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September 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - British PM Liz Truss's LGBTQ+ stance, Abortion in India and Life after Pakistan's floods

Espresso | news.trust.org What will new British PM Liz Truss do on LGBTQ+ issues? Liz Truss has been named as Britain's new prime minister, replacing Boris Johnson. Here's a look at her stand on LGBTQ+ issues 'As capable as a son': Indians say no t…
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September 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Forest preservation and barbecuing in Brazil and El Salvador's gang war

Espresso | news.trust.org Where's the beef? Brazil balances barbecues and forest protection As Brazilians struggle to afford a staple, a presidential challenger promises to restore the barbecue - but at what cost? El Salvador's war on gangs leaves …
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September 2, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Espresso ☕️ - Saudi's snitching apps, Drag Queen story hour and a 'giant leap' towards a green future

Espresso | news.trust.org Saudi snitching app turns citizens into social media police Verdict against Salma al-Shehab over her online posts spotlights the role of Twitter trolls in government crackdown on dissent EXPLAINER-What is Drag Queen Story …
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September 1, 2022 at 11:56 AM

Meet the 2022 Trust Conference Changemakers

No images? Click here Meet the 2022 Trust Conference Changemakers  Returning for its ninth year, the Trust Conference Changemakers Programme brings together some of the most inspiring journalists and advocates working to advance media freedom, foster mo…
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September 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Pakistan's floods spurs climate planning and South Africans tackle digital divide

Espresso | news.trust.org Will Pakistan floods spur better climate disaster planning? As losses from climate-fuelled disasters rise, investment in cutting risks makes financial sense - and can solve multiple problems at once South African tech entr…
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September 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Openly: Monkeypox vaccine's inequality and other LGBTQ+ news

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com Unequal global access to monkeypox vaccines ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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August 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Clean water a luxury in Syria and Monkeypox vaccine inequality

Espresso | news.trust.org Race for monkeypox vaccines exposes global health inequality Tight supplies have mostly been snapped up by the United States, but some hard-hit nations such as Brazil and Peru still have none Rising cost of living makes cl…
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August 30, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Pakistan's floods, Bangladesh's solar roofs and Europe's climate resolve - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor As a hotter planet drives more intense rainfall and faster meltin…
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August 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Digital ID's for Cameroon refugees and Cocaine industry amplifies Amazon's distress

Espresso | news.trust.org For refugees in Cameroon, digital IDs are a life changer Central African refugees can access education, healthcare and banking with identity cards, but data privacy is vital, say experts Pakistan floods deal fresh blow to …
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August 25, 2022 at 11:54 AM

Openly: Life of a gay man in Afghanistan and other LGBTQ+ stories

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com A three part diary of a gay man fleeing Kabul ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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August 25, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Energy cost protests in Europe and Ivory Coast's new smartphone

Espresso | news.trust.org Ukraine war fuels public support for same-sex marriage Amid Russia's invasion, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked the government to consider gay civil partnerships as LGBTQ+ acceptance grows First smartphone made in Ivory Coast…
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August 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - A gay man's escape from Kabul, and would you sell your data to Saudi Arabia's The Line?

Espresso | news.trust.org Escape from Kabul: Part III - Life as a gay man in Pakistan Last year, Openly published the powerful diary of a gay man stuck in Kabul under the Taliban. But what happened next? Saudi 'surveillance city': Would you sell yo…
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August 23, 2022 at 11:03 AM

Scientists start to shout 'SOS!', India forest campaign goes viral, and resilience lessons from migrants - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Megan Rowling Climate correspondent Drought and extreme heat have created risky conditions for …
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August 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Part 2 of Escape from Kabul, Singapore's LGBTQ+ laws and India's anti-mining protest

Espresso | news.trust.org Escape from Kabul: Part II - a gay man flees Afghanistan Last year, Openly published the powerful diary of a gay man stuck in Kabul under the Taliban. But what happened next? Flash mobs and YouTubers boost India anti-coal …
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August 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - India's solar powered cotton spinners, Uganda's street traders and Sri Lanka's brain drain

Espresso | news.trust.org Migrants share lessons with U.S. to improve climate resilience People from nations vulnerable to climate change - like the Marshall Islands and Honduras - are helping the United States to better prepare for its impacts Sol…
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August 18, 2022 at 2:23 PM

August highlights from the Foundation

No images? Click here   August update   Welcome to the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s August update. In this newsletter, you’ll find the latest updates from Trust Conference 2022, highlights from across our work, as well as the latest opportun…
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August 18, 2022 at 12:10 PM

Espresso ☕️ - Why wildfires are getting worse

Espresso | news.trust.org As Europe's forests burn, why are wildfires getting worse? Accelerating climate change and extreme weather events such as drought and heatwaves are fuelling forest fires around the world Accusing government of inaction, So…
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August 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Openly: Kenya's lesbian footballers & more LGBTQ+ stories

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com LGBTQ+ stars are lighting up women's football, but in Kenya, lesbian players face stigma and threats ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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August 17, 2022 at 11:25 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Treeplanting in the Himalaya's, trans inclusion in rugby and renaming Monkeypox

Espresso | news.trust.org Greening the Himalayas: Is there a 'wrong' place to plant trees? Villagers are creating forests in the cold desert to help curb climate change, but experts say it hurts delicate ecosystems Rugby-Transitioned Olympic champi…
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August 16, 2022 at 4:07 PM

New U.N. climate chief, Afghans face drought dilemma and family-sized forest carbon - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Megan Rowling Climate correspondent The United Nations this week announced its keenly awaited n…
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August 15, 2022 at 11:27 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Kenya's lesbian footballers, the UK's digital ID system and can AI beat the spread of misinformation?

Espresso | news.trust.org Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play LGBTQ+ stars like Megan Rapinoe are lighting up women's football. But in Kenya, lesbian players face stigma and threats. Drought-hit Kenyan herders save wildlife - an…
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August 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Afghan refugees one year on, Vanuatu's climate plan and Haiti's worsening poverty

Espresso | news.trust.org A year in exile: Afghan refugees tell of fresh starts A year after the Taliban takeover, Afghan refugees describe new lives in Britain, Pakistan, Canada and New Zealand - and look at what lies ahead Vanuatu breaks ground w…
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August 11, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Join us at Trust Conference to close the gender gap

No images? Click here We can't wait for another generation to close the gender gap After nearly three years of global economic disruption exacerbated by the pandemic, the rising cost of living, the climate crisis and large-scale migration, efforts are s…
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August 11, 2022 at 12:17 PM

Openly: The Anglican Church, trans sport and online hate speech

Weekly Newsletter | openlynews.com The Anglican Communion's first global meeting in years is overshadowed by row over same-sex marriage. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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August 11, 2022 at 11:05 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Mexico's scam lending apps, Afghan interpreters in the UK and Africans lose out with AI

Espresso | news.trust.org Afghan judo champion fights to survive in Pakistan “I'm sure I would have been killed if I hadn't changed my appearance” Scam loan apps extorting Mexicans thrive in Google Play Store Fake money loan apps use doctored, x-ra…
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August 10, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Espresso ☕️ - 75 years of Partition, Afghan refugees around the world and the UK's 'leaky' homes

Espresso | news.trust.org Energy price crisis exposes Britain's 'leaky' homes Buildings are essential to the UK's net-zero goals, but the country is lagging behind on insulation and other green upgrades Afghan Pulitzer-winner buried award before es…
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August 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Afghan refugees one year on, Kenya's young climate volunteers and Italy vaccinates against monkeypox

Espresso | news.trust.org Afghan rights advocate removes veil, finds freedom in Canada “I was crying with happiness, knowing that we had finally arrived in a safe place that was going to be our home now." Kenyan youth help climate-hit communities p…
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August 9, 2022 at 9:32 AM

Stepping up political will on climate change - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Laurie Goering Climate editor How do you shift into high gear on climate action? Political lead…
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August 5, 2022 at 11:49 AM

Welcome back to an in-person Trust Conference

No images? Click here Back together for Trust Conference We are delighted to be welcoming you back to an in-person Trust Conference 2022, taking place in the heart of London, on 26 & 27 October.From the need to build more inclusive and sustainable e…
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August 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Kenya's youngest MP candidate, Colombia's new president and Russia sentences Brittney Griner

Espresso | news.trust.org Can Kenya's youngest MP candidate take the climate fight to power? As Kenya's election nears, 22-year-old Anita Soina pledges to push climate action with the urgency she says is missing at the top Can President Petro crack…
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August 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - India's solar powered banks, US heat risks and how to keep Britons warm this winter

Espresso | news.trust.org Solar power opens the door to banking for rural Indians In remote areas suffering frequent power cuts, solar panel systems help keep banks running as they curb climate-warming emissions U.S. wildfire and heat risks to get …
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August 3, 2022 at 11:03 AM

Espresso ☕️ - The UK's race for PM, the Beirut blast two years on and Africa's online hate speech

Espresso | news.trust.org Race for PM's job raises questions about UK climate leadership Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak both back net zero, but say little more about climate as they bid to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister As online hate speech hi…
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August 2, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Frontlines - Aug 2, 2022

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Questioning NFTs, India's solar worker glut and Zimbabwe (happily) in hot water - Climate change news from Frontlines ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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August 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Part 3 of the Inflation Diaries, Brazil's Amazon NFT and England rugby's ban on transgender players

Espresso | news.trust.org The Cost-of-Living Crisis: The Human Impact The cost-of-living crisis has become a global issue: food prices and energy bills are skyrocketing around the world. But what is the human impact? Brazilian prosecutors probe com…
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July 29, 2022 at 11:12 AM

Espresso ☕️ - India's digital ID, Britain's only gender identity clinic for children and Australia's Pride jersey boycott

Espresso | news.trust.org Indian children without Aadhaar digital ID shut out of school Millions of children risk being excluded from school and free food programmes due to a lack of the Indian government's biometric ID cards. Britain's only childr…
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July 29, 2022 at 11:11 AM

How can the law be used to protect journalists at risk?

No images? Click here Panel spotlight - Legal trends hampering media freedom  As threats to independent journalism continue to accelerate, the law is being weaponised in many countries around the globe to compromise journalists’ safety and censor their …
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July 28, 2022 at 10:33 AM

Espresso ☕️ - India skills training falls flat and global HIV/AIDS progress at risk

Espresso | news.trust.org India's solar skills training falls flat, as jobs in short supply The flagship Suryamitra skills programme aims to develop a workforce to install, maintain and operate renewable power projects, but technicians are struggling to find work aft…
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July 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Portugal's digital 'Slomads', Australian rugby's Pride jersey and government internet shutdowns

Espresso | news.trust.org Digital nomads seek sun, sea and sustainability as remote work booms 'Slomads' are considering climate change as they mix work with travel in an eco-conscious manner to reduce their carbon footprint Rugby league: Pride jer…
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July 26, 2022 at 1:39 PM

Credible carbon markets, zero-waste islands and looking after labour - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Megan Rowling Climate correspondent Far too many of the planet's precious forests have gone up …
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July 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Pakistan's digital IDs, India's coal mines and Europe's monkeypox outbreak

Espresso | news.trust.org Pakistan's digital ID card keeps millions locked out From migrants to trans people, many adults still don’t have the NADRA agency's CNIC card, excluding them from jobs and vital public services Mining firms blow cold on In…
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July 25, 2022 at 11:17 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Part 2 of the Inflation Diaries, Greece's island renewables and unions engage around the world

Espresso | news.trust.org The Cost-of-Living Crisis: The Human Impact The cost-of-living crisis has become a global issue: food prices and energy bills are skyrocketing around the world. But what is the human impact? Strikes and inflation: A new da…
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July 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Are you feeling the heat this week?

No images? Click here 26 & 27 October 2022   Are you feeling the heat this week?It has become increasingly obvious that the world’s climate is changing dramatically as we experience more extreme weather, such as heavy rain and heatwaves.Ea…
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July 21, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Climate change and global instability, Heatwave fee for Asia's gig workers, The future UK PM's stance on LGBTQ+ rights

Espresso | news.trust.org Will climate change make global instability even worse? Climate hazards such as heatwaves and droughts could exacerbate security risks worldwide, says new report by Verisk Maplecroft Heatwave fee for Asia's gig workers doe…
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July 20, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Espresso ☕️ - 'Adopting' trees boosts Kenyan forests, U.S. house moves to protect marriage equality, Meta and hate speech in India

Espresso | news.trust.org How 'adopting' trees helps boost forests and incomes in Kenya The carbon-curbing scheme goes beyond traditional planting projects by getting sponsors to pay to keep trees alive until they mature U.S. House passes bill prot…
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July 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Lebanon's demoralised teachers, Africa's crypto funding solutions and what hot countries can teach us about keeping cool

Espresso | news.trust.org Well-paid jobs lure Lebanon's demoralised teachers to the Gulf Lebanon's economic crisis is driving teachers to jobs in places like the UAE, deepening a brain drain that threatens the nation's recovery Africans turn to cry…
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July 19, 2022 at 10:02 AM

The unbearable hotness of being, ways to ward off wildfires, and the risks of sun-dimming tech - Climate change news from Frontlines

Climate Weekly Newsletter | Thomson Reuters Foundation Climate change news from the ground, in a warming world Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here Megan Rowling Climate correspondent Whether you're sweating at work or struggling to sleep, hea…
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July 18, 2022 at 11:09 AM

Espresso ☕️ - The cost of living crisis around the world, Europe's heatwave and South Africa's digital divide

Espresso | news.trust.org The Cost of Living Crisis: The Human Impact The cost of living crisis has become a global issue: food prices and energy bills are skyrocketing around the world. But what is the human impact? South Africa power cuts widen d…
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July 15, 2022 at 2:17 PM

One month left to get your early bird ticket for Trust Conference!

No images? Click here 26 & 27 October 2022   One month until early bird ticket rate ends!There is less than one month left to get your tickets to Trust Conference at the special early bird rate. Join us on 26 and 27 October 2022 as we tack…
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July 15, 2022 at 11:30 AM

July highlights from the Foundation

No images? Click here   July update   Welcome to the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s July update. In this newsletter, you’ll find highlights from across our work, as well as the latest opportunities for you to get involved. If you don’t regular…
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July 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Espresso ☕️ - Uber drivers worldwide protest, Facebook's first human rights report and US public banks play fair

Espresso | news.trust.org Boom in U.S. public banks aiming to stay local and play fair     U.S. interest in public banks surges amid affordability, racial justice concerns Uber Files: Drivers to protest low pay, unsafe work after leak Uber drivers …