The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For some Gen Z conservatives, H-1B visas are a hot new topic.
Category: Foreign Workers
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Funicular Crash Has Jarred Lisbon’s Sense of Itself
The New York Times – Travel:
Lisbon has transformed itself in recent years into a destination for international investors. A funicular crash that killed 16 people has prompted soul-searching about the changes in the city.
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Japan’s Ski Mecca, Niseko, Is Desperate for Workers
The New York Times – Travel:
Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up demand.
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At Qatar’s Church City, Sunday Comes on Friday
The New York Times – Sports:
In a nation deeply rooted in Islam, worshipers from other faiths find community in a government-sanctioned island of Christianity on the outskirts of Doha.
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A Mural Celebrated Migrant Workers. When the World Cup Began, It Was Gone.
The New York Times – Sports:
A mosaic of photographs once decorated Qatar’s showpiece stadium in Lusail. Now a V.I.P. entrance sits beside the spot.
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A Migrant’s Desperate Day Chasing Work at the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar’s preparations for soccer’s biggest championship created years of jobs for foreign migrants. But now that’s it is here, the work has dried up.
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On Fox Sports, Viewers Get a World Cup Scrubbed of Controversy
The New York Times – Sports:
Other broadcasters are questioning Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its laws against homosexuality. Fox Sports’ coverage, heavily sponsored by Qatar, is focused on the matches.
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Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety
The New York Times – Sports:
Two things can be true at the same time: The World Cup will dazzle fans and also make them dizzy over the human rights issues where the event is staged.
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In Asian Town, Workers Who Built the World Cup Gather to Watch It
The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar’s big show would not have been possible without migrant workers. On Sunday, thousands gathered to gaze at some of their work.