The Bad PlaceMay 22

PBS NewsHour - The Latest | Shein's purchase of sustainable fashion brand Everlane sparks outcry by Liz Landers, Azhar Merchant, Bridget Craig

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Shein, the Chinese fast‑fashion giant, is purchasing sustainable‑fashion brand Everlane, sparking significant backlash from customers who view Everlane as a symbol of ethical, eco‑friendly apparel. The unexpected merger raises concerns about whether Everlane’s commitment to transparency and sustainability can survive under Shein’s high‑volume, low‑cost business model, prompting a broader debate about the future of sustainable fashion.

Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/sheins-purchase-of-sustainable-fashion-brand-everlane-sparks-outcry

#Shein #Everlane #PBSNewsHour #LizLanders #MaxineBdat

Shein's purchase of sustainable fashion brand Everlane sparks outcry

A deal between two seemingly incompatible clothing brands is causing a lot of consternation among customers and raising questions about sustainable fashion. Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, is acquiring Everlane. For many, Everlane has been the face of a sustainable and ethical way to buy clothes online, but that all may change going forward. Liz Landers discussed more with Maxine Bédat.

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The Bad PlaceMay 21

PBS NewsHour - The Latest | News Wrap: Arts commission approves design of Trump's 250-foot arch

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In the news wrap, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts—composed of President Trump’s appointees—approved the design for his proposed 250‑foot arch; Trump and Secretary of State Rubio revived warnings about possible U.S. intervention in Cuba, and a Minnesota judge sentenced a former non‑profit leader to nearly 42 years in prison for her role in a $250 million fraud scheme.

Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-arts-commission-approves-design-of-trumps-250-foot-arch

#DonaldTrump #PBSNewsHour #MikeRubio #USCommission #FineArts

News Wrap: Arts commission approves design of Trump's 250-foot arch

In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, made up of President Trump's appointed allies, approved the design for his proposed 250-foot arch, Trump and Secretary of State Rubio revived warnings about possible U.S. intervention in Cuba and a judge in Minnesota sentenced the former leader of a non-profit to nearly 42 years in prison for her role in $250 million dollar fraud case.

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Hunkabilly 🌵🌊May 19
#PBSNewsHour (read more at Substack "The Crucial Years" by Bill McKibben) The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up the cost of energy globally. Evangelists for clean energy say this sudden oil shock is an opportunity to embrace the transition to renewable power, like wind and solar.
LenonnMay 1

Why is everyone so focused on the assassination attempts on Trump? There have been lots of attempted and successful killings of presidents and the non-failed ones usually don't get this much attention.

#PBSNewsHour #juliettekayyem

The Bad PlaceApr 30

PBS NewsHour - The Latest | Rising fuel costs put budget airlines under pressure as Spirit faces bankruptcy by Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig

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As jet fuel prices soar amid the war with Iran, U.S. budget airlines are pressing the federal government for a $2.5 billion emergency aid package, while Spirit Airlines confronts possible bankruptcy and is separately negotiating a $500 million bailout; the segment features PBS NewsHour’s Geoff Bennett and Reuters aviation correspondent David Shepardson discussing the financial strain on the industry.

Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/rising-fuel-costs-put-budget-airlines-under-pressure-as-spirit-faces-bankruptcy

#SpiritAirlines #PBSNewsHour #DavidShepardson #GeoffBennett #

Rising fuel costs put budget airlines under pressure as Spirit faces bankruptcy

As the war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring, several U.S. budget airlines are asking the federal government for a $2.5 billion lifeline. The appeal comes as Spirit Airlines faces potential bankruptcy and is negotiating separately for a $500 million government bailout. Reuters aviation, transportation and technology correspondent David Shepardson joins Geoff Bennet to discuss.

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IgnorePriorInstructionsApr 24

Tonight, Geoff asked the Israeli ambassador how many civilian deaths are acceptable per Hamas target? How many dead journalists are permitted by the IDF per target? Nick asked another IDF official last year.

I don't know targeting decisions based on outcome. But when the outcomes appear indiscriminate inside civilian cities, it's gas lightning to disregard the human suffering and moral licensing at its worst. I believe my eyes.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/israels-un-ambassador-says-idf-is-most-moral-military-in-the-world

#PBSNewsHour #geoffbennett #journalism

Israel's UN ambassador says IDF is 'most moral military in the world'

Officials from Israel and Lebanon met in Washington to build on last week’s agreement for a 10-day ceasefire. Both sides pledged to halt offensive operations, while Lebanon committed to taking meaningful steps to prevent Hezbollah from launching attacks on Israel. Geoff Bennett spoke with Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon.

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The Bad PlaceApr 22

PBS NewsHour - The Latest | Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick resigns ahead of ethics probe into use of campaign funds by Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

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Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick of Florida announced her resignation on Tuesday—exactly one week after two other members of Congress also stepped down—after the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into her alleged misuse of campaign funds, adding yet another scandal‑related departure to the recent wave of congressional resignations, as reported by PBS NewsHour.

Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/rep-cherfilus-mccormick-resigns-ahead-of-ethics-probe-into-use-of-campaign-funds

#Cherfilin-McCormick #LisaDesjardins #PBSNewsHour #House #Florida # #SheilaCherfilus‑McCormick

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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick resigns ahead of ethics probe into use of campaign funds

Another scandal-plagued member of Congress resigned on Tuesday, exactly one week after a pair of her peers did the same. Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida faced an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds. Lisa Desjardins reports.

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Sport Ponies 🐎🐴🍁Apr 12
#PBS #PBSNewsHour #Iran #War youtu.be/SQsjqWYX46g?...

What people in Iran are saying...
What people in Iran are saying about the war and their government

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LenonnApr 4

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/palestinians-in-occupied-west-bank-face-growing-violence-from-israeli-settlers

#PBSNewsHour #occupiedwestbank #israel #palestinians #settlerviolence

Palestinians in occupied West Bank face growing violence from Israeli settlers

Human rights groups say a new Israeli law that expands the death penalty for killings classified as terrorism is expected to apply exclusively to Palestinian prisoners in the occupied West Bank. As Israel and the U.S. wage war in Iran, there has been a surge of violence there, mostly by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. Nick Schifrin visited to understand its impact on Palestinian families.

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The Electronic Intifada [Unofficial]Mar 6

Did Israel drag Trump and the US to war with Iran?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/michael-f-brown/did-israel-drag-trump-and-us-war-iran