Photo Credit: Getty Images Time and time again, billionaires prove they want to have their cake and eat it too. A report from Jacobin looked into towns popping up around the globe that some of the world’s richest people are building and populating. These towns are incorporated and receive tax revenues and county support. The…
In September, the Tesla Model Y stayed the top-selling electric vehicle in China at 59,900 vehicles sold, according to the EV blog. This news comes after reports of lower-than-average third-quarter sales in the country hit the press. Some suspect that the new Model Y L, with three rows of seating, has helped keep sales high…
French lawmakers have taken a stand against the growing issues stemming from the fast fashion industry. A new French law bans influencer-led fast fashion promotions and forces clothing brands to post environmental scores on every item sold, according to Mongabay. The lower the score, the higher the penalty they must pay. The goal is simple…
Photo Credit: Getty Images With a total net worth of just under a quarter trillion dollars, Jeff Bezos certainly has his fair share of walking-around money. A decent chunk of those funds went into the construction of Koru, Bezos’ megayacht that is estimated to be worth $500 million. As Luxurylaunches suggested, “You can tell everything…
Indulge in serene waters and stunning views at these Hilton pools Whether you’re floating beneath the stars in Osaka, racing down a waterslide in Bali, or drifting along a lagoon in Orlando, there is a universal magic about spending time in a great pool. These aquatic escapes at Hilton hotels around the world offer more…
Chinese researchers believe their latest technological breakthrough could help reduce the way countries battle fine particulate matter pollution. The Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau has unveiled a new method of analyzing this microscopic source of pollution, China Daily reported. Known as PM2.5, these airborne particles are no larger than 2.5 micrometers. To get an…
Fast fashion giant Shein is facing a massive fine in France for violating privacy laws, according to AFP. What’s happening? France’s Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) may issue a 150 million-euro ($175 million USD) fine to Shein for improperly handling user data. Shein allegedly used cookies without user consent, which is a…
China is rapidly closing in on an achievement that could transform the way we power homes, cities, and industries forever. The country has entered the final assembly phase of a next-generation fusion reactor called the Burning Plasma Experiment Superconducting Tokamak, which is expected to be operational by 2027, per Popular Mechanics. If it’s successful, BEST…
The cost of living continues to increase, driving some to consume more fast fashion, as they believe they’re getting more bang for their buck with these often inexpensive items. However, one Gen Z fashion designer recently explained to the New York Post that the cost of fast fashion adds up. What’s happening? Maddie Langshaw, an…
In early June, the French Senate voted almost unanimously for a bill targeting “ultra fast fashion” brands, imposing eco-taxes and limiting fast-fashion advertisement and influencer promotion, Euronews reported. However, critics believe that the bill, which mostly targets Asian-owned fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu, does not do enough to restrict fast-fashion culture in the country beyond…