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By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces the greatest threat to his brief but chequered political career, with his fate in the hands of judges after some of his allies turned from him and voted to impeach him on Saturday for allegedly leading an…
Billboard used a clip from Ye’s 2016 music video “Famous” to recap Taylor Swift’s career.The clip featured a nude wax figure of Swift lying in bed with Ye and other celebrities.After backlash from fans, Billboard apologized for including it.Over the past few months, Billboard has revealed its rankings for the…
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn is retiring from breakdancing after facing online hate and misinformation.Gunn suffered ridicule and false rumors after her Paris Olympics performance.Breaking won’t be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, impacting future competitors. Olympic breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn is retiring from the sport after facing a barrage of…
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3% at the end of its highest profile investigation that has divided Europe and prompted retaliation from Beijing. Just over a year after launching its anti-subsidy probe, the European…
Anne Hathaway apologized to journalist Kjersti Flaa for being difficult in a 2012 interview.Flaa had an uncomfortable interview experience with Blake Lively earlier this year.Experts say Hathaway’s approach enhances her brand, which Lively could learn from. Anne Hathaway just gave a masterclass in swerving public backlash — and Blake Lively…
The talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has long been considered a beloved celebrity for her friendly and funny public demeanor. But in 2020, that all changed as complaints of inconsiderate behavior sprung up in the news.The Dutch beauty YouTuber Nikkie de Jager, also known as NikkieTutorials, was one of the…
By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s consumer protection agency has received about 70 complaints since initiating a probe into aggressive discounting by BYD (SZ:) dealers that has left some buyers feeling they overpaid for their Chinese electric vehicles. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told BYD Chief Executive…
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season three, part two of “Bridgerton,” and “When He Was Wicked,” the sixth Bridgerton book.”The fact of the matter is, the fan base is not a monolith, and you’re never going to please every single side of the fan base,” showrunner Jess Brownell told Teen…
Klarna’s CEO seemingly touched a nerve on social media with a post about how the company saved millions by using AI to cut costs and do the marketing work human employees previously did.Sebastian Siemiatkowski tweeted on Tuesday that the fintech firm will save $10 million this year in part because…
By Julia Payne and Dmitry ZhdannikovBRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) -The United States is re-evaluating the strictest elements of a ban on Russian diamonds from the Group of Seven major democracies, after opposition from African countries, Indian gem polishers and New York jewellers, seven sources said.The sanctions package, agreed in December and including…
