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CBC
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- CBC
'Free for all': Advocates call for e-scooter regulations as injury numbers climb
Hospitalizations related to electric scooters have increased and some advocates point to a lack of regulations around the use of the two-wheelers in Manitoba. Latest data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) said that nearly 1,000 people were hospitalized nationally for scooter-related injuries during the 12-month period starting April 1, 2023. That's up from 810 during the same period of 2022-23. Half of the injuries — 498 — were related to motorized e-scooters, an increase of 32 per cent over the 375 hospitalizations recorded in 2022-23. In the same time period Manitoba saw the rise in the total number of injuries jump by 50 per cent. "I get scared for them because, between a car and a scooter, who's going to win?" said cyclist Marian Siemens, who almost got into an accident earlier this summer because a e-scooter rider ignored a red light. "He was not paying any attention to the traffic. He could have got smacked … then what would have happened?" She believes regulations would help curb dangerous driving. "If they don't follow the rules of the road, they should be fined," she said. Pamela Fuselli, the CEO of Parachute, a national organization focused on injury-prevention across many fields — at home, on the road, and through activities — said e-scooters are a great low-cost transportation options but they are not toys. "The injuries can go from cuts and bruises from falling off the e-scooter to broken bones and serious head injuries," she said. "Kids under 16 really shouldn't operate these scooters." Currently in Manitoba, e-scooters are unregulated which means anyone, at any age, can drive the motorized scooter on streets, sidewalks, and bike paths going any speed. "I'm just aware of my surroundings and I pick where I drive. I just want to make sure I'm protected if something happens," said Edward Fortier, who uses a scooter to get around the city and commute to work. "I do know a few people who have had pretty bad accidents on e-scooters, so that's in the back of my mind." He avoids streets with heavy traffic and plans his route around residential areas or roads that have bike paths he can use. He says some e-scooter users drive recklessly on the road, making things unsafe for pedestrians, cyclists, and cars. "If I'm on a sidewalk and there's people … I'm not going to go full speed if there's people walking." 'Not a policy priority' Rob Kristjansson wants to see motorized e-scooters regulated in Manitoba, much like an electric bike. "I call it a legal grey area," said Kristjansson, who has been advocating for regulations for years and is a moderator of the e-scooter Winnipeg Facebook group. According to the City of Winnipeg, motorized vehicles fall under the Highway Traffic Act, which means regulations fall under provincial legislation. But Kristjansson says amendments made to the act in 2022 give municipalities the power to create bylaws that would set speed limits on shared roads. The city looked into regulations when there was strong interest in creating scooter-sharing programs, but once that interest died down so did the city's. Kristjansson has advocated for regulations around speed, age, and where e-scooters can be driven but says he continues to hear the same message from his city councillor: "It is not a policy priority for me in this term." "I appreciate that the city has many priorities,I just want my thing on the list," he said. Until motorized scooters are formally recognized in the province, people will continue getting hurt, Kristjansson saod, adding it's a small step with positive impacts down the line. "To empower regulatory authorities to say 'hey, what you're doing is unsafe, you need to behave like a cyclist' instead of this free for all." A provincial spokesperson told CBC, "as the use of e-scooters continues to grow, the Manitoba government is actively exploring options to establish a regulatory framework to guide their safe and responsible use across the province." Amid rising injury rates, advocates call for e-scooter regulations in Manitoba 2 hours ago It's becoming a popular way to get around, but with the increase of electric scooters on the road, hospitalizations because of them are increasing and some are blaming the lack of rules around their use.
CNN
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Our favorite product releases this week: Nomad, Dandelion Chocolate, Dieux and more
It's Friday, and that means that we get to end the week by looking back at our editors' favorite product launches from the last seven days. Whether you're just hoping to keep up to date with the latest and greatest releases or are looking to shop them, we've highlighted nine of the most notable drops from around the web. To close out the week, our deals team of Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo scoured the web to find the best new product drops. This week brings the launch of a new Nomad Apple Watch band, the 2025 edition of Dandelion Chocolate's beloved Advent Calendar, a fresh Dieux face cleansing oil and more. This editor-favorite Apple Watch now comes in black Altland's favorite Apple Watch band just dropped in a new color this week. First hitting the scene last August, CNN Underscored editors have been writing home about the strap for nearly a year. A dark grey Storm color marked its launch, but as someone who rocks the Piano Black Apple Watch Series 10, it wasn't quite dark enough for Altland. Now, the new Carbon Black style perfectly matches the black aluminum finish of Apple's latest smartwatch. It has the same FKM rubber build that has stood up to months of wear, including hundreds of hours tagging along on runs and workouts. While the Rocky Point Band was designed with the Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2 in mind, it'll also work just fine with just about any other Apple Watch. So, whether you have an older model or the new Series 10, you can adorn your wrist with the new style for $79. A fresh revamp of the brand's crisp, hotel-quality sheets Add a nostalgic, coastal feel to your bedroom with Parachute's latest drop. The bedding brand just reinvented its bestselling airy sheets by debuting three new patterns. Calling on the Pembroke stripes reminiscent of vintage deckchairs, the Percale Stripe Collection invites a cozy look to your nest. The brand already won us over with its best-tested linen sheets that come in an assortment of fun colors. But if you love the idea of a crisp, hotel sheet, Parachute's percale sheet is made with a long-staple Egyptian cotton for a more lightweight, breathable texture that warm-to-hot sleepers will enjoy. Percale's tight weave also means it'll have a smooth, matte finish that looks neat on beds. While Piglet in Bed is known for its linen Pembroke stripe sheets, we've yet to see a percale sheet with a similar aesthetic. Choose from three, yarn-dyed stripes woven directly into the fabric: a cream Bone, a green Moss and a blue Dusk. The latest patterns premiere in the sheets set as well as a separate duvet cover and a pillowcase, so you can mix with your original bedding or match for a cohesive, striped design. Prices run the gamut of $284 to $324 for a complete sheet set and $314 to $344 for a duvet cover set. Frizzy hair is no match for this hydrating duo You might be familiar with Gisou's viral honey-infused lip products and hair oils, but the brand is here to expand on its line of beauty products through its hydrating hair care bundle. The Honey Gloss Hair Wash Duo is priced at a reasonable $46 — after getting 15% off when buying them together — which is on par with other middle-tier shampoos and conditioners on the market. You'll find that this set is packed with familiar ingredients like hyaluronic acids, AHAs, strengthening ceramides and of course, fermented honey. The shampoo and conditioner duo set out to cleanse and de-frizz hair post-wash, and the brand claims you can get up to three days of gloss, hydration and humidity control. What stands out about this hair care set is that you can get the benefits of cleansing and clarifying your scalp without stripping your hair or skin of its natural oils. It's safe to regularly use and will even help restore your scalp's microbiome, and in turn reduce hair breakage, per the brand. Our editor's favorite way to countdown to the holidays Yes, we know it's too soon to be talking about the winter holidays. But trust us, this launch is worth shopping ahead of time. One of Altland's favorite Christmas traditions is unboxing Advent Calendars. As CNN Underscored's resident Lego builder, she loves the Lego ones, of course, but an even bigger highlight for her is the annual Dandelion Chocolate Advent Calendars. These masterfully crafted calendars include 25 days' worth of confections made by chocolatiers all around North America. As much as Altland can write home about the delicious candy inside the Advent Calendar, another highlight is the artistry of the box itself. Included in the holiday countdown are 25 ornament boxes that you can hang on your tree, as Altland has done in previous years, plus an illustrated booklet to go along with 2025's moon theming. Together, they honor 25 of our solar system's moons. She has already placed an order for hers, and good thing, because these themed Advent Calendars always end up selling out long before the actual holiday season. If you're looking to enjoy the sweet treats on your own, the set goes for $189. You can double the amount of included chocolates to share with a special someone for $328. Dissolve the day away with this oil-based cleanser With SPF slathered on and salt and sun gracing your pores this summer, you'll need a good skin care routine to clear out all the gunk and grime at the end of the day. Oil cleansers aren't exactly new, but the Dieux Ethereal Cleansing Oil boasts a concentrated formula that the brand claims helps dissolve makeup in under 30 seconds, fine-tuned after 50 different trial iterations. The skin care brand, Dieux, has already made faithful users of two out of three deals team editors with its reusable silicone eye patches, so we're eager to get our hands on the cleansing oil too. A cornerstone of Korean beauty, oil-based cleansers are step one of double cleansing routines, which basically gives skin a good, deep clean. Ethereal contains emollient ingredients that make the formula easier to spread across stubborn makeup, sunscreen and impurities. Meanwhile, its emulsifying ingredients help rinse impurities away without leaving any film or oily residue behind — only soft, clean skin. Cleansing oils can range anywhere from $20 to $50, and this one lands near the former at $28, marking a pretty reasonable price for its 3.38 fluid ounces. For scooping ice cream all summer long National Ice Cream Day might have just passed, but Material Kitchen keeps the scooping going with its newly released The Dream Scoop. The direct-to-consumer, AAPI-founded kitchenware brand partnered up with an editor-loved ice cream brand — Van Leeuwen — to create a scooper that'll churn out perfectly round scoops for those who frequently indulge in ice cream at home. Quit fussing with the metal spoon in your kitchen drawer or resorting to popping your pint in the microwave to soften that pint in a pinch. This heavy-duty stainless steel scooper is carefully designed to glide through ice cream with its ergonomic handle and weighted body. As a self-proclaimed ice cream connoisseur (who shares her birthday with National Ice Cream Day), Matarazzo is always looking for ways to improve at-home sundaes or late-night scoops. Once she saw this pairing, she thought it made a great gift for ice cream lovers, especially if you gift the enthusiast with their favorite pints. Five miniature limited-edition vehicles are here Hess Toy Trucks may be known for the annual winter releases around Christmas that many of us received as gifts as kids. But there are also new versions that come out during the summer. For 2025, the newest mini collection of vehicles has arrived, complete with five trucks, trailers and helicopters inspired by the company's full-sized holiday offerings. The limited-edition set sells for $40 and includes all the usual bells and whistles you'd expect from Hess's larger releases. Each of the five mini vehicles comes packed with lights and sounds to inspire even more play. A stylish sneaker that's secretly supportive and comfortable No longer sacrifice style for comfort. While you could certainly rock orthopedic sandals, the latest drop from Kuru Footwear brings a comfortable sneaker in line with fashionable street shoe designs on the market. Catering specifically to those with plantar fasciitis, the all-new Apogee sneaker features a cushioned insole that cups your entire heel with more padding. We previously interviewed podiatrists who recommended the brand's styles for its superior stability and shock absorption, no matter if you're walking, running or otherwise. Complete with a breathable mesh upper and a padded heel collar, these Apogee kicks will come in handy for those who like to get their steps in. It leans into retro looks with suede overlays and color-blocked options. The pair comes in both women's and men's sizes, including half sizes. Skip the guesswork and whittle down your perfect size by taking the brand's AI-powered quiz. Run to this pair if you'll be taking Euro travels with many a cobblestoned trek involved, or if you need a solid go-to everyday sneaker that keeps you light on your feet. Priced at $145, the Apogee is certainly an investment, but you are paying it forward for potential long-term foot health benefits. Summery press-ons that take minutes to apply After testing for the best press-on nails earlier in the year, our associate testing writer, Carolina Gazal, ranked Chillhouse's unique tips in the top three. Out of the brands she tried, it stood out above the rest when it came to design range and shapes. Recently, the online nail retailer and spa launched a collaboration with Sumo Citrus to create seasonally relevant press-ons. The Sumo Summer Bundle comes with three different almond-shaped tips, which include a nude base with oranges painted on, a vibrant purple with subtle orange decals and an orange French mani with rhinestones. While scrolling through social media, Matarazzo's eye was caught by its summery designs and fair price point. She usually only gets her toenails done professionally at the salon and avoids manicures because she finds that they chip easily. For the past few months, she's been considering press-ons since they're lower maintenance yet deliver a salon-quality look. Matarazzo attests that the tips can be applied in less than 15 minutes and that the safe, non-toxic glue lasts for about two weeks. For those on the fence, this set is 20% off and will look great ahead of your next summer soirée. Smart features now come with a more flexible stand LG just launched its newest Smart Monitor this week. The company has been making these unique smart displays for a handful of years now, and now there's even more to like with the latest one. Just like previous iterations, this monitor is neither a full smart TV at 31.5 inches nor a typical computer monitor. It's something in between. The new LG Smart Monitor Swing lives up to its name with a novel mount that allows it to hover wherever you need some extra screen real estate. It has a wheeled base that can roll around your home and an adjustable arm that can tilt, swivel and lean forward. That last bit makes it even easier to position the touchscreen display at the perfect angle. There are also many other perks that the Smart Monitor series is known for, like AirPlay 2 casting for sending videos wirelessly from your iPhone, built-in streaming apps, stereo speakers and three USB-C ports. If that robust feature list calls to you, you can bring the new Smart Monitor Swing, powered by LG's webOS, to your home for a whopping $1,300. This week also saw the launch of other products our editors deemed worthy of standalone coverage. Shop all these additional launches below, including a new floating MagSafe hub from Twelve South, the latest Switch 2 bundle and a buildable Lego Game Boy kit. Twelve South PowerBug 2-in-1 Wall Mount Charger Twelve South's new PowerBug is a tiny but mighty wall adapter that blends a 30W USB-C charger with a Qi2 magnetic wireless charging puck — all in a design small enough to fit in your hand. It powers up two devices at once, great for when you're in a pinch. Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A Bundle Nintendo just leveled up with the launch of its Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which includes the upgraded Switch 2 console and a full game download set in Lumiose City with real-time battles and Mega Evolutions. It's available now for pre-order, launching October 16 at $500. Lego Game Boy Kit Lego is teaming up with Nintendo to bring the iconic Game Boy to life — in brick form. Work through over 400 pieces, featuring two game cartridges: Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. You can pre-order yours now before it officially launches on October 1. As deals editors at CNN Underscored, we are some of the first people to hear about the latest product news from reader-favorite brands. Our deals team — comprised of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo — is passionate about product launches that we would be tempted to shop, and we enjoy finding a coveted new item (especially one from a brand with top marks from our experts) because it means we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.
CBS News
17-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Evacuations ordered due to fire in western Colorado north of Parachute
Colorado officials have ordered evacuations due to a fire burning in Garfield County. The Garfield County Emergency Community Relations Authority issued an alert around 3:22 p.m. Thursday directing all residents within one mile of 1800 County Road 309 to evacuate. The area is just north of the town of Parachute. As of 3:44 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation has not closed I-70. Stage 2 fire restrictions went into effect in Garfield County as of 20:01 a.m. Thursday. The fire restrictions prohibit the use of fireworks, put a pause on issuing burn permits and ban recreational fires.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Marico eyes Rs 20,000 cr FMCG firm by 2030, looks to double revenue in next 5 years
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: FMCG major Marico is aiming to become a ₹20,000-crore company by 2030, targeting a two-fold jump in revenue over the next five years, according to Chairman Harsh company, known for brands like Saffola , Parachute, and Livon, crossed the ₹10,000-crore revenue mark in FY25—a milestone Mariwala described as a testament to Marico's brand strength and innovation-led growth.'As we celebrate this achievement, we remain sharply focused on the next horizon—scaling to ₹20,000 crore by 2030—guided by innovation, purposeful brand building, and operational excellence,' he said in the company's annual which started with a strong presence in edible oils and hair care, has steadily expanded its portfolio to address the evolving needs of India's diverse consumer base. The company is now entering what it calls a new phase of transformation.'Our core objective is to build and scale consumer-centric portfolios aligned with emerging aspirations,' said Saugata Gupta, Managing Director and CEO. 'We're scaling up our profitable emerging businesses and investing strategically in new-age, digital-first brands that are increasingly contributing to both topline and bottom line..'The company's foods business, housed primarily under the Saffola brand, has grown nearly 5x since FY20, crossing the ₹900-crore mark in FY25. Marico expects to sustain over 25% growth in this segment in the medium term, taking it to nearly 8x of its FY20 has also achieved a structural gross margin expansion of nearly 1,000 basis points cumulatively over FY24 and FY25, with further margin improvements expected as scale its premium personal care segment—including brands like Beardo, Just Herbs, and the Plix personal care portfolio—continued to show strong momentum in FY25. The company's digital-first portfolio ended the year with an annualised revenue run-rate of ₹750 crore, and Marico expects this to grow to 2.5x of FY24's exit run-rate by the foods and premium personal care segments contributed 22% of Marico's India revenue in FY25, with a combined annualised revenue run-rate of approximately ₹2,000 crore. This share is expected to grow to 25% by FY27.'These newer businesses deliver higher gross margins compared to our core categories, offering significant potential for margin expansion as they scale,' said a strong push toward innovation, digital-first strategies, and premiumisation, Marico is positioning itself to become a globally admired digital FMCG company, while reinforcing its leadership in traditional categories.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Beauty, biscuits and bridal gold shine in Q1, Manufacturing News, ET Manufacturing
Advt Advt Advt Consumers spent more on packaged goods, beauty products, fashion and jewellery during the June quarter, signalling a mild revival in demand after months of sluggish urban consumption. However, early monsoon rains and ongoing geopolitical tensions kept a lid on broader growth, according to quarterly business updates issued by key Indian reported that the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector showed a sequential recovery in demand with an 'uptick in volume growth, particularly in urban markets'. The company said that while its home and personal care, as well as healthcare segments, were set to post strong growth, the beverages segment was negatively affected by a shortened summer and unexpected rainfall. 'On account of the decline in beverages, Dabur's consolidated revenue is expected to grow in low-single digits,' the company said. Dabur is the maker of products such as Hajmola and Consumer Products, which has a stronger presence in urban areas, said that volume growth has been of FMCG companies rose on Monday after Godrej Consumer's quarterly update pointed to improving demand conditions. Godrej is the third major company after Dabur and Marico to indicate a stronger-than-anticipated growth outlook. However, analysts cautioned against treating these improvements as representative of the entire industry.'A sequential improvement in volume growth and revenue growth indicated by Godrej Consumer Products, Dabur and Marico led to renewed investor sentiment,' said Ajay Thakur, research analyst - FMCG, at Anand Rathi Institutional Equities. 'A good monsoon is seen propping up rural demand and an uptick in urban demand also supports sentiment.'Marico, which has been facing the pressure of rising copra prices, said unseasonal rainfall had further worsened inflation in the commodity, continuing to squeeze gross margins. The company, which dominates the coconut oil market through its Parachute brand, raised prices by around 30% in this segment over the past year. Volumes in Parachute declined during the quarter, but the company saw growth momentum from its foods and premium personal care businesses.'...underlying volume growth in the India business continued to improve sequentially to reach a multi-quarter high, driven by positive trends in core franchises and continued scale-up of new businesses,' Marico said. It added that urban sentiment was holding steady and that easing inflation should help growth over the next few quarters. The company also said that moderating palm oil prices and stable crude oil derivatives should result in broader gains from the second half of inflation in recent quarters had led urban consumers to cut back on discretionary spending. In response, the government introduced tax incentives, and the benefits of these measures began to reflect in consumption during the June and fashion retailer Nykaa said that geopolitical tensions caused some 'loss of business' during its key Q1 sale event. However, its wide range of in-house brands and extensive distribution network helped maintain momentum in the beauty segment, which is expected to record gross merchandise value (GMV) growth in the higher mid-20% range. The company said the fashion business also performed better during the the other hand, Trent, the retail arm of the Tata Group, reported standalone revenue growth of 20% in the first quarter. This is slower than its five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35%, showing that full recovery in consumer demand is still some time retailer Kalyan Jewellers benefited from seasonal factors. 'The recently concluded quarter was a very fulfilling one, recording consolidated revenue growth of 31%... despite multiple pauses in demand, majorly due to volatility in gold prices and geopolitical tensions,' the company said. It added that wedding demand and Akshaya Tritiya sales were key contributors to its growth in Q1.>
