Sofia Lotto Persio

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‘We will never forget’

Apr 30, 2024 | msn.com | Sofia Lotto Persio

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Deadly, anti-LGBTQ+ Admiral Duncan nail bomb attack in Soho remembered 25 years on

Apr 30, 2024 | thepinknews.com | Sofia Lotto Persio

April 30, 1999, was supposed to mark no more than the start of a bank holiday weekend, but a deadly nail bomb attack at the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho confined the date to a dark page in history for London’s LGBTQ+ community. Three people lost their lives in the attack, and 79 more were injured.
El incidente diplomático con Japón que "Dragon Ball" causó en México

Mar 11, 2024 | 24horas.cl | Sofia Lotto Persio

La muerte del creador de Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, ha sido lamentada por los fans del cómic y la serie animada. Pero además, en medio de los homenajes, los fans también recordaron cómo la serie provocó un incidente diplomático entre Japón y México. Fue hace casi seis años, cuando los planes de varias ciudades mexicanas de proyectar la serie animada en espacios públicos se toparon con los derechos de autor y la Embajada de Japón se vio obligada a intervenir.
El incidente diplomático con Japón que "Dragon Ball" causó en México

Mar 9, 2024 | es-us.noticias.yahoo.com | Sofia Lotto Persio

Akira Toriyama, creador de 'Dragon Ball', murió a los 68 años en Tokio. La muerte del creador de Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, ha sido lamentada por los fans del cómic y la serie animada. Pero además, en medio de los homenajes, los fans también recordaron cómo la serie provocó un incidente diplomático entre Japón y México.
How Dragon Ball caused a diplomatic spat

Mar 8, 2024 | msn.com | Sofia Lotto Persio

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How Dragon Ball caused a diplomatic spat

Mar 8, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Sofia Lotto Persio

The death of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has been mourned by fans of the comic book and animated series. But amid the tributes, fans have also been recalling how the series sparked a diplomatic incident between Japan and Mexico almost exactly six years ago. Plans for public screenings in various Mexican cities ran into copyright snarl-ups and the Japanese Embassy was forced to step in. But one event was salvaged after the studio struck a deal with officials.
Idalia weakens to tropical storm as it heads to North Carolina

Aug 31, 2023 | qz.com | Sofia Lotto Persio

Good morning, Quartz readers!Here‚Äôs what you need to knowIdalia weakened to a tropical storm heading to North Carolina. It caused millions in damages in Florida and Georgia, where it made landfall as a category 3 hurricane. Why Pfizer is still a top stock pickTesla is reportedly facing a new federal probe. Federal prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission want to know whether the company paid for a special type of glass to build CEO Elon Musk a secret house. CNN named a new CEO.
Burger King must face lawsuit over the size of its whoppers

Aug 30, 2023 | qz.com | Sofia Lotto Persio

Good morning, Quartz readers!Hereās what you need to knowBurger King canāt ignore customersā beef with the size of its Whoppers. A US federal judge gave the go ahead to parts of a class-action lawsuit accusing the fast food giant of exaggerating the size of its signature burgers. Opportunities in the energy sector and macro fundsThe White House announced the first 10 drugs to face price renegotiations. Those chosen are among the most common drugs to be prescribed under Medicare.
Impact Theory settles first-ever SEC charges over NFT project

Aug 29, 2023 | qz.com | Sofia Lotto Persio

Good morning, Quartz readers!Hereâs what you need to knowUS regulators have turned their attention to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged an NFT project with selling unregistered securities for the first time. Opportunities in the energy sector and macro fundsFurniture company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams abruptly shut down. The sudden closure will affect more than 500 US workers.Â Union membership boosts workersâ salaries.
American Airlines pilots win pay rise after tough negotiations

Aug 22, 2023 | qz.com | Sofia Lotto Persio

Good morning, Quartz readers!Here‚Äôs what you need to knowAmerican Airlines became the latest airline to boost its pilots‚Äô pay. Union members approved a new contract that includes a 46% pay rise over four years. The AI boom and catch-up in non-tech stocksThe US National Labor Relations Board opened a new case against Amazon. The company was accused of union-busting activities such as calling police on employees at its Albany warehouse, where a union vote failed last year.