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Tens of thousands of people have packed the Mexican capital’s main boulevard to protest President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s proposal to overhaul the electoral authority, turning out in the largest demonstration against one of the president’s policies during his nearly four years in office. Opposition parties and civil society organizations called on Mexicans to demonstrate on Sunday in the capital and other cities against proposed reforms that would remake the National Electoral Institute, one of the country’s most prized and trusted institutions. Lopez Obrador sees the institute as beholden to the elite, but critics say his reforms would threaten its…

The Klarna logo displayed on a smartphone.Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty ImagesEurope’s tech industry has lost more than $400 billion in value this year, according to venture capital firm Atomico.The combined value of all public and private European tech firms has fallen from to $2.7 trillion from a peak of $3.1 trillion in late 2021, Atomico said in its annual “State of European Tech” report Wednesday.The figures underscore what has been a rough year for tech. Once richly-valued technology companies have seen their shares come under pressure from global factors, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and…

A vital update. Anne Heche’s final autopsy revealed that the actress was not impaired by drugs at the time of her fatal car crash on August 5.  The Los Angeles County medical examiner and coroner’s report stated on Tuesday, December 6, that while the Men In Trees star tested positive for benzoylecgonine, she was not high at the time of the accident. (Benzoylecgonine is an inactive metabolite of cocaine, which indicates that she had used the drug in the past.) The documents, which were obtained by Page Six, also stated that there were no traces of cannabinoids found in the Ohio native’s system. The presence of fentanyl, however, was…

“It was very airy, light, and romantic,” says Roszak, who prepper Saldana’s lengths with her own RŌZ Santa Lucia Styling Oil before rough drying and creating waves with a 1-inch curling iron. “We wanted to mimic some of that with the hair look. It ended up being very film noir but with a modern twist to keep it fresh.” To finish what Roszak calls “an ethereal and feminine take on deconstructed classic waves,” the hairstylist set the curls with pins and a spritz of Leonor Greyl Voluforme Hair Spray, a touch of RŌZ Willow Glen Treatment Oil (the product was applied to Saldana’s body, as…

The Australian’s Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan says developing Japan’s “strategic personality” so it can carry its full share of the military burden in the pacific region is a “big deal”.Japan is set to join Australia in increasing military exercises, following a high-level meeting between the US and Australia in Washington DC.“It would be great indeed if we could get Japan to join AUKUS,” he told Sky News Australia. Source: Sky News

Oh, what a night! From Ryan Reynolds to Shania Twain, Hollywood’s biggest celebrities will shine bright at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday, December 6. The famous fan-voted awards show will take place at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, and will honor nominees from over 40 categories. Host Kenan Thompson — who also served as emcee for the 2021 PCAs and the 2022 Emmys — will introduce guests from the best of TV, film, music and social media. “I’m beyond excited to host the People’s Choice Awards again this year and celebrate the incredible talent and fans…

The New York Times is preparing for more than 1,100 of its union staffers to go on strike for a full day Thursday — an act of protest that has not been staged by employees at the paper of record since the late 1970s. The historic work stoppage is set to go in effect at midnight on December 8 and last for an entire 24 hours. Instead of filing stories, employees will be seen picketing outside The Times’ offices at 1pm, with prominent journalists such as Nikole Hannah-Jones set to speak during a solidarity rally. Some major desks at the…

Lizzo. E! Entertainment/NBC Always representing. Lizzo received the People Champion honor at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards — and brought the audience to tears with her acceptance speech. “I’m [going to] be honest, when I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should accept because, if I’m the people’s champ, I don’t need a trophy for championing people,” the 34-year-old musician candidly said during the Tuesday, December 6, awards show. “You know what I’m saying? I’m here tonight, because to be an icon isn’t about how long you’ve had your platform. Being an icon…

A plan to help guide development while aiming to preserve culture and history in Calgary’s Chinatown has been approved by city council. “Tomorrow’s Chinatown” is a 30-year strategy that includes a cultural plan, an area redevelopment plan and the renaming of James Short Park to Harmony Park.The overall strategy was approved in a unanimous vote by city councillors on Tuesday.“It acknowledges the history, heritage and culture of what Chinatown is,” Ward 7 Coun. Terry Wong said. “Both in terms of how it looks and how it’s going to be built, but also how it’s going to be enjoyed by people…

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock/John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock All thanks to her. While accepting the People’s Icon award at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, Ryan Reynolds took the time to dedicate the award to his family and wife Blake Lively. “Wow, I feel like I’m at my funeral except I get to leave,” Reynolds, 46, joked as he accepted the award on Tuesday, December 6. “I guess I finally tested positive for icon. I’ve been avoiding it for years but here we are.” The Free Guy actor continued his speech by shining light on his family, saying, “It starts with family…