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Mars and Hershey’s accused of avoiding fair pay for cocoa farmers

Two of the world’s largest cocoa producers accuse Hershey’s and Mars of avoiding paying a bonus to farmers and cancel all sustainability programmes — that certify the chocolate is ethically produced and allow firms to sell it at higher prices — run by them. Click here for more... from #Bangladesh #News aka Bangladesh News Now!!!

Thailand protesters rally against secrecy over royal finances

At least a thousand demonstrators — many brandishing the yellow toy ducks that have become a symbol of the movement — took to the streets near the headquarters of the Siam Commercial Bank to protest at the secrecy surrounding King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s wealth. Click here for more... from #Bangladesh #News aka Bangladesh News Now!!!

Investigations reveal sexual abuse, grim labour conditions in palm oil fields linked to top beauty brands

In a global industry expected to reach $800 billion within the next five years, cosmetic legacy brands together with fast-growing celebrity and niche startups have largely remained silent about the abuse of women on palm oil plantations, in stark contrast to the brands’ female empowerment messages. Click here for more... from #Bangladesh #News aka Bangladesh News Now!!!

Shared Spaces Lights Up Skybridge on Stevenson

Shared Spaces Lights Up Skybridge on Stevenson By Nehama Rogozen The Shared Spaces program has imagined new ways to utilize public spaces around the city. Skybridge on Stevenson , a unique partnership between SFMTA, OEWD, the San Francisco Parks Alliance, the Mid Market Community Benefit District, and Zendesk in an alley in SoMa illustrated how coming together, we can support communities. Dancers were just one part of the programing for the Skybridge Shared Space While completing its ten week run, the Shared Spaces program  event served as a launchpad to reimagine community building in the diverse neighborhood where SOMA Pilipinas, the Transgender District, Theatre District and Mid-Market mix. Dense neighborhoods like SOMA often lack access to open spaces and community gathering locations, making this project even more important. Every Thursday evening, Stevenson Street was shut down between 6th and 7th streets for performances by area musicians, dancers and artists. Food from

Four Indian-Americans among 32 students chosen as Rhodes Scholars from U.S.

Out of the 32 students, 22 are of colour; 10 are Black, the greatest number ever elected in one year in the United States, nine are first-generation Americans or immigrants and one is a Dreamer with active Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Click here for more... from #Bangladesh #News aka Bangladesh News Now!!!

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to receive International Emmy for COVID-19 briefings

Cuomo used his more than 100 Powerpoint-driven slideshows and his sometimes emotional, sometimes acerbic style to provide daily updates and detail his administration’s efforts to shutter the economy and avoid predictions of as many as 100,000 people hospitalized at once Click here for more... from #Bangladesh #News aka Bangladesh News Now!!!

Twin Peaks Tunnel Work to Start November 30

Twin Peaks Tunnel Work to Start November 30 By View from inside the Twin Peaks Tunnel that was first opened 102 years ago in 1918  The Eureka Curve is a section of the Twin Peaks tunnel that connects downtown San Francisco to West Portal and beyond. In 2019, we completed a major project in the Twin Peaks tunnel with seismic upgrades, major track and other infrastructure overhauls. Now, additional work in this crucial section of trackway needs to be done, and we will start that on Monday, November 30. This work is essential to improving the quality of the system and reducing the potential for disruptions to service in the years to come.  Starting the Monday after Thanksgiving, construction crews will begin maintenance work inside the Twin Peaks Tunnel going into the tunnel via the entrance on Market Street between Diamond and Collingwood Street. Planned work includes replacement of the overhead catenary system (OCS) splice connectors, overhead lines, track fasteners, rails, track b

Twin Peaks for All: Survey Results

Twin Peaks for All: Survey Results By Benjamin Barnett Last month, the SFMTA and San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department released a survey seeking public feedback regarding  five proposed roadway options for Twin Peaks Boulevard . San Franciscans responded to the survey, ranked support for each alternative and shared opinions about how the different options met their needs.  The Twin Peaks for All survey was open for almost three weeks and received more than 1,700 responses. This number reflects the high level of interest for this San Francisco park and its future access.   Survey Background Conditions on Twin Peaks Boulevard between Portola Drive and Barnett Avenue before COVID street closures.   The Twin Peaks Boulevard gates were closed early in the pandemic to reduce crowding at the lookout point parking lot. The gates were closed on the north, at Burnett Avenue, and the south, at Portola Drive. Since then, Twin Peaks Park use by hikers, joggers and people on bicycles