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Over 1,000 protesters detained in Turkey since Istanbul’s mayor’s arrest

Fast Company Tech

Turkish authorities have detained 1,133 people across Turkey since the start of protests five days ago against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Monday. The mayor’s supporters said on Monday the jailing of Imamoglu demonstrated a lack of justice in Turkey.

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Finch Capital acquires Wirecard Turkey

TechCrunch

Finch Capital , the early-stage fintech VC with a presence in London and Amsterdam, is acquiring Wirecard Turkey, a subsidiary of Wirecard, the disgraced fintech out of Germany. Finch’s managing partner Radboud Vlaar tells me Noma Pay’s larger plan is to invest in payments infrastructure in Turkey and the Middle East region.

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Twitter will set up a legal entity in Turkey to comply with controversial social media law

The Verge

Twitter is planning to establish a legal entity in Turkey to continue operating there under the country’s controversial internet law that took effect last year , the company announced late Friday. We remain committed to protecting the voices and data of people in Turkey who use Twitter. “We Illustration by Alex Castro.

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GE Appliances wants you to trust its smart oven to cook the perfect turkey

The Verge

A new Turkey Mode coming to GE’s Wi-Fi connected ovens and ranges this week promises to cook the perfect turkey | IMAGE: Kriech-Higdon Photography. Appliance manufacturer GE Appliances has a new Turkey Mode for its smart ovens that promises to take the prep and guesswork out of roasting that big bird. Image: GE Appliances.

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X blocks access to jailed Istanbul mayor’s account per Turkey’s request

Fast Company Tech

The social media platform X said Thursday it has blocked access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu s account in Turkey, complying with a Turkish court orderthe latest measure targeting a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It said X complied to avoid severe punishments, such as the throttling of the whole platform in Turkey.

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Thanksgiving Greetings

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A friend of mine ordered her turkey from a farm. She wanted to be sure she would have the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Her request was for a 20 pounder. Unfortunately, all the daintier birds were spoken for. So, she’s getting a 30-pound behemoth. Will it fit in the roaster and the oven? Who knows? […].

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Turkey Day guide

Digital Trends

If you want to get a (turkey) leg up on what to expect from this year's Turkey Day in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, here's a full guide on how to prepare.

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