Courts in the United Kingdom are considering whether to nix mandatory wigs for barristers amid concerns the dress code requirement is “culturally insensitive.” “Following questions from barristers about wigs and hair discrimination, the Bar Council set up a working group to consider court dress in the context of all protected characteristics,” a spokesperson for the…
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Kenya news Kenyans Warned Against Using Popular Maize Flour Brand After Health Concerns
The maize flour was listed to be toxic for human consumption after recent tests. Related Posts ‘Dynasty’ star Joan Collins says Marilyn Monroe warned her about ‘the wolves’ of Hollywood: ‘Watch out honey’ When Joan Collins arrived in Hollywood, she received an ominous warning from Marilyn Monroe.The future “Dynasty” star was at a Read more…
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News Biden moving forward on $1B in weapons for Israel after previous shipment paused over Rafah concerns: report
The Biden administration is reportedly moving forward with a plan to send Israel $1 billion worth of weapons after the White House briefly paused a shipment last week over concerns about Israel’s planned ground invasion of Rafah. The weapons package, according to the Wall Street Journal, will include $700 million in tank ammunition, $500 million…
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News ‘Fearmongering’: Chinese migrant surge hearing dismissed by House Dems despite national security concerns
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee are dismissing an upcoming hearing on the sharp rise in Chinese illegal immigration as “invasion rhetoric” and “fearmongering” — sparking a sharp response from their Republican counterparts. The Republican majority is holding a hearing on Thursday about the spike in Chinese migration, called “Security Risk: The unprecedented surge…
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News Princeton University students end anti-Israel hunger strike ‘due to health concerns’
Students at Princeton University protesting Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza have called an end to their hunger strike after just 10 days. Princeton Divest Now, the student protest group that is calling for the New Jersey Ivy League university to divest from America’s Middle Eastern ally due to the high civilian death toll in…
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Kenya news KURA Explains Cancellation of Nationwide Road Tenders After Concerns
The road agency also gave the way forward after a section of MPs raised concerns over the projects. Related Posts Scorsese explains why ‘Flower Moon’ centers on ‘murderous White guy’ after criticism from indigenous community Director Martin Scorsese recently explained why his new film “Killers of The Flower Moon” centered the movie around Leonardo DiCaprio’s…
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News US reputation declines globally as immigration concerns grow in Europe: study
The reputation of the U.S. globally has taken a hit over the last year and the majority of citizens believe election integrity threatens the country’s democracy, while immigration is now one of the top concerns among Europeans, according to a global study published on Wednesday. The drop in positive attitudes towards the U.S. is particularly…
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News Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports, Citing Privacy Concerns
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing to halt the expansion of facial recognition technology at airports in the United States and restrict its use as part of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that is making its way through Congress. Citing privacy concerns, Senators Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, and John Kennedy, Republican of…
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News Slain nurse’s husband sues health care company, alleging it ignored employees’ safety concerns
The husband of a Connecticut visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday, alleging her employer repeatedly ignored workers’ safety concerns about treating dangerous patients. Ronald Grayson sued Elara Caring, its affiliated companies and others over the killing of his wife, Joyce Grayson, a 63-year-old…
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News Latvia extends entry ban on Russia citizens until 2025, citing security concerns
The government of Latvia has extended restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens until March 4, 2025, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian citizens are prohibited from entering Latvia for tourism and leisure purposes. Exceptions include those with valid residence permits in Latvia or another EU member state, as well as those entering for…
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