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October is Squirrel Awareness Month, an opportunity to shine a light on all the mammals present in our local ecosystem. Charlotte Devitz, a student at the University of Minnesota, is pursuing a doctoral degree in ecology, evolution, and behavior and will study how aspects of the urban environment affect squirrels. She realized that the city offers both benefits and consequences for furry rodents. Davids said the benefits of urban environments for squirrels include abundant food and a lack of natural predators. But Davids added that living in cities increases squirrels’ intake of microplastics and increases their exposure to new predators:…
In Evolution of Beauty: Healthy, Radiant, Ageless, we explored what’s driving sales in the beauty market—and the 2025 trends to prepare for now. Here, we continue the conversation with leading beauty experts to spotlight topical and ingestible products, plus more insights to drive success. Consumers’ Top Beauty Concerns”Skin health, appearance, and hair health are top concerns for young and aging demographics,” says Maggie McNamara, VP of Marketing, Gencor. “Natural beauty products that offer proactive and immediate effects are highly sought out.”One ingredient gaining traction in the beauty category is palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), McNamara says. “PEA has unique properties that protect against inflammation and mast…
Nathan Heddleston is an accomplished leader with a background in athletics, education, and operations management. AKRON, OH / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2024 / Operations and logistics expert Nathan Heddleston is raising awareness of the growing need for sustainable and technologically advanced parking solutions in urban environments. As cities continue to grow and develop, the demand for parking spaces increases, often creating congestion, inefficiency, and environmental concerns. Heddleston is advocating for a change in the way we approach parking, advocating for smart, scalable and environmentally friendly solutions that can improve city life while reducing carbon emissions.“People tend to think of…
“Gathering experiences has become a lifestyle,” says Roshini Karthikeyan, 24, from Chennai. “One day I’m caught up in the energy of a live concert. The next I’m slowly crocheting or tufting. Seeking new experiences is a big part of who I am.” For Maitreyi C, an 18-year-old student, this drive to explore is how Gen Z is finding their own “third place” in the hustle and bustle of real-time. “Experiential consumption is our way of seeking a third place in an advanced capitalist society,” she says. “Third places have traditionally been spaces outside of home or work where people can…
Gen Z’s distinctly different work-life balance requirements are seen as the biggest challenge facing employers looking to adapt to a new generation of workers, according to a new global study by Wipro’s experience innovation company DesignIt. are. Almost half of survey respondents (49%) said Gen Z’s work-life balance demands are the biggest challenge for employers, followed by the need to align with Gen Z’s values (38%) . Both of these are considered much more difficult for employers than maintaining creativity (8%) or embracing the technological innovations required to engage digital natives (6%). With Gen Z expected to make up a…
Business success story Jane Lu shared an awkward job application from a Gen Z applicant that looked like it was written by an AI. Lu, who founded the popular online fashion retailer Showpo and was a panelist on Channel 10’s Shark Tank, recently received a job application to support her business course. But executives who read it couldn’t help but notice a cacophony of blatant errors scattered throughout the application. Lu likens this to “copying and pasting ChatGPT.” “I think this is potentially the worst job application ever,” she said in a Tiktok video. Business success story Jane Lu shared…
I have been buying Old Navy outerwear for years. From jean jackets to long winter coats, I’ve always loved that they’re practical enough to keep you warm, yet chic enough to look good. And as someone who wears a size 2XL, there are lots of great plus size options, too. As a sales associate at Old Navy, seeing the latest styles in person is a common perk. And we recently had the chance to check out the latest outerwear for fall 2024 to see which styles are perfect for the colder months. From bomber jackets to classic down vests, keep…
Jennifer Lopez Axel/Bauer Griffin/Film Magic Jennifer Lopez wowed at the 2024 AFI Fest on Saturday, Oct. 26, by expertly showing us how to blend casual and formal wear on the red carpet. Lopez, 55, attended a photocall for her new film Unstoppable in Los Angeles wearing a white button-down over an oversized beige jacket and a blush miniskirt. Adding a touch of glamor, Lopez paired her look with high platform stiletto heels and chunky gold rings. Glamorous, Lopez wore a smokey eye and pale pink lip. She styled her hair in loose, natural waves. Lopez stars in “Unstoppable,” an autobiography…
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Seoul — Hundreds of thousands of members of South Korean Christian groups held a church service in Seoul on Sunday to protest a landmark court ruling that gave same-sex partners the right to national health insurance. In July, the Supreme Court upheld a High Court ruling that same-sex partners are entitled to spousal benefits from the National Health Service, a move that marks a shift in the number of LGBTQ people in the country, which lags behind other countries in the region. It was hailed as a victory for the rights of Hundreds of thousands of Christians from all over…