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Many took to social media over the past few days to mourn Matt Verde, Oswego resident and restaurant owner, who died on Sunday after he was struck by a vehicle days earlier. Verde owned Neat Kitchen + Bar, which has locations in both Oswego and Westmont. In a Facebook post, Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau Board Chair Becky Rheintgen said his death leaves behind “a deep void in the hearts of his family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. “Matt was more than a business owner — he was a core part of our business community, a passionate entrepreneur and a generous supporter of local initiatives,” Rheintgen said in the post. “Through Neat Kitchen + Bar, he brought people together, fostering a sense of community and creating a warm and welcoming space where countless memories were made.” According to the Oswego Police Department, Verde was attempting to walk across an access road in the shopping center at 2700 Route 34 on Nov. 21 at around 9:40 p.m. when he was hit by a car. Preliminary investigations indicated that a 17-year-old girl was driving southbound on the access road between the Meijer parking lot and the stores in the 1400 block of Douglas Road when she struck Verde, who was crossing the access road westbound, police said. According to the police’s news release, a witness reported seeing a man wearing dark clothing heading diagonally through the parking lot shortly before the crash. No charges have been filed, and the crash is still under investigation, officials said. The girl was not injured in the crash, but it left Verde with serious, life-threatening injuries, which he succumbed to on Sunday, police said. A GoFundMe campaign was set up over the weekend to support Verde. Now, those proceeds are set to go to his family for upcoming arrangements and expenses, according to an update on the fundraiser’s webpage. The campaign was set up by Carrie and Steve Fleck, owners of Dolce Restaurant and Wine Bar in Westmont, after “the request of so many and with the approval from the family,” the two wrote on the campaign’s webpage. As of Tuesday afternoon, the campaign had raised $73,664, surpassing its $50,000 goal with 665 donations. In an update to both the GoFundMe campaign webpage and the restaurant’s Facebook page, the Flecks said that they “are devastated by this ending but know that Matt’s work is not done as he watches over all of us from heaven.” Other local restaurants also remembered Verde in their own Facebook posts. Hinsdale Wine Shop said on its page that Verde was more than just a local business owner, he was also a friend and a “beacon of kindness in our community.” “Matt was a kind, compassionate and genuine man who treated everyone with respect and warmth,” Hinsdale Wine Shop’s post said. Candace Buchanan, owner of Mrs. T’s Pizza, said on the restaurant’s Facebook page that she is “heartbroken and speechless.” Verde would always go out of his way to make her feel welcome after her business opened just over a year ago, she said. “Matt was always thinking about what he could do to help the next person. I am deeply sorry for the loss of a good friend,” Buchanan said in the Facebook post. On the GoFundMe campaign page, the Flecks asked people to continue to support both Neat Kitchen + Bar locations so the family can continue to have income. Both restaurants are set to stay open, Cindy Maquet of Neat Kitchen + Bar told The Beacon News in an email. That is what Verde would have wanted, so the Neat team, which is like a family, will “continue his legacy and the success of both restaurants,” she said. “Matt was truly an incredible person and his presence will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him,” Maquet said. rsmith@chicagotribune.comFofana 2-3 1-2 5, Jones 4-6 8-8 17, Lewis 2-3 2-2 6, Fuller 2-8 6-6 10, Washington 3-7 3-5 9, Adams 8-12 3-3 19, Martindale 1-2 3-4 6, Brinson 3-3 3-4 9, Beard 1-4 0-0 2, Barbee 1-2 0-0 2, Cain 0-1 4-4 4, Thibiant 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 27-52 33-38 89. Pickett 1-4 0-0 3, Addo-Ankrah 1-6 0-0 3, Craig 3-7 0-0 8, Lee 2-6 2-2 8, Shogbonyo 6-11 1-1 15, Lopez-Sanvicente 3-4 3-6 10, Akins 2-9 2-5 7, Mani 0-5 0-0 0, Bowen 0-1 4-4 4, Carney 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 19-56 12-18 60. Halftime_CS Northridge 48-33. 3-Point Goals_CS Northridge 2-14 (Jones 1-1, Martindale 1-2, Barbee 0-1, Cain 0-1, Thibiant 0-1, Beard 0-2, Washington 0-2, Fuller 0-4), Denver 10-30 (Lee 2-2, Shogbonyo 2-4, Craig 2-5, Lopez-Sanvicente 1-1, Pickett 1-3, Addo-Ankrah 1-5, Akins 1-5, Bowen 0-1, Carney 0-2, Mani 0-2). Fouled Out_Lee, Akins. Rebounds_CS Northridge 40 (Adams 11), Denver 18 (Lopez-Sanvicente 5). Assists_CS Northridge 9 (Beard 4), Denver 10 (Lopez-Sanvicente 3). Total Fouls_CS Northridge 19, Denver 29. A_109 (7,321).

Harry and Meghan’s polo docuseries to highlight ‘grit behind the glamour’Major retailers in UK and Ireland pull products associated with Conor McGregorDid Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward make some NFL teams raise their eyebrows when he sat through half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday? Ward didn't play during the second half in a 42-41 loss to Iowa State. Before he exited, the QB threw the 156th TD pass of his career, setting an FBS record. He finished 12-of-19 passing for 190 yards and three touchdowns. Cam Ward. Record breaker. Cam is now the NCAA’s Division I all-time leader in career passing TDs (156) #GoCanes | @Cameron7Ward pic.twitter.com/JgiIxftmwi Truly 1 of 1 : ABC #GoCanes pic.twitter.com/QFb70ybHIj Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal addressed the decision following the game. "All meetings with players and decisions like that, we made them in private, we keep them in private," Cristobal said, per ESPN. "So I'll prefer not to answer any questions as it relates to that. But I know he played his best while he was in there." ESPN draft expert Matt Miller thinks the choice won't affect his stock. "I promise you zero teams care that Cam Ward only played a half tonight," Miller wrote on his X account while watching Miami lose. "Move on. Nothing to see here." Others will disagree with Miller's take. Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith explained talent evaluators may frown on Ward leaving in the middle of a game. "Even some NFL personnel evaluators who have no problem with players opting out of bowls entirely may have a problem with what Ward did," wrote Smith in a piece published Sunday. "To play long enough to pad your own individual stats, and then leave in the middle of a game while your teammates are fighting to finish their seasons as winners, isn't going to sit right with some in the NFL who are considering whether to draft Ward." Ward likely took to the bench because he didn't want to suffer a major injury, which would affect his draft stock. Still, he could've sat out of the entire game to avoid a potential controversy. Ward — a 2024 Heisman finalist — could still be one of the top picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. According to Tankathon's mock draft, the Tennessee Titans will take him with pick No. 4. However, teams may question him about his mid-game opt-out throughout the draft process.

James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th president of the United States, died on Sunday, and was remembered by a Habitat for Humanity pioneer. Political observers were also quick to mark the passing of the former world leader. Carter died at 100 years old after receiving hospice care following the death of his wife. Norman Ornstein , an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, said, "Jimmy Carter ‘s presidency is extraordinarily underrated." ALSO READ: Poor Trump supporters are about to get a rude awakening — but we shouldn't be celebrating "But this is a good time to tell my favorite personal story. I was an advisor to the Carter Baker commission on election reform. At one of the meetings, President Carter asked if I would have lunch with him. He was gracious and warm. I asked him about River blindness and how he had tackled it, saving literally millions of lives. He explained how he had been in Africa, seen the devastation of so many young people blinded with lives destroyed," Ornstein wrote. "He learned that a simple inexpensive salve could prevent the devastation. He contacted drug companies, got them to donate the medication. He went to the leadership in the countries affected to make sure that the salve would be distributed without corruption and at no charge." Ornstein then added, "There was no braggadocio. Just a matter of fact explanation of how he had used his position to organize a massive commitment to save lives. Only one of the many things he did. He was a towering figure of dignity and grace. A remarkable human being. May his memory be a blessing." Political commentator Seth Abramson wrote, " RIP, Jimmy Carter . Perhaps the best post-presidency ever—he showed us the sort of person a POTUS is supposed to be." Democratic influencer Harry Sisson said Carter "w as a good man who dedicated his life to helping others." "A true public servant. RIP," Sisson added. The Anti-Trump conservatives over at the Lincoln Project said, " We are saddened to learn of the death of President Carter." "President Carter’s enormous legacy extends beyond his four years serving as President, but also includes his post-Presidency work to support human rights and build democratic institutions throughout the world," the group wrote. "We commemorate the former President for his efforts to help emerging nations manage fair elections and adopt democratic traditions. President Carter’s dedication to public service and extending liberty around the world should be a model to every American." Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance also chimed in, saying, " Simply put, President Jimmy Carter was a good man." "He was the epitome of a servant leader, changing the world and setting the highest example of what it meant to honor God, family, and country," she added. "May his legacy of unselfish leadership and work to serve 'the least of these' inspire us all to make the world a better place."Bank of Bennington donates to Little League

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BEIRUT — Israel's military launched airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 31 while Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group. Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential buildings in Beirut as well as in the port city of Tyre. Military officials claimed they targeted areas known as Hezbollah strongholds. They issued evacuation orders for Beirut's southern suburbs, and strikes landed across the city, including meters from a Lebanese police base and the city's largest public park. The barrage came as officials indicated they were nearing agreement on a ceasefire, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Security Cabinet prepared to discuss an offer on the table. Bulldozers remove the rubble of a destroyed building Monday that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. Hussein Malla, Associated Press Foreign ministers from the world’s leading industrialized nations also expressed cautious optimism Monday about possible progress on a ceasefire. People are also reading... “Knock on wood,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said as he opened the Group of Seven meeting outside Rome. “We are perhaps close to a ceasefire in Lebanon," he said. "Let's hope it's true and that there's no backing down at the last-minute.” A ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon was foremost on the agenda of the G7 meeting in Fiuggi, outside Rome, that gathered ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, in the last G7 encounter of the Biden administration. For the first time, the G7 ministers were joined by their counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, as well as the Secretary General of the Arab League. Thick smoke, flames and debris erupt Monday from an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Tayouneh, Beirut, Lebanon. Hassan Ammar, Associated Press Meanwhile, massive explosions lit up Lebanon's skies with flashes of orange, sending towering plumes of smoke into the air as Israeli airstrikes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs Monday. The blasts damaged buildings and left shattered glass and debris scattered across nearby streets. Some of the strikes landed close to central Beirut and near Christian neighborhoods and other targets where Israel issued evacuation warnings, including in Tyre and Nabatiyeh province. Israeli airstrikes also hit the northeast Baalbek-Hermel region without warning. Lebanon's Health Ministry said Monday that 26 people were killed in southern Lebanon, four in the eastern Baalbek-Hermel province and one in Choueifat, a neighborhood in Beirut's southern suburbs that was not subjected to evacuation warnings on Monday. The deaths brought the total toll to 3,768 killed in Lebanon throughout 13 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah and nearly two months since Israel launched its ground invasion. Many of those killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah have been civilians, and health officials said some of the recovered bodies were so severely damaged that DNA testing would be required to confirm their identities. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Israel claims to have killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Lebanon's Health Ministry says the war has displaced 1.2 million people. Destroyed buildings stand Monday in the area of a village in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel. Leo Correa, Associated Press Israeli ground forces invaded southern Lebanon in early October, meeting heavy resistance in a narrow strip of land along the border. The military previously exchanged attacks across the border with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group that began firing rockets into Israel the day after the war in Gaza began last year. Lebanese politicians have decried the ongoing airstrikes and said they are impeding ceasefire negotiations. The country's deputy parliament speaker accused Israel of ramping up its bombardment to pressure Lebanon to make concessions in indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hezbollah. Elias Bousaab, an ally of the militant group, said Monday that the pressure has increased because "we are close to the hour that is decisive regarding reaching a ceasefire." Israeli officials voiced similar optimism Monday about prospects for a ceasefire. Mike Herzog, the country's ambassador to Washington, earlier in the day told Israeli Army Radio that several points had yet to be finalized. Though any deal would require agreement from the government, Herzog said Israel and Hezbollah were "close to a deal." "It can happen within days," he said. Israeli officials have said the sides are close to an agreement that would include withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and a pullback of Hezbollah fighters from the Israeli border. But several sticking points remain. A member of the Israeli security forces inspects an impact site Sunday after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an area in Rinatya, outskirts of Tel Aviv, Israel. Leo Correa, Associated Press After previous hopes for a ceasefire were dashed, U.S. officials cautioned that negotiations were not yet complete and noted that there could be last-minute hitches that either delay or destroy an agreement. "Nothing is done until everything is done," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday. The proposal under discussion to end the fighting calls for an initial two-month ceasefire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. The withdrawals would be accompanied by an influx of thousands more Lebanese army troops, who have been largely sidelined in the war, to patrol the border area along with an existing U.N. peacekeeping force. Western diplomats and Israeli officials said Israel demands the right to strike in Lebanon if it believes Hezbollah is violating the terms. The Lebanese government says such an arrangement would authorize violations of the country's sovereignty. Shoppers say they want eco-friendly products, so why aren't they buying them? Shoppers say they want eco-friendly products, so why aren't they buying them? On paper, being more sustainable and eco-friendly while shopping sounds great—so why don't more people do it? There is growing consumer consciousness about the environmental impact of where people choose to shop and the sustainability of the products they buy. According to McKinsey, over 60% of individuals surveyed in 2020 said they would be willing to pay more for a product that is packaged in an eco-friendly way. Since 2019, products marketed as being environmentally sustainable have seen a 28% growth in revenue compared to 20% for products with no such marketing, a 2023 McKinsey and NielsenIQ report found. Much of this is thanks to the preferences and attitudes of Gen Z, who, on average, care more than their older counterparts about being informed shoppers. The younger generation also has more social justice and environmental awareness altogether. Shoppers are willing to spend around 9.7% more on a product they know is sourced or manufactured sustainably, with 46% saying they would do so explicitly because they want to reduce their environmental footprint, according to a 2024 PwC report. Sustainable practices consumers look for from companies include production methods, packaging, and water conservation. But despite the growing consciousness around being more environmentally responsible, consumer actions don't always align with their values. In psychology, this is defined as the "say-do gap": the phenomenon wherein people openly express concern and intention around an issue, but fail to take tangible action to make a change. According to the Harvard Business Review in 2019, most consumers (65%) say they want to buy from brands that promote sustainability, but only 1 in 4 follow through. So why don't people actually shop sustainably, despite how much they express a preference for eco-friendly products—and how can we close the gap? The RealReal examined reports from the Harvard Business Review and other sources to explore why some shoppers want to buy sustainably but struggle to follow through. This lack of action isn't due to a lack of caring—in many cases, it's hard to know how to be a sustainable consumer and other factors are often outside of shoppers' control. But the more people shop sustainably, the easier and more accessible that market will be for everyone—making it much easier for folks to buy aligned with their values. Emanuele Cremaschi // Getty Images Barriers to sustainable shopping There are many obstacles preventing shoppers from upholding eco-friendly habits as much as they may want to—but not all of these barriers are necessarily real, or accurately understood. Shopping sustainably simply isn't convenient or accessible for many. Those who live in apartment buildings are 50% less likely to recycle , according to Ipsos. Reasons for this can vary from lack of space to buildings being excluded altogether because of recycling contamination issues. Many believe that sustainable products are too expensive or of a lower quality. The former is often true, which does create a hurdle for many: The manufacturing processes and materials for sustainable products are pricey. For instance, organic cotton requires an intensive production process free of certain chemicals or pesticides; by definition, true eco-friendly products can't be mass-produced, further upping their price tag. Using recycled materials for packaging, or obtaining an eco certification, can also be expensive. However, although the narrative of eco-friendly products being more expensive is true, there is often more of an effort to use better quality materials that last longer than their noneco-friendly counterparts. This could end up saving consumers money in the long run: By paying more upfront, they can get more wear out of sustainable fashion, for instance. There is also undeniable political rhetoric surrounding eco-friendly products—however, despite many Conservative politicians decrying sustainable products, members of all generations are increasingly choosing to prioritize shopping sustainably regardless of their political affiliation, according to research from NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business . This finding shows a trend toward seeing sustainability as a nonpartisan subject everyone can benefit from, no matter where they lie on the political spectrum. Some might think eco-friendly clothing, in particular, is not fashion-forward; after all, many of the top clothing retailers in the world partake in fast fashion. However, brands are increasingly being recognized as 'cool' and 'trendy' for supporting environmentally ethical practices, particularly as younger generations prioritize sustainability, as noted before. Many increasingly popular online stores are taking advantage of this paradigm shift by offering secondhand shopping options that are not only fashionable, but also more affordable, like ThredUp or Poshmark. Additionally, many legacy large-name brands are hopping on the sustainability movement and are gaining appreciation from loyal customers. Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly program partners with third-party certification bodies to make it easier for shoppers to identify eco-friendly products as they browse the website. H&M's newly launched H&M Rewear program debuts a resale platform that allows the resale of all clothing brands—not just their own. Similarly, Patagonia's Worn Wear program allows shoppers to trade in and buy used gear and clothing. The federal government is also working to close this gap. The Environmental Protection Agency's Safer Choice program is attempting to make sustainable shopping easier for consumers and companies alike. It includes a directory of certified products, a list of safer chemicals to look out for on labels, a "Safer Choice" label that products can earn to denote they are eco-friendly, and resources for manufacturers looking to adopt more sustainable practices. Most of all, though, the biggest way shoppers can shift toward sustainable shopping is through their behaviors and attitudes amongst their peers and communities. Studies show that humans largely care what others think of their actions; the more shoppers make environmentally conscious shopping the norm, the more others will follow suit. From an economic perspective, the more consumers shop eco-friendly, the more affordable and accessible these products will become, too: Sustainable products are currently more expensive because they are not in high demand. Once demand rises, production rates and prices can lower, making these products more accessible for all. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn. This story originally appeared on The RealReal and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group // Getty Images Be the first to know

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Hasbro Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?BEIRUT — Israel's military launched airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 31 while Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group. Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential buildings in Beirut as well as in the port city of Tyre. Military officials claimed they targeted areas known as Hezbollah strongholds. They issued evacuation orders for Beirut's southern suburbs, and strikes landed across the city, including meters from a Lebanese police base and the city's largest public park. The barrage came as officials indicated they were nearing agreement on a ceasefire, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Security Cabinet prepared to discuss an offer on the table. Bulldozers remove the rubble of a destroyed building Monday that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. Foreign ministers from the world’s leading industrialized nations also expressed cautious optimism Monday about possible progress on a ceasefire. “Knock on wood,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said as he opened the Group of Seven meeting outside Rome. “We are perhaps close to a ceasefire in Lebanon," he said. "Let's hope it's true and that there's no backing down at the last-minute.” A ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon was foremost on the agenda of the G7 meeting in Fiuggi, outside Rome, that gathered ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, in the last G7 encounter of the Biden administration. For the first time, the G7 ministers were joined by their counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, as well as the Secretary General of the Arab League. Thick smoke, flames and debris erupt Monday from an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Tayouneh, Beirut, Lebanon. Meanwhile, massive explosions lit up Lebanon's skies with flashes of orange, sending towering plumes of smoke into the air as Israeli airstrikes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs Monday. The blasts damaged buildings and left shattered glass and debris scattered across nearby streets. Some of the strikes landed close to central Beirut and near Christian neighborhoods and other targets where Israel issued evacuation warnings, including in Tyre and Nabatiyeh province. Israeli airstrikes also hit the northeast Baalbek-Hermel region without warning. Lebanon's Health Ministry said Monday that 26 people were killed in southern Lebanon, four in the eastern Baalbek-Hermel province and one in Choueifat, a neighborhood in Beirut's southern suburbs that was not subjected to evacuation warnings on Monday. The deaths brought the total toll to 3,768 killed in Lebanon throughout 13 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah and nearly two months since Israel launched its ground invasion. Many of those killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah have been civilians, and health officials said some of the recovered bodies were so severely damaged that DNA testing would be required to confirm their identities. Israel claims to have killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Lebanon's Health Ministry says the war has displaced 1.2 million people. Destroyed buildings stand Monday in the area of a village in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel. Israeli ground forces invaded southern Lebanon in early October, meeting heavy resistance in a narrow strip of land along the border. The military previously exchanged attacks across the border with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group that began firing rockets into Israel the day after the war in Gaza began last year. Lebanese politicians have decried the ongoing airstrikes and said they are impeding ceasefire negotiations. The country's deputy parliament speaker accused Israel of ramping up its bombardment to pressure Lebanon to make concessions in indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hezbollah. Elias Bousaab, an ally of the militant group, said Monday that the pressure has increased because "we are close to the hour that is decisive regarding reaching a ceasefire." Israeli officials voiced similar optimism Monday about prospects for a ceasefire. Mike Herzog, the country's ambassador to Washington, earlier in the day told Israeli Army Radio that several points had yet to be finalized. Though any deal would require agreement from the government, Herzog said Israel and Hezbollah were "close to a deal." "It can happen within days," he said. Israeli officials have said the sides are close to an agreement that would include withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and a pullback of Hezbollah fighters from the Israeli border. But several sticking points remain. A member of the Israeli security forces inspects an impact site Sunday after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an area in Rinatya, outskirts of Tel Aviv, Israel. After previous hopes for a ceasefire were dashed, U.S. officials cautioned that negotiations were not yet complete and noted that there could be last-minute hitches that either delay or destroy an agreement. "Nothing is done until everything is done," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday. The proposal under discussion to end the fighting calls for an initial two-month ceasefire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. The withdrawals would be accompanied by an influx of thousands more Lebanese army troops, who have been largely sidelined in the war, to patrol the border area along with an existing U.N. peacekeeping force. Western diplomats and Israeli officials said Israel demands the right to strike in Lebanon if it believes Hezbollah is violating the terms. The Lebanese government says such an arrangement would authorize violations of the country's sovereignty. On paper, being more sustainable and eco-friendly while shopping sounds great—so why don't more people do it? There is growing consumer consciousness about the environmental impact of where people choose to shop and the sustainability of the products they buy. According to McKinsey, over 60% of individuals surveyed in 2020 said they would be that is packaged in an eco-friendly way. Since 2019, products marketed as being environmentally sustainable have seen a compared to 20% for products with no such marketing, a 2023 McKinsey and NielsenIQ report found. Much of this is thanks to the preferences and attitudes of Gen Z, who, on average, care more than their older counterparts about being informed shoppers. The younger generation also has more social justice and environmental awareness altogether. Shoppers are on a product they know is sourced or manufactured sustainably, with 46% saying they would do so explicitly because they want to reduce their environmental footprint, according to a 2024 PwC report. Sustainable practices consumers look for from companies include production methods, packaging, and water conservation. But despite the growing consciousness around being more environmentally responsible, consumer actions don't always align with their values. In psychology, this is defined as the "say-do gap": the phenomenon wherein people openly express concern and intention around an issue, but fail to take tangible action to make a change. According to the Harvard Business Review in 2019, most consumers (65%) say they want to buy from brands that promote sustainability, but only 1 in 4 follow through. So why don't people actually shop sustainably, despite how much they express a preference for eco-friendly products—and how can we close the gap? examined reports from the and other sources to explore why some shoppers want to buy sustainably but struggle to follow through. This lack of action isn't due to a lack of caring—in many cases, it's hard to know how to be a sustainable consumer and other factors are often outside of shoppers' control. But the more people shop sustainably, the easier and more accessible that market will be for everyone—making it much easier for folks to buy aligned with their values. There are many obstacles preventing shoppers from upholding eco-friendly habits as much as they may want to—but not all of these barriers are necessarily real, or accurately understood. Shopping sustainably simply isn't convenient or accessible for many. Those who live in apartment buildings are , according to Ipsos. Reasons for this can vary from lack of space to buildings being excluded altogether because of recycling contamination issues. Many believe that sustainable products are too expensive or of a lower quality. The former is often true, which does create a hurdle for many: The manufacturing processes and materials for sustainable products are pricey. For instance, organic cotton requires an intensive production process free of certain chemicals or pesticides; by definition, true eco-friendly products can't be mass-produced, further upping their price tag. Using recycled materials for packaging, or obtaining an eco certification, can also be expensive. However, although the narrative of eco-friendly products being more expensive is true, there is often more of an effort to use better quality materials that last longer than their noneco-friendly counterparts. This could end up saving consumers money in the long run: By paying more upfront, they can get more wear out of sustainable fashion, for instance. There is also undeniable political rhetoric surrounding eco-friendly products—however, despite many Conservative politicians decrying sustainable products, members of all generations are increasingly choosing to prioritize shopping sustainably regardless of their political affiliation, according to research from . This finding shows a trend toward seeing sustainability as a nonpartisan subject everyone can benefit from, no matter where they lie on the political spectrum. Some might think eco-friendly clothing, in particular, is not fashion-forward; after all, many of the top clothing retailers in the world partake in fast fashion. However, brands are increasingly being recognized as 'cool' and 'trendy' for supporting environmentally ethical practices, particularly as younger generations prioritize sustainability, as noted before. Many increasingly popular online stores are taking advantage of this paradigm shift by offering secondhand shopping options that are not only fashionable, but also more affordable, like ThredUp or Poshmark. Additionally, many legacy large-name brands are hopping on the sustainability movement and are gaining appreciation from loyal customers. Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly program partners with third-party certification bodies to make it easier for shoppers to identify eco-friendly products as they browse the website. H&M's newly launched H&M Rewear program debuts a resale platform that allows the resale of all clothing brands—not just their own. Similarly, Patagonia's Worn Wear program allows shoppers to trade in and buy used gear and clothing. The federal government is also working to close this gap. The Environmental Protection Agency's is attempting to make sustainable shopping easier for consumers and companies alike. It includes a directory of certified products, a list of safer chemicals to look out for on labels, a "Safer Choice" label that products can earn to denote they are eco-friendly, and resources for manufacturers looking to adopt more sustainable practices. Most of all, though, the biggest way shoppers can shift toward sustainable shopping is through their behaviors and attitudes amongst their peers and communities. Studies show that humans largely care what others think of their actions; the more shoppers make environmentally conscious shopping the norm, the more others will follow suit. From an economic perspective, the more consumers shop eco-friendly, the more affordable and accessible these products will become, too: Sustainable products are currently more expensive because they are not in high demand. Once demand rises, production rates and prices can lower, making these products more accessible for all. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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CS NORTHRIDGE (5-1) Fofana 2-3 1-2 5, Jones 4-6 8-8 17, Lewis 2-3 2-2 6, Fuller 2-8 6-6 10, Washington 3-7 3-5 9, Adams 8-12 3-3 19, Martindale 1-2 3-4 6, Brinson 3-3 3-4 9, Beard 1-4 0-0 2, Barbee 1-2 0-0 2, Cain 0-1 4-4 4, Thibiant 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 27-52 33-38 89. DENVER (3-4) Pickett 1-4 0-0 3, Addo-Ankrah 1-6 0-0 3, Craig 3-7 0-0 8, Lee 2-6 2-2 8, Shogbonyo 6-11 1-1 15, Lopez-Sanvicente 3-4 3-6 10, Akins 2-9 2-5 7, Mani 0-5 0-0 0, Bowen 0-1 4-4 4, Carney 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 19-56 12-18 60. Halftime_CS Northridge 48-33. 3-Point Goals_CS Northridge 2-14 (Jones 1-1, Martindale 1-2, Barbee 0-1, Cain 0-1, Thibiant 0-1, Beard 0-2, Washington 0-2, Fuller 0-4), Denver 10-30 (Lee 2-2, Shogbonyo 2-4, Craig 2-5, Lopez-Sanvicente 1-1, Pickett 1-3, Addo-Ankrah 1-5, Akins 1-5, Bowen 0-1, Carney 0-2, Mani 0-2). Fouled Out_Lee, Akins. Rebounds_CS Northridge 40 (Adams 11), Denver 18 (Lopez-Sanvicente 5). Assists_CS Northridge 9 (Beard 4), Denver 10 (Lopez-Sanvicente 3). Total Fouls_CS Northridge 19, Denver 29. A_109 (7,321).Independent engineer says he gave Prasa opportunity to comment on Siyangena valuationKanpur: On Wednesday, Naseem Solanki, who won the Sishamau assembly constituency election, was sworn in as MLA. Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana administered the oath of office and secrecy. She becomes the second woman legislator from the city. The assembly seat fell vacant after her spouse, Haji Irfan Solanki, the previous MLA, had his membership revoked following a court verdict. Naseem Solanki secured victory in the by-election, contesting on a SP ticket as part of the India alliance . The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Amitabh Vajpayee, SP MLA from Aryanagar constituency. tnn

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Actor Nick Searcy says the film is 'emotionally powerful and historically accurate' on 'America Reports.' "Reagan" co-star Nick Searcy, who plays White House Chief of Staff James Baker in the feature film, says the movie is topping the charts because it shows former President Ronald Reagan’s love of America. "Reagan was a very popular president and I think the box office returns and the fact that it's number one on Amazon and in DVD sales right now bears that out," Searcy told "America Reports" on Tuesday. "I mean, the critics didn't really love Reagan . I think that's for political reasons. But when you look at the audience scores, the people who've seen the movie really love it, and it's really catching on out there." The actor reflected on the parallels between Reagan and President-elect Donald Trump. MSNBC CONTRIBUTOR TRASHES NETWORK, SHREDS ‘MORNING JOE’ COLLEGUES OVER TRUMP MEETING: ‘THIS IS NOT WORKING’ FILE - This December 1986 photo shows first lady Nancy Reagan holding the Reagans' pet Rex, a King Charles spaniel, as she and President Reagan walk on the White House South lawn. ( (AP Photo/Dennis Cook, File)) "It opens with the assassination attempt on Reagan and you can't help but remember the very recent assassination attempt on Trump," Searcy said. "I think that the way Reagan was attacked by his critics, also the way the movie has been attacked by its critics, it definitely reminds you of the disparity between the way the mainstream media looked at Reagan and looks at Trump and the way the middle of the country, the rest of the country, the majority of the country, looks at both men. I think the parallels between them are pretty striking." Searcy also noted how Reagan battled against communism as president and how that struggle continues to this day. "I think we're still having that same battle, and I think the reason that the movie is resonating with so many people is that it's not just a history lesson, although it is that. It's also a love story. It's a love story, not only between Ron Reagan and Nancy Reagan, but between Ronald Reagan and America," he said. "I think Ronald Reagan was in love with this country and really sacrificed everything to try to bring it back, to make America great again, if you will. I think that's why the audience loves it so much. It's emotionally powerful as well. It is historically accurate." Ronald Reagan. (Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The movie offers a "fully humanized" version of Reagan, the actor saisd. "Reagan was a man of great substance, not only intellectually, but emotionally ... It's very important to remember how much Ronald Reagan loved America, and he is responsible for a lot of the great things that we still have about this country today."Highly touted high school QB commits to Colorado, possible indicator Sanders is staying in Boulder