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Blake, Wm. Enoch Walked with God. 1780.

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Stephen Curry has announced that he is open to engaging in politics, during an appearance on CBS Mornings.

While promoting his second children’s book, I Am Extraordinary, aimed at inspiring kids to embrace their uniqueness, Curry was asked by CBS if he’d ever consider a career in politics, specifically running for president, after his NBA career.

Curry responded: “Maybe, I have an interest in leveraging every part of my influence for good in the way that I can. So, if that’s the way to do it, then – I’m not going to say the presidency but if politics is a way that you can create meaningful change or if there’s another way outside of politics.”

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Blake, Wm. Canto VI, object 6. 1803.

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A textile recycling startup has released a unique $600 hoodie made from Nucycl, a sustainable material derived from cotton waste. 

The hoodie, created in collaboration with renowned menswear designer Christopher Bevans, showcases a blend of high fashion with sustainability, signaling a potential trend toward eco-conscious fashion. The company behind this innovation, Evrnu, is close to opening its first commercial facility in South Carolina, with the help of significant funding and purchase commitments.

Stacy Flynn, Founder and CEO of Evrnu: “We want to find a solution that can move us away from our dependency on petroleum-based polymers. One thing we hear from brands and retailers is that consumers won’t pay more. Consumers are the most important stakeholder in the whole systemwide equation. If consumers don’t buy, you don’t have a business.”

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Blake, Wm. Joseph of Arimathea Preaching. 1794.

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A new California bill aims to remove six artificial food dyes and titanium dioxide from foods served in public schools due to health concerns. 

The legislation targets products that use these dyes and additives, encouraging manufacturers to switch to natural coloring alternatives such as turmeric and beet juice. The bill is driven by findings linking synthetic food dyes to behavioral issues in children, including those without ADHD, challenging the FDA’s stance on the safety of these dyes.

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, who introduced the first-of-its-kind bill: “This legislation will not ban any specific foods or products. The goal here is to encourage companies to make minor modifications if they want their products to be sold in California public schools. These are chemicals that are added to food to make them appear more appealing. But for all of them, there are specific alternatives.”

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Blake, Wm. Christian Meets Evangelist. 1824.

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Over 10,000 restaurants around the world now use a handwashing “lie detector.”

PathSpot, a tech startup, has engineered the Handscanner to ensure employees wash their hands effectively. It detects contaminants on hands and wrists using light fluorescence spectroscopy, alerting workers to rewash if needed.

The device comes as food service workers reportedly only wash their hands properly one-third of the time, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses. The Handscanner also provides real-time data for restaurants, leading to a noticeable increase in handwashing frequency among employees.

Christine Schindler, CEO of PathSpot: “If you don’t come back and wash your hands after you fail a scan, that’s when we notify management. We’ve actually seen that when someone fails a handwash, they start washing their hands three to five times more frequently.”