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Introduction to Tory Burch Tory Burch, a renowned fashion designer, sat in a conference room with her team, discussing the latest designs. A model walked in wearing a sporty, box-shaped outfit with a satin jacket and leather cord threaded around the collar and hood. Burch’s stepdaughter, Pookie Burch, and stylist Brian Molloy were also present, providing their input on the design. Design Discussion The satin jacket was deemed a bit too "maternal evening" by Pookie, and the lacing was unusual. Burch, however, was not entirely convinced. The model changed into a new outfit, and Burch pulled out a dinner jacket…
Introduction to Fortnite Fraud Children who play popular video games like Fortnite are being targeted by bank-raiding cyber-crooks. The game has become a "hunting ground for fraudsters" who want to steal money from parents by targeting gamer children. Fortnite is one of the most popular video games in the world, with hundreds of millions of players, many of whom are children. How Fraudsters Operate Usually, fraudsters target adults because they are the ones with money. However, Fortnite enables crooks to target more susceptible children because it provides a way to access parents’ banking accounts. The cyber security giant McAfee warns…
Taylor Swift Announces New Album Taylor Swift has officially announced her 12th album, which is set to be released on October 3. The album, titled "The Life of a Show Girl", will feature 12 new songs and is inspired by her experiences on the Eras tour. Swift made the announcement on Travis Kelce’s podcast, "New Heights", where she also shared details about the album’s production and songwriting process. Album Inspiration and Production Swift revealed that the album is about her life during the Eras tour, saying "It only comes from the most contagious, wild and dramatic place I was in…
Introduction to the Transformers Franchise It was a few years ago that the Transformers franchise last received a significant update. The most recent live-action film, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, performed below average at the box office but ended with a tantalizing tease: a long-awaited crossover between two Hasbro properties, Transformers and G.I. Joe. However, this film is not yet in the works. In fact, continued action behind the scenes at Paramount suggests waiting for an official announcement about the future of the series. Performance of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has earned a total…
US Wholesale Inflation The US inflation on wholesale rose in July, with prices rising at the fastest monthly pace since June 2022, according to new data released on Thursday. Producer Index The most recent producer index, which measures the average change of prices, rose by 0.9% from June and increased the annual rate to 3.3%, according to the data of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This reading exceeds the economists’ predictions of only 0.2% in July and 2.4% annually. Economic Impact The readings on Thursday indicate that the inflation fire is starting to heat up, and producers are feeling the…
Introduction to Stormzy’s Scholarship The music artist Stormzy has expressed his pride in the 56 students who have benefited from his scholarship program at Cambridge University. Stormzy, whose real name is Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr, started the Stormzy scholarship in 2018 to provide financial support to black UK students studying at the university. The Scholarship Program The scholarship program, which is supported by Stormzy’s #Merky Foundation and HSBC UK, provides full maintenance and tuition support to students. Stormzy’s goal is to make it possible for black students to imagine themselves attending a university of Cambridge’s caliber. He believes…
Rejection of Copyright Claims The South Korean Supreme Court rejected a WON 30 million (approx. $21,600 or €18,454) copyright claims about the viral children’s song "Baby Shark". The US composer Jonathan Wright claimed that the 2015 "Baby Shark" of the South Korean educational startup Smartstudy, now known as The Pinkfong Company, copied a song that he published in 2011. Background of the Case However, the court decided that Wright’s reproduction was not original enough to qualify for protection and maintain previous decisions. After its publication in 2015, PinkFong’s "Baby Shark" exploded worldwide and now has more than 16 billion views…
Introduction to Microplastics Microplastics are omnipresent, from toys and cosmetics to cleaning products and clothing. They are in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water in which we drink and swim. These particles, which are cut off from larger plastic, are suspected to damage reproductive, digestive, and respiratory health, which may lead to infertility, colon cancer, and lung problems. The Impact of Microplastics Scientists still determine the effects that these particles, smaller than a rice grain, have on the environment and our body. Therefore, minimizing exposure is so important. Material scientist Joshua Grolman reveals three ways…
Introduction to Economic Sanctions After Russia launched its complete invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the country was affected by economic sanctions from the USA, Great Britain, European Union, and others. These sanctions limited domestic companies or individuals on how they could act with Russia and do business. The sanctions were an attempt to change Russia without using direct military violence. The Impact of Sanctions Since then, the sanctions have stacked up. Russia’s foreign assets were frozen, and the majority of Russian banks were cut off by the global banking system. In order to keep its economy going, Russia has…
BFI and Film4 Team Up for Second Round of Shorts Program The British Film Institute (BFI) and Film4 have announced the return of their joint shorts program, with a high budget for its second iteration. This program aims to support emerging filmmakers in the UK, providing them with the necessary funds to create high-quality short films. What the Program Offers The program will provide six short film projects with funding between £60,000 and £90,000. The application process opened on September 8th and closed on October 20th. The selected projects will be announced in the coming months. Goals of the Program…