A geopolitical crisis cripples H&M. Nike, Adidas, and Visa could be next
‘Brands can no longer please both China and the West. They’re going to have to pick a side, and there will be fallout whatever they choose.’ H&M has spent 15 years setting up shop in China, trying to woo the country’s fast.....»»
Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands
In the popular imagination, the Caribbean is paradise, an exotic place to escape to. But behind the images of balmy beaches and lush hotel grounds lies a crisis, the likes of which its residents have never experienced......»»
Loss and hope: US park rangers" climate crisis fight
American biologist Laura Brennan describes the coin-sized Karner blue butterfly as "very delicate and graceful" with a "lovely blue" coloring and "just a little speckling of orange.".....»»
Identity crisis: Climate destroying wonders that gave US parks their names
Glacier National Park's ice fortress is crumbling. The giant trees of Sequoia National Park are ablaze. And even the tenacious cacti of Saguaro National Park are struggling to endure a decades-long drought......»»
No ethnic minority teachers in more than half of England"s primary schools, new data shows
New research from the University of Warwick posted to the preprint SSRN Electronic Journal has laid bare the scale of the diversity crisis in schools, with more than half (55%) of primary schools having no ethnic minority teachers......»»
AI and social media may be fueling the climate crisis, say researchers
Generative artificial intelligence and social media can undermine efforts to address climate change, argue researchers in a new forum article published in the journal Global Environmental Politics......»»
Global ransomware crisis worsens
Ransomware and extortion incidents surged by 67% in 2023, according to NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report. Global ransomware crisis After a down year in 2022, ransomware and extortion incidents increased in 2023. More.....»»
Tim Cook rocked ‘Made on iPad’ Nike Air Max 1 ’86s during Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ event
Tim Cook doesn’t just talk the talk when it comes to the iPad lifestyle. The Apple CEO literally walks the walk… in custom, 1-of-1 Nike sneakers. It turns out Cook’s “Let Loose” event attire included a special pair of Nike Air Max 1 ’86s......»»
Tim Cook sports Nike sneakers custom made for the iPad launch
Despite all attention being on the new iPad Air and iPad Pro at the "Let Loose" event, Tim Cook wore a pair of Nike sneakers that were designed and made for him specifically for the launch.Tim Cook's custom-made sneakers (Source: Apple via Hypebeast).....»»
Is Apple TV+ having a quality crisis?
When Apple first entered the TV streaming market, it came with a unique approach. It wasn’t focused on creating the most content, famously launching Apple TV+ with only a handful of shows. Similarly, its aspirations never seemed to be growing into.....»»
Domestic violence disclosure schemes: Part of the solution to improving women"s safety or an administrative burden?
The spotlight is yet again shining on the national crisis of violence against women in Australia, and the calls for increased action and improved responses to all forms of domestic, family and sexual violence has intensified over the last three weeks.....»»
Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, research suggests
Anthropologists at Rice University suggest in a new study that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural disasters can mitigate the devastation wrought by climate change......»»
Research shows bumblebee nests are overheating due to climate change, threatening future populations
As a result of the climate crisis, global warming is driving up temperatures around the world—and bumblebees, like humans, are struggling to cope with homes that can't beat the heat......»»
Business and management graduates can become sustainability champions—lessons from Uganda and Tanzania
There is no doubt about it: the world is in the grips of a climate crisis. The headlines are full of reports about extreme weather events and the negative effects of the fossil fuel industry......»»
Research reveals overlooked factor driving China"s real estate crisis
The default of Evergrande, one of China's largest developers, set off a chain of defaults among developers, triggering the ongoing property market crisis in China......»»
Triangulation fraud: The costly scam hitting online retailers
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Lemberger, Visa’s SVP, Chief Risk Officer, North America, discusses the severe financial losses resulting from triangulation fraud, estimating monthly losses to range from $660 million to $1 billion among m.....»»
Women should be included in decisions on the protection of human rights in the climate crisis, say researchers
Eighty percent of climatic migrants are women and children. This figure means that a new international legal framework is required to protect human rights by adding gender-sensitive measures to policies and legislation. This is the claim made by Susa.....»»
Nature degradation could cause a 12% loss to UK GDP, new analysis suggests
The deterioration of the UK's natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP, according to new analysis. In comparison, the financial crisis of 2008 took around 5% off the value of the UK GDP, while the COVID-19 pandemic cost the UK u.....»»
Extraordinary Vietnam fraud case exposes the inherent vulnerabilities of banks
The financial crisis of 2008 showed just how much the world depends on banks being well run. Since then, regulators have been given new powers to keep some of the biggest institutions on a much shorter leash to stamp out risk, greed and corruption......»»
Apple Card promotion offers users 10% cash back on Nike purchases
Apple and Nike have released a new promotional offer, which will give Apple Card holders 10% cash back on Nike purchases made through Apple Pay.Apple Card holders are eligible for 10% cashback on NIke purchasesWith Nike's limited-time offer, Apple Ca.....»»
Apple Card teams up with Nike for 10% cash back
Apple Card has shared its latest promotion for customers – 10% Daily Cash up to $50 back on purchases at Nike. Here are the details… more….....»»