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GoldDerby.com 

‘Saturday Night Live’ seeks an Emmy comeback in a category it has dominated

2023 was the end of an era in the Best Comedy Supporting Actress Emmy category. For the first time in 10 years, “Saturday Night Live” was snubbed in the category in which it has been nominated a record 22 times and has won twice, both for Kate MicKinnon. Can it rebound in 2024? Ever since […]

The Daily Dot 

‘Chipotle has a supply shortage. … How do you run out of chicken?’: Chipotle worker says her store is rationing the chicken

Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol confirmed in a Bloomberg Business interview that the company asked its workers to refrain from ordering chicken due to supply issues. “Our employees were happy to pitch in. I guess there were maybe some employees that didn’t want to pitch in on this one,” Niccol admitted. 

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BangkokPost.com 

Moving to sweeter pastures

It will be almost a year since pastry chef and recipient of Asia's Best Pastry Chef 2021, Angela Lai, left the three-Michelin starred Taïrroir in Taiwan for sweeter things in life.

BangkokPost.com 

European Film Festival returns

Foreign film enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that the 30th edition of the European Film Festival returns from May 16-26 at House Samyan. This eagerly anticipated event, under the theme "Piecing The Differences", invites movie fans to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of European cinema.

BangkokPost.com 

A modern twist to an iconic manga

For those old enough to remember, City Hunter was a manga sensation that captivated readers in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This detective story, known for its blend of action, quirky comedy and elements tailored to adolescent boys, became a cultural sensation. Even if you haven't seen City Hunter, chances are you've encountered one of its numerous adaptations over the years, whether it be the...

BangkokPost.com 

A time of excellence

Last July Omega launched its one-year countdown to the Olympic Games in Paris, which previously hosted the multi-sport event in 1900 and 1924.

BangkokPost.com 

A measure of perfection

Based on its first series-produced calibre, the Labrador, the Brandt brothers devised the 19-ligne Omega in 1894. The success led to renaming their company, founded in 1848, after the movement with a groundbreaking combination of winding and time-setting via a stem and crown.

BangkokPost.com 

Is the OECD relevant for Thailand?

On the 60th anniversary of Japan's accession to the OECD, it is a great honour for Japan to chair this year's OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) with the participation of Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Laos (the Asean chair) and the Asean secretariat.

BangkokPost.com 

Much hangs on Tak Bai

Last week, the Muslim Attorney Centre Foundation representing relatives of the Tak Bai tragedy filed charges with Narathiwat provincial court against nine highly ranked security officials responsible for crowd control in Tak Bai on Oct 25, 2004.

BangkokPost.com 

Taking on Bangkok's punishing heat

As scorching temperatures blanket Thailand, setting new records in several regions, Bangkok and its outskirts are enduring the full force of the relentless heatwave. Bangkok sizzled under a heat index exceeding 52C on Tuesday, a measure that combines temperature and humidity to reflect how hot it actually feels. Tragically, heat-related fatalities in the country have reached 30 this year alone. A...

Oilprice.com 

Fossil Fuel Companies Face Mounting Legal Challenges

A wide range of organisations and communities are battling against oil majors and winning, as governments worldwide start putting the environment first. In the last few years, the number of lawsuits against oil and gas companies has risen significantly, as more judges rule in favour of indigenous communities and grassroots organisations when it comes to stopping the development of fossil fuel projects and protecting the environment. This trend is likely to continue, with governments and consumers... Читать дальше...