Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Nebraska volleyball event draws 92,003 fans to set women's sports attendance record

Volleyball Nebraska Celebration

The University of Nebraska laid claim to the world record for largest attendance at a women's sporting event with 92,003 filling Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday night for the Cornhuskers' volleyball match against Omaha.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/volleyball/nebraska-volleyball-attendance-record-1.6951878?cmp=rss

China vs. Japan: Tension over Fukushima's radioactive ocean dump | About That

China vs. Japan: Tension over Fukushima's radioactive ocean dump | About That

Japan is dumping treated radioactive wastewater from the ruined Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. China has responded by instituting a seafood ban that could create billion-dollar losses for Japan. Andrew Chang explains what went into Japan's decision, and both the science and politics at play.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/china-vs-japan-tension-over-fukushima-s-radioactive-ocean-dump-about-that-1.6952700?cmp=rss

Giuliani found liable for defaming Georgia election workers after 2020 vote

Georgia Election Indictment

Rudy Giuliani was found liable for defaming a mother and daughter who served as Georgia election workers during the 2020 presidential contest. A civil trial will determine damages the former Donald Trump lawyer will pay to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/giuliani-defamation-ruling-1.6951938?cmp=rss

London, Ont., man who hasn't paid rent in 2 years hopes to again beat landlord at tribunal

Fred Moore

A 61-year-old London, Ont., man who hasn't paid rent in two years will be before Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) again, in November, to argue his new landlord wrongly made a change in his payment method and it doesn't accommodate his disability,



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/tenant-rent-accommodation-london-ontario-1.6950778?cmp=rss

Russia says major Ukraine drone strike hit deep in its territory

Russia Ukraine War

Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in nighttime attacks that lasted more than four hours and struck military assets, Russian officials and media reports said Wednesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-ukraine-drone-attack-1.6951593?cmp=rss

Rubiales crisis hangs over European soccer ahead of gala award ceremony in Monaco

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Luis Rubiales won't be at the high-end ceremony in Monte Carlo where the awards for best player and coach will be made because he has been suspended by FIFA, the sport's ultimate governing body. Spain could sweep the prizes for women's soccer.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/spain-luis-rubiales-uefa-1.6951594?cmp=rss

Hurricane Idalia strengthens to Category 4 storm, nears landfall in Florida

Tropical Weather

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hurricane-idalia-florida-landfall-1.6951550?cmp=rss

Shein, Forever 21 merger doubles down on fast fashion

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As Chinese e-commerce giant Shein partners with Forever 21 with the goal of expanding in the U.S., experts are concerned that its growth comes at the expense of addressing concerns over its labour practices and the sustainability of the clothes it sells.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/shein-forever-21-sustainable-fashion-1.6949766?cmp=rss