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The BTS bump: How K-pop drove Korea Inc to go big in the U.S. NEW YORK/PALO ALTO -- In more than a decade as an auditor, Jae Kim had never been asked a crunch question like the one directed his way by a Georgia state representative during a meeting on South Korean corporate investments: "Have you watched 'Itaewon Class?'"
"At that moment, I was like, wow, K-drama is pretty influential!" Kim said, referring to the 2020 Netflix hit set in the famous Seoul nightlife district. "I know where Itaewon is, it is a very hip place, so we talked about Itaewon for some time."
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WorkLifesize sculpture of Julian Assange appears outside UK parliament In 2013 Snowden, working at the time as a National Security Agency contractor, disclosed inside intelligence about the US government’s surveillance of the digital communications of millions of Americans through the Guardian and Washington Post. He later fled and was granted asylum in Russia.
WorkRussian TV airs Wagner rebellion briefly, then switches to documentary on caviar “All I can say is that they’re very closely sticking to the official statements that are coming out,” said Francis Scarr, a reporter for the BBC who covers Russian state television. “They had a correspondent in Rostov earlier who admitted that people were panic buying fuel etc, but concluded that the ‘overall situation is calm’.
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WorkUkrainians dared to dream that Wagner action could be the fatal blow in war On Saturday evening, Oleksandr Tarnavsky, a Ukrainian commander, told the national news agency of Ukraine, Ukrinform, that its forces have liberated territories near the city of Krasnohorivka, in the Donetsk region, which have been occupied by pro-Russia separatists since 2014.
WorkUkraine leaders react to political turmoil in Russia He added: “Russia’s weakness is obvious. Full-scale weakness. And the longer Russia keeps its troops and mercenaries on our land, the more chaos, pain and problems it will have for itself later.”
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WorkWagner rebel chief halts tank advance on Moscow 'to stop bloodshed' Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Zelenskiy, said the events in Moscow showed that the "Ukrainian counteroffensive finally destabilised the Russian elites, intensifying the internal split that arose after the defeat in Ukraine."
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WorkCiti says more startups embracing ‘down round’ as private markets show signs of life amid IPO slump: ‘Boards have come around’   © 2023 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Ad Choices FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.S&P Index data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions. Powered and implemented by Interactive Data Managed Solutions. | � | | WorkLooking For Hourly Employees? Here's How To Find Good Ones!  Self-service and mobile-friendly technologies can play a significant role in creating a positive candidate experience and meeting applicants where they are. By providing candidates with easy access to information about the job, company, and application, recruiters can ensure that candidates stay engaged with the process. Work | � | | WorkVerde Farms Champions Beef Sustainability And Regenerative Agriculture  “Verde represents the future of meat,” said Ehrlich. “After months of extensive consumer research, we’re excited to showcase this new branding that better highlights our core beliefs. Over our 18 years, we have witnessed remarkable growth within the organic sector. We\'re thrilled to bring health-conscious consumers a better choice for meat with exceptional taste and quality that also supports sustainable and ethical farming practices.\" WorkU.K./France Travel—Avoid Being Caught Out This Summer  The EU is also bringing in its own pre-authorization to travel scheme, similar to the U.S. ESTA. (The U.K is also planning its own scheme). For EU countries, it will be called ETIAS and in a similar way to the ESTA, travelers will have to register to receive the right to travel to an EU country for €7 and it will be valid for 2 years. | � | | WorkWork | � | | WorkWorkWorkNew Auto Quality Plunges As Cars Become More Tech-Infested, Says J.D. Power  Manufacturer smartphone apps improve 0.4 PP100 this year as the market penetration rate grows to 76%. BEV owners in particular use their app at least 68% of the time, primarily to monitor the charging process and to view their vehicle’s available range. The higher usage and unique BEV use cases translate to more problems experienced using the app in comparison to those with an internal combustion engine vehicle. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkInside Penny Williamsburg, Brooklyn's Coolest New Boutique Hotel  ElNico is a rare restaurant that feels just as appropriate for a casual hang if you're in the area as it does for a special dinner to impress out-of-towners—which circles back to Sydell's goal for Penny Williamsburg all along: to be a welcoming and memorable destination for everyone. WorkWorkThe Paul Smith SS24 Men's Collection Palette Is Inspired By Lawrence Of Arabia  "Tailoring is so often thought of as such a serious business, but I've always been keen to show people how much fun you can have with it - especially now," Smith says in notes. "So, while this show is an homage to suits and tailoring as an art and form of craft - one that requires a huge amount of skill and expertise - it's also about putting humour and joy back into smart dressing. You see that in the military-inspired uniform looks, as much as you do those that nod to traditional business wear. I've always been interested in the question of 'what exactly is a suit?', and I hope this show serves as something of an answer." WorkWorkWorkWorkH. Lee Sarokin, Federal Judge Who Freed Hurricane Carter, Dies at 94  In a 1989 interview on the public television program “The Open Mind,” Judge Sarokin told the host, Richard D. Heffner, that when a judge was called an activist, as conservative critics often labeled him, “it means that somebody does not agree” with a decision. “If they agree,” he added, “you’re a supporter of the Constitution.” WorkWorkWorkWorkScientists Debut Lab Models of Human Embryos  Alysson Muotri, a developmental biologist at the University of California San Diego who was not involved in the new studies, cautioned that the new studies demonstrated only a preliminary step. For one thing, while the techniques sometimes resulted in embryolike clusters, they often failed. WorkD.C. Hotel Celebrates Milestone With Opulent $60K Package  The package couples a stay at this historic property with a curated itinerary featuring private boat tours along the Potomac River to view historical landmarks, special history tours created by the hotel’s in-house historian, free parking and other amenities. WorkWorkWorkWorkStymied by Congress, Biden Seeks to Rally Voters on Abortion  Zolan Kanno-Youngs is a White House correspondent covering a range of domestic and international issues in the Biden White House, including homeland security and extremism. He joined The Times in 2019 as the homeland security correspondent. @KannoYoungs WorkWorkWorkExtreme Travel Is Inspiring New Types of Insurance  Michael de la Merced joined The Times as a reporter in 2006, covering Wall Street and finance. Among his main coverage areas are mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies and the private equity industry. @m_delamerced • Facebook WorkWorkThe Race to Prevent ‘the Worst Case Scenario for Machine Learning’  Julie Cordua, the chief executive of Thorn, said the researchers’ findings should be seen as a warning — and an opportunity. Unlike the social media giants who woke up to the ways their platforms were enabling child predators years too late, Ms. Cordua argues, there’s still time to prevent the problem of AI-generated child abuse from spiraling out of control. WorkWorkWorkVideo: Pride’s Last Chance in a Tennessee City  “Truth is the revelation of God’s nature and power. Says the word became flesh, and we have seen his glory. Jesus Christ is the true life command —” “And this was not a thing last year. We would just drive right in. I think some people can misconstrue drag as inherently sexual when it’s just not the case.” Last year, the city of Franklin held a Pride Festival with drag performances like these. But after footage of the show circulated online, some members of the town launched a campaign to deny a permit for this year’s event, describing it as a threat to children. Then in early March, the Tennessee governor approved a law aimed at limiting drag performances in public spaces, further heightening the tension in Franklin. “We shouldn’t be subjecting our kids to this — period, end of story.” “Drag queens thrusting genitals in front of kids.” “God hates sodomy. And God hates Pride.” “I’m Spencer Lyst. I’m 17 years old and from Franklin, Tenn. And I am also gay.” “Pride is one of our only outlets to be with our communities and celebrate.” “Pride is not harming our children. Taking away a place of acceptance is harming our children.” “Hi, my name is Spencer Lyst. I’m 17. I’m on the Franklin Pride Advisory Board. I want to say that community decency starts with not tearing down our neighbors because we don’t agree with them. In the past, we just applied to rent the park out. That process was unanimously approved. And this year, it kept getting pushed back and pushed back. And then, people had a lot to say about it.” “And God help you with your decency rules because —” “There was about two hours of public comment.” “I don’t want to see a guy twerking in front of me.” “They took their votes, and the mayor was the tie-breaking vote, voting to approve the festival.” “The same First Amendment that we’re talking about tonight for religious groups also applies to the Pride group.” “But it came with a warning that we would be under a microscope.” “If you violate the trust that we’re placing in you right now, that I will work as hard as I work every single day to make sure that that event never happens in Franklin again.” “For some of us, it gave us anxiety. And for others, it was just like, OK, then we’ve just got to put on a great event.” Then on June 2, the night before the festival, a federal judge ruled the anti-drag law unconstitutional. But in Franklin, Pride organizers had already promised the city that there would be no drag shows this year. “Whoa! Let me hear y’all. C’mon, Franklin Pride!” “You know, sometimes it can be really difficult to find a community around here. That’s why we have Pride. Specifically, the teen lounge provides teens a space to actually meet other L.G.B.T.Q. teens. Really important to have just because a good amount of parents around here do support their children. And then there is a portion who don’t.” “We know of families where when their kids came out, the fathers divorced and flat out left everybody. I want people to know that I’m there for them.” “Are you guys having fun?” “This year unfortunately, they required us to remove drag from all of our performances, which is a big bummer because our teens love the drag performances. So hopefully, those will be back in the future.” “I don’t really believe Pride is Pride without drag. And the people seem very happy that there’s at least some drag here.” “I’ve been all three years, actually. And things were going really swimmingly. So it was a real shock when things kind of came to a screeching halt. This year feels more like a fight.” The attorney general of Tennessee, backed by some Republican lawmakers, has signaled plans to appeal the decision to overturn the drag ban. “It was different, I think, as opposed to previous years. You could definitely feel that you were being watched. But I don’t think there was anything bad to see.” |
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