Why Lawmakers Ignore Human Rights Abuses in India’s Sugar Fields
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Politics - The Hill
Lawmakers press FTC chair on federal price gouging ban
A group of mostly Democrats pressed Federal Trade Commission (FT) Chair Lina Khan this week for more information on how a federal price gouging ban could help “hold bad actors accountable” in the ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
BBC launches review into preventing abuses of power
The BBC workplace culture review will focus on "preventing abuse of power" within its workforce.4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The US won’t run for another term on UN human rights council. Israel is likely why | Kenneth Roth
Balloting would have provided a rare opportunity for the world’s governments to vote on complicity in Israeli war crimes. Something unusual happened this week at the UN: the US government decided ...5 hours ago - Israel -
World - The New York Times
How The Times Investigated Indian Political Ties to Labor Abuse in the Sugar Industry
Western companies such as Coca-Cola buy sugar from fields where workers suffer abuses. But the country has labor laws. Where was the government?6 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Why Lawmakers Ignore Human Rights Abuses in India’s Sugar Fields
Politicians run most of the mills in the state of Maharashtra. They deny or downplay evidence of coerced hysterectomies, debt bondage and child labor in the fields.6 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Faced With Regional Setbacks, India Flexes Its New Economic Muscle
Tapping into a fast-growing economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been offering financial help to India’s neighbors as he tries to counter China’s influence.13 hours ago - India -
Politics - The Hill
Tampa Bay Rays announcer describes 'devastating' damage to Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay Rays announcer Dewayne Staats described the damage from Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Major League Baseball team, as "devastating" and questioned if the roof of ...13 hours ago -
World - ABC News
AP PHOTOS: Ratan Tata's legacy is seen throughout India — from meals to work to luxury
It's hard to imagine many Indian households that aren't somehow touched by the $100 billion conglomerate named for the family of Ratan Tata, who died this week at the age of 86. Tata has been a ...13 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Missing Mexican human rights activist and lawyer regularly received threats
A human rights lawyer and activist missing for nearly a week in southern Mexico regularly received threats related to her work19 hours ago -
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Top stories - NBC News
Milton shreds roof of Tropicana Field, home of baseball's Tampa Bay Rays
Hurricane Milton's powerful winds overnight Wednesday nearly ripped the entire roof off the Tampa Bay Rays' home ballpark, Tropicana Field, which had been set for use by workers responding to the ...20 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of RFK, dies at 96
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.21 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather
Roof panels atop the home of the Tampa Bay Rays were ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton22 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Study: Athlete abuse spikes at March Madness
The abuse college athletes face on social media, including threats of violence, spikes during March Madness, with women basketball players targeted three times more often than men, according to a ...22 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Drone video shows the damage to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton
Drone footage shows the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, in St. Petersburg. The storm made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
China still challenges India in the Himalayas as BRICS summit approaches
With the U.S.-China rivalry deepening, the last thing Xi should be doing is turning India into an enduring enemy.Yesterday - China -
Top stories - BBC News
More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton rips off roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg
Videos posted on social media showed the roof ripped to shreds with debris all over the field after Hurricane Milton slammed the area.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton rips apart roof of Tampa Bay Rays’ Tropicana Field
Inside of stadium exposed to elements after storm Hurricane Milton – latest updates The home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays suffered major damage as Hurricane Milton tore through Florida on ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Milton Destroys Roof of Tropicana Field, Home of Tampa Bay Rays
The St. Petersburg stadium, home to M.L.B.’s Tampa Bay Rays, was being used to house emergency workers. Video showed parts of the fiberglass roof blowing in the wind.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: Portion of Tropicana Field roof torn off
A portion of the roof at the Tropicana Field stadium in St. Petersburg was torn off amid high winds from Hurricane Milton.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
65 more women tell BBC of sexual abuse by ex-Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed
One says he personally stalked her while others say they were hired as domestic staff and sexually exploited.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Wind from Hurricane Milton tears apart roof of Tampa's Tropicana Field
Hurricane Milton damaged the roof of Tropicana Field, home to MLB's Tampa Bay Rays. NBC News' Bill Karins provides a forecast for Tampa and other parts of Florida.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Saudi Arabia narrowly fails in bid to win a seat on UN human rights council
The country had faced a campaign from rights groups who accused it of being ‘unfit to serve on the Human Rights Council’. Saudi Arabia narrowly failed in its bid to win a seat on the United Nations ...Yesterday - United Nations -
Top stories - BBC News
Kylie Minogue on 'nasty' critics and how she kept every supportive cancer letter
The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Wyden calls for investigation of youth residential treatment centers over 'rampant abuse'
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate youth residential treatment facilities operated by multiple national health care companies, alleging evidence of ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Human trafficking charges against Stagecoach tycoon are dropped
Dame Ann Gloag said the "malicious allegations" have been a devastating threat to her legacy.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
The science behind why people think they're right when they're so, so wrong
There may be a psychological reason why some people aren’t just wrong in an argument — they’re confidently wrong, according to a study in the journal Plos One.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Post Office battling to win trust of staff after IT scandal, CEO admits
Nick Read says state-owned company ‘not getting through to everybody’ as workers continue to report problemsYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Haiti gangs luring more kids into crime and abuse as killings continue
As an official says 115 people were killed in one small town, rights advocates warn Haiti's criminal gangs are luring more children into crime and sexual abuse.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Jenrick and Badenoch to contest Tory leadership after Cleverly knocked out
Badenoch topped the fourth ballot of MPs on 42 votesYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Human Rights Campaign launching ad blitz for Harris, other Democrats
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Equality Votes political action committee are launching a multimillion-dollar digital ad blitz aimed at reaching "equality voters" for the Harris-Walz ticket in ...2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
USC coach Lincoln Riley curious why officials 'ignored' replay rule on critical play in loss at Minnesota
Riley explained why USC was miffed about the overturned call which gave Minnesota the lead2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
India denounces ‘stifling’ EU carbon tax on imports
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman says tariffs to be imposed in 2026 will impede energy transition2 days ago - European Union -