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McDonald’s and Chuck E Cheese tied to alleged foreign worker exploitation

Workers contracted to work for western brands in Saudi Arabia have described conditions as ‘like jail’

The Guardian - US

McDonald’s and Amazon’s ties to alleged labor trafficking: five key takeaways

Foreign workers at the Middle East locations of US and UK brands allege low pay, harsh conditions and a legal limbo with few protections

The Guardian - US

In post-Roe Texas, 2 mothers with traumatic pregnancies walk very different paths

The state's abortion bans make no exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies. Two women had devastating pregnancy diagnoses — one could leave the state for an abortion, and the other could not.

WEKU

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Does this new robot-staffed chocolate emporium signal a themed restaurant comeback?

LOS ANGELES — I'm about to take a bite from a slice of Key lime pie at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium when a host named Jacques stops by. He looks at my plate and tells me it's a good thing the desserts weren't made to his specifications. If it had…

Los Angeles Times

Aaron Carter's fiancée Melanie Martin puts on brave display for their son's birthday

Late singer Aaron Carter's fiancée Melanie Martin put on a brave face for their son Prince's first birthday party just weeks after the popstar's tragic death

Daily Mirror

"Eatertainment" makes a comeback

Pickleball, mini-golf and even shuffleboard are the stars at new theme restaurants.

Axios

'Make love, skinny dip and drink expensive champagne': Inside Niecy Nash-Betts' second act

NEW YORK — Niecy Nash-Betts is about to answer a question about the arc of her career when something across the table distracts her.

Los Angeles Times

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Texas-based Chuck E. Cheese starts culture training after mascot ignores Black toddler

DALLAS — Irving-based family entertainment chain Chuck E. Cheese is developing a new approach to cultural sensitivity after a mascot in New Jersey ignored a Black child at one of the franchise’s locations.

Tribune News Service

Digested week: New York faces triple plague of rats, flies and racist mascots

While pest populations soar, kids’ venue mascots face accusations of discrimination

The Guardian - UK

Chuck E. Cheese mascot accused of ignoring Black child at birthday party

The mascot ‘gave all of the white children high fives’, woman claims

The Independent UK

Benedict Cumberbatch takes a swipe at Will Smith in hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch

Doctor Strange, appearing on the show to promote the latest installment into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took aim at Will Smith during his opening monologue

Daily Mirror

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