Dove has been on a roll in the past year — that is if you’re a leftist activist who says men can be women and thinks “fat liberation” is good for a person’s health. If you’re a normal person who understands basic biological reality, Dove’s obsession with some of the craziest ideologies over the past few years should make you want to vomit. The soap company has swallowed the woke Kool-Aid, and now it’s spitting it out at all of its customers. Let’s back up to September of 2023. Dove partnered with a Black Lives Matter activist to push a “fat liberation” campaign. This move was just a few checked boxes shy of creating the wokest promotion of all time. If only the plus-sized BLM “fat liberation” activist also had pronouns in her bio… ohhhh… she does. So this really is in the running for the wokest campaign of all time. Congrats, Dove! But the personal care brand wasn’t done. Jump ahead to Super Bowl Sunday of this year, and you’ll find Dove claiming that it supports girls and women in sports. At this time, Dove also partnered with Matthew Cherry, a director and former football player, for a “quest to transform the world of sports into a welcoming environment where every girl can thrive and truly belong.” That seems like a pretty normal thing to do. But don’t get too excited about a return to normalcy. Dove’s Super Bowl ad and partnership with Cherry would’ve been great if it weren’t for the fact that just a few years earlier, the brand congratulated Laurel Hubbard, a male weightlifter who competed against women at the Olympics. “History in the making. Congrats to Laurel! Here’s to more trans representation in sports,” Dove tweeted in 2021. If that seems hypocritical, it’s because it is. Dove is trying to claim it supports women’s sports while celebrating when men who claim to be women infiltrate women’s sports. Dove has solidified itself as the wokest brand around, but what if you’re not into plus-sized “fat liberation” activists and men competing in women’s sports? It seems that Dove just wants you to get over it and keep buying its products. But at Jeremy’s, we don’t hate the customers who give us their money. We don’t partner with BLM “fat liberation” activists who have pronouns in their bios. We don’t advocate for stripping away the rights of girls and women in sports. And we make some pretty great products. Not only did Jeremy’s Razors’ second-generation razor hit the top spot on the Amazon bestseller list, but Jeremy’s shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and body wash are incredible products as well. Jeremy’s also has deodorant (for men and women), facial cleanser and moisturizer, and beard kits! Why get your personal care products from a company that pushes against everything you believe when you can get even better products from a company that shares your values? As Dove continues to campaign against normalcy with no end in sight, Jeremy’s is pushing back against the craziness of the Left by offering consumers quality products that are… well… normal.

President Joe Biden froze on live television Thursday night during CNN’s presidential debate against former President Donald Trump, prompting CNN to bail him out. The moment came when Biden began sputtering while talking about his response to the coronavirus pandemic. “…eligible for what I’ve been able to do with the, with the COVID,” Biden muttered. “Excuse me with, dealing with everything we have to do with, uh, look–, if we finally beat Medicare–” CNN’s Jake Tapper immediately interrupted Biden to prevent him from further damaging himself with his response. “Thank you, President Biden,” Tapper said. “Well, he’s right,” Trump responded. “He did beat Medicaid. He beat it to death and he’s destroying Medicare because all of these people are coming in. They’re putting them on Medicare, they’re putting them on Social Security. They’re gonna destroy Social Security. This man is going to singlehandedly destroy Social Security, these millions and millions of people coming in. They’re trying to put them on Social Security.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP WATCH: BIDEN: “…with the COVID.. excuse me.. dealing with.. everything we have to do with.. look.. if… we finally beat, Medicare.” TRUMP: “He’s right. He did beat Medicare. He’s destroying Medicare.” pic.twitter.com/jgVCpXUhWZ — Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) June 28, 2024

President Joe Biden falsely claimed during the CNN debate against former President Donald Trump on Thursday no U.S. troops have died under his watch. “Truth is, I’m the only president this century that doesn’t have any — this, this decade — that doesn’t have any troops dying anywhere in the world,” Biden said during the first hour of the face-off. BIDEN: “The truth is, I’m the only president this century…this decade that doesn’t have any troops dying anywhere in the world like he did.” That is FALSE. pic.twitter.com/ZObPRpNoYm — Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 28, 2024 People on social media rebuked Biden for the falsehood, with many noting how the statement ignores the fact that 13 U.S. service members were killed in a suicide bombing attack on the airport in Kabul during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. “President Biden’s memory is worse than we thought,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who added later, “The American people will never forget the horrible withdrawal from Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 heroes under his watch.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Reporter Jim Laporta responded to Biden, saying, “This is not true, at least 16 service members have died under the Biden admin overseas.” And CNN’s fact-checker Daniel Dale said Biden’s claim “is false, clearly.”

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The fashion industry has long struggled to source cotton in a sustainable way. While Patagonia, Citizens of Humanity, and Christy Dawn have embraced regenerative agriculture, Dutch denim company G-Star Raw is looking into a new alternative: greenhouse-grown cotton. This forward-thinking method has the potential to drastically minimize the environmental effect of denim production. Innovative solutions: greenhouse-grown cotton G-Star Raw’s collaboration with Wageningen University, a leading agricultural research institution, resulted in a pioneering experiment: growing cotton in a greenhouse in the Netherlands. Cotton thrives in hot, humid regions, particularly in China, India, Brazil, and the American South. Northern Europe, with its colder climate, is an unusual region for cotton farming, posing new challenges and opportunities. G-Star’s head of sustainability, Rebecka Sancho, emphasizes the complexities of procuring cotton from distant places. “It also makes traceability more complicated,” Sancho says. “And the first step to sustainability is traceability.” With new EU regulations requiring detailed supply chain tracing, the capacity to grow cotton locally could transform the sector. High yields and environmental benefits The greenhouse project at Bleiswijk yielded extraordinary results. Greenhouse-grown cotton plants grew to be more than 16 feet tall, as opposed to the average five feet of field-grown plants. This vertical expansion led to a 2,300 percent increase in cotton production per square foot. Each plant generated nine to twelve times as much cotton as its traditionally grown cousins. Water usage, a major concern in traditional cotton production, was significantly reduced. Conventional cotton growing can use up to 10,000 liters of water every kilogram of cotton. In contrast, greenhouse cultivation needed only 800 liters per kilogram, with watering based on recycled rainwater. Furthermore, the regulated greenhouse climate eliminated the need for pesticides, hence reducing environmental effects. Greenhouses also provide the benefits of renewable energy utilization and lower carbon emissions. The absence of soil tilling, which emits carbon into the atmosphere, and proximity to manufacturers, which reduces transportation emissions, all contribute to a smaller overall carbon footprint. The journey to local denim production G-Star Raw sought to manufacture denim solely in the Netherlands, a difficult task given the global movement of the textile industry to Asia. The company worked with local vendors to gin the cotton, spin it into yarn, weave it into fabric, and then color and sew the jeans. This full local production process produced five pairs of jeans, demonstrating the possibility of a sustainable, locally sourced denim supply chain. Willeke Hendriks, G-Star’s chief product officer, was delighted with the outcome. “We were extremely happy with the results,” Hendriks says. “It made us realize there was a lot of potential here.” Scaling up: the future of greenhouse-grown cotton While the pilot experiment shows promise, increasing greenhouse-grown cotton production to satisfy industry demand presents considerable obstacles. G-Star Raw and Wageningen University intend to continue their relationship, with the goal of producing larger batches of cotton and persuading other fashion businesses to consider greenhouse growing as a viable alternative. “This project is also a reminder that the fashion industry is still very early in its efforts to come up with sustainable solutions,” Sancho says. The experience with greenhouse-grown cotton highlights the industry’s need for new approaches to sustainability. Industry-wide implications and next steps The success of G-Star Raw’s greenhouse initiative may inspire wider transformation in the fashion industry. Hendriks emphasizes the importance of collaboration: “It will require a lot of industry collaboration to get this off the ground.” As fashion manufacturers engage more in regenerative agriculture and fabric recycling, greenhouse-grown cotton provides a fresh tool for decreasing environmental impact. Sancho reflects on the project’s potential: “At first glance, greenhouse-grown cotton didn’t seem like a realistic solution. But this experiment has been very encouraging, and we really believe that one day, it can be done at a wide scale.” The transition to sustainable fashion is still ongoing. Projects such as G-Star Raw’s greenhouse-grown cotton provide a glimpse into a future in which locally sourced, ecologically friendly denim may become the standard style.The post How greenhouse-grown cotton can transform the denim industry first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF As the warm weather tempts people outside for barbecues, beach trips, and ballgames, it’s important to remember that summer is also lightning season. Every year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 37 million times, taking an average of 21 lives. Lightning, a large electric spark in the atmosphere, is classified according to whether it strikes the Earth. “In-cloud lightning” stays within the clouds, whereas “cloud-to-ground” lightning strikes things on the earth. Although cloud-to-ground lightning makes up just 10 to 50 percent of a thunderstorm’s lightning, it can inflict major damage, such as fires, injuries, and deaths.  Lightning occurs when rain, ice crystals, and graupel, a type of hail, collide within a thunderstorm cloud. These impacts generate an electric charge, the majority of which resides in the clouds. When the charge becomes sufficiently powerful, it can create an opposite charge on the ground, resulting in cloud-to-ground lightning. Despite extensive investigation, no one knows exactly what causes a lightning strike. When and where lightning strikes Lightning can strike whenever thunderstorm conditions exist, which include moisture, atmospheric instability, and rising air. The majority of lightning in the United States occurs in June, July, and August, accounting for more than 60 percent of the year’s activity. While less common, lightning can still strike during the winter, accounting for approximately two percent of annual strikes. Lightning strikes in every state, yet it is more common in certain places. Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi frequently have the highest amount of lightning strikes. However, more than 30 states consistently report at least one million lightning strikes each year. How to stay safe: key tips Approximately 75 percent of lightning fatalities in the United States occur between June and August. Fortunately, lightning safety requires only a few precautions: 1. Monitor the weather forecast: If thunderstorms are expected, postpone outdoor plans, particularly near water. Beaches are especially dangerous because lightning tends to strike the tallest object, and water is an excellent conductor of electricity. 2. Be aware of warning signs: The rule of thumb is, “When thunder roars, go indoors.” If you notice darkening clouds, hear thunder, or see lightning, seek refuge in a lightning-safe area. Finding a lightning-safe place During a thunderstorm, two locations are deemed safe: large buildings and fully enclosed metal vehicles. Substantial building: This includes residences, stores, offices, and any other structure having four walls and a roof, as well as electrical wiring and piping protected within the walls. If lightning strikes, the power passes through the walls, not through you. Structures like dugouts, picnic shelters, and gazebos are unsafe. Fully enclosed metal vehicle: If lightning strikes a metal vehicle, the electricity is routed through the metal shell, protecting the occupants. It is a fallacy that rubber tires provide protection. Vehicles like golf carts and convertibles do not offer the same level of safety. When you’re outside, go to a lightning-safe location as soon as a storm appears, even if it’s quite far away. Avoid trees, especially tall and isolated ones, and do not stay crouched in place, as this does not make you safer and increases your exposure time. Responding to lightning strikes In the terrible event that someone is struck by lightning, keep in mind that lightning victims are not electrically charged. Call 911 immediately and start first assistance. Fortunately, approximately 90 percent of lightning strike victims survive, but they must seek immediate medical assistance to treat possibly serious injuries.The post Lightning season safety: important tips for staying safe during thunderstorms first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

LeBron x Bronny ... it's official

'doesn't have any troops dying anywhere'

Gregg Berhalter needs to go ... point, blank, period

'Look, we finally beat medicare'