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Civil War didn’t scare me at all – and was actually kind of a letdown
Here’s one thing that’s not in dispute about Alex Garland’s new Civil War, his big-screen depiction of how an internal military conflict might unfold in a hopelessly divided America: For weeks now, it’s been scaring critics half to death.They’ve written, for example, about feeling profoundly unsettled by the sight of combat troops laying waste to
April 14, 2024
Civil work, sustainability lead Seattle construction market
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. David D’Hondt has seen for himself the ups and down of Seattle’s construction market. The executive vice president of Associated General Contractors of Washington and a 30-year veteran of the industry, D’Hondt said that construction activity there currently is following the flow of public
November 20, 2023
Civil society warns against Putrajaya’s proposed constitution amendment that would make childhood statelessness worse
A group of 10 civil society organisations and nine individuals consisting of activists, academics and lawyers said they…
June 24, 2023
Civil rights agency issues warning on discrimination against mothers, caregivers
The agency charged with enforcing civil rights laws in the workplace issued new guidelines on Monday, warning that discrimination against caregivers, including mothers, may be unlawful — and something to watch out for as more women return to work. Why it matters: "We really want to make sure that the pandemic does not lead to…
March 14, 2022
Hyderabad Civil Court issues stay order on the release of Kangana Ranaut hosted reality show Lock Upp
The City Civil Court of Hyderabad has issued an ad-interim injunction on releasing the upcoming show ‘Lock Upp’ hosted by Kangana Ranaut. The order is awarded after a hearing and checking the documents of the petitioner Sanober Baig – who happens to be the sole right holder of the story and the script of the…
February 26, 2022
TIRO NA NUCA: Polícia Civil, em Guajará-Mirim prende homem acusado de matar enteado
Policiais civis do Departamento de Narcóticos (Denarc) que participam da Operação Hórus, prenderem nesta terça-feira (15) Giltemir S. B., 46, acusado de matar com um tiro na nuca o ex-enteado Gustavo Alcemir da Silva, 18, no dia 14 de novembro do ano passado na Rua Providência, bairro Flamboyant, zona Leste da capital de Rondônia.O homem…
February 16, 2022
US Army gets billions for civil works
January 21, 2022
The Army plan funds the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration programme The US$22.81bn (£16.8bn) in supplemental funding for the 2022 fiscal year comes from two recently enacted laws — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and the 2022 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. "The Army will work with community partners to leverage these historic civil works…
Serbia: civil society builds bridges between migrants and health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Every year, more than 50 000 refugees and migrants pass through Serbia. On arrival, many are physically exhausted, traumatized, and need medical services and assistance.However, migrants on the move often prioritize continuing their journey over caring for their health or getting treatment for serious medical conditions. Although health workers have been encouraging them to take protective…
December 17, 2021
Civil Rights Activist Timuel Black Jr. Dies At 102
Labor organizer and civil rights activist Timuel Black Jr. died on Oct. 13 at 102 years old.According to USA Today, he died in hospice care at his South Side Chicago home. His wife, Zenobia Johnson-Black, told the outlet, “I hope to celebrate his life every day of my life. He was trying to make this…
October 14, 2021
UPSC Civil Services Exam Prelims 2021: Last minute tips, important points for revision
As the UPSC CSE prelims 2021 exam is just around the corner, here are some last-minute tips you can use for revision. File photo Edited By Vaishnawi Sinha Updated: Oct 7, 2021, 12:39 PM IST The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the UPSC Civil Services Examination every year for the posts of IAS, IPS,…
October 7, 2021