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Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall ill
Read full article: Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall illAuthorities in Croatia have recommended that people drink only tap water as they investigate reports of several people getting sick or suffering throat injuries allegedly after consuming bottled beverages.
Renderings show āfirst-of-its-kindā esports arena coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Read full article: Renderings show āfirst-of-its-kindā esports arena coming to Six Flags Fiesta TexasSix Flags Fiesta Texas released renderings on Thursday for its new, āfirst-of-its-kindā esports arena, ESIX Gaming powered by Coca-Cola.
COP27's Coke sponsorship leaves bad taste with green groups
Read full article: COP27's Coke sponsorship leaves bad taste with green groupsCoca-Colaās sponsorship of the flagship U.N. climate conference, known as COP27, sparked an online backlash and highlighted broader concerns about corporate lobbying and influence.
Under pressure, some Ga. corporate leaders slam voting bill
Read full article: Under pressure, some Ga. corporate leaders slam voting billThe sweeping rewrite of Georgia's election rules that was signed into law by Republican Gov. AdThe reaction wasnāt much friendlier from voting rights groups that fought the legislation and criticized corporate players for not trying to block it altogether. Quincey noted on CNBC that Coca-Cola, even before Georgia's action, already had paused its PAC activity and would consider politicians' position on voting rights as part of future contributions. Bishop Reginald Jackson, who presides over more than 400 African Methodist Episcopal churches in Georgia, said too many corporate leaders have been āsilentā on voting laws. Civil rights groups have filed federal lawsuits seeking to overturn the Georgia law.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
Read full article: Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nodsJ Balvin performs during the Coca-Cola Flow Reggaeton festival in Mexico City on Nov. 23, 2019, from left, Ozuna performs at the Latin American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2019 and Bad Bunny performs a medley at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively.
More companies pledge to give workers time to vote
Read full article: More companies pledge to give workers time to voteFILE - In this Wednesday, July 22, 2020 file photo, A Coca-Cola display is viewed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex after an MLS soccer match between Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City in Kissimmee, Fla. A growing number of U.S. companies are pledging to give workers time off to vote in the presidential election this November. Coca-Cola, Twitter, Cisco and Uber are giving employees the day off. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
More companies pledge to give workers time to vote
Read full article: More companies pledge to give workers time to voteWalmart says it will give its 1.5 million U.S. workers up to three hours paid time off to vote. Then, he formed A Day for Democracy, which asks employers to give workers time off to vote and distribute voter registration information. Once this election is over, Paladjian plans to advocate for a federal election holiday. A little over 400 companies participated last time; Time to Vote says 700 have joined so far this year. Gilbert said even if people vote early, they can still take time on Election Day to drive people to polls, work at polling stations or provide child care so someone else can vote in person.