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[–] [S] 4 points 2 days ago (1 child)

We’ve had other articles discussing this, but I always enjoy the Defector’s editorial voice

This is a rare example of nations and companies scrapping plans to make money because some suits have decided to act against humanity's best interests. Even the IIHF was stunned by the backlash, releasing a statement with the telling phrase, "the global impact of the decision made by the CAS Panel and the challenges it creates for all involved were significantly underestimated." The word "significantly" is risking a hernia for the work it is being asked to do here.

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