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Local Italy
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Local Italy
'He's not welcome': Venice locals hit out at Jeff Bezos wedding plans
The billionaire Amazon founder is due to marry journalist Lauren Sanchez in a celebration in Venice from June 24 to 26 that is expected to attract countless VIPs. Not everyone is feeling the love though, with some residents hanging a huge banner with an X over Bezos's name on a belltower overlooking the Venice lagoon before the sign was removed on Thursday. "He's not welcome, not in Venice, not anywhere!" wrote the "No Space for Bezos" collective on Facebook, which was responsible for the banner. Bezos is also the owner of space travel company Blue Origin, whose all-female flight in April carrying Sanchez, pop star Katy Perry and four others met with a public backlash for its high cost and environmental impact. The anti-Bezos group, whose posters and stickers have been seen in recent days across the city, has called a public assembly for Friday evening to drum up opposition. The Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in Venice on May 27th, 2025. Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP The UNESCO-listed city, famous for its romantic gondolas and canals, is a favourite spot for lovers. In September 2014, it was the backdrop for the wedding of Hollywood actor George Clooney and human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, a glamourous high-profile event that attracted countless tourists, fans and onlookers. The atmosphere ahead of Bezos's nuptials appeared more hostile. "Venice is a living city, not a place to rent to the highest bidder," the collective wrote on social media. Venice's mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, had welcomed the couple's decision, however, saying in March that the wedding would bring in millions of dollars to the city. City hall in March blasted what it called "fake news" circulating about the wedding, saying that only 200 people were on the guest list and that the event would be "without any disruption whatsoever to the city, its residents and visitors". Local media say that five hotels have been reserved for the occasion, as well as an impressive fleet of water cabs and a mooring for Bezos's megayacht. It is unclear where exactly the marriage ceremony will take place.
France 24
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
Locals bitter over Jeff Bezos's upcoming Venice wedding
The billionaire Amazon founder is due to marry journalist Lauren Sanchez in a celebration in Venice from June 24 to 26 that is expected to attract countless VIPs. Not everyone is feeling the love though, with some residents hanging a huge banner with an X over Bezos's name on a belltower overlooking the Venice lagoon before the sign was removed on Thursday. "He's not welcome, not in Venice, not anywhere!" wrote the "No Space for Bezos" collective on Facebook, which was responsible for the banner. Bezos is also the owner of space travel company Blue Origin, whose all-female flight in April carrying Sanchez, pop star Katy Perry and four others met with a public backlash for its high cost and environmental impact. The anti-Bezos group, whose posters and stickers have been seen in recent days across the city, has called a public assembly for Friday evening to drum up opposition. The UNESCO-listed city, famous for its romantic gondolas and canals, is a favourite spot for lovers. In September 2014, it was the backdrop for the wedding of Hollywood actor George Clooney and human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, a glamourous high-profile event that attracted countless tourists, fans and onlookers. The atmosphere ahead of Bezos's nuptials appeared more hostile. "Venice is a living city, not a place to rent to the highest bidder," the collective wrote on social media. Venice's mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, had welcomed the couple's decision, however, saying in March that the wedding would bring in millions of dollars to the city. City hall in March blasted "fake news" circulating about the wedding, saying that only 200 people were on the guest list and that the event would be "without any disruption whatsoever to the city, its residents and visitors". Local media say that five hotels have been reserved for the occasion, as well as an impressive fleet of water cabs and a mooring for Bezos's megayacht.
The Herald Scotland
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Angel Reese on WNBA investigation into hate speech: 'There's no place'
Following Chicago's 93-58 loss to Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, the WNBA launched an investigation into fan conduct, saying, "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate and discrimination ... We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter." Both the Sky and Fever organizations welcomed the investigation and pledged to cooperate. The WNBA didn't specify the allegations, but a person with knowledge of the situation told IndyStar, part of the USA TODAY Network, that the league is looking into racist comments directed at Reese by fan(s) in the crowd. The league has not issued a timeline for the investigation and will not make an announcement about findings until it is complete. WNBA INVESTIGATES alleged hateful comments made toward Angel Reese during Fever vs. Sky Angel Reese took 3 questions about the WNBA opening an investigation into reported hate speech directed at her during the Sky-Fever game Saturday. After that a Sky media rep quickly responded "next question" when reporters asked follow ups. #Sky — Josh Frydman (@Josh_Frydman) May 20, 2025 ANGEL REESE calls out lack of action against racism WNBA players have faced Angel Reese says WNBA 'has done great job supporting me' Reese applauded the league and the Sky for taking quick action, pointing to the WNBA's recently-launched "No Space for Hate" initiative that aims to combat hate and promote respect across the league after racism, discriminatory comments and bullying reached a boiling point in the league during the 2024 season. "I think the WNBA and our team and our organization has done a great job supporting me. I've had communication from everyone, from so many people across this league," Reese said. "Going through this process, obviously if it could happen to me, it could happen to anyone. I think they've done a great job supporting us in this." Reese added: "The (WNBA) understands that this is the priority ... I believe every player in this league deserves to be treated with respect and want to come to work and just have fun, and have a great environment to work at." The "No Space for Hate" initiative features a task force of league and team representatives that focuses on "enhanced technological features to detect hateful comments online; increased emphasis on team, arena, and league security measures; reinforcing mental health resources; and alignment of core against hate," the WNBA announced last week. Angel Reese says she has continually faced racism Reese and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark have frequently been pitted against each other dating back to their collegiate days at LSU and Iowa, respectively. The popularity surrounding Reese and Clark has translated to increased viewership and support for the league, but it hasn't always been support in good faith. In September, Reese was vocal about lack of action by the league and media against racism against players, including her. "The media has benefited from my pain & me being villainized to create a narrative," she wrote on X at the time. "They allowed this. This was beneficial to them... Y'all a little late to the party and could have tried to put out this fire way before it started." "I sometimes share my experiences of things that have happened to me but I've also allowed this to happen to me for way too long and now other players in this league are dealing with & experiencing the same things," Reese wrote at the time. "This isn't OK at all. Anything beyond criticism about playing the game we love is wrong. I'm sorry to all the players that have/continue to experience the same things I have." Contributing: Christine Brennan
Economic Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
American basketball rocked by racial slur against Angel Reese; probe ordered, claims report
Live Events FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is investigating racial comments directed toward Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky's loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever at Indiana on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the league had not publicly identified who the taunts were directed toward or who made the allegations.'The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society," the league said in a statement. "We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter.'Reese, who is Black, and Clark, who is white, met for the seventh time in their ongoing — and much talked about — rivalry. Clark was named Rookie of the Year last season and Reese finished second in the WNBA Players Union released a statement soon after the league's comment on the matter.'The WNBPA is aware of reports of hateful comments at yesterday's game in Indianapolis and supports the WNBA's current investigation into this matter. Such behavior is unacceptable in our sport,' the statement said. 'Under the WNBA's 'No Space for Hate' policy, we trust the league to thoroughly investigate and take swift, appropriate action to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.'The Sky and Fever will play four more times during the regular season this year.'We are aware of the allegations of inappropriate fan conduct during yesterday's game and we are working closely with the WNBA to complete their investigation," the Fever said in a statement. "We stand firm in our commitment to providing a safe environment for all WNBA players.'Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds in the 93-58 loss to the Fever. The Sky forward and Clark had an incident on the court with 4:38 left in the third quarter. It started with Reese grabbing an offensive rebound and Clark slapping Reese's arm hard enough to jar the ball loose and knock Reese to Reese got up, she tried to confront Clark before Indiana center Aliyah Boston stepped in between the two players. Clark's third personal foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1 while Boston and Reese each drew technical fouls following a replay review by the players downplayed the play after the league launched 'No Space for Hate' this season, a multi-dimensional platform designed to combat hate and promote respect across all WNBA spaces both online and league is focused on four key areas: enhanced technological features to detect hateful comments online; increased emphasis on team, arena and league security measures; reinforcing mental health resources; and alignment of core against will be the league's first test of it.A1. The full form of WNBA is Women's National Basketball Association.A2. WNBA launched 'No Space for Hate' this season, a multi-dimensional platform designed to combat hate and promote respect across all WNBA spaces both online and in-arena.
