The government pledged to protect South Korean online platforms from marketplace giants, but online business circles are crying foul play.
Category: Current Events
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A Show Tune Reference Sealed the Deal
For Jill Rafson and Zach Miller, the worlds of New York theater and trucking made a surprisingly perfect match.
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Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 37 Years to Receive $14 Million From City of Tampa
Robert DuBoise, 59, was sentenced to death after being wrongfully convicted in a 1983 murder and rape. He sued after his conviction was overturned and reached a settlement with the city on Thursday.
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At St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a Funeral Was Held for Cecilia Gentili, a Transgender Activist
St. Patrick’s Cathedral was the site of protests over the church’s position on homosexuality and AIDS. On Thursday, it hosted a jubilant funeral for Cecilia Gentili, a former sex worker and actress.
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Conservatives Suffer Setback in Parliamentary Election in Britain
The results came as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak deals with a shrinking economy and discontent over a crisis gripping the country’s health system.