Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Australians to vote on whether to recognize Indigenous people in constitution

Australia Indigenous Disadvantage

Australians will vote on Oct. 14 on a proposed law to create a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the nation's first referendum in a generation.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/australia-indigenous-referendum-constitution-1.6951509?cmp=rss