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Simu Liu criticizes Canadian boba tea company over concerns of cultural appropriation
Actor Simu Liu blasted a pair of Quebec entrepreneurs last week who went on Canada’s version of “Shark Tank” to pitch a drink they say has “transformed” boba tea.Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
Prague bans night-time pub crawls in bid to attract ‘more cultured, wealthier’ tourists
Deputy mayor says Czech capital doesn’t want type of visitor ‘who comes for a short time only to get drunk’. Prague city councillors have banned night-time pub crawls organised by travel agencies ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture
Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.”Entertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
AI mediation tool may help reduce culture war rifts, say researchers
System built by Google DeepMind team takes individual views and generates a set of group statements. Artificial intelligence could help reduce some of the most contentious culture war divisions ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Dodgers bullpen shows their 'pitch each other up' culture at critical Game 4 moment
Evan Phillips and Blake Treinen got out of a big jam against the Mets in Game 4 of the NLCS, which showcased the mental fortitude of the Dodgers' bullpen.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Worker allegations against MrBeast show spotlight the workplace culture problems on YouTuber sets
Allegations of poor working conditions on YouTuber MrBeast’s new Amazon Studios show have pushed some people who work with creators to call for more safety oversight on their sets.Top stories - NBC News - October 19 -
Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
The owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu LiuEntertainment - ABC News - October 22 -
How a plastic cave made in Spain keeps Amazonian culture alive 5,000 miles away
When ancient carvings were vandalised, the Wauja feared their knowledge was lost. But 3D imaging has created a replica at the heart of Brazil’s first Xingu people’s museum. It is not yet dawn in ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Boba tea startup rejected by 'Shark Tank' pitches Simu Liu after cultural appropriation debate
Simu Liu had criticized a white boba tea company who claimed to had “transformed” the drink on an episode of Canada’s “Dragons’ Den." An Asian boba startup decided to shoot their shot.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
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Can anyone stop dominant England winning World Cup?
England's 21-12 victory over Canada in Vancouver on Saturday retained the WXV1 title in their 20th straight win, can anyone stop the dominant Red Roses winning the Rugby World Cup next year?Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Bath & Body Works stops selling Snowed In candle over imagery
Bath & Body Works apologized for its Snowed In candle adorned with a snowflake image that some people compared to KKK hoods.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
What happens to the world if forests stop absorbing carbon? Ask Finland
Natural sinks of forests and peat were key to Finland’s ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2035. But now, the land has started emitting more greenhouse gases than it stores. Read more: Trees ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
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Kenya's High Court rejects move to stop deputy president's impeachment debate
Kenya’s High Court has rejected an application by the deputy president’s lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after parliament voted to remove him from office ...World - ABC News - October 15 -
Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.
Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane
The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
It’s Time for America to Get Real With Iran and Israel
A real strategy for coercive U.S. diplomacy to change Iran’s behavior.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
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Nato invitation for Kyiv only way to stop Russia’s war, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president tells FT diplomatic route needed to bring Putin to negotiating tableWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Why Zelenskyy says his Victory Plan is the only way to stop Russia
Also in this newsletter: Moldova’s historic choiceWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
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Musk Makes Solo Trump Campaign Stop in Philadelphia Suburbs
The billionaire and head of America PAC spoke for about 15 minutes at a suburban high school auditorium, urging GOP supporters to vote early.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
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Emotional Ngannou stops Ferreira in first round on MMA return
An emotional Francis Ngannou marks his return to MMA with a first-round stoppage of Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights event in Riyadh.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Lankinen stops 26 shots as Vancouver blanks Philadelphia 3-0
Kevin Lankinen made 26 saves for his fourth career shutout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0Sports - ABC News - October 19 -
Lawler: Rhetoric about Trump-related fascism 'needs to stop'
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said the rhetoric about former President Trump and fascism hurts other Republicans and “needs to stop.” Lawler joined CBS News's “Face the Nation” on Sunday morning to ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
Max Verstappen tells McLaren to stop ‘complaining’ after Norris penalty
Norris penalised for passing title rival off track at US GP Verstappen extended championship lead to 57 points Max Verstappen has given a bullish reaction to criticism of his driving after a ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
South Korea asks Russia to stop apparent North Korean troop deployment
Seoul calls in ambassador amid concerns about Pyongyang involvement in Ukraine conflictWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
New laws force UK employers to stop harassment before it starts
Pre-emptive rules taking effect this week aim to stamp out sexual misconduct at workBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Boeing's CEO Is Shrinking the Jet Maker to Stop Its Crisis From Spiraling
A strike by its machinists union could end soon, but the company remains in a perilous financial position.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 20 -
