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Theometrics Global Partners With Acclaimed Designer Cristina Zavati to Launch 'MeaDea by Theo,' Championing Resilience at New York Fashion Week

Theometrics Global Partners With Acclaimed Designer Cristina Zavati to Launch 'MeaDea by Theo,' Championing Resilience at New York Fashion Week

"As the world sees the glamour of Fashion Week on the world's biggest stage, let us recognize the blood, sweat, and tears that designers and models have to overcome," said Sotirios Hristos Stathopoulos (aka Sam Stathis). September is Suicide Awareness Month and Theometrics Global has consistently raised awareness for this cause, as it did in the 2023 fashion weeks in New York, Milan, and Paris. "They used the song 'Supergirls Don't Cry' because you can tell by their eyes, they are my Supergirls - and superheroes don't cry. We want those struggling to know it's okay to cry and that there is strength in reaching out to someone."

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RFK Jr panelists make initial changes to childhood vaccine schedule

RFK Jr panelists make initial changes to childhood vaccine schedule

A US medical panel handpicked by President Donald Trump's health secretary made its first alteration to the standard childhood vaccine schedule on Thursday, as public health experts fear more changes that flout prevailing medical advice are in the pipeline.

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RFK Jr panelists make first changes to childhood vaccine advice

RFK Jr panelists make first changes to childhood vaccine advice

A US medical panel handpicked by President Donald Trump's health secretary made its first alteration to the childhood vaccine schedule on Thursday, as public health experts fear more changes that flout prevailing medical advice are in the pipeline.

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Progress stalled on Canada's pollution reduction goal

Progress stalled on Canada's pollution reduction goal

The Canadian Climate Institute said Thursday the country's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions "flatlined" in 2024, and it may not meet its 2030 climate goals.

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Depleted France eager to 'throw sand in England's machine' in World Cup semi-final

Depleted France eager to 'throw sand in England's machine' in World Cup semi-final

France will try to "throw a bit of sand in England's machine" during Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol.

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Barcelona beat Newcastle, Man City see off Napoli in Champions League

Barcelona beat Newcastle, Man City see off Napoli in Champions League

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle United on Thursday, while Erling Haaland notched his 50th goal in the competition in Manchester City's win over Napoli.

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Texans' Ward won't face domestic violence charges

Texans' Ward won't face domestic violence charges

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward will not face criminal domestic violence charges after a grand jury in Texas declined to indict him.

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Alcaraz headlines Team Europe in Laver Cup title defense

Alcaraz headlines Team Europe in Laver Cup title defense

World number one Carlos Alcaraz returns to the court in the wake of his US Open triumph on Friday when he headlines a Team Europe side aiming to retain the Laver Cup title against Team World.

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Rashford bags first Barca goals to seal win at Newcastle

Rashford bags first Barca goals to seal win at Newcastle

Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Barcelona as the England forward's brilliant brace inspired a 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Champions League on Thursday.

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Haaland hits 50 Champions League goals in Man City cruise over 10-man Napoli

Haaland hits 50 Champions League goals in Man City cruise over 10-man Napoli

Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goals as Manchester City profited from Giovanni Di Lorenzo's early red card to beat Napoli 2-0 on Thursday.

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