Despite Student Vote, Stanford Stays Put on Sexual Assault Survey
(Photo: Creative Commons) Despite an overwhelming majority of student voters at Stanford University having asked for a re-do of a controversial campus survey concerning sexual violence, the school has said it will not be doing so. The results of the annual student government elections were posted earlier this week by the Associated Students of Stanford University, […]
Tesco targets soaring sales despite fierce competition from Lidl and Aldi
TESCO is poised to return to sales growth after a year in decline despite fierce competition from German rivals Lidl and Aldi and a resurgent Co-op. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Co-op boss gets £500k pay rise despite losses more than DOUBLING
THE Co-operative Bank came under fire yesterday after handing boss Niall Booker a massive pay rise despite its losses more than doubling to £610.6 million. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Despite New Evaluation Systems, Few Teachers Rated Ineffective
According to a new working paper released by Matthew Kraft of Brown University and Allison Gilmour of Vanderbilt, new teacher evaluations are no better at identifying those with poor teaching skills than the ones previously used in classrooms across the country. Seven years ago, The New Teacher Project released a study that found less than 1% of […]
Ever wondered why planes have ashtrays despite smoking ban…there’s a simple reason
IF YOU have flown in recent years, you’ll know that smoking is prohibited within the cabin at all times. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Sony Records says it can NOT release Kesha from contract despite Dr Luke rape allegations
SONY RECORDS has issued a statement explaining why it can not release Kesha from her record contract with Dr Luke after Adele, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga publicly state their support over the ongoing rape allegations. Daily Express :: Music Feed
Rolls-Royce shares in surge despite dividend cut
ROLLS-ROYCE shares rocketed yesterday despite a first dividend cut in 24 years as investors backed management plans to revitalise the business after a string of profit warnings. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
PICTURED: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2016 kicks off in STYLE despite Zika virus warning
CARNIVAL has kicked off in traditional bright and colourful style, despite the health warnings. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Pistons rout Golden State 113-95 despite Curry’s 38 points (Yahoo Sports)
Before the game, Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy said Golden State simply has more margin for error than other teams, meaning the Warriors can win even when they don’t play their best. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope held his own against Stephen Curry for most of the night, scoring 20 points as the Pistons handed the Warriors their […]
Sylvester Stallone will NEVER play Rambo again despite Oscar buzz for new Rocky film
SYLVESTER STALLONE has sworn he will never play Rambo again, despite huge awards buzz for his return to playing Rocky Balboa in the new film Creed. Daily Express :: Films Feed