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☆ Inside Bob Iger's Disney contract extension: a CEO moving to protect his legacy and get succession right this time
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Lucia Moses | Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Disney extended CEO Bob Iger's contract for 2 years, through the end of 2026. Company watchers won't be shocked by the move, since Iger extended his previous tenure in the role many times. Insiders said he wants to protect his legacy and stabilize the business, especially after the exit of its CFO. Disney just extended Bob Iger's contract for two more years, through 2026, the company announced today. Iger pledged at the time to prioritize finding a successor, but he has extended his contract before — four times during his first 15-year tenure.

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☆ ‘And Just Like That …’ Style Recap: Going as Yourself for Halloween
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( The Styles Desk | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

This article contains spoilers for Episode 5 of the second season of “And Just Like That …”As “And Just Like That …” nears its halfway point, its creators have sprinkled a series of self-referential winks into the new episode. For a Halloween charity benefit, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) dresses up as Helen Gurley Brown, the former editor of Cosmopolitan and, in some ways, the spiritual predecessor to Bradshaw. Ahead of Episode 5, members of The New York Times’s Styles desk discussed the looks, brands and wigs on display in the latest installment of the series. Louis Lucero II From a costuming perspective, this episode was a little front-loaded, wasn’t it? Charlotte’s Halloween benefit for the fictitious City Parks Conservancy showed us all three ways you can phone in a costume.

Persons: Carrie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Gurley Brown, Bradshaw, Sara Ramirez, Herbert Wexley, Christopher Jackson, George Washington, “ Hamilton ”, Times’s Styles, Louis Lucero Organizations: Cosmopolitan, Broadway, The, Parks Conservancy Locations: “

☆ Buying my first home as a 37-year-old veteran and single mother was difficult but totally worth it. The sacrifices I've made will give my child a better future.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I have made many sacrifices along the way but being able to give my child a sense of security is worth it all. Saving for a home purchase was tough as a single motherIn January, I began my home buying journey. I was working for the US government and receiving additional money from the Department of Veteran Affairs for a disability. I was scared during my home buying journey, and there were times that I wanted to give up but I persisted. I've also missed out on family gatherings and pursuing relationships — all so I could save money to buy a home.

Persons: Breanna Dill, Dill, —, that's, it's, I've Organizations: Marine Corps, Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Affairs Locations: Wall, Silicon, Minnesota, Austin , Texas, Austin, Houston, Houston —, Dallas, United States

☆ Disney extends CEO Bob Iger’s contract through 2026
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Walt Disney Company’s board has unanimously voted to extend CEO Bob Iger’s contract through the end of 2026 — an extension of two years. “Because I want to ensure Disney is strongly positioned when my successor takes the helm, I have agreed to the Board’s request to remain CEO for an additional two years,” he said. In 2020, Bob Chapek, the company’s former chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, was named CEO after Iger unexpectedly announced his retirement. In November 2022, Chapek was ousted just months after signing onto a new three-year contract with Disney, and Iger stepped back into the role as CEO. Iger’s first term as Disney CEO lasted 15 years, from 2005 to 2020.

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☆ A cruise expert shares his top tips and tricks after sailing on 311 ships
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Cruise ships and their destinations are overflowing with travelers this summer. Cruise ships — and their destinations — are jam-packed with travelers this summer. Pick a cruise line that matches your personality and expectationsNot all cruise lines, or cruise ships for that matter, cater to the same kind of clientele. Buy travel insurance if you're going on an international cruiseChiron said he never travels internationally without purchasing trip insurance. Weigh the pros and cons of booking airfare through the cruise lineSome cruise lines have access to discounted flights and allow you to bundle your airfare with your cruise.

Persons: Guy, Stewart Chiron, Chiron, Don't, I've Locations: Mykonos, Santorini, It's, Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles, Rome

☆ A Turning Point for Military Spending
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( David Leonhardt | More About David Leonhardt | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But starting in 2012, Shinzo Abe, then the prime minister, began pushing for a new approach, one that he argued was more fitting for modern realities. Japan’s current prime minister, Fumio Kishida, plans to raise defense spending gradually to 2 percent of economic output, and the public reaction has been “remarkably sanguine,” Motoko says. The additional money that countries spend on defense is money they cannot spend on roads, child care, cancer research, refugee resettlement, public parks or clean energy, my colleague Patricia points out. One reason Macron has insisted on raising France’s retirement age despite widespread protests, analysts believe, is a need to leave more money for the military. Those other countries, sensing a more threatening world, are now once again promising to pull their weight.

Persons: Shinzo Abe, Motoko Rich, Fumio Kishida, ” Motoko, Patricia, Macron, — Organizations: North Locations: Japan, Germany, Tokyo, China, North Korea

☆ Disney CEO Bob Iger Extends His Tenure Again, Will Stay 2 More Years
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Reed Alexander | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Disney CEO Bob Iger is sticking around for another two years, the company announced Wednesday. That means his contract, previously set to expire next year, will now run through the end of 2026. Iger surprised Disney watchers and company insiders when he returned to the post last year, unseating his short-lived successor, Bob Chapek. Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger is sticking around for another two years, with his contract now set to expire on December 31, 2026, the company said on Wednesday. Iger, who formerly led Disney from 2005 to 2020 before relinquishing the CEO role to his short-lived successor Bob Chapek, returned to the entertainment and theme parks giant in a shock move last November.

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☆ Disney World has a bigger problem than Ron DeSantis: people aren't going
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Disney's ongoing feud with Ron DeSantis is certainly a factor. Ron DeSantis, it's pretty clear that the park's problems run deeper than a political beef. While crowd sizes are down in the US parks, revenue is up at international Disney parks such as Disneyland Hong Kong. Despite the DeSantis dust-up, the park's biggest issue has nothing to do with politics — Disney World is damn expensive. Ron DeSantis Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesIt's also clear that a cut back on vacationing is not the issue.

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☆ Eubanks can be a smiling superstar, says Blake
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Mitch Phillips | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Something of a rarity in the cut-throat world of international sport, Eubanks plays with a smile on his face. "I've always thought that being yourself on the court really endears you to fans," Blake told Reuters at the All England Club. "Eubanks is genuinely like that and I think that shines through to the fans, that he's having fun out there. "I hope the cameras follow him because he's going to be one of the stars who ends up on the side of a bus," said Blake. Blake has known Eubanks for years, helping with his training and nutrition, and is confident that he will take his sudden stardom in his relaxed stride.

Persons: James Blake, Chris Eubanks, Eubanks, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Monday's, I've, Blake, he's, Andy Roddick, Roddick, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, I'm, Agassi, Sampras, Mitch Phillips, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Wimbledon, Reuters, All England, Tennis, U.S ., U.S, Thomson Locations: New York

The hardliners, including members of the House Freedom Caucus, also called on McCarthy to delay appropriations votes in the House of Representatives until all 12 government funding bills have been finalized and can be subjected to a side-by-side review. "Absent adhering to the $1.471 trillion spending level ... we see an impossible path to reach 218 Republican votes on appropriations or other measures," the letter said. House Republicans last month voted on a lower target of $1.47 trillion, which would cut spending for the environment, public assistance and foreign aid. House Republicans are also trying to use the legislation to rescind key Biden priorities in areas such as climate change and tax collection. DeLauro, the senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, noted that House Republicans "know and have said publicly, that in the end they are going to need Democratic votes to keep the government open."

Persons: Kevin McCarthy, McCarthy, Joe Biden, Scott Perry, Chip Roy, McCarthy's, Biden, Patty Murray, Susan Collins, Rosa DeLauro, DeLauro, David Joyce, Joyce, David Morgan, Richard Cowan, Scott Malone, Jonathan Oatis, Leslie Adler Organizations: . House, Democratic, Caucus, Republican, Senate, House Republicans, White House, Republicans, Republican Governance Group, Reuters, Thomson Locations: United States

☆ I'm a 25-year-old South Korean and still live with my parents. I'm ready to move out, but can't afford it.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Reena Koh | Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Due to South Korea's skyrocketing real-estate prices, she can't afford to leave her parents' home. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Park Su-Ah, a 25-year-old accounts manager in South Korea. The average cost of buying a 1,174-square-foot apartment in my city was 789.36 million Korean won, or about $606,570, in 2022. Right now, I'm an accounts manager at a publishing house where I make 2.2 million won, or about $1,690, a month. In June 2022, the average jeonse deposit for an apartment in Seoul was 680 million won, or about $522,642.

Persons: —, it's, We've, that's, aren't Organizations: Service, Wonkwang University Locations: Wall, Silicon, South Korea, Goyang, Seoul, Iksan

"July is going to have a lot of late-night votes and a lot of really big issues being tackled," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, the chamber's No. House Republicans are aiming to craft a series of 12 detailed spending bills covering every aspect of government funding, an intricate feat Congress has not pulled off on time since fiscal 1997. House Republicans last month voted on a lower target of $1.47 trillion, which would cut spending for the environment, public assistance and foreign aid. "House Republicans really are committed to shrinking spending. House Republicans are also trying to use the legislation to rescind key Biden priorities in areas such as climate change and tax collection.

Persons: Kevin McCarthy, Joe Biden, Steve Scalise, Patty Murray, Susan Collins, Biden, McCarthy, Dusty Johnson, Rosa DeLauro, David Joyce, Joyce, David Morgan, Richard Cowan, Scott Malone, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Republican, House, Democratic, Senate, Republicans, House Republicans, White House, Main Street Caucus, Reuters, Committee, Caucus, Republican Governance Group, Thomson Locations: United States

☆ George Santos compared himself to Rosa Parks, saying he also refuses to 'sit in the back' like some want him too
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Rep. George Santos compared himself to civil rights icon Rosa Parks during a podcast appearance. Santos was referring to comments made by Sen. Mitt Romney during the SOTU address in February. In the interview, Santos took aim at what he called "sellout" Republicans, singling out Sen. Mitt Romney in particular. He continued: "Well, guess what, Rosa Parks didn't sit in the back, and neither am I going to sit in the back." Her act of resistance against racial segregation inspired the Montgomery bus boycott — a 13-month protest that played a significant role in the fight for civil rights for Black people.

Persons: George Santos, Rosa Parks, Santos, Sen, Mitt Romney, Mike Crispi's, Parks, Romney, Kevin McCarthy Organizations: Service, Republicans, Union of, Rosa Parks didn't, —, House Locations: Wall, Silicon, United States, Ukraine, Montgomery

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Netflix, Amazon, Cava, Disney, Rivian, Tesla & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Morgan Stanley upgrades Shockwave Medical to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said shares of the cardiovascular medical device company are well positioned. Jefferies reiterates Tesla as hold Jefferies raised its price target on Tesla to $265 per shar from $185 but said it's standing by its hold rating. UBS reiterates Disney as buy UBS said it's cautious heading into Disney earnings in early August, but it's sticking with its buy rating. Morgan Stanley reiterates Netflix as equal weight Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock to $450 per share from $350 and said the risk/reward for Netflix is balanced. Morgan Stanley reiterates Rivian as overweight Morgan Stanley said it's standing by its buy rating on the electric vehicle company. "

Persons: Estee Lauder, Wells, Fox, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Charles Schwab, JMP, Schwab, KBW, it's, Jefferies, Tesla, JPMorgan, Rivian, Stifel, Oppenheimer Organizations: Citi, Estee Lauder Citi, Fox News, Nvidia, company's Data, Bank of America, UBS, Disney, Netflix, Cava, JPMorgan, Apple, Weyerhaeuser, of America, Brands, Bell, KFC Locations: BlackRock, Amazon's, GMV, CAVA

☆ 5 low-stress summer jobs that are hiring right now—many pay over $20 an hour
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Summer hiring is on the rise in several industries, says Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter, as consumer appetite for traveling and dining out remains "stronger than expected" despite recession fears. In June, private sector jobs surged by 497,000, well ahead of the 220,000 Dow Jones estimate, payroll processing firm ADP reported Thursday. If you're looking for a low-stress gig that pays at least $20 an hour — and don't mind spending your shift outdoors, or at a museum — there are several summer jobs you may want to consider. Plus, according to Indeed, many of these jobs pay upwards of $22 an hour. Here are five low-stress, high-paying summer jobs employers are hiring for right now:Tour guideO*NET score: 69Average hourly pay: $22.58 per hourFitness instructorO*NET score: 63Average hourly pay: $26.29Construction workerO*NET score: 63Average hourly pay: $18.04TutorO*NET score: 75Average hourly pay: $23.92Virtual assistantO*NET score: 70Average hourly pay: $20.43To improve your chances of landing one of these coveted summer gigs, look for job openings where "others aren't," says Jeff Hyman, CEO of the executive search firm Recruit Rockstars.

Persons: Julia Pollak, Dow Jones, Pollak, Jeff Hyman, it's, Hyman, You'd Organizations: Dow Locations: YMCAs

☆ We sold our house to live in an RV and travel the US. It's not as carefree as we expected.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Aleja and Blake Briles sold their home in Dallas and bought a $100,000 RV to tour the country. They didn't anticipate the challenges RV life would present, especially parking outside of RV parks. Their advice for people new to RV life is to plan your visits ahead and expect to make repairs. We lived in that house for four and a half years, then we sold it in 2021 to do this. The certain RV lifestyle that we chose was more off-grid and out in nature and not tucked into an RV park.

Persons: Aleja, Blake Briles, Blake, we've, Outlaw, Aleja Briles Blake, There's, —, there's, nilly, We've Organizations: Service, YouTube, Land Management Locations: Dallas, Wall, Silicon, Covid, Oregon, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Tahoe

☆ Should public buses be free?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

New York CNN —More major cities in the United States are letting public transit riders hop on board for free. Boston is piloting three zero-fare public bus routes, and New York City is expected to test free buses on five lines. Fares made up, on average, 12.5% of transit agencies’ operating expenses in 2021, down from 31.4% in 2019, according to the American Public Transit Association. “By offering free public transport, we are not really attracting car drivers in large volumes,” said Mohamed Mezghani, secretary general of the International Association of Public Transport. “There’s no such thing as free transit,” he added.

Persons: Michelle Wu, “, ”, Lane Turner, Stephanie Lotshaw, American Public Transit Association . Massachusetts Sen, Edward Markey, Ayanna Pressley, Wu, Matt Stone, Henry Bendon, ” Bendon, Fares, Pat Greenhouse, Mohamed Mezghani, Sarah Kaufman, There’s, Boston Mayor Wu, Olivier Douliery, Richard Jarrold, Jarrold Organizations: New, New York CNN, Boston, CNN, Boston Globe, American Public Transit Association . Massachusetts, US, MediaNews, Boston Herald, Getty, Richmond, Agency, American Public Transit Association, Kansas City, International Association of Public Transport, “, Rudin Center, Transportation, New York University, Boston Mayor, Getty Images Washington, Transportation Authority Locations: New York, United States, Kansas City, Raleigh, Richmond, Olympia, Tucson, Alexandria, Virginia, Denver, Boston, New York City, America, Tallinn, Estonia, Dunkirk, France, Luxembourg, Washington ,, AFP, Kansas

☆ Homeless World Cup brings its message of hope to California
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Rachel Nostrant | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The 40-team tournament, which runs from July 8-15 at the University of California at Sacramento, is the brainchild of Homeless World Cup Foundation. Fahrudin Muminovic represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2019 Homeless World Cup in Wales. This is the first time the Homeless World Cup will take place in the U.S. There are two different fields of play, the World Cup, which consists of both men's and co-ed teams, and the Women's World Cup, featuring women-only matches. The final match will be held July 15, five days before 32 teams take the field for the 9th annual FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Persons: Shannon Stapleton, Mel Young, Fahrudin Muminovic, Sienna Jackson, Young, “, ” Young, Rachel Nostrant, David Gregorio Our Organizations: REUTERS, University of California, Homeless, Foundation, World Economic, Team USA, Sacramento State, Youth Center, U.S, FIFA, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, California, Sacramento, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Wales, Srebrenica, South Africa, France, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand

☆ 5 National Park Destinations That Aren’t Parks
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Lauren Sloss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Many of the 63 national parks across the United States have seen an explosion of visitor numbers both during and after the pandemic, which often has led to booked campsites, clogged trails and timed entry requirements in an attempt to limit crowds. The big-name national parks however are just one category of public lands under the purview of the National Park Service. And the designation does not necessarily imply a superiority of scenery and activities — many of the lesser-known national historic sites, monuments, recreation areas and seashores also provide excellent spots to explore the varied natural beauty and attractions of the United States, but without the big ticket crowds. “Regardless of formal designation, each of the 424 sites in the National Park System offer visitors a variety of opportunities for inspiration, relaxation, recreation and education,” said Kathy Kupper, a public affairs specialist with the N.P.S. Here are five suggestions for less crowded alternatives to national parks in this busy summer season.

Persons: ”, Kathy Kupper Organizations: National Park Service Locations: United States

☆ Fact Check-Night video of Zebra and Lions on streets predates 2023 France riots
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

A video compilation claiming to show zoo animals roaming Paris streets is made up of clips that are not recent and is unrelated to the ongoing riots in France in June and July 2023. Social media users shared a compiled video of unrelated footage showing animals roaming city streets at night, with the caption: “It is being reported that in the French riots, numerous zoo animals have been released in France” on Facebook (here) and Twitter (here). However, the videos predate riots in France over the police shooting of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent on June 27 (here). The clip of a sprinting zebra shot from the dashcam of a vehicle could be traced to a tweet published on April 11, 2020 (here). There is no evidence that animals have been released from Paris zoos amid riots in the city in 2023.

Persons: Le Parisien, Saint Denis, Mathieu Descombes, ”, Read Organizations: Paris Zoological, des, Social, Facebook, Twitter, Chennevières, Parc Zoologique de, ” Reuters, Reuters Locations: Paris, France, de, Algerian, Saint Denis, Parc Zoologique de Paris, Ile

☆ 36 Hours in the Florida Panhandle
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Shannon Sims | Shannon Sims Is A Regular Contributor To New York Times Travel. She Spent Her Childhood Summers Vacationing Along State Road | Has Previously Reported The Florida Panhandle Region For The New York Times. | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

4 p.m. Hit the beachThe first thing any visitor to 30A is going to want to do is run onto the sugar sand and splash around in the clear water. Succumb to temptation at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park , the westernmost of the area’s excellent public beachfront parks. The large preserve includes 10 miles of trails through forests and lakes, plus campsites, R.V. But the pristine beach is the main attraction, with more than three miles of undeveloped coast to help you transition into unplugged vacation mode. Before swimming at Topsail and other beaches along 30A, it is crucial that visitors check the government's warning flag system on the shore, as red flags indicate dangerous conditions, such as the possibility of rip currents.

Other executives who will remain on Mr. Cavanagh’s leadership team include Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, who will gain oversight of Telemundo and NBC’s local stations, and Mark Woodbury, the company’s parks chief. Mr. Cavanagh is essentially winnowing the number of executives who report directly to him, streamlining the company’s leadership ranks. He will also continue to work directly with Adam Miller, an executive vice president overseeing operations and technology as well as communications, human resources and corporate social responsibility; Kim Harris, the company’s general counsel; Anand Kini, NBCUniversal’s chief financial officer; and Craig Robinson, executive vice president and chief diversity officer. The promotions were the first major step taken by Mr. Cavanagh since he took over leadership of the company. Its previous chief executive, Jeff Shell, stepped down after an investigation into sexual harassment.

Persons: Mike Cavanagh, Cavanagh, Donna Langley, Mark Lazarus, Cavanagh’s, Cesar Conde, Mark Woodbury, Adam Miller, Kim Harris, Anand Kini, Craig Robinson, Jeff Shell Organizations: NBCUniversal News, Telemundo

☆ Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Environmental Photography Award: Powerful images show challenges and hope
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Nell Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. CNN —A windswept Arctic fox, a murmuration of birds facing a snowstorm in the Himalayas, and a man and a boy in a flooded living room are among the images recognized in this year’s Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Environmental Photography Award. “Photography is a powerful tool for giving a voice to threatened wildlife and biodiversity,” said jury president Sergio Pitamitz in a press release. A photograph of elephants being transported between national parks in Malawi claimed first place in the “Change Makers: Reasons for Hope” category. The winning images are now being exhibited in Monaco on the Promenade du Lavotto, before touring internationally.

Persons: Prince Albert II of, ”, Sergio Pitamitz, Kallol Mukherjee, Jasper Doest, ” Pitamitz, “, ” “ Doest, Marcus Westberg Organizations: CNN, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Wildlife Forensics Academy Locations: Gabon, Africa, Netherlands, Malawi, South Africa, Monaco

Tyler’s practice began after he started volunteering at Angola’s hospice program. In addition to gifting quilts to the families of late patients, volunteers would sell them at the prison’s rodeo for funding. “Doing my work made me realize that I have something to offer, that my greatest asset is myself,” Tyler says of revisiting quilting after his release. Also on display is a vitrine of those sourced photographs alongside memorabilia that was circulated in the fight for Tyler’s freedom. “We Are the Willing” will be on view from July 8 through Sept. 6, lscgallery.com.

Persons: Gary Tyler, Rosa Parks, Tyler’s, Tyler, “, ” Tyler, I’ve, ”, Gary, Allison Glenn Organizations: Library Street Locations: Angola, Louisiana, Detroit, Rosa

☆ Taliban compounds misery for women in Afghanistan with order to close all beauty salons
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The impending closure of beauty salons further diminishes the freedom of women and delivers a harsh economic blow to families who rely on them for income. An Afghan beautician attends to a customer at a beauty salon in Mazar-i-Sharif on June 27, 2023. My husband is jobless and this beauty salon is the only means to feed my family. “I don’t understand why beauty salons should be banned. According to their report, women are banned from working in most sectors outside the home, and are prohibited from attending public baths, parks, and gyms.

Persons: Mohammad Sidik Akif, Afghan beautician, Sharif, “, ”, Richard Bennett, Dorothy Estrada, Tanck, they’re, who’ve, Markus Potzel, Afghanistan’s “ Organizations: CNN, Ministry, United Nations, Getty, UN Locations: Afghanistan, United States, Afghan, Mazar, AFP, Kabul

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