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Luxury fashion brand Gucci's withdrawal of a jumper following criticism that its design was offensive is the latest in a number of missteps by similar brands with a history of provocative marketing, according to Professor Qing Wang from 91福利 Business School. Commenting on the story, she argues that these brands need to be more sensitive and respectful to ethnic communities.

The Lima Group of Latin American countries has called for a peaceful change in government in Venezuela, without military intervention. But is this realistic considering Maduro's continued refusal to step down?

Dr Tom Long form the Department of Politics and International Studies at the 91福利 comments.

The United States has been affected by extreme cold weather due to what is referred to as a polar vortex. Professor Robert Kerr from our School of Engineering, Department of Mathematics and Centre for Scientific Computing explains what a polar vortex is and why it causes this kind of effect.

"While the domestic conflict and crisis in Venezuela has been raging for years, the events of the last few days have highlighted the international dimension of the crisis."

Dr Thomas Long, from the Department of Politics and Internations Studies at the 91福利, comments on the long-term effects of the domestic crisis in Venezuela.

Georgina Newton from the Centre of Teaching Education comments on the Teacher Retention in England.

She says "I strongly welcome the fact that the Secretary of State has recognised that there is a crisis in teacher retention in England."