Month: November 2019

McDonald’s (MCD) board voted to remove CEO Steve Easterbrook, the fast-food giant announced on Sunday, citing “poor judgment involving a recent consensual relationship with an employee.” Chris Kempczinski, the current president of McDonald’s USA, has been named CEO effective immediately. He will also join the board. “Kempczinski succeeds Steve Easterbrook, who has separated from the Company following the Board’s…

A proposed rule by the Trump administration would allow foster care and adoption agencies to deny their services to LGBT families on faith-based grounds. The proposal would have “enormous” effects and touch the lives of a large number of people, Denise Brogan-Kator, chief policy officer at Family Equality, an advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual…

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — For the past three years, countries and companies around the world have looked to California as a counterweight to the Trump administration’s aggressive dismantling of efforts to combat climate change. But this past week, as wildfires burned across the state — fires that scientists said have been made worse by a…

President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his calls to reveal the name of the whistleblower behind the complaint that led to the House’s formal impeachment inquiry, mentioning unconfirmed reports about the person’s identity and possible ties to the previous administration. Trump sought to discredit the whistleblower, linking the individual to his Democratic predecessor, President Barack…

Share 4th Nov 2019 Famed for introducing the nightly 10-step skincare routine we now all know, love, and aim to abide by, there is no denying that Koreans know their way around beauty. While we’re typically playing catching up on all there is to know in the scope of skincare, cult Korean skincare brands are…

The silly season has officially taken over from the spooky season with the commencement of November calling for us to begin preparing for all things festive. In an effort to help you do so, Netflix has revealed it’s set to host a number of new Christmas-themed romantic comedies this month, including one featuring our new…

Share 4th Nov 2019 Throughout the history of film, there are a number of outfits, looks and costumes that became instantly iconic from the second they appeared on screen—think: Grace Kelly’s Edith Head-designed white and black gown in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 mystery, Rear Window; Julia Roberts in the red off-the-shoulder gown in Pretty Woman; Michelle…

The search for the perfect Christmas gift is an annual ritual that, with some preparation, can be an enjoyable task. Whether you’re on the search for pieces that deserve a spot on your own wishlist, or looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, starting your shopping sooner rather than later can make the…