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Staff at V&A site vote in favour of strike over “unacceptable ‘Amazon-style’ conditions”
Staff at V&A East Storehouse in Stratford have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action, citing pay, conditions and what their union calls “Amazon-style” workplace practices. The vote raises the prospect of disruption at the recently opened site and adds pressure on the V&A to settle its wider dispute with staff. According to Prospect, 100% of…
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FA raises minimum ban for racism and other forms of discrimination to 10 matches
The Football Association will raise the standard minimum suspension for racism and other discriminatory behaviour from six to 10 matches from the start of the new season. The move is intended to strengthen deterrence against conduct the FA says remains a problem throughout football, including at grassroots level. The rule applies to players and other…
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UEFA threatens FIFA competition boycott over proposed commercial stake sale
UEFA has unanimously threatened to withdraw its 55 member associations from all FIFA competitions unless FIFA abandons plans to sell a private-investor stake in its commercial operations. The move would include the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil and could seriously damage the sporting and financial value of future tournaments, given Europe’s leading national teams…
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Conservatives mock Talarico for gushing over Fauci doll in resurfaced Christmas post
A 2021 Christmas social-media post by Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, in which he celebrated receiving a Dr Anthony Fauci action figure, has resurfaced and drawn mockery from conservative critics. The reaction reflects Fauci’s continued political divisiveness in the United States, particularly among conservatives sceptical of his role during the Covid-19 pandemic. Talarico wrote…
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Trump considers pausing Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
President Donald Trump is considering temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after Republican senators withheld support and a committee vote was postponed. The dispute highlights resistance within Trump’s own party to a nominee who is already acting attorney general, potentially delaying confirmation of the United States’ top law-enforcement official. Trump said he could…
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Marvel, ‘Star Wars’ and DC’s Biggest Fans Discuss Why Their Favorite Franchises Are Struggling: ‘I’m Still Waiting for “Blade”’
Fans at San Diego Comic-Con told Variety that Marvel, DC and “Star Wars” are struggling because recent releases have not always felt distinctive, consistent or satisfying enough for long-term audiences. Their views matter because these franchises have dominated blockbuster culture for years, yet are now finding it harder to translate fan loyalty into major cinema…
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When farming requires federal permission
The article itself is unavailable because access to the webpage was denied, so its arguments and evidence cannot be reliably summarised. The title suggests it concerns federal permission requirements for farming, likely in relation to the US Clean Water Act. Without the article text, it is not possible to confirm the author’s position, the policies…
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Judge rejects DOJ request for access to unredacted NJ voter rolls
A judge has rejected the US Justice Department’s request to obtain unredacted New Jersey voter-roll records. The ruling limits the department’s access to sensitive personal information and underscores the legal tension between federal election oversight and state protections for voter privacy. The dispute concerns voter-registration data that the Justice Department sought from New Jersey while…
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Trump admin’s push to scrap DEI in federal government takes landmark step with new hiring rule
The Trump administration has taken a further step towards removing diversity, equity and inclusion considerations from federal hiring, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The change matters because OPM sets personnel policy across the federal government, so revised standards could affect how agencies recruit and assess applicants. OPM Director Scott Kupor said the approach…
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ABC accuses FCC, Carr of trying to censor its stations
Former FCC officials have accused the agency and its chairman, Brendan Carr, of using broadcast licensing powers to pressure and censor ABC-owned stations. Their intervention raises concerns that regulatory action could be used to influence news coverage, potentially undermining editorial independence and free-speech protections. The officials filed objections to an early review of licences for…