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The enduring social movement has galvanized Iranians living abroad, with protests held across Europe and the U.S. “I see this as a turning point for Iran in many ways,” said Iranian Tahirih Danesh, who lives in London, “this time it’s people saying, ‘I’m with women.’” At least 185 people have been killed in the unrest. (Sources: [Reuters](, [AP]() Fallen Angels Los Angeles City Council Rocked by Racism Scandal “They all must resign,” Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell said in an emergency meeting Tuesday. This comes after a conversation between Council President Nury Martinez and Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo emerged Sunday, sparking public protest and calls for resignations. Martinez and de León were recorded making racist comments about the adopted Black son of white Councilmember Mike Bonin, while others laughed. Other comments targeted recent immigrants from Mexico and a councilor of South Asian descent. “I take a lot of hits, and I know I practically invite a bunch of them. But my son? It makes my soul bleed,” Bonin said. (Sources: [LA Times](, [NYT]() Slippery French Oil Workers Gear Up for Govt. Fight Workers at Esso-ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies refineries in the Normandy region will continue a strike, despite government threats to force them back to work. “The government wants to force us to resume work, we will fight against a clear challenge to the right to strike,” said union spokesperson Christophe Aubert. French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne told parliament Tuesday that workers would be requisitioned if oil shortages continue. Around 30% of petrol stations around the country have experienced shortages so far. Opposition on the left and extreme right have slammed the government for ignoring the wage dispute at the heart of the strikes. (Sources: [France24](, [Reuters]() Drained Damage to Polish Pipeline Underscores Energy Woes A leak identified in one of Poland’s Druzhba pipelines bringing oil from Russia into Germany has deepened concerns about energy insecurity in Europe. The damage to the pipe was caused by an accident rather than sabotage — as on the Nord Stream pipelines — Polish authorities said. The Druzhba pipeline is one of Europe’s largest — servicing much of central Europe. The discovery comes as EU leaders are set to meet in Prague on Wednesday to discuss the continent’s energy crisis ahead of a long and cold winter. Gas prices are nearly 90% higher than last year, and there are growing fears of rationing. (Sources: [Reuters](, [AP]() Briefly Here are some things you should know about today: History. King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, will be crowned on May 6 next year at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday. Charles will be 74 at the ceremony — the oldest British monarch to be crowned. (Source: [BBC]() Crackdown. Opposition figures in Bangladesh say 4,000 anti-government protesters have been arrested on “fake” charges of violence. Protesters are demanding a new election for the country and the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (Source: [Al Jazeera]() End of the story. Angela Lansbury, a star of the stage and the iconic Jessica Fletcher in Murder She Wrote, has died at 96. (Source: [The Guardian]() [GET ‘EM BEFORE THEY’RE GONE]( [Cariuma]( From walking the dog around the block to playing outside with the kids and jumping into leaf piles, we have never received so many compliments on our stylish kicks. You might be thinking “those are just sneakers” – but no! [Cariuma’s]( Canvas and Suede low-top shoes offer a broken-in fit, a perfect variety of colors, and a beachside vibe that you can rock all year long, even when the cooler temperatures roll in. 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Agriculture is the largest sector in the country’s economy and some worry increased costs could send the industry abroad — where there may be no climate policy at all. The proposal is yet to be finalized. (Source: [AP]() Gig’s Up? Labor Dept. Eyes Reclassifying Gig Workers The Department of Labor published new proposed standards Tuesday, seeking to “combat employee misclassification.” The changes would allow people who work as independent contractors full time to receive benefits, though this may be limited to minimum wage. Shares for ride-hailing and food-delivery services slid on the announcement — Lyft fell 12% and Uber around 10%. The apps — which depend on gig workers to function — have long maintained that workers are attracted by the flexibility and changes to classifications could see the companies hit with heavy losses. Recent attempts to reclassify gig workers in Massachusetts and California failed at the ballot box. (Sources: [Tech Crunch](, [AP]() No Punchline Comedians Sue Police Over Atlanta Airport ‘Profiling’ Eric André and Clayton English are suing Clayton County police for alleged racial profiling at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The men were pulled aside before boarding planes and questioned about drugs, in separate incidents six months apart. Police say the searches are “random,” but André notes he was the only Black person in the queue. Police records show 56% of stops in the airport between August 2020 and April 2021 involved Black passengers. André calls the case a “moral calling,” adding that he, unlike many, has the resources to pursue the claims: “If Black people don’t speak up for each other, who will?” (Sources: [AP](, [Pitchfork]() Stop the Steal Who Meddled in the Election? The Fat Bear Election, That Is “FAT BEAR WEEK SCANDAL,” announced Alaska’s Katami National Park. The eighth online vote for the park’s biggest bear is the first marked by electoral discrepancy. In the week-long pre-hibernation chowdown contest, Bear 747 faced off with Holly — who had some help from unidentified bad actors. Luckily it was easy for the park “to tell which votes are fraudulent,” and once these had been disregarded 747 pushed through to the next round. From there it was plain sailing for the 1,400-pound bruin: “Ultimately, 747 ripped apart the salmon — and the competition — to seize his 2nd crown as the 2022 Champion.” (Sources: [NPR](, [BBC]() Justice Baseball Drug Death Tragedy Ends With Jail for Ex-Angels Employee Eric Kay, a former staffer at the Los Angeles Angels, has been jailed for 22 years for supplying pitcher Tyler Skaggs with the drugs that killed him in Texas in 2019. Kay was convicted on drug distribution resulting in death and drug conspiracy. Skaggs, 27, died after choking on his vomit with alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone in his system. Kay previously admitted that he had given Skaggs oxycodone and “abused it with him for years.” In a recording played in court, Kay appeared unrepentant saying: “I hope people realize what a piece of s--t he was … Well he’s dead, so f--k him.” (Sources: [ESPN](, [Bleacher Report]() Catch the Newest Episodes of The Carlos Watson Show, Season 4! COMMUNITY What else are you curious about? Share your questions or thoughts with us at OzyCommunity@Ozy.com ABOUT OZY OZY is a diverse, global and forward-looking media and entertainment company focused on “the New and the Next.” OZY creates space for fresh perspectives, and offers new takes on everything from news and culture to technology, business, learning and entertainment. [www.ozy.com]( / #OZY Curiosity. Enthusiasm. Action. That’s OZY! [TV]( | [PODCASTS]( | [NEWS]( | [FESTIVALS]( A Modern Media Company OZY Media, 800 West El Camino Mountain View, California 94040 This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Privacy Policy](