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British Museum says staff member dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged

The British Museum said Wednesday that a member of its staff has been dismissed after items dating back as far as the 15th century B.C. were found to be missing, stolen or damaged. The museum said it has also ordered an independent review of security and a ‘‘vigorous program to recover the missing items.″ The… Continue reading British Museum says staff member dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged

‘Below Deck Down Under’ praised for removing naked crew member from sleeping castmate’s bed

The production team and cast of “Below Deck Down Under” are being commended for their handling of consent issues after Monday night’s episode featured a naked man entering a woman’s bed while she was unconscious. The episode of the Bravo reality series, which follows the crew of a superyacht on their voyages at sea, opens… Continue reading ‘Below Deck Down Under’ praised for removing naked crew member from sleeping castmate’s bed

College Board pushes back on Florida work group member who likened new Black history standards to AP curriculum

The College Board has refuted claims its Advanced Placement African American Studies course contains the same language as a contested standard in Florida’s new African American history curriculum that says middle schoolers should be taught that “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” “We are aware that some… Continue reading College Board pushes back on Florida work group member who likened new Black history standards to AP curriculum