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18 Jul

Green line theory and the rise of misogynistic pseudoscience

Green line theory and the rise of misogynistic pseudoscience
On the web, members of manosphere communities often use evolutionary psychology and genetic determinism to justify their misogyny In the event you’ve been on Twitter recently, it’s possible you’ve heard of ‘green line theory’. It’s a straightforward idea, mainly purported by a Twitter user often called Rivelino, which suggests that ‘real’ men don’t lean in towards their female partners. Apparently, you may sort the alphas from the betas by taking photos of heterosexual couples and drawing green lines down their middles: so, Pete Davidson leaning in to present Kim a cuddle is an indication of his weakness; Donald Trump, meanwhile, is a chief example of a powerful man who stands straight and lets...
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10 Jul

Moody’s Predicts Rise in Retail Debt Defaults

Moody’s Predicts Rise in Retail Debt Defaults
A more cautious consumer and heavy debt loads are putting the squeeze on more retailers.  Moody’s Investors Service forecast debt defaults would “speed up,” with the U.S. retail and apparel speculative-grade default rate increasing to eight.6 percent for 2023 from 6 percent currently.  “In a pointy reversal because the benign conditions of 2021, which lasted through September 2022, defaults have since spiked, driven by a dearth of debt financing, high rates of interest, surging costs, declining discretionary goods spending and provide chain challenges,” the credit watchdog said in a latest evaluation. “Strong balance sheets are actually much more essential,” Moody’s said. The sector registered seven defaults since September, as opposed to simply one throughout the prior yr; amongst them were the Bed, Bath &...
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10 Jun

NBC News to Release ‘50 Years Fly: The Rise,

NBC News to Release ‘50 Years Fly: The Rise,
A latest documentary is examining the link between hip-hop and fashion. NBC News announced on Thursday the discharge of “50 Years Fly: The Rise, Fall and Revolution of Hip-hop Fashion,” which is able to stream on Peacock and NBC News Now on June 15.  The documentary will give attention to hip-hop and its impact on the style industry, dissecting the link through commentary from many leaders in the style industry and outstanding figures in hip-hop. The film offers insight from fashion designers Dapper Dan, Karl Kani, April Walker, Kimora Lee Simmons, Tommy Hilfiger and Daymond John.  There may even be interviews with figures resembling The Cut editor in chief Lindsay Peoples; vice chairman and divisional merchandise manager of apparel at DTLR, Antonio Gray,...
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30 May

The Rise of the Newsletters

The Rise of the Newsletters
Digital disruption has felled many legacy media brands — independent local newspapers are on the endangered list and a flurry of print magazines, once fat with ads, have gone digital or shuttered entirely. However the proliferation of social media and streaming services means there's more content than ever. It’s the gatekeepers who've modified, morphing from beetle-browed newspaper editors to journalist influencers who, in lots of cases, have fled or been pushed from legacy publications. And the recent bloodbath at digital native brands including BuzzFeed and Vice has not quelled a growing crop of latest media newsletter startups. With modest overhead — skeleton staffs, few brick-and-mortar offices and a paucity of medical health insurance plans — and seed money from enterprise...
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