RFU to review executive pay as grassroots rebellion grows

RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.

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First Amazon mandated a return to the office. Now AT&T. But one new analysis suggests RTO crackdowns could have unintended consequences.
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Russian parliament increases penalties for armed rebellion

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Grassroots funding for Ukraine's military declines as groups look for creative ways to raise money

Advertisements pasted along the sidewalk in Kyiv ask for donations to help fill financial gaps across Ukraine's military
ABC News - 1d
In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie

The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.
The New York Times - Dec. 9
Lesbian Connection: How a grassroots magazine shaped generations of queer women

For half a century, Lesbian Connection has been more than just a magazine — it’s been a lifeline, newsletter, public forum and rallying cry for queer women worldwide.
NBC News - Dec. 9
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The New York Times - Dec. 7
‘Enormous and irreparable damage’: former chairmen call for resignations at RFU

Anger at salary and bonuses paid to top executives RFU reported £40m loss and made staff redundant Three former chairmen of the Rugby Football Union have called for the mass resignations of the ...
The Guardian - Dec. 6
‘An act of rebellion’: Haitian theatre persists amid political crisis and violence

Thespians recognize continuing to rehearse is a perilous business – but they are determined to fight on . In a dimly lit rehearsal room in a city under attack, Jenny Cadet raised an imaginary ...
The Guardian - Dec. 6
Real estate tycoon must pay $9 billion to avoid execution in Vietnam

A court in Vietnam upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, rejecting her appeal in a $12 billion embezzlement and bribery case.
NBC News - Dec. 3