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'Outnumbered by puppets': Depopulated village in Japan crafts dolls for sense of life
With most of the population gone, residents of one village in Japan have come up with a novel plan to make it less lonely — replacing people with puppets.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
The corporate takeover of ‘craft beer’ leaves a nasty taste in the mouth | Katie Mather
Giant multinationals are swallowing up independent breweries yet keeping the subversive, sock-it-to-the-man branding. Do they think drinkers are daft?. When I first began working in the beer ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
The Guardian view on ‘indie beer’: crafting a new identity | Editorial
In tough economic times, a rebranding campaign by small breweries can help keep the industry’s big beasts at bay. These are tough economic times for small-scale craft breweries, as recent closures ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny on crafting hits with Joni Mitchell and David Bowie: ‘I had to keep telling myself it was real’
The virtuoso jazz guitarist has worked with a string of legends, winning 20 Grammys in the process. He speaks on his beginnings as a jazz trumpeter, and still striving to improve at 70. Pat Metheny ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
‘Gimp play is a craft’: how a Canadian writer went from fetish sex work to creating powerful BBC drama
Jordan Tannahill has turned his novel, The Listeners, into a tense, timely BBC drama inspired by cults and conspiracy theories. He talks Brexit, banging raves and exploring kinks with closeted ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger received standing ovations in Broadway debut
Nicole Scherzinger, former pop star of the Pussycat Dolls and "The X Factor" judge, received a six-minute standing ovation for her role as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Blvd."Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ movie dolls mistakenly list pornography site on packaging
Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
'Wicked' dolls' packaging includes link to a porn site. Mattel apologizes
Mattel apologizes and pulls its line of 'Wicked'-themed dolls from stores after misprinting its website link, sending consumers to an adult film site.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11 -
Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”Business - The New York Times - November 11 -
Mattel faults print error for porn site listed on "Wicked" doll box
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Mattel’s New ‘Wicked’ Doll Line Sent Customers to a Porn Site
It’s just the latest in a long series of marketing flubs from big brands.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Mattel apologizes for link to porn site on 'Wicked' movie doll boxes
Mattel has apologized after the boxes for its new "Wicked" movie dolls included a link to a pornographic website.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Barbie releases Rita Moreno doll to honor the legendary actress and trailblazer
Mattel has released a new Barbie doll in honor of Rita Moreno's upcoming 93rd birthday.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Mattel releases doll honoring EGOT winner Rita Moreno
Toy maker Mattel is releasing a doll honoring Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT) winner Rita Moreno, a prominent Latina actor. “Rita Moreno has long been a star on-stage, and a heroine in real ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Japan’s unfortunate political limbo
Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfiredWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
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FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflowsWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering
The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Japan is having a moment but will it survive Trump?
Some believe the country’s economy could benefit from the result of the US electionWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Japan on cusp of energy storage boom
Demand for residential batteries set to surgeWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
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Mattel apologises after Wicked movie dolls mistakenly link to pornography website on packaging
Toy company advises parents to ‘discard the product packaging or obscure the link’ on Glinda and Elphaba dolls. The toy company Mattel says it is taking “immediate action” after mistakenly printing ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site
Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic websiteEntertainment - ABC News - November 11 -
Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult web address on packaging
Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of "Wicked" dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Macy's.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging
Thousands of Mattel’s “Wicked”-branded fashion dolls are flying off shelves, but not because of consumer demand.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
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Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
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Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election SundayWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Japan's Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27
