THE AMERICA ONE NEWS
Jun 5, 2025 |
0
| Remer,MNSponsor: QWIKET
Sponsor: QWIKET
Sponsor: QWIKET: Sports Knowledge
Sponsor: QWIKET: Elevate your fantasy game! Interactive Sports Knowledge.
Sponsor: QWIKET: Elevate your fantasy game! Interactive Sports Knowledge and Reasoning Support for Fantasy Sports and Betting Enthusiasts.
topic
America One News
1 May 2025
#society
Le Monde: Matcha's popularity risks causing shortages
Matcha tea has surged in popularity since late 2024, particularly in Paris, where long lines form at Japanese cafés. The green powder, known for its health benefits, has gained traction on social media, leading to concerns about a global shortage.
In December 2024, top producers like Ippodo and Marukyu Koyamaen announced limits on orders due to unprecedented demand. Cafés are experiencing delays, with some facing delivery times of two to three months for matcha supplies.
Le Monde: Georgia: Closure of the main independent television channel
The Georgian media landscape is facing significant challenges as the opposition-aligned channel Mtavari TV will cease broadcasting on May 1. This shutdown follows increasing government pressure and a shift in Tbilisi's relations with Moscow, prompting concerns among journalists about freedom of expression.
Employees of Mtavari TV expressed their dismay over the closure, emphasizing the channel's role in providing critical voices against pro-Russian propaganda. The situation highlights the broader issues of media freedom and political repression in Georgia.
#crime
GB News: Paedophile, 81, who spent '27 years on run while living in paradise' FINALLY jailed for sexual offences
Richard Burrows, an 81-year-old former boarding school housemaster, has been sentenced to 46 years in prison for sexually abusing 24 boys between 1968 and 1995. He spent 27 years evading justice using a stolen identity before being arrested at Heathrow Airport last year.
Burrows admitted to 43 offences, including indecent assault and possession of child pornography. He was convicted of additional charges, including buggery and attempted buggery, after a jury trial. His arrest followed years of police appeals to locate him.
Fox News: Mississippi delivery driver accused of trying to steal retired deputy's order
A Mississippi man, Terel Tywan Hampton, faces charges for allegedly attempting to steal a delivery order from former Deputy Brad Sullivan, who was partially paralyzed after a shooting in 2019. Sullivan contacted police after his order was canceled, despite confirmation it had been picked up.
Police found Hampton with the stolen items, including clothing for Sullivan's son, along with marijuana and a firearm in his vehicle. He has been charged with petit larceny, improper equipment, and possession of marijuana while armed.