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Bernie Sanders confronts former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on company's labor practices

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Senator Bernie Sanders, who has roundly criticized former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz over the company's blatant attempts to shut down its own workers' unionization efforts, finally got to question Schultz during a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Wednesday. http://dlvr.it/SlmJmH

Why Corporate America has grown silent on gun violence

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America's biggest companies rushed to strengthen their gun safety policies after the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, in 2018. http://dlvr.it/SljHLr

Japan wants 85% of male workers to take paternity leave. But fathers are too afraid to take it

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A child riding on his father's shoulders smiles as they stroll through a park lined with yellow autumn-touched leaves -- that is the typical image of a Japanese "ikumen". http://dlvr.it/SlXMpj

Was your family affected by the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943? Leave CNN a voicemail

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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in German-occupied Poland. As part of our coverage, CNN would like to include personal stories about how families were impacted by the uprising. http://dlvr.it/SlVFWW

The story behind this striking new look from F1 driver Lewis Hamilton

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Lewis Hamilton is putting a new spin on the term "fast fashion." In recent years, the world champion Formula One driver has slowly but surely steered into the world of high fashion — using the racetrack, and accompanying appearances, as his own makeshift runway. http://dlvr.it/SlS5ZV

Saudi Arabia releases dual US-Saudi citizen who was imprisoned for critical tweets about the kingdom

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Saudi Arabia released US-Saudi dual national Saad Ibrahim Almadi from prison, more than a year after he was arrested for tweets critical of the kingdom, Almadi's son, Ibrahim, told CNN. http://dlvr.it/SlHC0z

How Turkey's devastating earthquake changed its tourist hotspots

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It was shaping up to be a golden year for tourism in Turkey. With favorable exchange rates sweetening the deal for visitors, the country's beautiful beaches, historic cities and geological wonders were poised for a post-pandemic tourism revival. http://dlvr.it/SlD7wZ

The world's greatest places of 2023, according to TIME

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Gather round, some hot new travel inspo just dropped. TIME magazine has just released its annual list of the World's Greatest Places, and we're here to tell you the where, the why and the what behind its picks. http://dlvr.it/Sl997M

Hunter Schafer's torso-bearing look had more to it than meets the eye

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The three words that best describe Hunter Schafer's Vanity Fair Oscars party look? Less is more. http://dlvr.it/Sl20QT

Moody's sees harder times ahead for all US banks and puts six on 'downgrade' watch

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Moody's Investors Service cut its outlook for the entire US banking sector and placed six US banks on review for potential credit rating downgrades, in the wake of last week's collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. http://dlvr.it/Skyxmt

Dutch historian finds medieval treasure using metal detector

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A Dutch historian found unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) announced on Thursday. http://dlvr.it/SkvtwQ

BTS agency HYBE ends takeover battle for K-pop pioneer SM Entertainment

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BTS agency HYBE says it has called off a takeover bid for SM Entertainment, ending weeks of corporate mudslinging that has dominated headlines in South Korea. http://dlvr.it/SklpZ4

Iran arrests more than 100 people over suspected poisonings of schoolgirls

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Iran has arrested more than 100 people "in connection with" the suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls across the country, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. http://dlvr.it/SklpX2

Why the future looks bright for Victoria Beckham

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With her second runway show at Paris Fashion Week behind her, Victoria Beckham appears to be ushering in an exciting new era for her eponymous label, nearly 15 years since it launched. http://dlvr.it/Skjl0M

A takeover battle for the future of K-pop is heating up

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Kakao, one of South Korea's top internet giants, has doubled down on its quest to take control of SM Entertainment, the iconic K-pop music agency. http://dlvr.it/Skfw2m

TikTok could be a valuable tool for China if it invades Taiwan, FBI director says

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The Chinese government could use TikTok to control data on millions of people and harness the short-form video app to shape public opinion should China invade Taiwan, FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday. http://dlvr.it/Skbw0M

Tiffany & Co. unveils BTS star Jimin as brand ambassador

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As luxury brands continue to court South Korea's booming luxury market, Tiffany & Co. has unveiled K-pop star Jimin as its newest brand ambassador. http://dlvr.it/SkTnDX

Analysis: North Korea's food shortage could take a deadly turn

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Concerns about North Korea's chronic food shortages are growing, with multiple sources suggesting this week that deaths due to starvation are likely. http://dlvr.it/SkNdxQ

What travelers to Turkey need to know

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It's been nearly a month since a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, claiming the lives of thousands of people and injuring many more. http://dlvr.it/SkHh0m

US citizen killed in West Bank as Israeli-Palestinian tensions rise

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An Israeli-American citizen was killed in the occupied West Bank as tensions in the region continued to ratchet up after a weekend of violence. http://dlvr.it/Sk9XLw