The Fabian Society and Joseph Rowntree Foundation urge Andy Burnham and the government to prosecute companies using bogus self-employment practices, protecting up to 4 million gig economy workers denied statutory rights.
A petition on change.org demands the dismissal of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung journalist Michael Martens over his remarks regarding Russians during a press conference in Belgrade.
Protests against Mikhail Fedorov's dismissal as Ukrainian minister entered their 24th consecutive day, spanning at least six cities including Kiev.
At least 35 US states, including Alabama, California, and New York, have implemented bans on smartphones in schools to varying degrees, citing distractions, mental health concerns, and inappropriate content access. Parents and educators advocate for reduced screen time and stricter technology policies.
At least 35 states and DC have restricted smartphones in schools, with 24 enforcing bell-to-bell bans. Meanwhile, parents and advocacy groups are pushing for tighter regulations on school-issued iPads, screen time, and classroom tech.
Capital One asked a federal judge to dismiss the Trump Organization's lawsuit, arguing account closures in 2021 were due to a monthslong anti-money-laundering review, not retaliation for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as claimed by Trump businesses.
President Trump criticized US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dismissing charges against David Hearn, accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro's office attributed the damage to shoddy construction and rushed installation, contradicting Trump's claim of vandalism.
Lancaster Country Day School (LCDS) is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit by students who claim it failed to act on AI-generated nudes. The school argues it reported the initial tip to the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General and that current state laws do not classify AI images as child abuse.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reflects on his 1998 firing from Citigroup and a near-fatal heart emergency in 2020, discussing how these events reshaped his career and outlook on life.
Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad sanctioned by ICC for Level 1 offences during Test against West Indies, fined/reprimanded for excessive celebrations.
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta criticizes retirement rumors surrounding Rohit Sharma during India's ODI series against England, emphasizing performance-based selection and reduced speculation around senior players.
India's speedster Mayank Yadav dismissed Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett with the first ball of the opening T20I in Harare, becoming only the third Indian bowler to achieve this feat. He joins an elite list including Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya, marking his second such dismissal in T20I innings.
PM Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, prioritizing students' future. This follows student protests over the NEET paper leak, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticizing Modi and demanding the education minister's resignation.
Ford Motors and Aramark are reviewing self-service kiosks at US factories after employees were fired over alleged snack theft. Workers claim payment failures and software glitches caused wrongful accusations, leading to some reinstatements and widespread reluctance to use the kiosks.
Ford Motors and Aramark are reviewing self-service kiosks at Ford's US factories after employees were fired for alleged snack theft. Workers claim payment failures and software glitches caused wrongful accusations, leading to reinstatements for some.
Ukrainian President Zelensky risks losing army control by dismissing Commander-in-Chief Syrsky due to protest pressure, according to Strana. This follows Defense Minister Fyodorov's earlier removal and ongoing protests demanding Syrsky's dismissal, creating internal military conflict.
Nintendo has urged a US court to dismiss a class-action lawsuit demanding it pass tariff refunds to customers, arguing buyers have no legal right to funds Nintendo may receive from the government. Similar lawsuits target Sony and Microsoft, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed Trump-era tariffs illegal.
Argentina's FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain is under renewed scrutiny after new footage emerged showing Nicolas Tagliafico allegedly faking injury and Lionel Messi attempting to influence the referee following Enzo Fernandez's red card. The article also details post-match altercations involving Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, drawing criticism from former England players.
Nintendo has asked a US court to dismiss a class-action lawsuit seeking tariff refunds for customers who bought Switch consoles and accessories, arguing consumers have no legal right to refunds Nintendo may receive from the government. Similar lawsuits have been filed against Sony and Microsoft.
Protests sparked by the dismissal of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov have spread to at least 16 cities, including Kiev and Dnepropetrovsk. Demonstrations, now in their fifth day, initially called for Fyodorov's reinstatement but have expanded to demand the dismissal of military chief Alexander Syrsky.
Protests sparked by the July 14 dismissal of Ukraine's Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov have expanded from Kiev to at least 12 cities. Demonstrators initially demanded Fyodorov's reinstatement but now also call for Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky's dismissal, following a conflict between the two officials.
Assam's Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah proposed dismissing government employees practicing polygamy and barring them from welfare schemes in the state budget. A bill to ban polygamous marriages with up to seven years imprisonment was also passed last year.
President Trump terminated the last three members of the Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal body without active members. This move follows a Supreme Court decision and aligns with Trump's push for federal intervention in voting processes ahead of the midterm elections.
A senior White House official compared Sir Keir Starmer's lobbying on World Cup kick-off times to Donald Trump's FIFA intervention, deeming Starmer's actions "far more egregious" due to safety concerns.
