H&M announced they launched the first version of the Higg Sustainability Profile across its websites, which will provide scores on how products impact the environment. H&M is one of the first major brands to implement the system, which was developed in conjunction with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and Higg. Using this index, each product receives a score based on the impact from the materials used from a baseline to three.
Month: May 2021
MLB, Yankees Remember Lou Gehrig On June 2 In Special Ways
There are few people, let alone players, who have embodied the Yankee mystique than Lou Gehrig did. “The Iron Horse” embodied professionalism, integrity, and grit, always putting the team before everything, even as a cruel disease robbed him of everything he worked for at such a young age. From his youth in Manhattan, through his days at Columbia University through all those great Yankees teams and even into that last iconic speech, Lou was, and still is, “The Pride of The Yankees.”
Why do we have such strong emotional attachments to musical elements in films?
For decades, cinema composers have used distinct instrument combinations to portray certain moods. One can immediately think of adventure, a strong emotion, or heroism when you hear a tune played in a major or minor key. Consider the 2014 film Interstellar, or the last installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s phase three, record-breaking film Avengers: Endgame. The music heard in these films allow you to further experience the emotional intensity of the scenes within them.
The U.S. Considers Using Vaccine Passports for Travelers
As many Americans begin traveling again after the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated its COVID-19 guidelines, many government leaders are considering using vaccine passports for travelers to indicate whether or not they have received the COVID-19 vaccine. May 23 was marked as the date with the highest number of air travelers since the pandemic began.
Florida Cruises Aiming to Reopen in June
Many U.S. cruise lines will be opening back up for business this June after being closed for over a year. Celebrity Cruises, on Wednesday, became the first U.S. cruise to receive Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approval to accept passengers by June. The CDC announced guidelines that say that 95% of adult passengers should be fully vaccinated, and Celebrity Cruises planned to abide.
Music From Nick Jr.’s Backyardigans Goes Viral
It’s been a while since I’ve seen Pablo, Tasha, Uniqua, Tyrone, and Austin dancing around on my television screen, but it’s nice seeing them come back into my life. Over the past few weeks, songs from Nick Junior’s children’s show The Backyardigans, which ran from 2004 to 2014, have made a pop culture resurgence as music from its soundtrack blows up on TikTok.
Knicks Fight Back Against Hawks to Tie Series 1-1
Any Knicks fan watching the first half of Game 2 of the Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday was probably filled with anger, anxiety, and disappointment, likely thinking that the team was about to drop another game. Yet, miraculously, the Knicks found themselves in the second half and played some of their most inspired basketball all year. They came out with a 101-92 victory and evened this tight series up.
Senate Republicans Ready to Block January 6 Commission
It was reported last week that 35 House Republicans had voted for a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol, siding with Democrats. Now, the bill faces the Senate, where Republicans are expected to shut it down. The Republicans are prepared to use their filibuster power, meaning that it would require 60 votes to pass the bill. Due to the lack of majority, as the Senate is split 50-50, Democrats would need at least ten Republicans to vote in favor of the bill for the commission to be instated.
Will There Be a Fourth Stimulus Check in 2021?
Roughly two months after the third wave of stimulus checks was sent out, there is talk of a possible fourth stimulus check being sent in 2021. While some households have been able to maintain economic stability, others have been struggling to make ends meet, as the wealth gap was accentuated during the pandemic.
Biden Calls for Action on Gun Control after San Jose Shooting
A shooting at a public transit rail yard on Wednesday in San Jose, California has resulted in the deaths of nine people, including the shooter. Now, President Biden is calling for Congress to act and pass meaningful gun control reform.
Environmental Activism Causes Large Oil Companies to Reduce Their CO2 Emissions
Recently, environmental activism has posed a heightened threat to large oil companies, as many of these big corporations are starting to be held accountable for their contributions to climate change. Shell is being forced to reduce its carbon emissions by a Dutch court ruling, which deemed Shell responsible for contributing to climate change.
Scooby Doo reunion special in the works
To say the Mystery Gang is “returning” would feel inacc u since they’ve been on our screens in movie and TV form in different ways and mediums for over 50 years. But a new Scooby Doo is coming to the CW, for a reunion special.
