最高の New Work ポッドキャスト (2024)

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A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France’s lower house. Next stop, the Senate 2:36

4h ago2:36

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A pioneering bill to curb the rampant pace of fast fashion won unanimous approval in the lower house of the French Parliament, making France one of the first countries worldwide to target the influx of low-cost, mass-produced garments.The fashion industry is among the world’s biggest producers of greenhouse gas emissions. France is seeking to reduc…

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Judge denies Apple’s attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking 2:29

1d ago2:29

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A judge has denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit claiming that stalkers are using its AirTag devices to track victims—and that the tech giant hasn’t done enough to prevent them.Apple’s $29 AirTags have become popular items since their 2021 release, helping users keep tabs on the location of anything from their lost keys to wallet…

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Cows join horses and dogs for human-animal therapy 2:18

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A horse-riding school in Australia is using cows as animal therapy to help people of all ages. This new type of mental health service is growing rapidly in Australia, but psychologists say national guidelines are necessary for the safety of both humans and animals.Karl McKeown is from Melbourne, Australia. He was born with cerebral palsy and scolio…

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Australian consumers joining local cooperative to keep food costs down 2:17

3d ago2:17

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Australian households are still very much feeling the pressure of a higher cost of living.Some have found ways to get cheaper groceries using unusual methods. One such method which is becoming more and more popular is to become a member of a food co-op that’s managed in person or online.Eight years ago, Angela Webster became a member of the Veggie …

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Trader Joe’s $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they’re reselling for hundreds 2:25

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Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype.The mini totes are offered in four colors — blue, red, green, and yellow — and they are all in high demand. The bags, retailing for $2.99, are now advertised on platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace for…

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Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers 2:31

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Whenever bestselling author Robin Cook releases a new medical thriller, the head of the public library in West Haven knows demand for digital copies will be high. So will the price.Like many libraries, West Haven has been grappling with the soaring costs of e-books and audiobooks. The digital titles often come with a price tag that’s far higher tha…

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South Korea criticizes senior doctors for threatening to resign to support their juniors’ walkouts 2:26

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South Korea's government criticized senior doctors at a major hospital for threatening to resign in support of the weekslong walkouts by thousands of medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations.About 12,000 junior doctors in South Korea have been off the job for several weeks to protest a government plan to sharply increas…

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Honda and Nissan agree to work together in developing electric vehicles and intelligent technology 2:26

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Nissan and Honda announced on March 15 that they will work together in developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology, sectors where Japanese automakers have fallen behind.The chief executives of Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. appeared together at a news conference in Tokyo to announce that Japan’s second and third biggest auto…

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At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects—and overseas jobs 2:37

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Historic numbers of students from India are studying at foreign universities as a fast-growing, aspirational generation of young people looks for opportunities they can’t find at home. India estimates that 1.5 million students are studying at universities elsewhere—an eightfold increase since 2012—with no country attracting more than the U.S.It rep…

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Immerse yourself in an entire digital amusement park in Saudi Arabia 2:13

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The House of Hype—a digitalized amusement park—is offering an immersive experience for visitors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Guests can navigate the park like a video game, unlocking prizes and scavenger hunts in augmented reality using their smartphones. “We like to call it 'wonderverse.' We are trying to get the most out of the creative people in the …

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How plastic-eating worms could be solution to Southeast Asia’s waste problem 2:14

10d ago2:14

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Scientists at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) think mass-producing ‘superworm’ guts may be a nature-based solution to Southeast Asia’s plastic waste problem.They are studying the creatures to work out exactly how they digest plastic. They already know that the creatures' gut biomes break down the waste on a molecular level and th…

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The Body Shop ceases US operations, with plans to close dozens of stores in the UK and Canada 2:24

11d ago2:24

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The Body Shop has ceased its U.S. operations and is closing dozens of locations in Canada amid deepening financial struggles for the British beauty and cosmetics chain.The Body Shop’s U.S. arm ceased operations on March 1, according to a company announcement. And the brand’s Canadian subsidiary commenced liquidation of 33 closing stores as part of …

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Pencils down: SATs are going all digital, and students have mixed reviews of the new format 2:23

12d ago2:23

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As SAT season kicked off, students across the U.S. for the first time took it with computers and tablets—and not the pencils they’ve used since the college admissions test was introduced nearly a century ago.It’s not unfamiliar territory for today’s digital natives, but some are still warming up to the idea.The digital SAT’s launch comes as its adm…

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Autonomous robot takeaway delivery arrives in Tokyo 2:22

13d ago2:22

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Uber Eats is launching a new autonomous robot delivery service on the streets of Tokyo. If you live or work in the busy Nihonbashi district, you can order food on your smartphone and have it delivered by a little green self-driving robot.Uber Eats Japan, collaborating with Mitsubishi Electric and delivery robotics firm Cartken, announced the launch…

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‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68 2:21

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Akira Toriyama, the creator of the best-selling “Dragon Ball” and other popular anime who influenced Japanese comics, has died, Bird Studio said on March 8. He was 68.Toriyama’s “Dragon Ball” manga series, which started in 1984, has sold millions of copies globally and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games, and films.“He wa…

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Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for altering family photo that fueled rumors about her health 2:28

15d ago2:28

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Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized on March 11 for “confusion” caused by her altering of a family photo released by the palace—an image of Kate and her children that was intended to calm concern and speculation about the British royal’s health but had the opposite effect.Several news agencies that initially published the photo, including The Assoc…

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Jupiter’s moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life 2:19

16d ago2:19

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New research based on data collected by NASA’s Juno spacecraft suggests there's less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa than thought. Even with little or no oxygen, microbes might still be bustling around in the ocean believed to exist miles (kilometers) beneath Europa’s frozen crust.The study was published on Mar. 4 in Nature Astro…

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More than one hundred new species found in deep-sea coral reefs and sponge gardens 2:11

17d ago2:11

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An international group of scientists has discovered more than 100 new species living on seamounts off the coast of Chile.From deep-sea corals to glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods and squat lobsters, the scientists say these discoveries from a recent Schmidt Ocean expedition could be contributing to new science. Erin Easton, an Assistant Profess…

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Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal 2:31

18d ago2:31

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The Biden administration is proposing to make it easier for the government to fine airlines for damaging or misplacing wheelchairs by making it an automatic violation of a federal law on accessible air travel.The U.S. Transportation Department also called for airlines to provide annual training for employees who handle wheelchairs or lift passenger…

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Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants 1:55

19d ago1:55

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Wendy's says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants.The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after the media picked up on comments by CEO Kirk Tanner that the company would test features like dynamic pricing at restaurants.Companies like Uber have used dynamic pricing, or sur…

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Visitors line up to see and smell a corpse flower’s stinking bloom in San Francisco 1:59

20d ago1:59

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Crowds lined up in San Francisco to see—and smell—the blooming of an endangered tropical flower that releases a pungent odor when it opens once every several years.An Amorphophallus titanum, also known as a corpse flower, began blooming at the California Academy of Sciences, a research institution and museum. The plant blooms for one to three days …

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#109 北村真由美/ アサマ先生との出会いとお別れ、フルギア絶対的王者の練習内容 1:34:34

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バーベルラジオ第109回は、フルギアパワーリフティング・ベンチプレス選手、そして神奈川県相模大野にある「スーパーパワーアサマトレーニングクラブ」代表の北村真由美選手です北村選手は2000年から競技を始め、フルギア63kg級全ての種目(スクワット・ベンチプレス・デッドリフト)日本記録保持者であり、他の階級でも日本記録を更新し続けているベテラン選手です。ワールドゲームズや世界選手権など出場経験が豊富な北村選手に、初めてバーベルに触れた時から今日にいたるまでの経験や学びについて聞いてみました。タイムライン 2:45 大怪我との戦い 7:30 「目標に向かって全力」優秀な選手のメンタリティ 9:30 北村選手の日本記録 11:40 旧階級に関して 15:22 競技実績 18:50 アサマ先生の「…

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Senegal’s top surfer wants a fighting chance to compete at the Olympics 2:19

21d ago2:19

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Senegalese surfers raise doubts about the future of surfing in Africa amidst no qualifiers for the Paris Olympics 2024, low funding, and out-of-reach visas.Instead of training in the waves of his Senegal homeland, Chérif Fall wistfully preferred to be in Puerto Rico, where the last surfing qualifying competition for the Paris Olympics ended on Marc…

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Singapore prime minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift that riles some neighbors 2:10

22d ago2:10

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was called on during a key regional summit on March 5 to defend an exclusive deal his city-state struck with Taylor Swift that prevents the pop star from taking her current The Eras Tour anywhere else in Southeast Asia.Swift performed six concerts from March 2 to 9 in Singapore under an exclusive deal that…

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Trial to see whether AI app accurately detects TB cough 2:07

23d ago2:07

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At the Kenya Medical Research Institute, research is underway to create a mobile phone application that uses AI to diagnose tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases.In a specially contained quiet room, Dr. Videlis Nduba and his team record coughs from people with respiratory diseases like tuberculosis as well as people without disease. The aim i…

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Bendy phones and satellite connectivity – new handsets showcased at Barcelona’s MWC 2:03

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Want to see mobile phones of the future? Then Barcelona is the place to be.At this year’s Mobile World Congress tech show, smaller brands are trying to find novel ways to stand out from the crowd.Foldable phones are old news in Barcelona – here it’s all about really bendy handsets. Motorola and Lenovo’s adaptive display concept mobile phone is so f…

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American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points 2:16

25d ago2:16

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American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and it is making other changes to push customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points.The airline said that checking a bag on a domestic flight will rise from $30 now to $35 online and $40 if purchased at the airport. The fee for a second checked b…

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Germany plans to enable underground storage of carbon dioxide at offshore sites 2:19

26d ago2:19

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Germany plans to enable underground carbon storage at offshore sites, pushing ahead with a much-discussed technology in an acknowledgment that time is running out to combat climate change, the country's vice chancellor said.Europe's biggest economy is making good progress with expanding renewable energy sources and usage, but a solution is needed f…

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Phones are distracting students in class. More states are pressing schools to ban them 2:12

27d ago2:12

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In California, a high school teacher complains that students watch Netflix on their phones during class. In Maryland, a chemistry teacher says students use gambling apps to place bets during the school day.The hold that phones have on adolescents in America today is well-documented, but teachers say parents are often not aware to what extent studen…

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FX reaches back over 400 years for its next ambitious series, adapting the hit novel ‘Shogun’ 2:27

28d ago2:27

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When FX sent screenwriter Justin Marks a copy of James Clavell’s hit 1975 novel “Shogun” with the idea of turning it into a series, he initially couldn’t put it down. That’s because he was reluctant to pick it up.The book about a British navigator shipwrecked in feudal Japan was massive—over 1,000 pages. And old: “It was the book that was on our pa…

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#108 中村鮎人 JCP105kg級準優勝、大会の振り返り・階級変更・世界大会に向けて 1:18:26

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Hello and welcome back!バーベルラジオ第108回は、2024年3月に開催されたジャパンクラシックパワーリフティング選手権大会で787.5kgというトータルを叩き出し、競争率の非常に高い一般105㎏級で準優勝した中村鮎人選手とお話しました。中村選手は元々93㎏級で5か月前の鹿児島国体まで出場されていましたが、105㎏級にあげて全国で2位に駆け上がることができた理由や、気持ちの切り替え、環境の変化に関して教え頂きました。6月リトアニアで開催される世界クラシックパワーに日本代表として出場されるので皆様応援お願いします!タイムライン3:50 JCPの振り返り5:50 50kg自己ベスト更新した秘訣10:15 コーチにすべてプログラムを決められることに関して17:40 階級変更の…

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Manufacturers betting on futuristic air taxis amid push for sustainable travel 2:33

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As the aviation sector tries to make flying more sustainable, some aerospace companies are betting big on a new form of travel—air taxis.For years, electric-powered air taxis have been considered as an option to reduce emissions in cities and the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. However, the limitations of battery life and regulatory hurd…

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Lab-grown diamonds come with sparkling price tags, but many have cloudy sustainability claims 2:28

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Lab-created diamonds come with sparkling claims: that they are ethically made by machines running on renewable energy. But many don't live up to these claims or don't respond to questions about their electricity sources, and lab diamonds require a lot of electricity. They are chemically the same as diamonds found in the ground but cost a fraction o…

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Researchers look at alternative sources of rubber 2:11

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Katrina Cornish, a professor at Ohio State University who studies rubber alternatives, raises dandelions and the desert shrub guayule in greenhouses at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, Ohio.She and other researchers harvest the stretchy rubber substances they produce and use special machines to dip them into medical…

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Plush wars? Squishmallows toy maker and Build-A-Bear sue each other over ‘copycat’ accusations 2:41

1M ago2:41

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It turns out there are lots of sharp elbows in the plush toy business. Build-A-Bear and the makers of Squishmallows are facing off in federal court.Kelly Toys and its Berkshire Hathaway-controlled parent company Jazwares have sued Build-A-Bear, saying its new “Skoosherz” toys copy the look and feel of their mega-popular Squishmallows products.The S…

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FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies 2:27

1M ago2:27

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A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.Xolair, the brand name for the drug omalizumab, became the first medication approved to reduce allergic reactions caused by accidental exposure to food triggers. Patients as young as age 1 with alle…

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UK Motorhome industry shows resilience post-pandemic and despite cost of living crisis 2:15

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If you are dreaming of a summer escape in the great outdoors, where everyday is an adventure on the open road, then the UK Caravan Camping and Motorhome Show is full of inspiration. This six-day event is where all of the latest camping equipment, caravans and motorhomes are launched to the public.One of the motorhomes launched at the show is Bailey…

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Lyft shares rocket 62% over a typo in the company’s earnings release 2:18

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Lyft shares jumped 62% after the closing bell on February 13 thanks in part to a typo in the ride-hailing company’s earnings release that appears to have sent investors’ auto-trading algorithms—or “bots”—into a buying frenzy.Lyft’s fourth-quarter report initially forecast that an important profit metric was expected to climb by 500 basis points, or…

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‘Soaring’ over hills or ‘playing’ with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality 2:24

1M ago2:24

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John Knox Village was one of 17 senior communities around the country that participated in a recently published Stanford University study that found that a large majority of 245 participants between 65 and 103 years old enjoyed virtual reality, improving both their emotions and their interactions with staff.The study is part of a larger effort to a…

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Fruity fashion: Kenyan pineapple waste that used to be burnt made into shoes and bags 2:25

1M ago2:25

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Pineapples: beloved by chefs–and cocktail makers–all over the world for bringing a reliable tropical sweetness. Now, an innovative firm in Kenya is gaining fans by turning waste from the fruit’s harvest into footwear. It comes as the fashion industry looks to embrace more eco-friendly materials.Not just a prickly fruit–now also the raw ingredient f…

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Masked ball is the social highlight of the Venice Carnival 2:23

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Take a peek at a night of lavish fantasy in Venice: the city’s masked carnival ball. Il Ballo del Doge (Doge’s Ball) attracts visitors from around the world who want to dress up in stunning costumes and enjoy top-class entertainment. It’s the most sumptuous event of the Venice Carnival.Guests in elegant 18th-century costumes are ready to party at t…

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Coke hopes to excite younger drinkers with new raspberry-flavored Coca-Cola Spiced 2:15

1M ago2:15

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From Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Sweet Heat Starburst, America’s snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend.The Atlanta beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Spiced, the first new permanent offering to its North American portfolio in three years. Coca-Cola Spiced and Coca-Cola Spiced Zero Sugar went on sale in the U.S. and Canada on …

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Adidas Arena inaugurated in Paris for the Olympics 2:28

1M ago2:28

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Amid the buzz of anticipation for the 2024 Olympics, organizers and Paris City Hall officials inaugurated on Feb. 11 the first – and only – purpose-built site in the French capital for this summer’s Games, nestled in a multicultural working-class neighborhood.The Adidas Arena at Porte de la Chapelle – among the poorest areas in Paris – is ready and…

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Smoking in cars with kids is banned in 11 states, and West Virginia could be next 1:54

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Smoking in cars with children is banned in 11 states, and lawmakers are pushing to join them in West Virginia, where more adults use cigarettes than anywhere else in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The state Senate passed a bill calling for fines for anyone caught smoking or possessing a lit tobacco product i…

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Woman with brain bleed mistakenly arrested by state trooper for drunken driving, lawsuit says 2:31

1M ago2:31

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A Washington State Patrol trooper arrested a woman on suspicion of drunken driving when she was actually experiencing a life-threatening brain bleed and booked her into jail where officials mocked her instead of getting her medical attention, according to a civil rights lawsuit.The federal lawsuit filed February 1 in Tacoma says Nicole McClure was …

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California bill would ban all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores 1:51

1M ago1:51

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California would ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill announced February 8 in the state Legislature.California already bans thin plastic shopping bags at grocery stores and other shops, but shoppers at checkout can purchase bags made with a thicker plastic that purportedly makes them reusable and recyclable.Democratic state Sen. C…

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Artist paints colorful designs on power poles in Australian town 2:08

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Art galleries and exhibitions are few and far between in a small Queensland sugar town, but its streets certainly don’t lack color.Power poles in Lucinda have become canvases for an artist who gets his inspiration from local legends. And for him, this outdoor gallery could rival its most famous worldwide counterparts.David Rowe looks like a workman…

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US prison labor tied to some of the world’s most popular food brands 2:27

2M ago2:27

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A hidden intricate web links hundreds of popular food brands to work done by US prisoners.A two-year Associated Press (AP) investigation found that everything from grains, meat, eggs, and milk had been grown, harvested, or produced by incarcerated people and their labor finds its way into the supply chains of some of the most recognized brands and …

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges to remove dams to restore salmon runs 2:15

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pledging to fast-track more than half a dozen projects by the end of his term to remove or bypass dams that have blocked salmon from returning to the state’s chilly mountain streams and acting as the keystone of a complex ecosystem that sustains both economies and spiritual beliefs for tribes.Newsom — now in his seco…

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Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan signs a new deal with Spotify for up to a reported $250 million 2:27

2M ago2:27

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Spotify has penned a new multi-year partnership deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, whose enormously popular show will soon also be available on competing platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts.Spotify announced the renewed partnership in a post on the company's corporate blog on February 2. Under a prior multimillion-dollar de…

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