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Greta Thunberg Is Time Person of the Year for 2019
The 16-year-old from Stockholm rose to global prominence this year with her impassioned pleas for governments to take far-reaching action to avert climate catastrophe.
Why Barbie, a Blimp and a Wienermobile Are Posting on Airbnb
The home-sharing platform has offered several novelty lodging opportunities lately, like a stay in Barbie’s mansion or a night in the Goodyear blimp. They earn headlines, and that’s the point.
Toronto Raptors Introduce Branded Hijabs
The hijabs were inspired by a group based in Toronto that promotes Muslim women in sports.
Deliveroo Ad Implying Delivery Anywhere (Even Space) Is Banned in U.K.
A British regulator said the commercials were misleading because the food delivery service is not available throughout the country.
Useless Dads and Placid Women: U.K. Bans 2 Ads Over Sexist Stereotypes
Television ads from Volkswagen and Mondelez were the first to fall foul of new rules that target potentially harmful gender stereotyping.
Hong Kong Protesters’ New Target: A News Station Seen as China’s Friend
The city’s top broadcaster, TVB, has been singled out for scorn by demonstrators, who accuse it of a pro-Beijing bias in its coverage.
Facing 19 Million Tourists, the Dutch Urge Visitors to Try Somewhere New
The Dutch government has stopped promoting destinations such as Amsterdam and is instead highlighting relatively overlooked corners of the country.
Criticism for China’s Child Modeling Industry After Video of 3-Year-Old Being Kicked
More than 100 online retailers said they would cut down on child modeling, condemning corporal punishment in the shooting process.
How Facebook’s Tiny China Sales Floor Helps Generate Big Ad Money
In the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, Facebook, working with a local partner, has found a way to overcome China’s internet blocks to make ad dollars.