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New Zealand government deploys nude 'porn actors' in web safety ad

Government TV ad is latest in a series of striking public service announcements using humour to tackle tricky subjects.

The sudden appearance of a smiling but nude Sue and Derek has become something of a sensation as part on an unusual series of TV ads by the New Zealand government about internet safety for young people.

New Zealand's first pornography report finds ‘problematic’ amount of coercion Read more.

“Yeah, and I’d never act like that in real life,” the man, Derek, says, as the woman’s horrified son enters the room holding his laptop.

Sue explains: “We usually perform for adults but your son’s just a kid.

Another saw the film director Taika Waititi satirically urging New Zealanders to support a new charitable cause: racism.

“Kiwi humour sort of comes from late-night chats round a table, either in the kitchen, pub, or garage,” said comedian James Nokise. »

Police killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta ruled a homicide

Authored by nbcnews.com

Authorities in Georgia ruled Sunday that the fatal police shooting of Rayshard Brooks outside an Atlanta Wendy's was a homicide.

Brooks was shot after a confrontation with two Atlanta police officers in the parking lot.

Brooks' death comes amid widespread protests over the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. »

New York governor says failing to wear a mask is "disrespectful" to essential workers "who gave their life"

Authored by edition.cnn.com

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said they have received reports from across the state that there are large gatherings, social distancing is being violated, and people aren’t wearing masks.

He said the state has received 25,000 complaints of businesses that are in violation of the reopening plan.

Manhattan and the Hamptons are “the leading areas in the state with violations," the governor said. »

There’s no shortage of labour. Employers just need to improve their offer

Authored by thestar.com

The President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business went so far as to declare that Canadian employers now face a “shortage of labour.”.

Canada has just recorded the highest unemployment rate in its entire postwar history, so claims of a labour shortage seem far-fetched.

And by pressuring service employers to improve the quality of the jobs they offer, this pandemic just might have a modest silver lining. »

Israel deports US billionaire's son for breaking virus rules

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Israel deports US billionaire's son for breaking virus rules Israel says it is deporting the son of American media magnate Shari Redstone for violating the country’s coronavirus quarantine rules while paying a secret visit to his model girlfriend.

Israel says it is deporting the son of American media magnate Shari Redstone for violating the country’s coronavirus quarantine rules while paying a secret visit to his model girlfriend. »