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A buyer from Argentina has paid $36,000 for a manuscript of works, including seven unpublished stories, by legendary Argentine writer Julio Cortázar at an auction in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo
2023-10-13 07:51

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2023-10-19 17:49

San Francisco bakery sparks debate by refusing to serve armed police
The San Franciscopolice officer’s union reacted with outrage last week when Reem’s, a local bakery chain, refused to serve an officer in uniform. “NO COPS ALLOWED,” the San Francisco Police Officer’s Association wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “That’s the confirmed policy of the bakery chain Reem’s. One of our officers was denied service last weekend because he was in uniform. Reem’s confirms that they will not serve anyone armed and in uniform. Presumably, this includes members of the US Military.” The union also claimed the policy was “bigoted” and “discriminatory.” Reem’s, a bakery serving Arab food, with locations across San Francisco and Oakland, confirmed the indicent took place at its Mission neighbourhood store, but said the policy applies to all armed people and that officers were welcome to come in while off duty. “Reem’s has a deep commitment to uplifting social and racial justice in our communities,” the business wrote in a statement on Instagram. “This includes fostering an environment of safety for our staff and customers. In a time of increased gun violence – particularly impacting people of color, youth, and queer people — we belive that maintaining a strict policy of prohibiting guns in our restaurant keeps us safer.” “Many members of our community have been impacted by gun violence, whether that be experience on the streets of San Francisco, having come from war or occupation, or having increased fears due to a growing climate of political extremism,” the bakery continued. “All too often, Black and brown people, and poor people are the victims of this violence. At Reem’s, we aim to provide a space where people can eat delicious Arab food and work together to strengthen our community, without fear of violence or harassment.” The Mission neighbourhood is a diverse area home to numerous immigrant communities from different countries. It’s not the first time such a controversy has occured. A cashier was fired from a San Francisco pizzeria earlier this year for refusing to serve a police office. Meanwhile, in 2021, the San Francisco restaurant Hilda and Jesse apologised for refusing to serve three uniformed SFPD officers. The San Francisco Police Department has a well-documented record of disproportionate violence against people of colour. Black people are 6.5 times more likely to be shot by the SFPD than white people, while Latinx people are 3.6 times more likely, according to data from Mapping Police Violence. Read More San Francisco's music scene in the 1960s and '70s takes center stage in an MGM+ docuseries Tensions high in San Francisco as city seeks reversal of ban on clearing homeless encampments How a vote to empower autonomous ‘robotaxis’ from Cruise and Waymo has divided San Francisco
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Argentina's Cheika backs veterans for Chile 'derby'
Argentina head coach Michael Cheika said on Thursday his much-changed outfit to face Chile in the Rugby World Cup this weekend...
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Indonesia Holds Key Rate, Unveils Perks to Boost Lending
Bank Indonesia kept its key rate steady at a four-year high to shield the rupiah ahead of an
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When Denzel Washington refused to kiss Julia Roberts in 'The Pelican Brief' to honor 'core audience'
Denzel Washington wasn't comfortable with how his 'core audience' would respond to interracial scenes
2023-05-21 11:27

Thousands join pro-Palestinian protest in Bosnia
SARAJEVO Several thousand people gathered in Sarajevo city centre on Sunday, waving Palestinian and Bosnian flags and demanding
2023-10-22 23:29

Yair Rodriguez vs. Alexander Volkanovski prediction and odds for UFC 290
After going up in weight to face lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski is back at featherweight to face interim champion Yair Rodriguez.Volkanovski has never lost at this weight class, and is the heavy favorite to stay that way on Saturday night in the UFC 290 main event. R...
2023-07-08 21:22

Brimful clinics, cemeteries as dengue ravages Peru
Two months after cyclonic downpours flooded the town of Catacaos in northern Peru, dozens of inhabitants lie sick and dying of dengue, a disease carried...
2023-06-17 09:52

Portland ‘serial killer’ – live: Jesse Calhoun’s ‘girlfriend’ reveals his relationships to two of the victims
Oregon officials have identified Jesse Lee Calhoun of Portland, as a person of interest in the mystery deaths of four women that police say are linked, law enforcement sources told The Associated Press. The 38-year-old has not been charged with any crimes related to the investigation. He is currently in prison on unrelated charges, after being arrested on 6 June for a parole violation. Court records show that Calhoun has an extensive criminal history including 2003 and 2008 convictions for assault. He was also sentenced to four years in 2019 for burglary. He was released early in July 2021 after being granted a “conditional commutation” by then-Oregon Governor Kate Brown, due to his service as an inmate firefighter during the wildfires and the fear of Covid-19 spreading in prisons. Meanwhile, a woman saying that she’s Calhoun’s girlfriend has said that he had links to two of the four victims, revealing that Calhoun and Ashley Real had been seeing each other on and off for about a year and that he would provide Bridget Webster with drugs in exchange for sex. Read More Woman claiming to be girlfriend of person of interest in Oregon killings reveals alleged links to victims An inmate was pardoned by Oregon’s governor. Two years on he’s a person of interest in four suspicious deaths Jesse Calhoun identified as person of interest in suspicious deaths of four women in Portland Mothers hope for answers as authorities announce 'person of interest' in deaths of 4 women in Oregon Portland police dismissed serial killer fears after the deaths of six women. Then came a chilling connection
2023-07-21 04:57

TSX opens lower as bank earnings, US debt deal uncertainty weigh
Canada's main stock index extended losses on Wednesday after two top lenders reported disappointing quarterly earnings, while U.S.
2023-05-24 21:55
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