Author: British Day

Sally Beauty recently came under fire for featuring a black influencer in a TikTok post that has now been deleted. In a viral video, a Black influencer was seen straightening her seemingly untouched 4C hair with a flat iron. As soon as social media users learned of this, they responded by calling it a hate crime. In the video, the influencer, who identifies her hair as textured and the 4Cs, talks about the beauty brand’s innovative approach. However, social media users did not share the same sentiments about the product, and the post received massive criticism online. On Instagram, users…

In a piece for Forbes, Roger Valdez argues that Austin’s recent zoning changes are “necessary but not sufficient” to increase the city’s housing supply. While local media touted the zoning reform as a major step towards new housing and higher density, the reality is more nuanced. Regulations such as minimum lot sizes, setbacks, and floor area ratio (FAR) requirements limit the number of new units that can be built. Challenges around surface water management, utility bill requirements and financing also pose barriers to building as many new homes as proponents envision. Austin housing advocates Valdez spoke to said the change…

Iranian-backed militias have attacked American facilities and troops in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan about 170 times.Ostensibly, these terrorist groups claim they are attacking U.S. forces to force the United States to end its support for Israel and demand a ceasefire in the Gaza war.In reality, these satellite terrorist attacks, like the 1983 Marine Corps barracks bombing, are directed toward a larger effort by Iran to remove the United States from the Middle East.Iran would then become a nuclear shield for a new Shiite/Persian axis of terror from Tehran to Damascus, Beirut, the West Bank and Gaza, encircling Israel and destroying…

BeatXP, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) fitness-focused technology brand owned by Pristine Care, aims to raise between $50 million and $75 million, with plans to value it at approximately $400 million. Three people familiar with the matter said. “The idea is to raise money on BeatXP’s books,” said the first person quoted above. BeatXP, launched in 2021, sells fitness technology products such as wearable watches, massagers, earphones, and gym equipment. “The company’s profit execution rate is INR200 million and is valued at about $400 million,” said another person quoted above. The growth the wearable and fitness technology industry has seen over the…

CARMA International, a global leader in media intelligence software and research services, announced that it has acquired mmi Analytics (mmi), a media communications and eTail measurement platform for beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step in CARMA’s efforts to expand its full-service offering and strengthen its position in these key vertical markets. The acquisition combines CARMA’s global reach, technology and comprehensive services with mmi Analytics’ deep expertise and established presence in the beauty, fashion and lifestyle sectors. Optimize the customer journey by building targeted brand strategies and metrics across retail media, influencer communities, and traditional…

Are you an eclectic grandpa? Do you have a pair of chunky Dr. Martens and a recycled vintage sweater? It’s Shane’s, but no one would know it by looking at it, right? How about a pink Pilates princess? The latest matching Alo set and a pair of brand new pink Apple AirPod Max headphones with pink ribbon tied to each side? Do you have blueberry milk nails, cowgirl copper hair, and latte makeup?, Or brownie lips? Do you find deer cute, foxes cute, cats cute, or aliens cute? If someone said any of these words to you a year ago,…

downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Amanda Andrade-Rose/AP Photo, Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene defended the idea of ​​Tucker Carlson interviewing President Vladimir Putin.The former FOX News host recently arrived in Moscow, the Russian Telegram channel claimed.Karlsson has been a defender of President Putin and sympathized with the Kremlin’s arguments. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene defended the possibility of Tucker Carlson interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin amid rumors that the former Fox News host is in Moscow.Carlson is discovered in moscow in…

If there’s one thing I experienced during my time at IU, it’s the fear that I’m not as qualified as my peers. I’m not saying it’s because of the environment at IU, but I can’t help but wonder why everything I do, academically and otherwise, feels like a competition. As I interview for internships over the summer and take classes with less experience than other students, I constantly battle with myself to see what more I can do to succeed. I, like everyone else, am fully aware that I have skills that others don’t have, but I can’t help but…

2024 started on a bad note for tech workers, with more than 122 tech companies and startups laying off more than 30,000 employees in January itself, as layoffs continue unabated.That’s according to data compiled by layoff tracking website Layoffs. 122 technology companies have shown the door to his 31,751 employees (as of February 3).Technology companies around the world, including startups, laid off more than 425,000 employees in 2022 and 2023, while India laid off more than 36,000 employees during the same period.Video communications platform Zoom will lay off about 150 employees, less than 2% of its workforce. In addition to…

If it sounds too good to be true, it often is, but there are usually exceptions to the rule. In the world of strength training, Miolep is an exception. According to myo-reps creator and strength coach Borge Fagerli, this technique provides the same muscle growth and strength gains as straight sets, but in much less time. He has the support of bodybuilding king Arnold Schwarzenegger, who repeatedly promotes it as a top trick for serious lifters in his Pump Club newsletter. But what is Myolep and how can you use it to upgrade your workouts? We spoke to Fagerli to…