What’s Going On in the World this Week
February 21, 2016
From pop culture to politics, there has been a lot happening this week.
Fashion Week
From streets to runways, fashion is exposed to millions, whether they are famous or not. It is a time to express new styles and looks to get trendy inspiration. Top fashion brands put on runway shows, choosing models to show off
their new collections. Tommy Hilfiger used models Gigi Hadid and Hailey Baldwin, along with his other models, to display his new Spring Collection, which has caught the eyes of many. See the looks from his collection on Vogue. New York, Paris, Milan and London are the fashion capitals of the world, each displaying their own styles and looks for fashion week. See the schedules for each city on Fashion Week Online, and stay tuned on social media and TV channel E! to see styles worn by all your favorite celebs.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Passes Away
February 13 marks the death of a leading conservative voice, Antonin Scalia, passing away at age 79. While on his way to Texas, Scalia claimed he was not feeling well. After hours of not hearing from him, a member he was with went to check on him and found him unresponsive.
His death occurred due to natural causes and struck the Supreme Court and political world hard. With a new election around the corner, it is still being decided whether or not his spot will be filled before Obama’s presidency ends. According to CNN, Scalia had many strong beliefs and left a great legacy.
Is Cheese the New Cancer Cure?
While finding the cure for cancer has been an ongoing battle, cheese may be the next step
towards finding the answer, according to Shape Magazine. Cheese contains nisin, which is a preservative that kills cancer cells and antibiotic resistant bacteria. The creation of a “nisin milkshake” was given to rats with tumors. The results showed that over 70% of the tumor cells were killed by the shake. No bacteria has been found that is resistant to nisin thus far; however, testing has only been done through animals. The next step is moving towards a clinical trial.
Starbucks Upgraded Its Menu
As the new year and winter season progress, Starbucks has put forth efforts to make new additions to their menu. Similar to a popular drink sold in Seattle’s Starbucks last season, a Smoked Butterscotch Latte has been added to the menu. According to POPSUGAR, this drink “blends espresso with smoked butterscotch sauce and steamed milk and is topped off with smoky butterscotch sugar.” It is available to order between now through March 21, in participating stores. Along with the smoky drink, two smoky sandwiches have
been added to the list as well. The Spicy Chorizo, Monterey Jack and Egg Breakfast Sandwich and the Ancho-Chipotle Chicken Panini are available in stores across the US and Canada.