Web Stories Wednesday, August 5
Pistachio prices skyrocket after California crop disaster

Pistachio lovers may soon be paying the price for California’s scorching spring. The beloved green nut — already having a major moment among Gen Zers thanks to viral Dubai chocolate bars, cream pastries, frozen yogurt and trendy lattes — is facing a bitter harvest after record-breaking heat devastated farms across…

Moroccan prosecutors charge 25 over Ceuta migrant crossings

Moroccan prosecutors have charged 25 people in connection with last Thursday’s mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The charges include organising illegal border crossings, transporting passengers without a license, overcrowding vessels, overstaying visas, insulting and assaulting security forces, and deliberately damaging public property. The Moroccan news outlet Hespress reported the developments this week. On Monday, the Moroccan government denied that it had given in to “pressure or blackmail” during…

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Binance Affiliates Sue RedotPay Over User Diversion Claims

Binance-affiliated companies have sued the founders of Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency payments company RedotPay, alleging they diverted more than 470,000 users from Binance Card in breach of their commercial agreement.The plaintiffs seek nearly $473 million in damages, alleging the conduct contributed to RedotPay’s valuation as it considers a potential initial public…

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Once glamorous celebrity vacation hotspot is now overpriced and overrun with tourists and influencers: ‘Descended like locusts’

The South of France used to radiate an effortless je ne sais quoi. Today, it’s radiating content creation. Once synonymous with understated glamour, Brigitte Bardot-era beach clubs and impossibly chic Europeans escaping the spotlight, St. Tropez has become the latest victim of overtourism, influencer culture, and luxury brands chasing viral…