compositions, heart health, cognitive function and longevity. But in recent years, alarms have repeatedly sounded over fears over the oil’s “smoke point,” and how heating olive oil to this temperature could release harmful compounds. Cautious consumers worried that heating olive […]
Tapestry Inc. kicked off September’s New York Fashion Week with a major motion promoting diversity and inclusion. The owner of Kate Spade, Coach and Stuart Weitzman, joined with more than 50 others fashion brands to officially sign on to the Open to All pledge: a nationwide public engagement campaign to build awareness and understanding about the importance of protecting […]
Cancer-causing contaminants may be in your drinking water, according to a new study published in the journal Heliyon. Scientists at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed pollutants in tap water from 2010 to 2017. They found 22 carcinogenic contaminants — including arsenic, disinfection byproducts, and radioactive contaminants, such as uranium and radium — in drinking water nationwide, […]
Generation Z consumes less alcohol than previous generations, sparking demand for craft cocktail and beer flavors without the buzz. Beverage flavors are spilling over into snacking categories, including sugar confections, frozen desserts, chocolate confections and snack bars, too. At the Sweets & Snacks Expo held in May in Chicago, examples on display included cocktail-inspired chocolate […]
According to newly released construction data, homebuilding in August leapt to its highest rate in 12 years. But the havoc wrought by last decade’s housing bubble has buyers wondering how to protect themselves if the market goes south. Drew and Jonathan Scott, co-hosts of the HGTV show “Property Brothers,” offer simple real estate investment advice […]
On September 19, Google announced its plan to make “the biggest corporate purchase of renewable energy in history.” The announcement preceded a day of walkouts by tech employees, including those from Google, who participated in the Global Climate Strike. The tech workers were demanding their employers take stronger actions to combat climate change. Google’s purchase […]
Ralph Lauren is paying tribute to his most famous fictional employee, Rachel Green, with a Friends-inspired collection that’s launching in honor of the beloved sitcom’s 25th anniversary. Rachel Green, who was played by Jennifer Aniston, was known for being a fashionista and an avid trendsetter for many of the ’90s styles, so the collection, which is fittingly titled […]
James Harden and adidas have unveiled the latest installment in the baller’s footwear range, presenting a colorful new pack of the Harden Vol. 4 designed in partnership with Daniel Patrick. At a launch event in New York, Harden sported the vibrant “Pink Lemonade” edition, while showcasing other bold colorways including “Barbershop,” “Cookies & Cream,” and […]
The next generation of American consumers is ethnically diverse, tech-savvy and on the move. Technomic’s Special Topics Study, “GEN Z: Decoding the Behaviors of the Next Generation,” finds that they are discerning consumers, driven mainly by flavor, and that their flavor preferences, while still relatively simple, are just starting to show some sophistication. As they […]
Newly released data signals a boost in construction nationwide, as housing starts and building permits rose to a 12-year high this August. Location, location, location will play a key role in which of these building investments flourish and which flop. The brothers identified Las Vegas and Nashville as two of the top cities for real estate investment, […]