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Selena Gomez discusses the overturning of Roe vs Wade decision by US Supreme Court Selena Gomez Singer-actor Selena Gomez has voiced her opinion on the recent overturning of the landmark Roe v. Wade by the US Supreme Court. The recent verdict, which effectively ends federal protections for abortion access, has sparked protests across the US.Gomez, who attended the red carpet premiere of her upcoming comedy series Only Murders…

Cyberattackers are targeting rare earth mining companies in a new campaign designed to keep China in a dominant market position.On June 28, Mandiant published new research into Dragonbridge, a misinformation program focused on disrupting rare earth facilities. The rare earths market is driven by demand for consumer products, including smartphones and PCs, due to their role in the development of electronics, circuit boards, and batteries. The aerospace and military tech industries also rely on rare earth supplies.  China…

The tattoo petition would go on to inspire similar successful efforts at Skechers, Publix, and Jimmy John’s. Since then, more Starbucks workers have launched almost a hundred campaigns. Nearly 80,000 baristas have taken some kind of action on Coworker, and 43,000 are currently active. While plenty of petitions haven’t succeeded, Starbucks workers have claimed victory for several notable changes, ranging from a six-week store closure with pay during the pandemic to expanded paid parental leave to needle-disposal boxes in…

Mashrou’ Leila were one of the biggest bands in the Middle East, with a lead singer, Hamed, who is the most prominent openly gay rock star in the Arab world. Known globally, their gigs were regular sell-out successes until an event at their 2017 Cairo concert changed everything. Playing to 35,000 people, the band looked out at a sea of swaying flickering lights, including an Egyptian fan flying a rainbow flag. This simple act would later be described by…

Railway Police Force (RPF) has been alerted and is being deployed at major stations. Railways is on alert mode after the damage to trains and railway properties during violent protests against the Agnipath schemeThe severe backlash against the Agnipath scheme has led to disruptions in the functioning of the Railways. And now, the Indian Railways has taken some precautionary measures as the protesters threatened to launch a furious agitation. Widespread damage to Railway property in the week-long agitation has led to the…

A train set on fire by a mob in protest against the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme at Lakhisarai Railway Station, in Lakhisarai on June 17. (PTI photo) On Sunday, as many as 483 train services were cancelled due to protests against the Centre’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme for short-term recruitment in the armed forcesINDIAN RAILWAYS UPDATE: The Indian Railways has announced to have cancelled 700 trains, change sourced station in 28 and short terminate 22 on Monday due to protests in different parts of the country against the Centre’s…

Three rights groups on Thursday urged Facebook and Instagram owner Meta to overhaul its policies for Persian-language content on Iran, complaining restrictions had impeded the ability of Iranians to share information during ongoing protests.London-based freedom of expression group Article 19, global digital rights group Access Now and the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) said Meta had to change policies on potentially sensitive content as well as human and automated moderation.With the Internet…

Image via FilmisnowBloopersandMakingOf/Youtube International film exhibitor Cineworld has canceled UK theatrical showings of The Lady of Heaven, a movie about Fatimah, the daughter of the Islamic Prophet Muhammed, following protests at some theaters. According to an article in Deadline, the film had been showing at nine theaters, at two of which, according to Deadline, “protests became aggressive with verbal attacks against (the) manager.” The Lady of Heaven was directed by Eli King in his directorial debut…

A UK cinema chain has cancelled all screenings of a “blasphemous” film about the daughter of the prophet Muhammad after branches were picketed by Muslim activists.Cineworld said it took the decision to cancel all showings of The Lady of Heaven to “ensure the safety of our staff and customers”.The cancellation was criticised by a House of Lords peer as being “disastrous for the arts, dangerous for free speech”.The film’s producer defended the rights of the protesters to express their displeasure but said it was “silly” and…

Demonstrators heed calls from multiple unions and left-wing groups critical of soaring inflation and centre-left President Alberto Fernandez's social policies. Argentina's left and far-left have little clout at the ballot box but a great capacity to organise street protests.…