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After a Snapchat video surfaced of FC Barcelona and France star Antoine Griezmann and his teammates appearing to mock Asian people, Konami has responded by ditching the footballer as their Yu-Gi-Oh! contents ambassador. After ESPN first reported on a controversial Snapchat video, which appears to show Griezmann, as well as teammate Ousmane Dembele mocking the Asian staff at the hotel they were staying at during Barcelona’s tour of Japan in 2019, Japanese gaming publisher Konami have distanced theirselves from the player. In the video, Dembele says to Griezmann: “All these ugly faces, just so you can play PES, aren’t you ashamed?”. Dembele then appears to mock the Japanese language before asking: “are you advanced in your country or not?”. Griezmann is then seen laughing at the hotel staff as they try to fix their television so they can play PES. Eurosport Releasing a statement regarding the video and the remarks of the FC Barcelona Players, Konami states: “Konami Digital Entertainment believes, as is the philosophy of sports, that discrimination of any kind is unacceptable,” the statement reads. “Previously we had announced Antoine Griezmann as our Yu-Gi-Oh! contents ambassador, however in light of recent events we have decided to cancel the contract. With regard…

Caitlin Griffith and Eliie Lunon were last seen in Asda, on July 7 POLICE have confirmed that two teenage girls have gone missing, after last being seen near a supermarket in Worcester yesterday. The sixteen year olds, Caitlin Griffith and Eliie Lunnon went missing yesterday morning (July 7) and were last seen near Asda in Worcester at 3pm. West Mercia Police has asked anyone with information to contact them but confirmed the case has not yet been classed as high risk. A spokesman said: "We have two 16 year old girls reported as missing from Evesham area yesterday (7 July)". The young girls are both from Evesham, as confirmed by Caitlin's mum on a Facebook post appealing for her daughter's whereabouts. The post, shared to the Spotted Worcester Facebook page, said: "We need help finding two girls that have been missing since yesterday morning (Wednesday July 7, 2021) from Evesham. Caitlin Griffith 16 years old. 5ft 4inches dyed black hair (brown coming back) neck length. Roughly 150lbs (68kg). Eliie Lunnon 16yrs old about 5feet 5inches blonde hair below shoulder. about 150lbs." The girls were confirmed to be near Asda, through a picture posted on social media platform; Snapchat. The post…

words Alexa Wang Leading social media platforms including Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube, are supporting the UK Government’s vaccination programme by encouraging their users to get coronavirus (COVID-19) jabs. The partnerships come as all adults aged 18 and over are invited to receive a vaccine in England as the vaccination programme continues at unprecedented pace and scale. Snapchat extends in-app resources to people looking for more information The government met its target of offering a vaccine to the most vulnerable by 15 April and is on track to offer a first dose to all adults by 19 July, 2 weeks earlier than planned. NHS England has extended the offer of a vaccine to all adults. The government has also developed a toolkit with content designed to be shared via WhatsApp and Facebook community groups, as well as Twitter and YouTube. On Instagram, storytellers can use Instagram story templates to tackle false information about the vaccine. Snapchat users can add NHS stickers, a filter, and later this month, an augmented reality lens that all read: “I’ve had my vaccine” for UK users to share on their accounts. The platform has also expanded its: “Here For You” feature which provides in-app resources to people…

Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Two crooks fled from police after trying to steal farm equipment and "live-streamed" the chase over Snapchat. Leon Robinson laughed and encouraged accomplice Mark Gary Carroll as they were being pursued by officers after attempting to steal vital equipment from a Teesdale farm last month. The pair fled on May 19 after being disturbed trying to take a Polaris ATV vehicle from a farm building in Barnard Castle, Teesside Live reports. Durham Police said the pair even "live-streamed" the chase on social media app, Snapchat. One resident who lived nearby was able to share their van’s details on the rural community’s Rural Watch Whatsapp group and reported the duo to the police. Mark Carroll was jailed for 20 months (Image: Durham Police) Officers then chased the vehicle and, despite being rammed, were able to intercept the van and arrest the pair. Leon Robinson was jailed for 20 months (Image: Durham Police) The farmer’s ATV was also recovered. The moment the police chase ended (Image: Durham Police) Carroll, 33,…

Wave.tv owns and operates roughly two dozen media brands that create and curate content from scores of sports—both mainstream and ultra-niche—across the four of the most popular social platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook. The company reports that roughly 80% of its viewers are between 13 and 34 years old. After weathering the pandemic, Wave.tv made a splash with a $32 million Series A round in 2020 to further fuel its acquisition of rights, building out a portfolio that includes everything from Major League Baseball to World Strongest Man competitions. In March, it partnered with FanDuel as a beachhead in the sports betting market. Wave.tv’s SVP strategy and partnerships Greg Bobolo, whose experience includes seven years as CEO of SendtoNews, spoke with SportTechie about its partnerships and plans, and where things stand in the industry from a fan engagement standpoint. How have viewing habits changed during the COVID pandemic? Viewing habits and consumption, certainly, amongst this young Gen Z/Millennial fan base are at an all-time high. I was just reading not too long ago about the NBA, looking at their linear viewership and it was down by and large, but overall fan engagement for them was at an all-time high. …

Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.Two burglars been jailed after live-streaming their police pursuit on Snapchat resulted in them being caught. Leon Robinson laughed and egged on accomplice Mark Gary Carroll as they were being pursued by police officers after trying to steal equipment from a Teesdale farm last month. The pair tried to steal a Polaris ATV vehicle from a farm building in Barnard Castle when they were disturbed and the pursuit quickly started. An eagle-eyed neighbour quickly circulated their van’s details on the rural community’s Rural Watch Whatsapp group and reported them to the police. Leon Robinson (Image: Durham Constabulary) Read more: Dangerous Sunderland driver who posted selfie with stolen £20k Jaguar on Facebook is jailed Officers then pursued the vehicle and, despite being rammed, were able to intercept the van and arrest the pair. The farmer’s ATV was also recovered. At Durham Crown Court both Carroll, 33, of Kesteven Road, Hartlepool, and Robinson, 32, of South Road, Hartlepool, were sentenced to 20 months in prison and ordered to pay £156 to…

Leon Robinson laughed and egged on accomplice Mark Gary Carroll as they were pursued by officers after trying to steal vital equipment from a farm in May.The Hartlepool pair started the pursuit after being disturbed trying to take a Polaris ATV vehicle from a farm building in Barnard Castle.A resourceful neighbour quickly circulated their van’s details on the rural community’s Rural Watch Whatsapp group and reported them to the police.Sign up to our daily newsletterThe i newsletter cut through the noise Bungling Hartlepool burglars Leon Robinson, left, and Mark Carroll.Officers then pursued the vehicle and, despite being rammed, were able to intercept the van.The farmer’s vehicle was also recovered.At Durham Crown Court both Carroll, 33, of Kesteven Road, and Robinson, 32, of South Road, were sentenced to 20 months in prison and ordered to pay £156 compensation to the farmer.Carroll, who was driving the getaway van, was also banned from driving for 22 months.Mark Carroll is also behind bars for 20 months.Both pleaded guilty to burglary and failing to surrender to custody.Carroll also admitted driving while disqualified, dangerous driving and driving without insurance. Detective Sergeant Sarah Hindmarsh, of Durham Constabulary CID, hoped “this result deters others who think they can…

The funds will be used for an air-conditioned cabin for the security guard who was pictured sitting in the heat. A Snapchat photo of a Lusail security guard sitting outside in 45 degree heat made the rounds on Monday, prompting Qatar’s community to come together to take action to provide an air-conditioned cabin. اخذت الصورة من تغريدة لاخت اتابعها .. !يا ويلكم من الله ارحموا من في الارض يرحمكم من في السماء يا الوسيل 👎🏼 pic.twitter.com/LS3rjXWpXH — نوف بنت ناصر آل ثاني (@AmoreQtr) July 4, 2021 The Snapchat post read “Lusail give us permission and we will purchase an air-conditioned cabin. It will be considered charity work for people to participate in.” The image, which quickly spread across other social media platforms, also triggered a debate on the conditions of labour during Qatar’s summers, where temperatures can reach up to 50 degrees. In May, Qatar introduced a new law that bans outdoor work during summer. Per new legislation, staff are prohibited to work outside between 10am and 3:30pm starting from 1 June and up until 15 September every year. Read also: Qatar closes 232 work sites in just one month for violating summer working hours This replaces earlier legislation issued…

My first job out of university was at one of the big investment banks in London. My family and friends were incredibly proud – we were from working class backgrounds in Birmingham and a role like that was the stuff of dreams. But after just three weeks, I knew it was not for me and I left – I simply didn’t fit in. One of the first things I noticed when I arrived in Canary Wharf was the clothes. I didn’t look the“part”. My new navy suit was comparatively cheap – you could tell from the cut and the fabric  – and to compound the issue, I’d paired it with brown shoes. “No brown in town” laughed my new public school-educated colleagues. I wasn’t wearing the right uniform. Soon after I entered the tech industry, I received feedback that I didn’t celebrate my achievements enough. My firmly-held belief that my work should speak for itself was described by my manager as “a working-class attitude”. Over the years that followed, I came to believe that if I was to build a meaningful career, I would need to assimilate. I’d need to look and sound like others, learn the unwritten codes and…

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