Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Billed as an uprising to 'retake power' in Brazil, pro-Bolsonaro protests fizzle

Brazil Capital Uprising

Skittish Brazilian authorities on Wednesday spared no effort to boost security in the face of the social media promotion of a "mega-protest to retake power" in two dozen cities. Whether because of preventative measures adopted or not, the supposed uprising was a dud.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/bolsonaro-protests-fizzle-in-brazil-1.6711235?cmp=rss

Jeff Beck, guitar virtuoso who influenced generations, dead at 78

Obit Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player's guitar player, has died. He was 78.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/jeff-beck-obit-1.6710934?cmp=rss

Tennis star Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy, plans return to sport in 2024

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Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced Wednesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/tennis/naomi-osaka-pregnant-jan11-2023-1.6710447?cmp=rss

Gwen Stefani draws backlash for saying 'I am Japanese' in interview

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Gwen Stefani raised eyebrows this week and drew fierce backlash for claiming during a magazine interview that she is Japanese.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/gwen-stefani-japanese-comments-1.6710281?cmp=rss