🐂 Bullfighting in Mexico City

It’s Sunday, February 4 — people are talking about Topeka’s migrant work program, the debate over bullfighting in Mexico City, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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🏙️ Topeka’s migrant work program

Topeka's bid to fill job gaps with migrants sparks debate: Some see economic genius, but others flag risks and ridicule the plan.

🏙️ Facing stagnant population growth, Topeka, Kansas is welcoming migrants with work permits. The WSJ says it's a strategic move to fill job vacancies.

🏙️ Topeka Mayor Michael Padilla says the move has brought economic and cultural benefits: Migrants brought innovation and culture to Kansas's capital city.

🏙️ @KrauseForIowa on X praised the plan: Topeka's strategy to boost its population is a good idea — other cities should take note.

🏙️ But Tomi Lahren wasn't a fan: Topeka's migrant invitation is “incredibly ridiculous”. It feels like a political stunt to keep the city leaning Democrat.

🏙️ Hot Air was critical as well: Despite a cash incentive, only 70 people have moved under the program — seems misguided and ineffective.

🐂 Bullfighting in Mexico City

Bullfighting's fate is up in the air as tradition clashes with animal rights.

🐂 NYT: Mexico City allowed bullfighting to return to La Plaza México, igniting a fierce debate: Is it a valid cultural tradition, or animal cruelty?

🐂 Soapboxie says it's so messed up. Bullfighting is a cruel tradition that should be banned. The bulls suffer for our enjoyment, that's sick.

🐂 But Ethics Unwrapped points out that it's seen by many as a cultural art form that showcases a mastery of flair. How is it any different from killing a cow and eating it?

🐂 It might not matter, though — Mexico News Daily reports that just a few days later, a judge halted bullfights in Mexico City, citing animal cruelty laws.

Quick hits

🇺🇸 The U.S. and UK unleashed renewed strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. (Al Jazeera)

⚽ French soccer star Kylian Mbappé plans to leave Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid at the end of this season. (ESPN)

🏀 Doc Rivers was chosen as the Eastern Conference coach for the NBA All-Star Game, despite having only coached 3 games this season. (Yahoo Sports)

⚫ The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob, died at 82 years old. (NYT)

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