Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) launched a new initiative to produce, advance and enact meaningful reforms to address police violence and patterns of racial discrimination. The Police Reform and Racial Justice Working Group will take on the urgent task of outlining a series of specific recommendations related to America’s policing practices to help end the injustices facing black Americans. The Working Group is composed of the mayors of Chicago, Tampa, and Cincinnati, and the police chiefs of Baltimore, Phoenix and Columbia and will be assisted by other experts in the field with the goal of releasing actionable recommendations in the coming weeks. Read more
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Fox News anchor, others hit network with race bias claims
Former and current employees of Fox News sue the network for racial discrimination.
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PwC apologises for Oscars onstage gaffe
Onstage Oscars gaffe by PWC prompts an apology, but analysts say it’s unlikely to impact the firm’s account with the Academy long term.
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More British footballers speak out in sex abuse allegations
More English football players talk about their sexual abuse experiences as young boys, with one accusing clubs of covering up a paedophile ring.
Twitter, Google, Facebook change policies
Twitter, Google, Facebook are changing their policies to prevent bullying and improve accuracy. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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Spanish police arrest 81 in child pornography crackdown
Police arrest 81 people in Spain over file-sharing of child pornography.
Prince William tells anti-bullying campaign he always turns to family in times of trouble
During a visit to an anti-bullying campaign Prince William reveals his close family are his support network – and that includes Lupo, his dog.
UK police welcome enquiry into former PM child sex allegations
A British police force under investigation over child sex abuse claims against a former prime minister says it welcomes the inquiry.
Brazilian authorities arrest suspected U.S. cult leader
Brazil captures suspected U.S. cult leader wanted on charges of sexually abusing underage girls at a Minnesota religious compound.
Turkish men don miniskirts to protest killing of woman who fought off rape attack
Stung by the reported killing of a woman as she tried to fight off a rape attack, Turkish men are mounting miniskirt protests at violence against women.