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Mac Bauer, a runner and transit critic in Toronto, races streetcars to highlight their sluggishness caused by traffic and inadequate signal priority, using his victories to advocate for improved transit infrastructure and signal systems in the city.
A KFC franchisee in West Wickham was fined nearly £70,000 after a manager called an Indian worker a 'slave' and subjected him to racial discrimination and harassment, leading to wrongful dismissal and victimisation. The tribunal awarded the worker £66,800 in compensation and mandated workplace discrimination training for staff.
The Lions are out of the NFL playoff race after a loss to Minnesota, while the Packers have secured a spot, leaving only one playoff spot open in the NFC. Several teams in both the AFC and NFC are vying for the remaining playoff positions, with various clinching scenarios still possible as the regular season concludes.
The article examines the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life,' highlighting its themes of community and existential reflection, while critically analyzing its portrayal of race and music, particularly how Black musical forms are depicted and appropriated within the film's contrasting settings of Bedford Falls and Pottersville.
Since 2021, PEN America has documented over 22,800 cases of book bans across 45 states and 451 school districts in the U.S., targeting a wide range of books including classics, LGBTQ+ themes, and topics on race and violence, with the most banned titles often reflecting controversial social issues.
Chase Briscoe won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega, securing his spot in the Championship 4 for the first time, after surviving a tense overtime finish and a crash involving several playoff contenders.
With Eric Adams dropping out, Andrew Cuomo has surged in the NYC mayoral race poll, now leading Zohran Mamdani, as the race narrows to two main Democratic candidates, while Republican Curtis Sliwa remains behind.
The Charlotte Roval hosts a full day of NASCAR and sports car racing activities, including practice, qualifying, and races for the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and IMSA Ford Mustang Challenge, with events starting at 10:10 a.m. and concluding with a night race at 8 p.m., under partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures.
Jerrauld 'Jay' Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general, is involved in a controversy after text messages from 2022 revealed violent and disrespectful comments about political opponents, including a hypothetical shooting of the Republican speaker of the Virginia House.
Sean Penn's portrayal of Colonel Lockjaw in 'One Battle After Another' is a bizarre, grim, and memorable performance that satirizes modern American paranoia about race, contrasting the character's serious narrative with Penn's comedic and clueless portrayal, set against a backdrop of political and racial tensions.
The article critiques Paul Thomas Anderson’s film for its problematic portrayal of Black women, highlighting issues of racial stereotypes, sexualization, and interracial depictions that reflect ongoing cultural stereotypes and fail to challenge them effectively.
Denny Hamlin described his contact with Ty Gibbs during Stage 2 and his overall experience as a 'rough race' at New Hampshire, calling the incident 'super unfortunate.'
The Smithsonian American Art Museum's planned exhibition on race and American sculpture, initiated in 2019, faces challenges due to the current political climate's hostility towards diversity and racial dialogue, highlighting ongoing issues of white supremacy and racial disparities in the U.S.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway hosts three NASCAR series on Saturday, including a Whelen Modified Tour race, a Craftsman Truck Series event, and Cup Series practice and qualifying, with the Cup race on Sunday marking the start of the playoffs' Round of 12.
The article covers various updates from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Indianapolis, including incidents during practice, team updates, driver lineups, and upcoming events, highlighting ongoing challenges and preparations for the race weekend.