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Riot control police officers confront protesters during an anti-government protest in Kitengela town, Kajiado county. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard] Over the past month, Gen Z has staged an unexpected rebellion and waged a fierce battle to bravely confront the country’s challenges head-on. They have never stopped trying to bring the country into order and to some extent, their efforts have had a ripple effect on the governance of the country. Gen Z describes themselves as faceless and leaderless, but their influence is clear, most importantly having facilitated the withdrawal of the controversial Finance Bill 2024 and the dismissal of the Cabinet.…
The Danish fashion scene has quickly become one of the most interesting places in the world: the street style is innovative, the designers are on the rise (like Ganni), it’s a mecca for puff sleeves, athleisure, coquettes, sneakers, loungewear and graphic prints, and Copenhagen Fashion Week is now the go-to event for fashion insiders. This year’s Copenhagen Fashion Week SS25 will take place from 5th to 9th August 2024. As Copenhagen Fashion Week SS25 fast approaches, we wanted to highlight some of the key designers and ateliers you should know about that will be leading this year’s schedule: (You can…
More than seven years after its inception, currently over 60% of the company’s revenue comes from the HoReCa segment, with the rest coming from retail.Petal Tea launched its wellness tea range in January after recognizing demand based on customer feedback.”Cafe and restaurant customers have asked for options beyond our signature Blooming Tea. It appears that many consumers are looking for decaffeinated teas and options that are ‘good for hair and skin.'””We saw a gap in this sector and decided to develop a caffeine-free floral tea blend that is a natural and enjoyable way to support wellbeing and can also be…
Great news for you hot weather and summer-loving riders: You don’t have to boil up in hard motorcycle armor shells and leathers during sweltering climates to achieve proper riding protection. You also don’t have to sacrifice safety for cool body temperatures by wearing dirt bike gear. That’s because the Alpinestars V3 Air Motorcycle Jacket will keep you both cool and protected. (WARNING) You should not wear dirt bike armor on a motorcycle to stay cool in hot temperatures. Dirt bike gear protection is not made for street impact or road rash abrasion. At first glance, it may not look like…
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently released a captivating AI-generated video on social media platform X, which features glamorous portrayals of various political and world leaders as models walking down a runway. This unique and attention-grabbing video quickly gained traction and went viral soon after it was posted. Snapshots of Elon Musk and Hillary Clinton from an AI-generated video. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The video begins with the Pope in a flashy white lab coat, before showing political leaders including Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un, Justin Trudeau and Xi Jinping in various outfits. Looking for…
Apparently, even Kamala Harris is having a “summer of sass” this year. Harris’ presidential campaign has leaned into a social media fad based on Charli XCX’s latest album. Here’s what we know about the “selfish” trend and what it has to do with the vice president’s run at the White House. What does “Brat Summer” mean and how did the trend start? “Brat” is the title of the sixth studio album by British pop star Charli XCX, released on June 7, 2024. The album’s cover art features the word “brat” in vertical black Arial font against a lime green background.…
As younger consumers seek meaningful in-person experiences, more are traveling to attend ticketed events and vacation spending is increasing. According to a recent report from Allianz Partners, one in four U.S. consumers intend to “travel to attend a major pop culture event,” rising to 40% for those ages 18 to 34. Similarly, a survey conducted by AAA earlier this year found that the majority of Gen Z consumers have either flown for a live event or plan to do so. These findings come as insights from PYMNTS Intelligence’s “New Reality Check: Paycheck to Paycheck Report” reveal that consumers with extra…
LOS ANGELES — The world of reality TV is about to get a little more fashionable thanks to Hulu’s new show “Dress My Tour.”Hosted by Kate Upton, the competition series challenges aspiring designers to use their skills to create performance outfits for musicians such as JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, French Montana, Koy LeRae, Toni Braxton and Ty Dolla $ign. Emmy Award-winning costume designer Marina Toybina and creative director, choreographer and Emmy-nominated director LaurieAnn Gibson serve as judges for the designers.”This is different from other competition series,” Upton told On the Red Carpet. “It has a high-energy performance aspect to it,…
LGBTQ POLITICS – On Wednesday night, as Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) prepared to accept the Republican nomination to be Donald Trump’s running mate for vice president, MSNBC’s out-of-common host Rachel Maddow laid out the unusual path Vance, a 39-year-old Ohio native, took to power. “Writing a memoir or interning for Peter Thiel doesn’t usually get you a vice presidential candidate,” she noted. Related: Thiel, the gay conservative billionaire co-founder of PayPal, turned out to be an integral part of nearly everything in Vance’s life and career, from his work in tech to his conversion to Catholicism to his…
From July 19th to 21st, Kyoto became a hotbed of creativity, passion, and fun as the 12th annual BitSummit gaming convention kicked off. What started as a relatively small gathering of friends and mutual acquaintances has since evolved into the biggest event of the summer, taking over two floors of Miyako Messe for an entire weekend. I was lucky enough to attend two of the three days, and had an amazing experience and the opportunity to interact with many developers. Staff from Shueisha Games were heavily involved at the event this year, giving us the chance to see their new…