"Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story."
"A bus driver who was dismissed after intervening to retrieve a passenger's stolen necklace has seen thousands of pounds raised in his support. Mark Hehir, 62, from north-west London, was sacked by Metroline following an incident where he pursued a thief who had snatched a passenger's jewellery. An employment tribunal heard that after Mr Hehir successfully recovered the necklace, the thief attempted to punch him. The driver retaliated, knocking the assailant unconscious."
"In the wake of his dismissal, a GoFundMe page established for Mr Hehir has garnered over 4,500. Additionally, an online petition advocating for his reinstatement has attracted more than 6,000 signatures. Mr Hehir told the Metro: I'm not a guy who attacks people, but I will defend people in trouble, which has unfortunately proved to be my downfall. A tribunal upheld Metroline's decision (PA Wire)"
From reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting and investigative work, including probing financials of political PACs and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet states it avoids paywalls, relies on donations to fund reporters, and seeks support to continue sending journalists to cover both sides of stories. Separately, Mark Hehir, a 62-year-old bus driver from north-west London, was sacked by Metroline after pursuing a thief who had snatched a passenger's jewellery and knocking the assailant unconscious. A tribunal upheld Metroline's decision despite public fundraising and petitions backing Hehir.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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