Managers who think gender bias no longer exists in the workplace are more likely to value male employees over women and give them higher wages, a study found. Experts from Exeter University conducted an experiment where managers in a profession with a high proportion of women employees were asked to …...Read More
Managers who believe gender bias in the workplace no longer exists are more likely to perpetuate it
Bob Dylan's new album Rough And Rowdy Ways breaks two chart records
Bob Dylan's new Rough And Rowdy Ways has become his ninth number one album. The singer and songwriter, 79, has also broke two chart records after becoming the oldest male solo artist to secure a number one on the albums chart and the oldest artist to land a number album …...Read More
Toddler is found in a CAGE surrounded by more than 600 animals, marijuana plants and guns
Three people have been detained after a toddler was found in a cage surrounded by over 600 animals, cannabis plants and more than a dozen guns. Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew identified 46-year-old T.J. Brown, 42-year-old Heather Scarbrough and 82-year-old Charles Brown as the suspects who were all arrested by …...Read More
Satellite pictures show ground water running low after warmest winter on record and dry spring
Europe is facing a potential shortage of water for the third year in a row as 2020 continues to be one of the warmest years globally. Last winter was the warmest on record and Europe had little snow. This was followed by a spring which was also drier and warmer …...Read More
RSPCA blasts family for dragging kitten on 200-mile round trip Bournemouth beach in 92F temperatures
The RSPCA criticised a family for bringing their kitten to a packed Bournemouth beach on the hottest day of the year. The animal charity received several reports from concerned beachgoers of the small black and white cat out on the beach in 92F (33.3C) degree heat, as thousands of Britons …...Read More
The world's oldest person? China claims its most senior citizen has celebrated her 134th birthday
A Uighur woman who was allegedly born in 1886 has reportedly celebrated her 134th birthday. Chinese government news outlets claim that Almihan Seyiti is the most senior citizen in the country, though the authenticity of her birth records remains to be verified. If the officials' claims are true, Ms Seyiti …...Read More
Drama to show Boris Johnson's handling of UK coronavirus crisis
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus pandemic are to be the focus of a new TV series, directed by Michael Winterbottom. The Bafta-winning filmmaker, whose credits include Greed and 24 Hour Party People, will co-write and direct the drama. The series will follow the real-life drama from Mr …...Read More
Sadiq Khan 'promised to fast track controversial development'
Richard Desmond today dragged Sadiq Khan into the Westferry planning row, claiming the London Mayor had offered to ‘fast track’ the controversial £1bn development. The publisher and property developer said he had discussed plans to build 1,500 homes in East London with Mr Khan during a celebration for the Queen’s …...Read More
Black Broadway actor proudly buys historic house built by slaves in the 1820s
A Black Broadway actor shared his immense pride on Instagram this week after buying an historic house built by slaves in the 1800s. Robert Hartwell, an actor and dancer who has appeared in Hello, Dolly! and Motown the Musical, posted a photo of his new home on Thursday, showing himself …...Read More
Game of Thrones: Potential 2021 release date for new novel
George R. R. Martin revealed this week that he has made significant progress on his upcoming Game Of Thrones novel, The Winds Of Winter. The 71-year-old fantasy writer shared in a post on his blog that he had been writing multiple chapters of the long-awaited novel while stuck at home. …...Read More
