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Apple CEO Tim Cook seemed pleased when he tweeted the company’s latest iPad Pro ad, “Crush!”, on Tuesday (7 May). "Meet the new iPad Pro," he wrote. "Just imagine all the things it’ll be used to create." But in order to illustrate the new tablet’s many creative possibilities, Apple decided that their iPad Pro should feature at the exclusion – or more specifically, annihilation – of all other creative objects. The ad features a great slab of metal crushing down on all the things you might use, the company seems to be saying, for something that an iPad Pro can now do for you. Pianos, trumpets, b...
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Pageantry and controversy often go hand in hand, but this week has been a particularly turbulent one over in the US, as both the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA have relinquished their crowns. Their sudden resignations have caused much speculation about the state of the Miss USA Organization. Here’s the lowdown. On 6 May, Noelia Voigt announced that she was hanging up her crown and shash as Miss USA, saying she had to do what was best for her mental health. Voigt won the Miss USA title last September aged 24, and becomes the first title holder in the pageant’s 72-year history to voluntaril...
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The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is in full swing. Last night, performers from countries across Europe and beyond graced the stage in the first of two semi-finals held in the Swedish city of Malmö. This semi-final, along with a second one scheduled for Thursday, will narrow down the 37 participating nations to 26 finalists who will compete in Saturday’s grand finale amid a backdrop of both celebration and protests. Ten out of the first semi-final's 15 acts were voted through to the final by viewers. Among them is Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, whose infectious electro number “Rim Tim...
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Security will be tight during next month’s Eurovision Song Contest in the southern Sweden city of Malmö, according to police, who have cited demonstrations that could lead to unrest and a heightened threat of terrorism in the Scandinavian country. “The security is going to be rigorous,” Petra Stenkula, head of police area in Malmö, said according to Swedish broadcaster TV4. Pro-Palestinian activists who want Israel out of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced large rallies in downtown Malmö, several kilometers from the Malmö Arena contest venue. Activists also have planned two large demon...
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The German Football Federation and Adidas have stopped the sale of Germany football shirts featuring the number 44 due to its resemblance to the logo of the Nazi Party’s notorious SS paramilitary units. Adidas announced on Monday the suspension of personalised shirt options with names and numbers, while the federation stopped the distribution of shirts bearing the number 44 from its online store and is actively seeking an alternative design for the number 4. The decision came after social media users pointed out the resemblance to the now-banned symbol in Germany. “None of the parties involved...
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England’s new football shirt is causing quite the stir – and not because of the extortionate price tag. The controversy has led to the creation of a "Save St. George's Cross in English football" petition on Change.org (which at the time of writing has 46 391 signatures) and even prompted bi-partisan unity (gasp!), as the Conversative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Kier Starmer have both shared their displeasure at the new stylistic change. So, what’s behind the hubbub exactly? For the rollout in the run-up to the UEFA Euro in Germany (14 June – 14 July), Nike dared to change the ...
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This is the Oscars controversy that refuses to dissipate... After his stirring and polarizing speech during the 96th Academy Awards, during which British director Jonathan Glazer, accepting Best International Feature for his staggering Holocaust film The Zone of Interest, drew a parallel between his film and the current conflict in Gaza, debate continues to rage. His words on Oscar night have been labelled “morally indefensible” and "reprehensible," and several Oscar-winning directors have weighed in \- including 'Son of Saul' director László Nemes and 'Amy' director Asif Kapadia. Now, more th...
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NBA general managers are working to form a professional association that would collectively support executives with access to legal defense funds. These steps originated in March and started before the investigation into Portland Trail Blazers president of basketball operations, Neil Olshey, and that situation has further convinced front-office executives of the need for such an association. Portland’s internal probe has stoked fears that organizations can make decisions to fire top basketball executives for any number of traditional reasons, such as team performance, personality conflicts, di...
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After Norway’s national women’s team was fined for wearing shorts earlier this year, it sparked controversy and charges of sexism that lead to an international protest. Now, as of January 2022, bikinis will no longer be mandated for the teams. The Norwegian Handball Federation had been lobbying for the change since 2006. Norway’s women’s team was fined $1,700 for wearing thigh-high elastic shorts, which were deemed “improper,” instead of bikini bottoms during a July match in the European Championships. The fine triggered outrage over the sexualization of women’s sports, and the athletes had co...
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Attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing the 22 women suing Houston Texans’ quarterback Deshaun Watson, said that settlement talks between the two sides broke down recently because of language Watson’s legal team insisted they include in nondisclosure agreements. “In what was submitted to us, there were nondisclosure agreements and many of the women pushed back on those,” Buzbee said. The NFL is investigating Watson’s conduct, as are local police. There is also an open grand jury probe into criminal misconduct. Watson was not traded ahead of the NFL’s deadline earlier this week, despite count...
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