Friday, July 21, 2023

Rome given a brief reprieve from the heat

Rome given a brief reprieve from the heat

Rome has been sizzling recently under a heat wave. But residents were overjoyed when a short spell of drizzle on Friday helped drop temperatures, even if the break was brief.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/rome-given-a-brief-reprieve-from-the-heat-1.6914787?cmp=rss

Finnish politician facing fines after spray painting 'Great Career Moves' in tunnel

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A Finnish politician who has pushed to make the art of graffiti more accepted in the nation’s capital was recently busted for illegally spray painting in a train tunnel. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/finnish-deputy-mayor-graffiti-1.6914505?cmp=rss

Commanders' Dan Snyder fined $60M US for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties

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Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs, and he has agreed to pay a $60 million US fine, the league announced Thursday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/nfl/washington-commanders-owner-dan-snyder-sexual-harassment-fine-1.6913223?cmp=rss

A Kennedy is slammed by Democrats. RFK Jr. becomes a Republican star

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A Kennedy is suddenly a Republican star: RFK Jr. keeps appearing on Fox News. He was invited Thursday to Capitol Hill by Republicans. Kennedy says he was there to talk censorship. Democrats fret he may wind up helping to elect Donald Trump.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kennedy-hearing-gop-1.6913237?cmp=rss

Can fast fashion slow down? It's not that simple

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One of fast fashion's largest players, Zara, has laid out ambitious new sustainability targets as the European Commission looks to regulate the industry. Advocates say Canada still has a long way to go.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/fast-fashion-sustainability-targets-1.6913112?cmp=rss