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Elon Musk has gone on record saying that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts are “a scam” that has “been weaponized by phony social justice warriors.” Were we back in the early 2000s, he’d have been right. Back then, Dell’s ESG plan of record was to plant a tree for every complying sale. The entities doing ecology-based social justice programs were infamous for supporting those that paid them and punishing those that didn’t, with little impact on true sustainability. But that was then, and now companies like Dell, HP, and Lenovo report billions of dollars in additional sales due to…

For decades, travellers have been embarking on ‘voluntourism’ trips to developing countries. These kinds of trips offer placements for travellers in many different sectors and many volunteers end up working in orphanages.While people may have a genuine desire to help disadvantaged children, some end up fuelling complex systems of abuse and profiteering without even knowing it. We spoke with experts from organisations campaigning to change this. Here’s what we learned.What is orphanage tourism?Orphanage tourism usually involves travellers from wealthy nations working unpaid in orphanages in developing countries.These trips can last up to a year and are especially popular among young people taking…

European Union foreign ministers signed off on Monday on a military assistance mission to train 15,000 Ukrainian personnel in various member states.”Today we step up our support to Ukraine to defend itself from Russia’s illegal aggression. The EU Military Assistance Mission will train the Ukrainian Armed Forces so they can continue their courageous fight,” said the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell in a statement.The plans would mean both Ukrainian recruits and specialised personnel would receive training on EU soil over the coming two years.The idea for the EU Military Assistance Mission was first floated by the bloc’s High Representative Josep…

The war in Ukraine, and the resulting rise in the cost of living, has plunged millions more children into poverty in Eastern Europe and Central Asia in recent months, warns a study by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) published on Monday.The war in Ukraine and rising inflation have plunged an additional four million children into poverty — an increase of 19% since 2021 — the study says, stressing that children bear the brunt of the economic crisis caused by the conflict.It claims that while children make up 25% of the population, they account for nearly 40% of the 10.6…

The London Underground is the world’s oldest underground railway, with parts of it dating back over 150 years.You’ll likely recognise some of its 272 functioning stations, but did you know there are more than 40 disused underground stations and countless secret tunnels hidden beneath London?Now as part of The London Transport Museum’s Hidden London tours you can explore behind the scenes of three of London’s biggest stations.Which London underground stations offer secret tours?Visitors can follow guided tours inside Shepherd’s Bush, Euston and Charing Cross underground stations.You’ll explore hidden sections of the stations, some of which haven’t been seen by the…

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft passed over the Earth’s atmosphere this morning on the first anniversary of its launch.It was lower than the International Space Station – just 220 miles above the Earth’s surface – passing through satellites and debris and using procedures to avoid any potential collision.Scientists also had to account for atmospheric drag when designing the flyby.The satellite was first visible to skywatchers in Western Australia before disappearing into the Earth’s shadow. NASA, SPACEX CREW-4 MAKES RE-ENTRY NEAR FLORIDA COAST The 12-year-long mission, which launch on Oct. 16 of last year, is the first mission to the Jupiter asteroids.The asteroids are…

It was a busy week for celebrities, which fortunately meant plenty of red carpet moments. Pillar events such as L.A.’s Academy Museum Gala, the London Film Festival, and Vogue’s Forces of Fashion event in New York meant A-list stars were bringing out the statement looks. The best of them channeled Old Hollywood glitz and glamour, albeit in new, inventive ways.At last night’s Academy Museum Gala, stars had fun with the formal dress code. Jodie Turner-Smith opted for a chic, feather-trimmed Gucci gown that one could envision a rich widow wearing to float around her mansion. Eiza Gonzalez channeled Jessica Rabbit…

It may officially be fall, but Hailey Bieber is still in a summer mindset. At least, the design of her dress was at last night’s Academy Museum Awards in Los Angeles. The model wore a slinky Saint Laurent gown that had a twisted strapless bustline—but it was the ab-exposing cutout at the stomach that turned heads.Now, cutouts and body con silhouettes may be a spring-summer signature, but Bieber is clearly onto something by bringing it into the cooler months. The fall 2022 runways last February also had tons of silhouettes that showed skin. At Off-White, the knits had circular cutouts…

With less than a month until the midterm elections, Republicans and Democrats are at odds with what issues they believe are more meaningful and will drive voters to the polls. Several political insiders suggest economic burdens felt by Americans will be the major driving force for voters in November, but others have their doubts.As inflation continues to rise, Republicans are pointing fingers at President Biden and Democrats for the economic burdens being felt throughout the country. Meanwhile, Democrats are relying on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade to have a meaningful impact on the midterms, concluding that…

Chinese dictator Xi Jinping called for China to create a world-class military as he declared supremacy over Hong Kong and set his sights on Taiwan on Sunday.Xi made the comments during his opening address to the Chinese Community Party Congress in Beijing. Xi spoke before 2,300 CPP delegates who will later vote to grant him an unprecedented third term as China’s president and general secretary of the CCP. The leader laid out ambitions for China, declaring a determination to beef up the country’s military and take over Taiwan.”In the face of serious provocations from separatist activities by Taiwan independence forces…