The NCAA will now allow athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness
The decision is a major shift for the NCAA, which had historically been steadfast in prohibiting college athletes from being paid.
Business
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Amazon pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040
“We’re done being in the middle of the herd on this issue—we’ve decided to use our size and scale to make a difference,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO.
McDonald’s tests plant-based burger in Canada
McDonald’s and Beyond Meat have teamed up to bring a new plant-based burger to North America. Announced in September, McDonald’s is conducting a 12-week test of their new plant-based burger called the P.L.T.
Samsung team up with Bulb for world’s first home energy control service
SmartThings Energy Control’ helps people with smart meters monitor their energy use in (almost) real-time from the convenience of their smartphone or tablet.
Mattel launches groundbreaking gender fluid, customizable doll line
Mattel’s research has concluded that today’s kids generally don’t want what toys they are expected to play with to be dictated by their gender.
Merriam-Webster officially recognizes ‘they’ as a nonbinary pronoun
Merriam-Webster has formally acknowledged the use of “they” as a nonbinary, gender neutral pronoun, adding that definition to its dictionary.
Envision joins RE100 and makes most ambitious climate target of any member from mainland China
Shanghai-based energy technology manufacturer Envision has joined the global RE100 initiative committing to be powered by 100% electricity by 2025.
Victoria’s Secret hires Valentina Sampaio, its first openly transgender model
Victoria’s Secret has hired Valentina Sampaio as its first transgender model, her agent said on Tuesday, as the struggling lingerie brand seeks to modernize its image.
Inditex clothing to be made from 100% sustainable fabrics by 2025
Inditex, the company that owns high street fashion brand Zara, announced that all clothing will be made from 100% sustainable materials by 2025.
E.ON transitions all of its 3.3 million U.K. customers to 100% renewable electricity
German electric utility E.ON has transitioned all of its 3.3 million residential customers in Britain to 100% renewable electricity at no extra cost.