Morning Brew Daily Record Heat Hits Europe, SAG-AFTRA Takes on Influencers & Apple Maps is Good Now?
Jul 19, 2023
Record heat in Europe alters travel plans, pushing tourists to cooler spots while sparking 'revenge tourism' trends. SAG-AFTRA's strike impacts influencers, balancing quick cash against future careers. A fast fashion giant faces a Rico lawsuit for copyright infringement, drawing eerie parallels to organized crime. Meanwhile, the ‘workday dead zone’ becomes a hot topic as flexible hours change productivity, and Apple Maps emerges as a surprising contender in navigation technology.
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Lottery winnings
- Someone suggested buying the rights to "Friends", removing the laugh track, and re-releasing it.
- Neal and Toby discussed how people would spend their lottery winnings.
European heatwave
- Europe is experiencing a surge in tourism despite a dangerous heatwave.
- This extreme heat could impact Southern European tourism economies long-term.
Heatwave impact on travel
- Heat domes are changing travel patterns in Europe.
- Interest in Mediterranean travel is declining, benefiting cooler northern countries.