British Vogue highlights notable people with disabilities in its May 2023 issue as a way to further important conversations around disability in the media and society. The “Reframing Fashion: Dynamic, Daring & Disabled issue will have five different covers, starring Sinéad Burke, actor Selma Blair, sign language performer Justina Miles and models Aaron Rose Philip and Ellie Goldstein.
Day: April 21, 2023
Joe Biden To Sign Executive Order For Advance In Environmental Justice
Coming up this Friday, in the Rose Garden, President Biden is to sign an executive order that will direct every federal government agency to incorporate environmental justice into its mission.
Climate advocates and environmental leaders have been encouraged and invited to come and join the signing ceremony today. Biden is said to reaffirm his commitment to helping fight climate change and correct environmental harms that have been made.
USA and Mexico Announce Joint Bid to Host 2027 Women’s World Cup
Great news for our football fans! This Wednesday, the USA and Mexico plan to bid to co-host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Other competitors have put in their bid including South Africa, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, and Brazil. The official host is expected to be named on May 17, 2024!
4 Japanese Skincare Products to Check Out
The high standards of Japanese consumers have led to Japanese skincare companies using only the highest-quality ingredients in their oils, creams, and serums, earning some J-beauty products the title of being the best on the market.
I myself can attest to the quality of Japanese skincare, and I’d love for more people to realize its greatness. Without further ado, here are four popular Japanese skincare products that are guaranteed to leave your skin feeling brand new.
Do We Still Need Libraries?
With people having more access to the internet in their homes, there is less of a need for libraries from the public. This confronts libraries with the threat of closing. This leads to the question of: do we still need libraries? The short and simple answer is yes, and here is why.
Charges dropped against Alec Baldwin in “Rust” shooting
New Mexico prosecutors have announced on Thursday evening that they will be dropping all charges against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, and wounding of director Joel Souza, on the set of Baldwin’s neo western, “Rust”.
Toronto Raptors Fire Coach Nick Nurse
The Toronto Raptors fired Nick Nurse on Friday, who coached the team for five seasons, won the championship in the 2018-19 season, and followed that up by winning the NBA’s Coach of the Year award in 2020. This has cleared the way for Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka to become a serious candidate to replace him, sources told ESPN.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Drops Government-Funded Media Labels
Twitter has removed labels describing global media organizations as government-funded or state-affiliated, a move that comes after the Elon Musk-owned platform started stripping blue verification checkmarks from accounts that don’t pay a monthly fee.
How the U.S Government Can Improve Health Equity
The health of Americans has been on the decline for decades. Factors such as poor education, inadequate public policies, resources, and lack of opportunities are responsible for this reason. To eliminate health disparities, it is essential that there is a heavy focus in targeting not only the healthcare system but the economic and social factors that affect Americans’ access to it.
China’s foreign minister issues stern warning to Taiwan, foreign supporters
China’s foreign minister, Qin Gang, issued a fiery warning to foreign entities inserting themselves into the contentious relationship between China and Taiwan: “Those who play with fire on Taiwan will eventually get themselves burned.”
Russian Plane Strikes Russian City Near Ukraine Border leaving 20m Crater
Russia’s defense ministry said one of its warplanes dropped a bomb on a Russian city late Thursday. The Sukhoi-34 fighter jet bombed the city of Belgorod, around 40km (25 miles) from the border of Ukraine. The bomb did not explode immediately. It detonated about 18 seconds after landing and left a 20m (60ft) crater blowing a car onto a supermarket roof in what state media called an “accidental” or “emergency” release of air ordinance.
Buzzfeed News shuttering, 15% of company faces layoffs
In an email sent by CEO Jonah Peretti, Buzzfeed staff company wide were notified that their news wing would be shuttering. This change will be accompanying a layoff of 15% of it’s workforce, which is roughly 180 employees.
