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Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
What Do You Have to Hide Under That Mask?
Regarding Ilya Shapiro and Jesse Arm's op-ed 'Trump Can Unmask the Protest Class' (July 18): Protestors can't be too proud of their cause if they don't wish to associate their faces with it. The 1963 March on Washington protestors didn't hide their identities. During the First Earth Day in 1970, demonstrators didn't wear masks while rallying for environmental conservation.
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
AI-Driven SoilDrops Puts the 'I' in Irrigation
L.A.-based SoilDrops, a forward-thinking startup dedicated to sustainable and effortless irrigation, recently announced the launch of its Smart Irrigation Starter Kit. Debuting on Earth Day, the SoilDrops system combines precise soil moisture tracking, proactive lead detection and tailored plant care guidance to simplify landscaping while significantly reducing water use and waste. 'Water scarcity isn't an abstract future issue. It's here now and people need practical solutions,' said Daniel Zhao, founder and CEO of SoilDrops. 'We built SoilDrops for anyone who values efficiency and sustainability but doesn't want the hassle of complicated setups. Watering smarter should be simple and accessible for everyone.' Unlike traditional irrigation solutions relying on fixed schedules or weather predictions, SoilDrops dynamically adjusts watering based on real-time moisture levels, preventing both underwatering and overwatering. Additional standout features include a built-in, smart leak detection capability that instantly alerts homeowners to potential issues, avoiding costly damage and wasted water. Homeowners can also leverage SoilDrops' extensive plant database via its mobile app, receiving personalized watering recommendations tailored to their landscape's unique needs. SoilDrops addresses critical, nationwide water conservation challenges intensified by increasing drought conditions, allowing for healthy landscapes without wasteful watering practices.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stacy Keibler Turns Heads With 'Boat Day' Swimsuit Photos
Stacy Keibler Turns Heads With 'Boat Day' Swimsuit Photos originally appeared on The Spun. Former WWE star Stacy Keibler is living it up this summer. Keibler, 45, was a fan favorite during her time with the WWE. It didn't matter if she was the "Duchess of Dudleyville" or Vince McMahon's personal assistant, she knew how to grab everyone's attention. In 2023, she was officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. "I never thought I would be in the Hall of Fame, to be honest," Keibler said. "I was completely shocked when I got the call. I had tears in my eyes." Although the days of Keibler representing the WWE are long gone, she's still incredibly popular in the wrestling community. Over the past few days, Keibler has shared countless vacation photos from Saint-Tropez. "It was our first time staying Château de la Messardière... and I'm completely enchanted," Keibler wrote on Instagram. "From the views to the service to every magical moment with my family—this place is something out of a dream. Hands down, one of my favorite hotels in the world. Family memories were made here that we'll never forget." Keibler showed off her figure with a few swimsuit photos this week. It was part of her family's "Boat Day" festivities. If you're familiar with Keibler's social media content, you'd know that she likes to travel. In April, she opened up about a life-changing experience in Peru. "Have you ever hugged a tree? Like really hugged one? Years ago, if you told me I'd be the kind of person who hugs trees and means it—I would've laughed. But somewhere along the way, something shifted," Keibler wrote. "On a trip to Peru, I connected with Pachamama—Mother Earth—in a way I never had before. I've always loved nature, but this was different. It was a felt connection. Deep, grounding, alive.Being in Costa Rica for Earth Day was a vivid reminder of nature's awe-inspiring beauty. Today (and every day), I'm grateful for this wild, generous planet we call home. Happy Earth Day. Go hug a tree... I promise it won't judge you." It won't be long before Keibler goes viral Keibler Turns Heads With 'Boat Day' Swimsuit Photos first appeared on The Spun on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Cushman & Wakefield Takes Gold, Silver and Bronze Prizes at Phoenix Tree Marketing Awards 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2025 - Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, has won the Gold Prize in the Integrated Marketing category at the 11th Phoenix Tree Digital Marketing Summit 2025 and Awards Ceremony for the firm's Better Never Settles brand campaign. The firm also won the Silver Prize in the ESG Marketing category for its Earth Day campaign; and the B ronze Prize in the Video Marketing category for its Better Never Settles video series. Cushman & Wakefield launched the Better Never Settles brand campaign in Greater China in June 2024. The firm conducted marketing activities both internally and externally through a range of channels including online social platforms and offline in-person events, significantly enhancing brand impact, demonstrating a market-leading position and marking an important milestone for the branding campaign globally. Cushman & Wakefield Greater China launched a one-month Earth Day — Planet vs Plastics campaign, running from April 22 to May 22, in conjunction with Bottloop, a pioneer in recycling and environmental conservation. Staff across more than 20 offices actively engaged in the campaign, which was widely featured through a range of channels including WeChat, Weibo and leading media outlets, achieving more than 90,000 views and demonstrating a successful ESG marketing initiative. The firm's Better Never Settles video series has been one of the most notable Better Never Settles campaign elements. The short-format video series showcased four team members from different markets and different business units sharing their stories on how they bring 'Better never settles' into their lives when they engage in sports, arts, career development and in their personal lives. The video series reached over 140,000 views, generating significant buzz in the industry and reinforcing the firm's strong branding. KK Chiu, Chief Executive, Greater China, Cushman & Wakefield, said, 'We are honored to receive such high recognition for our excellent performance at the 11th Phoenix Tree Marketing Awards. This achievement reflects the trust and respect from our clients, media and the real estate community, and marks an important milestone in the growth of our marketing capabilities across Greater China. We will continue to deliver innovative and integrated marketing initiatives to strengthen our brand positioning and elevate our industry presence because at Cushman & Wakefield, better never settles.' Founded in 2015 at the inaugural WMMS Global Mobile Marketing Summit, the Phoenix Tree Awards form part of the industry's premier recognition for mobile marketing excellence. Judged by an independent panel of senior experts, the awards evaluate criteria including innovation, strategy, execution and impact, celebrating companies that set new standards in brand marketing. Over the years, they have evolved into a symbol of professionalism and prestige, renowned for honoring high-quality case studies that drive industry advancement.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Billie Eilish urges music label to 'upcycle' 400,000 unsold tops into new merch
Billie Eilish is a sustainable champion, her efforts now resulting in 400,000 shirts to be recycled into new merch (Image: WireImage for Live Nation) Ocean eye-d Billie Eilish is standing up for sustainability, joining the movement of earth-conscious celebs as she demands music labels take accountability of fashion waste by beginning to upcycle unsold merchandise. The 23-year-old singer has long been involved with sustainability initiatives, known to have forked out for public transportation costs to cover fans' journeys to her global concerts. Billie has also opted for recycled plastics when producing her vinyl's in the past and even performed at solar-powered festivals, showing full support. Her new mission: to push label Universal Music Group to "upcycle" the concert merchandise that remains unsold. READ MORE: Billie Eilish is set to headline The O2 - you can still get last-minute tickets here Billie now has sustainable options on her online merch store (Image:for Live Nation UK) Eilish and her mother, Maggie Baird, have been joined by Bravado in pushing this initiative, promising to transform the huge warehouse of T-shirts and other unsold items, gathering dust over the decades, into new products for fans worldwide. Stating the warehouse's location to be Nashville, USA, Billboard reported Maggie's concerns, the mother of the singer-songwriter siblings saying: "We are drowning in clothes on this planet, much of which is in landfills, much of which is shipped to other countries to pollute their waters and their land". She added: "We have to be extremely thoughtful about what merch gets put out in the world," asking "why does it exist, how is it made, and what happens to it in its second life?" As a result of Billie and her mother's help, Bravado, a global producer of merchandise, has sponsored the campaign by agreeing to send a massive sum of 400,000 T-shirts from Nashville to Morocco. There, the deadstock will be repurposed by Hallotex. For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. The Spanish clothing designer and manufacturer has confirmed it will begin this process by completely deconstructing a large portion of the shirts by spinning them into cotton yarn, ready to be remade into new shirts. And for those that cannot be recycled in this way, the company have planned to shred the items into housing insulation fabric. Bravado have stated that at the end of this process, the company will be left with an impressive 280,000 remade shirts, ready to become artist merch for Autumn in Europe. Already, the option for remade shirts are available on the artist's online store. On Billie's official Facebook account, she posted: "To celebrate Earth Day, Billie has teamed up with 3 rising businesses that are leading the charge in the sustainable production space. These capsules showcase how style, innovation, and creativity can coexist in the things we make, while being mindful of the impact on our planet. Shop the capsules now on Billie's store Her mother Maggie commented on this waste-conscious development, saying: "We asked for [more sustainable options] even before she was big. It was a little bit like pushing a boulder up a hill for a long time". She also stated that "Billie has teamed up with three rising businesses that are leading the charge in the sustainable production space,' on her website, affirming that "these capsules showcase how style, innovation, and creativity can coexist in the things we make, while being mindful of the impact on our planet". Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
