Sesame Place promises more training after backlash

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3 years ago

July 20, 2022

Sesame Place in Philadelphia has responded to a video, showing an employee in a Sesame character costume seemingly ignore two small Black girls during a parade.

The is under fire after the video emerged on Instagram, showing the two girls waiting along the side of the parade as a person in a costume of another character, Rosita, makes their way down.

Before reaching the girls, the character gives out high-fives to another small child and an adult, but then ignores the two young black girls.

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Sesame Place has now issued an apology, saying its employees will undergo more training following the backlash.

“The costumes our performers wear sometimes make it difficult to see at lower levels and sometimes our performers miss hug requests from guests.”
sesame place statement

Sesame Place went on to say that it had invited the family back for a personal meet-and-greet opportunity with the characters.

Read the full statement here

RBA holds rates as investors shift from property to stocks

RBA holds rates at 3.6%, shifting investor focus from property to potential stock market gains amid persistent inflation pressures.

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3 hours ago

November 26, 2025

Harvey Vargas

RBA holds rates at 3.6%, shifting investor focus from property to potential stock market gains amid persistent inflation pressures.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held interest rates at 3.6 percent, signalling a steady approach as inflation pressures persist and prompting investors to reassess their strategies in an uncertain climate.

The decision has shifted attention away from the property market, with experts suggesting the stock market may offer stronger opportunities, especially for those looking to outpace inflation over the long term.

We speak with Dale Gilham from Wealth Within about what the RBA’s call means for investors, why confidence in housing is changing, and what smarter financial choices look like in 2025.

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U.S. retail sales slowdown sparks new fears ahead of Fed decision

U.S. retail sales weaken, raising concerns about consumer spending and economic resilience ahead of the holiday season.

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3 hours ago

November 26, 2025

Harvey Vargas

U.S. retail sales weaken, raising concerns about consumer spending and economic resilience ahead of the holiday season.

Retail sales in the U.S. have unexpectedly weakened, raising new questions about consumer strength and the resilience of the economy. As Americans pull back on spending, analysts are watching closely to see whether this signals a broader shift toward caution in the lead-up to the holiday shopping period.

The slowdown has amplified uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates, as policymakers weigh mixed economic signals against cooling demand. With some categories falling sharply, economists warn that faltering retail activity could ripple into GDP forecasts and overall market confidence.

Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies joins us to break down which categories were hit hardest, why shoppers are becoming more value-conscious, and what this means for the economy heading into 2025.

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xAI’s $15 billion raise, deadline pressure and Grokipedia launch

Elon Musk’s xAI plans $15 billion funding round, reaching $230 billion pre-money, amid fierce AI sector competition.

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4 hours ago

November 26, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Elon Musk’s xAI plans $15 billion funding round, reaching $230 billion pre-money, amid fierce AI sector competition.

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is preparing to close a huge $15 billion funding round next month, valuing the company at $230 billion pre-money. The raise highlights the intense investor appetite for advanced AI platforms as competition heats up across the sector.

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