💎 Do young people prefer lab-grown diamonds?

It’s Tuesday, November 14 — people are talking about WaPo’s Hamas cartoon, why young people increasingly want lab-grown diamonds, and more.

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✏️ In the news: WaPo’s Hamas cartoon

WaPo pulled a cartoon criticized as racist and offensive, sparking debate.

✏️ After backlash, The Washington Post retracted an editorial cartoon about Hamas. Critics called it racist, and the editorial page admitted missing something “profound, divisive”.

✏️ In letters to WaPo, readers expressed outrage over the cartoon. Some said it perpetuated racist stereotypes; others called it “an attempt at excusing Israeli war crimes”.

✏️ But the NY Post said WaPo's apology was the real mistake. The cartoon made a powerful statement about Hamas's tactics of putting civilians in harm’s way.

✏️ OutKick agreed: WaPo caved to pressure by deleting the “accurate” Hamas cartoon, and that’s a shame.

✏️ Either way, the artist behind the cartoon, Michael Ramirez, wasn't happy with WaPo’s decision. But in an interview with Fox, he said he'd continue to create cartoons for the publication.

💎 Cultural trend: Do young people prefer lab diamonds?

Are young people moving away from natural diamonds toward lab-grown diamonds?

💎 The Globe and Mail says Gen Z and Millennials have a growing interest in lab-grown diamonds over natural ones. Why is that?

💎 Keyzar Jewelry thinks it's because natural diamond mining is bad for the environment. They're farmed unethically, and cost way too much. Lab-grown is much more appealing.

💎 Jewelry Connoisseur agrees — but points out the exception of family-owned natural diamonds. Gen Z and Millennials are generally OK with hand-me-downs.

💎 But the National Jeweler says surveys show the youth still want natural diamonds. Most natural diamond purchases are for engagement rings or gifts — that market isn't going anywhere.

Quick hits

🇮🇱 Israeli tanks moved to the gates of Gaza City's main hospital, a major target in the war between Hamas and Israel. (Reuters)

🌎 The fifth national climate assessment found that pollution levels in the US are dropping, but not at a fast enough rate to meet the nation's targets. (CNN)

⚫ Donald Trump's oldest sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, died in her New York home at age 86. (NPR)

🏛️ The Supreme Court established its first-ever ethics code, following scrutiny over lavish gifts given to judges. (BBC)