Photo Credit: Getty Images The lifestyles of the rich and famous have been gaining a lot of attention lately due to their overextravagant spending and behavior, showing how out of touch they are with the average person. One such person is Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who has recently been receiving a lot of backlash for…
Photo Credit: Getty Images A recent post about billionaires receiving free McDonald’s for life brought up hard feelings on social media, with many questioning why the ultra-wealthy get special perks while food waste and hunger remain massive issues. The controversy began when an X user shared that Bill Gates holds one of McDonald’s Gold Cards,…
Some motorists might feel like electric vehicles are out of reach, but they’re likely more affordable than they assume. Whether working on a tight budget or simply seeking the best value, there are more options than ever when considering a switch. The scoop Based on insights into the electric vehicle market, Recurrent — a company…
Tesla‘s Full Self-Driving system has been taking up real estate in recent electric vehicle news, and confirmation of FSD testing in another European country is only amping up the excitement. According to Teslarati, Tesla confirmed FSD testing in Spain, the fifth European country to test the feature. The titan EV manufacturer released a video of…
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…
A Reddit user recently opened up about a common fear many new investors face: buying into the stock market when prices are peaking. “I feel weird about starting investing when companies are in an all-time high,” wrote the poster, who said they’re ready to invest a lump sum this month but are second-guessing the timing….
Protected wetlands in Ghana have become dumping grounds for fast-fashion garments shipped from the United Kingdom and other European countries, negatively impacting the quality of life for residents. What’s happening? As the Guardian reported, the U.K. ships millions of tons of clothing to Ghana annually. While some residents make a living from selling secondhand clothing,…
A report from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre has called out many major fashion brands for their harmful labor practices. What’s happening? Al Jazeera stated that the report, titled The Missing Thread, looked at 65 global fashion brands. Forty-four of them had previously pledged to reduce carbon emissions, but none of them created…
What are the origins of China’s leverage in the trade war? And why are China’s exports disrupting markets across the world? That China has a strong hand is largely because it has picked up lessons from Silicon Valley and deployed the tactics at every level of the supply chain. Just as Silicon Valley companies “hacked”…