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Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Senator Fatima Payman accuses male colleague of making sexual, racist comments at social event
An independent senator has alleged a parliamentary colleague made sexually suggestive and racially insensitive comments towards her. Fatima Payman, who is Muslim and does not drink alcohol, was attending a social event as part of official parliamentary business when she says an older, male colleague made comments like 'let's get some wine into you and see you dance on the table'. 'I don't drink and I don't need to be made... to feel left out because you do,' she told ABC's Triple J radio station. 'I told this colleague, "Hey, I'm drawing a line, mate", and moved on to making a formal complaint.' The issue has been escalated to the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service, a body established after staffer Brittany Higgins made public allegations about being raped in Parliament House by a colleague. Senator Payman said the support service had taken care of her and she was happy with the swift handling of her complaint. The service managed 339 cases between 2023 and 2024, according to its most recent annual report. Just under one in ten cases related to rape and sexual assault, harassment, assault, sexual harassment, stalking or intimidation, a similar proportion were about bullying. One in five related to family and domestic violence, alcohol and drugs or mental health, roughly one in four were over workplace conflict and the rest were undefined. Fatima Payman, who is Muslim and does not drink alcohol, was attending a social event as part of official parliamentary business when she says an older, male colleague made comments like 'let's get some wine into you and see you dance on the table' (she is pictured in Canberra) The vast majority were related to those hired to help politicians to carry out duties but not for party political purposes but 17 involved parliamentarians. Calling out inappropriate behaviour could help others, the senator said. 'Being clear is being kind,' she said. 'You actually are helping somebody understand what your boundaries are by speaking up.'
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Blue Star Families Celebrates America's Sea Services During Fleet Week New York at Hard Rock Cafe, Nasdaq, Broadway, and NYSE
New York, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Star Families (BSF) is excited to host a series of Fleet Week New York events from May 21–23, 2025, honoring the sea services and their families. Throughout Fleet Week New York, BSF will spotlight the connections between the military community and local leaders, emphasizing the critical need of support for service members and their families. The events will bolster recruitment and retention efforts through engagement and experiences, including Broadway tickets courtesy of the Theatre Development Fund. Nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony Details: Blue Star Families joins CSX to ring the Nasdaq opening bell at Times Square, welcoming service members to New York during Fleet Week and celebrating military families. Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet will be accompanied on stage by CSX President and CEO Joseph R. Hinrichs and active-duty members of the sea services. This event underscores the company's commitment to empowering military members and their families by fostering vibrant communities of support. NYSE Opening Bell Details: In a significant show of support for military families, area military leadership will join Blue Star Families at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell during Fleet Week New York. This event symbolizes the strong community bonds and mutual support between civilians and military families. Rock the Fleet at Hard Rock Cafe Concert Details: The Craig Newmark New York Tri-State Chapter of Blue Star Families, delivered by CSX, celebrates Fleet Week with a festive concert at the Hard Rock Cafe for more than 500 service members, sponsored by T-Mobile. Hosted by Ashley Gutermuth, comedian and Air Force veteran spouse, the evening includes performances by American folk rock band The Last Real Circus and singer-songwriter Sadie Bass. MEDIA REQUESTS: All media interested in covering these events should submit credential requests to [email protected]. About Blue Star Families Blue Star Families (BSF) is the nation's largest military and veteran family support organization. Its research-driven approach builds strong communities with a focus on human-centered design and innovative solutions. A 'blue star family' is the family of a currently serving military member, including active duty, National Guard, reserve forces, and those transitioning out of service. Since its founding in 2009, BSF has delivered more than $336 million in benefits and impacts more than 1.5 million people annually through an expansive network of chapters and outposts. For more information, click here. Media Relations Blue Star Families (844) 202-7827, ext. 4 [email protected]
BBC News
20-05-2025
- BBC News
Headlines: Peregrine names and new night buses
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories Night buses are to be paid for by CAZ fines in Bristol, as reported by Bristol Live. An extra £1.8m in funding could see some routes running autism support service operating across Bath and North East Somerset has been given a four year extension, as reported by Somerset are reporting on the new mayor. Councillor Mike Facey says he is "greatly honoured" to take on the top role as Mayor alongside Deputy Cllr Paul Wynn. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media It's been 50 years since the Radiology department opened at the RUH, and the hospital's Facebook page has featured a video with radiologists that have been there since the Railway Touring Company Facebook page has posted about its first Royal Duchy of the year running from Bristol Temple Meads to Cornwall on Wiltshire, Salisbury Cathedral want people to suggest names for their peregrine chicks, with a watery theme this year. Devon and Cornwall Police has posted about a registered sex offender who's been jailed.
