K-Pop Disappear From Spotify

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K-pop fans will be surprise upon knowing that their favorite K-pop songs on Spotify have disappear which is the recent news. The removal of K-Pop songs from Spotify website according to the news from Kakao M. K-Pop music distributor on Spotify is due to that the existing license deal of the website and the music distributor has expired or come to an end. However, Spotify hope this is just temporary. But Kakao M said it is Spotify the one would not renew the license.

“Hundreds of popular K-pop songs have been removed from Spotify, amid a dispute with South Korean music distributor Kakao M. Releases by popular acts including Sistar, IU, Monsta X and Epik High have vanished, leaving fans frustrated.”(BBC)

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WhatsApp Will Switch Off For Those Who Do Not Comply New Terms

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WhatsApp will switch off or be in inactive state users that will not comply or agree to its new terms or privacy terms until May 15,2021 and will be eventually removed. Their account on WhatsApp will not work then like sending and receiving messages until they agree to the new terms.

“WhatsApp has recently detailed what exactly will happen to users who disagree to its privacy changes. Earlier last week, the Facebook-owned messaging app stated it will allow users time to review WhatsApp’s planned privacy updates all “at their own pace”. WhatsApp has said that users will see a banner displayed at the top of the app, which is expected to explain the new privacy terms and changes. WhatsApp claims that it will “slowly ask” users to agree to the new terms “in order to have full functionality of WhatsApp”. However, for those who choose not to comply with the terms by May 15, “these users will be able to receive calls and notifications, but will not be able to read or send messages from the app.” The “short time” span supposedly gives users a few weeks to decide but the account may be deleted since one of WhatsApp’s policies for inactive users gives the company the right to delete the account after 120 days of inactivity.”(Showcel News)

“The new privacy policy outlines that messages between individual accounts on WhatsApp will still be end-to-end encrypted but, messages sent to businesses may be stored on Facebook servers and utilized for advertising data. Additionally, the new terms would allow Facebook and WhatsApp to share transaction and payment data in order to broaden e-commerce offerings and better target ads.”(Showcel News)

The main point : WhatsApp will switch off messaging for users who do not comply or agree to their new privacy terms and will be put into inactive list until May 15,2021 and will be removed because of inactivity.

 

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Spotify Expands New Markets

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Spotify famous music and audio streaming website in the internet with million free and premium users will spot new markets or announced that it will expand to new 85 countries.

 

“Audio streaming service Spotify is planning to almost double its geographic footprint and launch into 85 more countries, adding 36 languages to its platform in the process. The Swedish firm announced the international expansion on Tuesday at a livestreaming event that featured Justin Bieber, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Spotify said the expansion into developing countries across Asia, Africa, the Pacific and the Caribbean will enable an additional billion people to use its platform. In the next few days, Spotify will launch in countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Samoa, Jamaica, Bahamas, and Belize….. Following the expansion, Spotify will be available in over 170 countries.”(CNBC)

“As part of our ongoing commitment to building a truly borderless audio ecosystem— connecting creators, listeners, and content—Spotify is embarking on a sweeping expansion that will introduce the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service available to more than a billion people in 80+ new markets around the world, and add 36 languages to our platform. These moves represent Spotify’s broadest market expansion to date. As we shared during today’s Stream On event, this expansion will help ensure that sounds and stories that once remained local can reach a global audience…. By reaching even more countries across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America, we’re giving millions of new creators the opportunity to create, discover, and build a career in audio creation—and giving a billion new fans the opportunity to hear it.”(Newsroom Spotify)

New Markets : “Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Curaçao, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.”(Newsroom Spotify)

“Spotify will offer free and premium across all the markets. In select markets, Spotify will offer Individual, Family, Duo, and Student Plan options…. Upon launch, the Spotify experience will be available on Mobile and Desktop Web Player.”(Telengana Today)

The main point : The famous audio and music streaming website in the internet – Spotify- has announced it is now on new markets or new countries with still free and premium services

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COVID-19 Induces Suicide

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Japan – According to the news, Japan has recorded a higher percentage of females committing suicide for the first time in 11 years as Japan is one that has highest rate of suicide in the world, last year 2020 which COVID-19 make it worse.

 

“In 2020, for the first time in 11 years, suicide rates in Japan went up. Most surprising, while male suicides fell slightly, rates among women surged nearly 15%.”(BBC)

 

“In October last year, 879 women killed themselves. That is more than 70% higher than the same month in 2019.”(BBC)

 

“Newspaper headlines sounded the alarm. Some compared the total number of suicides by men and women in October (2,199) to the total number of deaths in Japan from Coronavirus up to that point (2,087). Something particularly strange was happening.”(BBC)

 

 

COVID-19 according to news induced anxiety, depression and other mental health problem which led to suicide; for example, the loss of job and no food to eat and being lock on home for many days.

 

The main point : Suicide act increases among females in Japan last year 2020 where the COVID-19 pandemic make it worse or increase the suicide percentage.

 

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Birds In High Places Develop Thick Jackets

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Birds that live in high altitude or higher places study says tend to develop like down jackets that is thick in order to survive the cold weather.

According to the study birds that live in cold environment tends to be full of feathers or feather rich to protect and insulate their body from cold environment.

“A study of 250 species of Himalayan songbirds has revealed how their feathers evolved for higher altitudes. The birds in colder, more elevated environments had feathers with more fluffy down - providing them with thicker "jackets". The insight reveals how feathers provide the tiniest birds with such efficient protection from extreme cold. It also provides clues about which species are most at risk from climate change, the scientists say.”(BBC)

 

The main point : Birds that live in higher cold places tends to develop a thick jacket through their feathers in order to adapt in their environment.

 

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Myanmar's Protesters Will Face 20 Years In Prison

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Myanmar – Upon the ruling of the military in Myanmar or Burma protesters that will obstruct armed forces will face up to 20 years in prison and that will incite hatred or a contempt to the military leaders will face long sentence and fines.

“Protesters who obstruct the Burmese army face 20 years in prison. Myanmar’s junta, which seized power in the country two weeks ago, has drafted a new law to this effect. Protesters who show “hatred or contempt” for coup plotters may also face a heavy prison sentence or a heavy fine. According to the army, this concerns “words, spoken or written, or by means of pictures”.”(Dodo Finance)

“Today, thousands of Burmese have taken to the streets to demand the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.”(Dodo Finance)

“Suu Kyi's extended detention is likely to further inflame tensions between the military and the protesters who have taken to the streets of cities across the Southeast Asian nation seeking the return of the government they elected.”(News Talk ZB)

The main point : Military ruling in Myanmar will imprison for 20 years protesters that will obstruct armed forces.

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Famous Filipino Televangelist Dies

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Philippines – Philippine famous Christian televangelist with his famous radio and TV program “Ang Dating Daan” brother Eliseo “Eli” Fernando Soriano dies at age 73 at Santa Catarina Brazil last February 11,2021 Friday at dawn. The members of his church - Members Church of God International-did not mention the cause of his death.

His church said : "It is with deep sadness, yet with full faith in the Almighty, that we announce the passing of our beloved and one and only Bro. Eliseo 'Eli' Soriano -- a faithful preacher, brother, father, and grandfather to many,"

“Aside from "Ang Dating Daan," Soriano also hosted other religious programs like "Itanong Mo Kay Soriano" and "Truth In Focus." These gospel-preaching shows air at UNTV channel, managed by broadcaster and his nephew Daniel Razon.”(CNN Philippines)

He fled to Brazil because of facing string of cases mostly libel cases since 2004 according to the news. ”Soriano left the Philippines in 2004 after being hounded by a string of cases, including rape and libel.”(Inquirer)

“Soriano allegedly left the country for Brazil in 2004 following cases filed against him.”(Philstar)

The main point : Famous Philippine televangelist Bro. Eliseo “Eli” Soriano with his famous radio and TV program “Ang Dating Daan” have died at the age of 73 on Brazil last February 11,2021 with the members of his church not mentioning the cause of his death.

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Fossil Fuel Air Pollution Kills People Yearly

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According to new study, the contribution of fossil fuel on air pollution is big as it causes big percentage of death yearly.

“The new study shows that in 2018, estimated 8.7 million deaths were linked to fossil fuel emissions alone.”(CNN)

“More than 8 million people around the world die each year as a result of breathing polluted air that contains particles from fossil fuels, a new study has found. Burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil produces greenhouse gases that trap solar radiation in the atmosphere and cause climate change. But it also releases tiny poisonous particles known as PM2.5. Small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs, these particles can aggravate respiratory conditions like asthma and can lead to lung cancer, coronary heart disease, strokes and early death.”(CNN)

“A report released Tuesday shows the emissions from use of fossil fuels was responsible for one in five premature deaths around the world in 2018 — significantly more than was previously thought. The study shows that burning fossil fuels have dire implications for the health of human beings, in addition to being a major contributing factor in climate change….. In 2018, 8.7 million people died prematurely as result of air pollution from fossil fuels, according to the new research from Harvard University in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, the University of Leicester and University College London.”(CNBC)

“Researchers found that regions with the highest concentrations of fossil-fuel related pollution have the highest rates of mortality. These regions include eastern North America, Europe and South-East Asia, which includes China and India.”(CBS News)

“Burning fossil fuels produce greenhouse gasses, which trap radiation from the sun, which is partially responsible for the climate crisis. But it also produces a "toxic cocktail" of tiny particles capable of entering our lungs, causing asthma, lung cancer, coronary heart disease and early death, among other health issues. Researchers analyzed this particulate matter, known as PM2.5, from a wide range of sectors, including power plants, planes, cars and other sources. They used a global 3D model that can distinguish between various pollution sources, allowing them to hone in on exactly what people are breathing in which regions. They found that as many as 30.7% of deaths in Eastern Asia, 16.8% in Europe and 13.1% in the U.S. can be attributed to fossil fuel pollution.”(CBS News)

What is Fossil Fuel?

Fossil Fuel is the energy or fuel one get from a long been dead plants and animals under the surface of the earth or underground which are dig and burn for a source of energy that can be use.

The main point : According to new study, fossil fuel contribute greatly on air pollution and many deaths of people due to polluted air they breath. Fossil fuel when burned produce a toxic particle which is inhale by people causing illness and death.

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The 2nd Oldest Person In The World Overcome COVID-19

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Just before her 117^th birthday on February 11,2021, Lucile Randon or known as sister Andre a nun in France survive and recovered from being positive to COVID-19 recently. Sister Andre according to Gerontology Research Group's (GRG) World Supercentenarian Rankings List is the second oldest person in the world and Europe’s oldest person; the oldest person in the world is Kane Tanaka from Japan who turned 118 last January 2,2021.

According to Sister Andre she is not afraid to the disease because she said she is not afraid to die and happy to be with people but however she wishes to be with her big brother, grandfather and grandmother.

She contracted the coronavirus last January 16 and according to the news on Toulon southern France on her retirement home. She is blind.

The main point : Second oldest living person in the world Lucile Randon or Sister Andre before her 117^th birthday on February 11,2021 recovered from COVID-19;she is the oldest person in Europe.

Sister Andre (image from Straits Times website)

 

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South Korea Do COVID-19 Test For Pets

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South Korea -The capital city in South Korea or Seoul will conduct a COVID-19 test for dog and cat pets’ owners after the country record its first confirmed animal case of COVID-19 but only those who show symptoms.

 

The first confirmed animal case was from a cat or kitten of a mother and daughter at the religious facility in the city of Jinju.

 

“A city official also said that pets that test positive for coronavirus must be quarantined for 14 days in their owners’ homes or at an animal facility. Seoul official Park Yoo-mi told an online briefing that the city is ready to conduct free testing of pets from Monday. Last week, South Korea’s government published guidelines for COVID-19 testing of pets after a cat in the city of Jinju became the country’s first confirmed animal case of coronavirus. The cat belonged to a mother and daughter who were among dozens of people at a religious facility who tested positive.”(Yahoo News)

However, officials said there is still no evidence that infected animals can transmit the virus to humans.

South Korea is not the first country in the world to have an animal case of COVID-19; there are cases in UK, United States, Spain, and Denmark.

The main point: Seoul city in South Korea will do a test for pet dogs and cats after recording its first confirmed animal case of COVID-19 but only those who show symptoms.

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Myanmar Coup D'etat

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Recently, a military coup d’etat in Myanmar or Burma have been successful and military took over the entire country and detaining in position leaders like Aung San Suu Kyi who is a pro-democracy leader. The military take over began at the first day of February or on February 1,2021.PPower over the country has been handed to military commander in chief Min Aung Hlaing.

 

“President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi were detained, along with ministers and their deputies and members of Parliament.”(Wikipedia)

 

“Ms Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and other leaders of the National League for Democracy (NLD) were arrested in a series of raids. It is not clear where they are being held.”(BBC)

 

There have been reactions regarding the coup d’etat; some countries condemn it and some group of people protest against it and do civil disobedience.

 

Military take over is not new but military has been ruling Myanmar in the past for many years since it become independent from Britain in 1948.

 

The main point : Coup d’etat break in and military rule has been successful again in Myanmar leaving pro-democracy leaders like Aung San Suu Kyi out of power and position.

 

Aung San Suu Kyi (left) and Min Aung Hlaing. (right) image from Wikipedia website

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Escape Mutant

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Lately scientists were worrying about what they so-called “escape mutant” in COVID-19. It is a new mutation from the coronavirus where they also called “E484K” which have an escape activity that according to the scientists could decrease the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. It has the ability to fight back antibodies which really brought scientists into great worry; until when the virus will mutate over and over again.

 

“E484K is called an "escape mutant" because it's been shown it might be able to escape some of the antibodies produced by the vaccine.”(CNN)

 

“They also worry E484K might be an indication the novel coronavirus is showing its ability to change before our eyes. If this mutation happened in a matter of months, other problematic mutations could follow.”(CNN)

“What they found is that E484K challenges the ability of some antibodies to neutralize the virus. While the attention has been focused on E484K, scientists are also keeping an eye on other mutations in the variant.”(CNN)

E484K according to the news is now spread to other 12 countries in the world aside from South Africa where it was found in the variant of the coronavirus spotted first on the country and as well from Brazil where the mutant is also found. The 12 countries according to the news are : UK,France,Botswana,Germany,Australia,Japan,Switzerland,Sweden,Finland,South Korea, the Netherlands, and Ireland.

 

The main point : Scientists are worrying about a mutation from COVID-19  which they called “escape mutant” and “E484K” because of its resistance to the developed COVID-19 vaccine.

 

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Hogging Vaccines Of COVID-19

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Lately, South Arica has been worrying about the hogging or hoarding activities of wealthier countries which it said that these countries do about the COVID-19 vaccines which left the Africans no more available vaccines for them.

African expert regarding the pandemic said that some countries thought if they vaccinate their population, they are now safe from the coronavirus without regards to other countries battling against the virus and said that no one is safe unless everyone in the world is safe.

“"Fundamentally, there's a mistaken belief by some countries that they can vaccinate their populations and they'll be safe."It simply is not true. In this world that we live in, with this coronavirus, no-one is safe until everyone is safe," said Prof Salim Abdool Karim, chair of the government's coronavirus advisory panel[of South Africa]….. "There's no endgame that sees one country succeeding in controlling the virus while the rest of the world is dealing with rampant spread. For me, we all need to stand together. It's in everyone's interests….."To me it would be unconscionable that a country like the US or UK to start vaccinating low risk young people, when we here in Africa haven't even started vaccinating healthcare workers and the elderly. "At the rate at which things are going, that is what's going to happen," he warned.” (BBC)

 

The main point : South African expert told wealthier countries not to hoard or hog COVID-19 vaccines and let other countries like Africa could buy some and said no one is safe unless everyone in the world is safe.

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Dead Man Chatting

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Microsoft have recently gain patent for a robot that could mimic, imitate or simulate a dead person like voice, image, likeness and other. The robot will gain information from the person it mimics o imitate. It is a conversation or chat robot or software as if one is chatting or talking to a real alive person though that person is already dead. It will enable one to speak or chat to their already deceased or dead loves ones back again as if they are still alive again.

 

“"The specific person [who the chat bot represents] may correspond to a past or present entity (or a version thereof), such as a friend, a relative, an acquaintance, a celebrity, a fictional character, a historical figure, a random entity, etc.," the patent explains. "The specific person may also correspond to oneself (e.g., the user creating/training the chat bot."” (IGN)

 

“The artificial program works by analyzing various data sources from dead people such as: images, voice data, social media posts, electronic messages, and other personal information. The program would be able to look at pictures of people and create 2D or 3D images to embody the AI program. Not only loved ones, but the program would also be able to copy fictional characters, celebrities, and historical figures. And if people really wanted to, Microsoft says they will be able to train AI's to copy their own essence in the event of their death.”(Game Rant)

The main point : Microsoft has build a software or robot that mimics the dead person wherein that dead person can be chat or talk with again though in reality that person is already dead.

 

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Salvator Mundi Stolen

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Italian police recently discovered and found the famous Leonardo Da Vinci painting “Salvator Mundi” (Savior of the World) on a flat and believed to be stolen from Doma Museum or San Domenico Maggiore museum wherein staff of the museum were unaware it was missing because it was locked for three months in a room due to coronavirus pandemic. The painting which is believed to be 500 years old and to be on 1500s was returned to the museum or to San Domenico Maggiore church.

 

The owner of the flat or apartment which is 36 years old of age was arrested for receiving stolen goods or things wherein he said he bought the painting from a flea market. Police are now investigating how the painting was stollen because there was no sign of breaking in. They believed it was a commissioned theft done by an organization in an international art trade.

 

Leonardo Da Vince’s “Salvator Mundi” rare painting is the most expensive art work in the word sold for $US450.3 million or $591 million in an auction in New York in 2017.

 

The copy of the painting was said to be painted by Leonardo Da Vinci’s student Giacomo Alibrandi.

 

The main point : Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi painting was stolen from San Domenico Maggiore museum wherein the museum staff or officials were not aware it was stolen and was found by police from the apartment of a 36 years old man.

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Snow On Japan's Roads

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Japan – According to the news recently last January 19,2021 Tuesday, another snow related incident happens on Japan’s roads. A pile up of 130 vehicles collided each other on the Tohoku Expressway leaving one dead and 10 injured because of a heavy snowfall that cover the road or the expressway. Those people who are involved in the incident were given food, water, and blankets to keep them warm.

“A huge snowstorm has struck a highway in north Japan, causing a 130-car pile-up, killing one person and injuring 10. The storm blanketed a stretch of the Tohoku Expressway in Miyagi prefecture at around noon (03:00 GMT) on Tuesday. Some 200 people have been caught up in the pile-up and rescuers are currently at the scene, officials said.”(BBC)

 

“One person died and at least 10 were injured after the vehicles collided. Authorities had already enforced a 50km (31mile) speed limit on the road due to visibility. There was a maximum wind speed of about 100km/h (62mph) at the time of the incident, local weather officials said. Those who were involved have been given drinking water and food, and have been provided with blankets to keep warm.”(BBC)

 

In another incident prior to it, according to the news, more than 1200 vehicles and drivers were trapped and stranded on the snow filled road of Hokuriku Expressway with six feet snow on the island of Honshu.

 

Last December 2020, a similar incident also happens stranding 1000 vehicles on Kanetsu Expressway, according to the news.

 

The main point: Snow on roads incident happens one after the another on Japan’s expressways stranding vehicles and people particularly according to the news on Kanetsu Expressway, Hokuriku Expressway, and more recently on Tohoku Expressway.

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North Korea Unveils Ballistic Missiles In Parade

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North Korea – Recently, North Korea unveils its large submarine-launched ballistic missile in a military parade.

“North Korea has celebrated the end of a rare political meeting by unveiling what appears to be a missile designed to be fired from a submarine. Images released by the country's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) showed thousands of people and soldiers at a nighttime military parade in Pyongyang, the capital, including leader Kim Jong Un. The headliner, however, was the new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) -- which KCNA declared was the "world's most powerful weapon." Pyongyang also showed off an apparent new short-range ballistic missile which, like its submarine counterpart, likely runs on solid fuel. Solid-fueled missiles can be fired on shorter notice than liquid-fueled counterparts.”(CNN)

“Analysts said Kim's plans -- and the missiles put on display -- are worrying signs for the future of any possible disarmament talks between Pyongyang and the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden. "No matter who is in power in the US, the true nature and the true spirit of the anti-North Korea policy will never change," Kim said Saturday. "The development of nuclear weapons will be pushed forward without interruption."” (CNN)

“Mr. Kim claimed that his nuclear weapons had made North Korea safer from American threats, putting it in a better position to rebuild its economy.”(NYTimes)

The main point : North Korea have display and unveil a new large submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a military parade showing its military force.

 

 

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Coon Cheese Into Cheer Cheese

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Coon Cheese will no longer be seen on market shelves after facing backlash from anti-racist people saying the name “coon” is a racial slur for black people. The company who own the cheese product- Saputo Dairy Australia- will change the name of the cheese product from Coon Cheese into Cheer Cheese but with unchanged recipe.

“Coon Cheese is to be rebranded in Australia to Cheer after a campaign by activists against the word's racist connotations. The well-known brand, which has been around for more than 80 years, will disappear from shelves in July. The cheese is owned by Canada's Saputo Dairy Australia which announced last year it would "retire" the name.”(BBC)

 

“Coon, which has operated for 85 years, takes its name from pioneering American cheese processor Edward William Coon. However, the word is also a racial slur used against people of colour. There have long been calls to ditch the name, but the controversy reached a tipping point in 2020 as the Black Lives Matter movement swept around the world.”(7News)

“Saputo Dairy Australia, which owns the brand, confirmed it was changing the name in July last year following calls led by academic Stephen Hagan for a rebranding."I said that the cheese brand was offensive, I said that it demeans people of colour," Dr Hagan told the ABC at the time…….. Today, Saputo Dairy Australia announced the name was being changed to Cheer Cheese, with the rebranded packaging to hit supermarket shelves across the country by July. "Treating people with respect and without discrimination is one of our basic principles, and it is imperative that we continue to uphold this in everything we do," Saputo chief executive Lino A Saputo said. "Our decision to change the name of Australia's much-loved cheese reinforces this commitment to build a culture of acceptance, inclusion and respect where everyone feels a sense of belonging." The company's commercial director, Cam Bruce, said the packaging would be similar to the current branding and the recipe would remain unchanged.”(ABC)

 The rebranding or the renaming and the new name was brought by consumer research wherein the new name emerge because their consumers have that feeling while enjoying the cheese product.

“"Cheer Cheese will continue to be made locally in Victoria from Australian milk, supporting local dairy farmers," he said. He said the name was decided on after consumer research. "Through our research, consumers endorsed this name," Mr Bruce said. "They told us the name connects them to how they feel when enjoying the cheese in their everyday life. "We trust that our valued consumers, as well as those that are new to our products, will embrace the new name and what we stand for."”(ABC)

The main point : The known cheese brand Coon Cheese will change its name into Cheer Cheese after an ant-racist campaign against the word “coon” which is a word of racist slur for black people.

 

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