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Treasury ‘materially contributed’ to star employee’s suicide after failing to tell her she wouldn’t lose her job following anonymous complaint at work, inquest rules
An inquest has found that the Treasury materially contributed to the suicide of a highly regarded employee after it failed to reassure her that she would not lose her job following an anonymous workplace complaint. The finding highlights the potential consequences of inadequate communication and support when staff face serious employment-related concerns. The employee became…
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John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis quits job after less than three years
John Lewis’s managing director, Peter Ruis, is stepping down after less than three years in the role, in a surprise move announced as the department store chain warns of “really tough” trading conditions. He will be succeeded by Will Kernan, a non-executive board member of the John Lewis Partnership, which also owns Waitrose, at a…
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Kelly Clarkson Jokes About This ‘Perfect’ Body Part Peeking Out After a Wardrobe Malfunction During Las Vegas Show
Kelly Clarkson calmly defused a near wardrobe malfunction during her Studio Sessions residency show at the Colosseum in Las Vegas on Saturday, when a gust of wind blew up her sheer white top on stage. The 44-year-old singer reacted with humour rather than embarrassment, joking to the audience that her chest was “too small” to…
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Billionaires, misleading campaigns are at the heart of the climate-industrial complex
Without endless billions in subsidies, the wind, solar, and backup-battery industries collapse. So they invest heavily in misleading political campaigns.
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Brad Pitt Says AI Could Help More ‘Mid-Budget Films’ Get Made if It’s ‘Used as a Tool’: ‘Gonna Be a Very Interesting Experiment’
Brad Pitt has said artificial intelligence could help more mid-budget films get made if it is used as a creative tool, particularly for producing visual effects that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive. Speaking in a new Esquire cover story, the actor argued that AI could ease financial pressure on films budgeted between $40 million and…
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Geddy Lee felt Neil Peart’s presence in “spooky” bird confrontation: “I was kind of shocked”
Lee insists he’s not a believer in “mumbo jumbo”. The post Geddy Lee felt Neil Peart’s presence in “spooky” bird confrontation: “I was kind of shocked” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Steam hardware shipper breach leaks customer data, including names and addresses
Valve has warned customers who ordered its new Steam Machine and Steam Controller hardware in Europe that a data breach at its shipping partner may have exposed their personal information. The breach occurred at CEVA Logistics, which handles Valve’s European deliveries, and matters because it leaves affected customers vulnerable to convincing phishing attempts from scammers…
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Halloween: The Game Banned In Australia, But Murdering People Isn’t The Problem
Halloween: The Game is right around the corner, but fans of the old-school horror film series in Australia and New Zealand won’t be allowed to take part when the game comes out next month. Developer Illfonic has confirmed that it has been denied classification in those countries, effectively ruling it out from being sold legally within those regions. The…
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Rod Stewart postpones Cincinnati concert for minor medical procedure
Rod Stewart’s scheduled concert with Richard Marx at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati was postponed at short notice on Sunday 9 August, with the venue citing an “unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention.” The 81-year-old singer, currently on his “One Last Time” farewell tour, has faced a string of health-related disruptions in…
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4 of the Most Memorable Lyrics From 70s Classic Rock That I Just Can’t Forget
American Songwriter has compiled a short list celebrating four especially memorable lyrics from 1970s classic rock, highlighting lines that have stuck with listeners for decades. The piece looks at how each song’s most iconic line came about, drawing on writers’ own accounts of the creative process. The feature is one of the outlet’s regular nostalgia-driven…