Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil
The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.
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It took 54 years, but this man just got his bachelor's degree
Arthur Ross first enrolled at the University of British Columbia in 1969. He just graduated.
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Craig Kimbrel trade regrade: Cubs big advantage over White Sox is gone
The Chicago Cubs traded Craig Kimbrel to the Chicago White Sox back in 2021. Initially the move looked like a win-win, but is that still the case with Nick Madrigal's struggles?A crosstown trade between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs is rare, but in recent history it's involved...
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Biden lauds leadership skills of his pick for top US general
WASHINGTON Praising his leadership and even his culinary skills, President Joe Biden on Thursday formally announced his nomination
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Lula Cuts Car Taxes in Bid to Revive Brazil’s Ailing Auto Sector
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rolled out a series of tax breaks to make low-priced vehicles more
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Braves Rumors: Dylan Dodd's last chance, Kyle Wright pessimism, Giants trade target who's not Joc
Braves Rumors: Dylan Dodd getting his last shot?The bullpen games were clearly not a viable option for the Atlanta Braves moving forward after the two most recent iterations ended up in losses for the club. It was something that manager Brian Snitker clearly wanted to try and move on from, having ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game from store following a wave of criticism in Brazil
A game entitled "Slavery Simulator," where players can "buy and sell" enslaved Black characters, was taken down from Google's app store after widespread criticism from Brazilian social media users.
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MLB Rumors: Mets fuming over Stroman, Carlos Correa's injury, Soroka watch
MLB Rumors: Carlos Correa's contract drama back in playCarlos Correa signed with three teams this offseason, only to have two of those deals reneged thanks to suspicious medicals. Correa's ankle appeared to be the holdup for both the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets, both of which ...
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Downing Street car collision not being treated as 'terror-related', say UK police
LONDON (Reuters) -A man was arrested on Thursday after a car collided with the front gates of Downing Street, site
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Phillies vs. Braves prediction and odds for Thursday, May 25 (Take the Braves)
The Philadelphia Phillies have not had the start to their 2023 season that they would have expected after winning the National League Pennant in 2022.Nonetheless, they'll be able to find some momentum this weekend if they can have any level of success against the NL East leading Atlanta Bra...
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Bank of England's Haskel says policy should lean against inflation stickiness
LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England needs to push back against the risk that high inflation proves unexpectedly sticky, and
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Brazil to provide financing to auto industry, lower taxes
SAO PAULO Brazil's state development bank BNDES will provide 4 billion reais ($799.47 million) in dollar-denominated financing for
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