5 Million People in the U.S. Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 as Surges Continue Around the Country
More than 5 million people in the U.S.—about 1.5% of the country’s total population—have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Aug. 9, according to data from Johns…
Read moreThe Pandemic Has Spurred a Return to Low-Cost Fitness Activities
Like many others in the U.S., Ron Gumucio and his wife stopped going to the gym in 2020 as a precaution against COVID-19. To fill the void,…
Read moreThe Overlooked Environmental Impact of Vaping_2
Lined up end-to-end, the disposable e-cigarettes sold and (presumably) trashed annually in the U.S. could stretch across the country and back again, according to a new report…
Read moreWhy 2022 Is the Year We Learn to Live With COVID-19
Hopes of eliminating COVID-19 in the U.S. through vaccine-generated herd immunity are now dashed. Instead, with the rapid spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant, we need…
Read moreBlack Friday sales in Britain jump 16.5% by value – Barclaycard
Barclaycard, which processes nearly one pound ($1.28) in every three pounds spent in the United Kingdom, said the volume of transactions on the annual discount day rose…
Read moreUK health and beauty sales to hit £27bn despite lacklustre economy
Data and analytics company GlobalData estimates that UK consumers will increase their average annual spend on beauty and health products by £73 to £487, with the market expected…
Read moreCMA investigates ASOS, Boohoo, Asda over green fashion claims
The body said Friday it’s launching investigations into the three big fashion names “scrutinising [their] eco-friendly and sustainability claims” regarding clothing, footwear, and accessories.How serious is the…
Read moreCanada Goose launches Humanature platform and unveils hyper sustainable parka
And in its drive to help keep the planet cold through what it terms a Sustainable Impact Strategy, the brand has developed its most sustainable parka ever. The…
Read moreG-7 plans to ban imports of Russian diamonds, Belgium says
The mechanism will consist of a direct ban on purchases, which would take effect on January 1, as well as indirect ban, which would kick in more…
Read moreFashion and the environment, an uncomfortable fit for McCartney
McCartney, known for her understated designs and refusal to use fur or leather in her work, said that while demand for garments and shows had soared thanks…
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