Half of survey respondents also say mining giant’s workplace culture has improved ‘a lot’ or ‘a little’.More than one-third of workers at Rio Tinto experienced bullying in the previous 12 months, a progress review has found, nearly three years after the mining giant pledged to tackle pervasive sexism and racism in the workplace. Among the nearly 12,000 surveyed Rio Tinto employees, 39 percent reported being bullied, up from 31 percent in 2021, the report commissioned by the British-Australian company showed on Wednesday. Female employees were more likely to say they experienced bullying. Half of the women surveyed reported such experiences,…
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Parking has emerged as a central focus of negotiations on Mayor Eric Adams’ sweeping package of proposed development reforms ahead of a crucial City Council committee vote Thursday.The City of Yes for Housing Affordability proposal, which aims to ease up rules to spur more residential development, is projected to create between 58,000 and 109,000 new units of housing over the next 15 years. But realizing those numbers largely depends on a part of the proposal that eliminates requirements for developers to build specified numbers of parking spots.Whether — and where — to mandate parking or to make it optional is…
– “The Bemax LLC housing project commenced in October 2024 … ” – “The project was approved in January 2024 and the developer started the sale of shares to Investors in February 2024” – On Monday, September 30, 2024, I was informed that Aleksandar Mijajlovic had been arrested on February 19, 2024, for alleged involvement in the smuggling of cigarettes between 2016 and 2021. – “… whether it is with BEMAX or no BEMAX, the Rock Hall Housing Development will be built! ~ Ernest Hilaire. By Caribbean News Global contributor CASTRIES, St Lucia – Saint Lucians can’t lose sight of…
Tomorrow x Together LyricsHigher Than Heaven, the final track on Tomorrow x Together’s latest EP, The Star Chapter: Sanctuary, is a powerful anthem that showcases the group’s emotional depth. Check out the English translated lyrics below to fully appreciate the meaning behind this soaring melody.The Star Chapter: SanctuaryRELATED: Read ‘Forty One Winks’ Lyrics by Tomorrow x TogetherTomorrow x Together – Higher Than Heaven LyricsVerse 1: BeomgyuIn the warmly welcoming starlight (Hey, hey)Two feet in heavenI’ll dance with you all night to this rhythmPre-Chorus: Taehyun & SoobinYour two eyes that looked at me shineI won’t wander under it anymoreWith the magical power…
The Cubs made a series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for protecting players from the Rule 5 draft. Per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune on X, the club has selected outfielder Owen Caissie and infielder Ben Cowles. To open roster spots for those two, outfielder Brennen Davis and right-hander Adbert Alzolay have been designated for assignment. It was reported earlier Tuesday that Alzolay was likely to be DFA’d. Kiley McDaniel reported on Caissie and Cowles (X links) prior to the full slate of moves being revealed.Davis, 25, was once one of the top prospects in baseball. A second-round pick of the Cubs…
Farmers say the tax will destroy family farms and threaten food production, while the gov’t says it’s needed to raise funds.British farmers have descended on London to call on the government to scrap inheritance tax rules on land ownership, which they say will destroy family-run farms. On Tuesday, protesters held placards reading “no farmer, no food, no future” and “[Prime Minister Keir] Starmer the farmer harmer” around Parliament Square. The measure, referred to by critics as the “tractor tax”, was announced last month as part of the new Labour government’s budget to raise funds. However, the tax has caused backlash…
After weeks of missed rain chances, extreme fire danger, and an exploding drought, desperately-needed rain is on the way. And this time it’s more than just a trace. While most of the tri-state, including the immediate New York City metro area, will see rain, at higher elevations north and west of the city, residents will see their first snowfall of the season. It has been an exceptionally dry fall. Season-to-date, Central Park is running 9 inches below normal. And this is a trend seen across region; every major reporting site in the tri-state is down over half a foot at…
Findings from a comprehensive impact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSF) in the Gambia reveals that school meals enhance food security and dietary diversity, while improving mental well-being among Gambian children – especially girls. Conducted by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) through its Office of Evaluations, and the World Bank Development Impact Department (DIME), this study investigates the effects of school meals on children’s nutrition, health and social cohesion. Findings are set to shape the future of school feeding initiatives in the Gambia and beyond, as school meals play a crucial role in attracting, feeding, and…
Renowned Nigerian rapper, Phyno, has shared his insights on the challenges of balancing music careers with marriage and its commitments. In a recent episode of the In My Opinion podcast, Phyno described the music industry as “all-consuming” and “jealous,” requiring absolute dedication. “Music basically is a jealous career…it takes all your time,” Phyno stated. According to Phyno, the demands of the music industry often clash with the responsibilities of marriage, leading to a decline in many artists’ careers after tying the knot. “Check everybody, statistically, I feel so [most celebrities’ careers crash when they get married],” he noted. Also, Phyno…
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that Guardians’ skipper Stephen Vogt and Brewers’ manager Pat Murphy were named the respective leagues’ Managers of the Year.Both men took the award after leading their teams to Central Division titles in Year 1. Vogt took the reins for the Guardians within a year and a half of retiring as a player. He spent one season on Seattle’s staff as bullpen coach before Cleveland tabbed him to replace future Hall of Famer Terry Francona. Vogt took over a team that had a much weaker rotation than the Guardians customarily sport, especially after Shane Bieber…