Two fast-fashion giants, SHEIN and Forever 21, just announced a “strategic partnership.” As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, SHEIN will acquire one-third interest in Sparc Group, which owns Forever 21, and Sparc Group, in turn, will become a minority shareholder in SHEIN. According to a joint press release, the deal will allow each retailer to test new sales […]
Summertime means hot weather — sometimes dangerously hot — and extreme heat waves have become more frequent in recent decades, due to human-induced climate change. High heat and humidity have blanketed numerous states in the U.S. South, Midwest, and Great Plains in this latter part of August of 2023, resulting in what is referred to […]
The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) has officially gone into effect. Starting on August 25th, 2023, tech giants like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and more must comply with sweeping legislation that holds online platforms legally accountable for the content posted to them. As The Verge reports, even though this new law was passed in the […]
The best interior design trends of 2023 are not a list of “dos,” “don’ts,” and It-items for the home. Rather, they’re a shortcut to smartly channel your personal style into your space. As Harper’s Bazaar reported this month, interior design trends are often a reaction to larger cultural moments, like stress, “de-influencing,” and a desire […]
The diabetes and weight loss drug semaglutide significantly reduced symptoms and improved quality of life in people with obesity and the most common form of heart failure in a clinical trial, potentially expanding the already wildly popular drug’s use beyond diabetes and weight loss and offering a new treatment option where few are available. As […]
Last week, Coffee Mate dropped info on its new “Peanut Butter & Jelly Flavored Duo Creamer,” which it calls a “nostalgia-inducing duo” that brings together the beloved brown bag lunch flavors of salty peanut butter and strawberry jelly. But it’s so limited, that if you want it, you’re going to have to win it. “We […]
Since its launch in 2020, Rare Beauty has proven itself a more-than-viable competitor to longstanding brands in the makeup category, recently reporting sales of $70 million annually in blush alone. As Fashionista reports, the brand, founded and owned by Selena Gomez, has built its flourishing reputation mostly with its complexion products. (Its blush and highlighter formulas, in particular, have […]
1970 – Emerson, Lake and Palmer made their world debut at Plymouth Guild Hall in Plymouth, England. 1970 – Elton John made his first live appearance in the U.S. He opened for David Ackles at “The Troubadour” in Los Angeles, CA. 1973 – Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers) broke a leg in a car crash in […]
Iconic rock artist Bruce Springsteen has announced the postponement of his upcoming concerts in Philadelphia due to unforeseen health concerns. The beloved musician, known for his energetic performances, expressed his regret in a heartfelt message to his fans. Springsteen’s dedication to his craft and his fans is evident as he prioritizes his well-being to deliver […]
Renowned rock drummer Travis Barker recently touched the hearts of music enthusiasts and fans with a heartwarming gesture that resonates far beyond the beat of the drum. Barker surprised a blind drummer with an unexpected donation of drumsticks during a jam session, igniting a profound moment of connection. The gifted drummer, who is visually impaired, […]