Germans Want ‘Politician Insult’ Law Scrapped, Poll Finds

Germans Want ‘Politician Insult’ Law Scrapped, Poll Finds

The German Criminal Code’s controversial Section 188, which prohibits social media users from insulting or even criticizing politicians online, has become a hot topic in Germany again after a Facebook user was fined for over €2,000 for calling Chancellor Merz a “liar.”

Pollster INSA conducted a country-wide survey to discover what Germans actually think about the law, and found widespread opposition.

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Liberal MP defends his Somali Heritage Month bill amid online backlash

Liberal MP defends his Somali Heritage Month bill amid online backlash

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Yvan Baker says his proposal to create a Somali Heritage Month in Canada is intended to recognize contributions made by immigrant communities, responding to criticism that emerged after the bill was introduced in Parliament.

Baker’s Bill C-283, which received first reading this week, would designate July as Somali Heritage Month.

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Grifty Freeland Has A New Book!

Grifty Freeland Has A New Book!

NEW YORK — A former top Canadian government official who has clashed often with U.S. President Donald Trump is writing a book about her country’s tense relationship with the United States.

Simon & Schuster announced Wednesday that “Unreliable Boyfriend,” by former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, comes out Oct. 13.

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WTF?

WTF?

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HelloFresh Goes all in for Pride Month marketing

HelloFresh Goes all in for Pride Month marketing

Among the realities of business success is reaching as wide a consumer base as possible. Marketing products that appeal to everyone, carefully focused advertising, and avoiding alienating any portion of the consumer base are essential. There are, of course, businesses that cater to niche clientele, where the usual tactics don’t strictly apply. Men, for example, aren’t going to buy many tampons, though these days, that’s not strictly true for guys pretending to be women, and it’s better not to contemplate what they might do with them.

h/t Shasta? Hermes? All of you?

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Famous dog ‘is served up in Chinese restaurant after being abducted from farm’

Famous dog ‘is served up in Chinese restaurant after being abducted from farm’

A social media famous dog was allegedly served up as a dish in a Chinese restaurant after being kidnapped from a farm and slaughtered.

Chinese travel influencer Guo and his eight-year-old Border Collie, Chutou, were internet stars and together they amassed more than 1.5 million followers on Douyin, the country’s version of TikTok.

The canine accompanied his owner for years on journeys across China, from camping trips on snowy mountains to deserts, often guarding him outside his tent at night.


Carney’s best pals.

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WTF?

H/t Auntie Polly

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Toronto man Shafik Al Jawhari charged after allegedly threatening people he ‘perceived to be Palestinian’: police

Toronto man Shafik Al Jawhari charged after allegedly threatening people he ‘perceived to be Palestinian’: police

A 32-year-old man from Toronto is facing several charges in connection with a hate-motivated threatening incident in Scarborough over the weekend.

Shafik Al Jawhari, 32, of Toronto, was subsequently arrested and charged with one count each of assault with a weapon, weapons dangerous, and fail to comply probation order as well as two counts of uttering threats to cause death. The charges have not been proven in court.


Toronto’s multiculturalism is turning into cannibalism.

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