Berlin's traditional Christmas markets reflect city's growing diversity

Berlin's more than 100 Christmas markets are opening across the city this week, and organizers are taking an increasingly diverse approach

World - ABC News - 8 hours ago

‘It’s Time!’ Mariah Carey Reflects on 30 Years as Queen of Christmas

Getting her usual early start on the holiday, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter looks back on the phenomenon she created.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

Plan to cut Berlin arts budget will ‘destroy’ city’s culture, directors warn

Leading theatre figures warn ‘drastic’ reduction in funding will cause bankruptcy and harm city’s tourism appeal. Plans to slash Berlin’s culture budget by tens of millions of Euros have led to a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Exploring Kansas City's diverse and delicious food scene with food writer Jill Silva

From tacos to brisket to donuts, Kansas City's food scene has something for everyone. James Beard Award-winning food writer Jill Silva joins us to explore the city's irresistible flavors.

Diversity Leaders

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World - Financial Times - November 19

Belfast traders 'not worried' about traffic as Christmas market opens

There have been concerns congestion in Belfast might deter shoppers and visitors in the run up to Christmas.

‘It’s overpriced tat’: Christmas markets divide opinion across the UK

Residents and businesses complain about busy crowds, loss of trade, repetitive stalls and extortionate prices. The Halloween cobwebs had barely been brushed off the shop windows of Birmingham city ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City

The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.

City of London votes to close Smithfield meat market

Plans to move trading halls to a new, modern facility in Dagenham were shelved earlier this month

World - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

India’s game market could grow from $3.8B to $9.2B by 2029 | Lumikai

India's game market could grow from $3.8 billion in 2024 to $9.2 billion by 2029, according to a report by Lumikai.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 11

Xbox, PlayStation, And Nintendo Console Market "Isn't Growing," Phil Spencer Says

The video game console market "isn't growing," Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in a new interview, and that's part of the reason why you don't need an Xbox to play Xbox these days. . "The ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 15

The New York City Marathon Puts the Growing Business of Run Clubs in the Spotlight

As runners gear up for one of the world’s biggest marathons, run clubs are booming as a way for people and businesses to connect to the community.

Business - Inc. - November 2

LIST: These are the fastest-growing cities in the US, 2024 report finds

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Politics - The Hill - November 7

A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin

Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms

Health - ABC News - 4 days ago

United sees nearly 30% surge in demand for flights to European Christmas markets versus 2019

The carrier said it’s offering more nonstop flights to destinations, including Dresden, Strasbourg, Vienna and Cologne — homes to some of the most visited Christmas markets.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Six cities, one question: is China’s property market turning a corner?

From Shanghai to Guangzhou and Beijing to Foshan, buyers and agents voice concerns ahead of next phase of stimulus

World - Financial Times - November 5

City of London pauses plan to move Smithfield and Billingsgate markets

Historic meat and fish markets were due to be combined at a facility in Dagenham

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Exhibition celebrates 'diverse and powerful women'

World - Yahoo News - November 17

Warren Buffett’s growing cash hoard makes stock-market bulls nervous. Should it?

Stock-market investors are desperately trying to separate the signal from noise when it comes to Warren Buffett’s latest portfolio moves.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Fight over Trump’s Treasury secretary blamed for some stock-market jitters as candidate pool grows

Investors need a scorecard to keep track of the array of candidates vying to be President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, and that was likely part of the reason for stock-market weakness, ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

The 10 most livable cities in the U.S. where costs are low, incomes are growing and there's plenty to do

If you're looking to live in a U.S. metro area that's both affordable and exciting, consider one of these 10 places.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform

Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29

Health - ABC News - November 15

Congressional offices urgently need racial diversity

It's time to take the next step toward making Congress more diverse and inclusive.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Ireland shifts diversity dial to stay with the pace

Progress is an ‘unstoppable trend’ but blockages remain in some areas

World - Financial Times - November 19

Exclusive: SBA Certifies Record Number of Diverse-Owned Small Businesses

The agency has certified more than 17,000 diverse-owned small firms this year as part of a broader effort to expand access to federal contracting.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Democrats have a diversity problem — The GOP is gaining non-white support

The Republican Party has made inroads into non-white communities, particularly Latinos, Asians and Black men, due to their shared religious values and socio-economic needs, and Democrats must ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition

As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.

Caste remains off-limits in corporate India’s drive for diversity

The push to remedy workplace inequalities does not extend to the country’s ancient system of hierarchy

World - Financial Times - November 14

Why the Return to Office Workforce is Coming Back Less Diverse

Studies show women, people of color, and disabled employees, many of them high performers, are choosing job flexibility and working from home over going in to work.

Business - Inc. - November 15

The ancient traditions of Bhutan

60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl witnessed centuries-old Bhutanese traditions, including a cham dance ceremony and traditional archery, while reporting in the Himalayan country.

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