On April 2, Instagram account @cafemaddycab began offering free cab rides to Asian New Yorkers uneasy about taking public transportation in the wake of rising anti-Asian hate crimes in the city. The initiative quickly gained traction on social media, amassing over 8,000 followers in a matter of days.Maddy Park launched @cafemaddycab with $2,000 USD of her own money. She was inspired to cover cab rides for elderly Asians and Asian women after taking a subway ride that left her terrified. "I was s...

If you've been following the NFT boom, you're probably aware that the digital phenomenon is an ecological nightmare. NFTs and the blockchain network cryptocurrencies operate on generate an extremely high volume of carbon dioxide emissions -- according to an estimate updated on March 31, popular crypto art platform OpenSea has emitted 67,824,222 kilograms of carbon since launch. Though the novelty of NFTs is undeniably appealing, the medium is at least partly responsible for the billions of tons ...

In honor of Earth Month, Starbucks has released a collection of new merchandise items arriving in a seasonal mint green hue. As part of its efforts to support reusability, the range consists of limited-edition to-go hot and cold cups, as well as a reusable tote bag.The to-go cups come in a tonal mint green colorway and sport a white graphic on the front that promotes sustainability. Elsewhere, the tote bag is crafted from 100 percent post-consumer recycled materials.In addition to the limited co...

Krispy Kreme has created a brand new iteration of its signature glaze waterfall since its founding in 1937. In collaboration with Oreo, the latest glaze is infused with America's favorite cookie arriving in a dark black hue."We’ve taken everything fans love about Oreo cookies and 'glazeifed' it," Krispy Kreme's Chief Marketing Officer Dave Skena said in a press release. Available for a limited time only, the team-up includes two different donuts: Oreo Cookie Glazed Donut and Oreo Cookie Over-...