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Sexual harassment HBO Max set for May 27 launch, initial lineup announced
The streaming service HBO Max will launch May 27, AT&T’s WarnerMedia announced Tuesday, signalling that the so-called streaming wars won’t subside because of the coronavirus pandemicBy JAKE COYLE AP Film WriterApril 21, 2020, 10:17 PM3 min readNEW YORK — The streaming service HBO Max will launch May 27, AT&T’s WarnerMedia announced Tuesday, signalling that the…
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Violence at work Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has visited Israel for meetings with the Israeli prime minster and his new governing partner to discuss Israeli plans to annex parts of the West BankBy ILAN BEN ZION Associated PressMay 13, 2020, 7:38 PM5 min readJERUSALEM — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Wednesday with Israeli Prime…
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Violence at work New refugees struggle to find footing in US during pandemic
SALT LAKE CITY — Afghan refugee Mahmood Amiri arrived in the United States more than a month ago, but his children are still waiting for their first day at school. They have yet to go to a mosque to meet other Muslim families. And Amiri is itching to get a job, but nobody knows how…
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WORKPLACE SAFETY Former Volvo CEO: American businesses are letting down their workers
Pehr Gyllenhammar was the CEO of Volvo for 24 years. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Character is Destiny: Reflections on Innovation & Integrity from Volvo’s Longest Serving CEO. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. As the co…
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WORKPLACE SAFETY 10 worker protections that should be in the US government’s next aid package
Elizabeth Warren is the senior US Senator from Massachusetts. Ro Khanna is the US Representative for California’s 17th District. The opinions expressed in this commentary are their own. America’s essential workers span the economy. They include custodial sta…
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Sexual harassment Child sex abuse in Pakistan’s religious schools is endemic
PAKPATTAN, Pakistan — Muhimman proudly writes his name slowly, carefully, one letter at a time, grinning broadly as he finishes. He’s just 11 years old and was a good student who had dreams of being a doctor. School frightens him now. Earlier this year, a cleric at the religious school he faithfully attended in the…
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Violence at work Faith activism amid pandemic spans causes and denominations
In one 24-hour period this week, three prominent people of faith from different denominations pushed for more aid to workers and areas most acutely affected by the coronavirusBy ELANA SCHOR Associated PressMay 6, 2020, 4:42 PM5 min readNEW YORK — One religious leader appeared with nursing home workers seeking safer conditions. Another broadcast a roundtable…
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Sexual harassment Child sex abuse in Pakistan’s religious schools is endemic
PAKPATTAN, Pakistan — Muhimman proudly writes his name slowly, carefully, one letter at a time, grinning broadly as he finishes. He’s just 11 years old and was a good student who had dreams of being a doctor. School frightens him now. Earlier this year, a cleric at the religious school he faithfully attended in the…
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Sexual harassment Former Fox, NBC star Kelly interviews Biden accuser
Megyn Kelly has landed an interview with Tara Reade, the former aide to Joe Biden who has accused the Democratic presidential candidate of sexual assault 27 years agoBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media WriterMay 7, 2020, 11:10 PM2 min readNEW YORK — The former aide who has accused Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden of sexual assault…
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Violence at work Virus lockdown raises tensions in France’s poorest areas
CLICHY-SOUS-BOIS, France — Joining more than 1,000 others, Djemba Diatite stood for hours in line to feed her growing family, grateful for handouts of fruits, vegetables and soap. It was her first time accepting charity, but she had no choice. The coronavirus pandemic has turned her world upside down. With open air markets closed around…