Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Antarctic research stations rife with sexism and harassment, probe finds

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A new report has found a widespread culture of sexism and sexual harassment at Australia’s Antarctic research bases. But scientists in the field say it's not just an Australian problem.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/antarctic-research-stations-rife-with-sexism-and-harassment-probe-finds-1.6606057?cmp=rss

As protests spread to universities, Iran's president tries to ease unrest

Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday appealed for national unity and tried to allay anger against the country's rulers, as weeks-long protests critical of the government continued to spread to universities and high schools.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/protests-spread-iran-president-response-1.6605963?cmp=rss

Goodwill launches online store so thrifters can shop from home

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Goodwill on Tuesday launched GoodwillFinds, a newly incorporated shopping venture that is making roughly 100,000 donated items available for purchase online and expanding the 120-year-old non-profit organization's internet presence.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/goodwill-online-store-1.6605808?cmp=rss

Cheating scandal rocks fishing world after lead weights found in winning catch

fishing scandal

A now-viral video posted to social media shows the tournament director for the Lake Erie Walleye Trail cutting open the winning catch of five walleye on Friday and finding lead weights inside them.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/fishing-weight-scandal-1.6605493?cmp=rss

Player's Own Voice podcast: Soccer player Becky Sauerbrunn aims to export equity after historic deal

Becky Sauerbrunn

CBC Sports' Player's Own Voice podcast begins season six with one of the most influential athletes in the history of women's soccer.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/podcasts/players-own-voice/pov-podcast-beckie-sauerbrunn-1.6602278?cmp=rss

Indonesia police chief, others removed over deadly soccer stadium crush

Indonesia Soccer Deaths

An Indonesian police chief and nine elite officers were removed from their posts Monday and 18 others were being investigated for responsibility in the firing of tear gas inside a soccer stadium that set off a stampede, killing at least 125 people, officials said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/indonesia-police-chief-removed-soccer-stadium-crush-1.6605163?cmp=rss