#The evangelical vote will decide the Iowa caucuses

#The evangelical vote will decide the Iowa caucuses

Evangelicals may be an increasingly underrepresented group in American society, but their political punch should not be underestimated. In fact, evangelical voters in Iowa historically set the tone for presidential primaries — and the 2024 election season will be no different.   Less than four months from now, Republican presidential candidates at the Iowa caucuses will…

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#Russell Brand Accusations: BAFTA Supports Creation of Independent Complaints Body, Says New Chair in First Letter

#Russell Brand Accusations: BAFTA Supports Creation of Independent Complaints Body, Says New Chair in First Letter

In her first letter to members, incoming BAFTA chair Sara Putt took note of a story continuing to generate headlines after breaking over the weekend — the allegations against Russell Brand. In a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches, the comedian, actor and TV host was the subject of in which four women accused him…

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#Russell Brand: YouTube Suspends Monetization on Comedian’s Channel Amid Assault Allegations

#Russell Brand: YouTube Suspends Monetization on Comedian’s Channel Amid Assault Allegations

YouTube has suspended monetization on Russell Brand’s channel after the comedian was accused of rape and sexual assault. “If a creator’s off-platform behavior harms our users, employees or ecosystem, we take action,” a YouTube spokesperson told U.K. media outlets on Tuesday. The company added that Brand had violated YouTube’s “Creator Responsibility policy.” The move comes…

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#UN chief says he has ‘no power at all’ ahead of annual meeting

#UN chief says he has ‘no power at all’ ahead of annual meeting

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres said he has “no power at all,” ahead of the U.N.’s General Assembly yearly meeting.  When asked in an interview with CNN about the executive power he holds in the meeting, Guterres said, “No power at all.” “The secretary of the United Nations has no power and there’s no money,” Guterres continued. “What…

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#Russell Brand Allegations Highlight Need for “Critical Intervention” for Raising Concerns in U.K. Creative Sectors

#Russell Brand Allegations Highlight Need for “Critical Intervention” for Raising Concerns in U.K. Creative Sectors

The allegations that have been raised against Russell Brand — who has been accused of multiple counts of sexual assault in a major investigation — have further underlined the need for an independent organization within the U.K.’s creative sector where concerns about behavior can be raised. So claims the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA), the proposed…

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