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Psychology Can Be Harnessed to Combat Violent Extremism
2 months ago

Psychology Can Be Harnessed to Combat Violent Extremism

Wired  

This prediction is based on several decades of research that my colleagues and I have been undertaking at the University of Oxford to establish what makes people willing to fight and die for their groups. We call it “identity fusion.” Fused individuals will stop at nothing to advance the interests of their groups, and this applies not only to acts …

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Lawmakers, labor group push to protect NIL payouts from NCAA settlement deal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lawmakers, labor group push to protect NIL payouts from NCAA settlement deal

LA Times  

State Sen. Nancy Skinner was among a group of lawmakers saying state law should supersede any edict in a proposed settlement that would prohibit universities from complying with NCAA and conference NIL rules. State Sen. Nancy Skinner and Sen. Steven Bradford were among a group of lawmakers who issued a statement Thursday saying state law should supersede any edict in …

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Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms. The Australian Information Industry Association, which represents the information and communications technology industry in Australia but not the online dating …

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The more pandemic precautions fall away, the more COVID risk is concentrated on this one group
2 years, 3 months ago

The more pandemic precautions fall away, the more COVID risk is concentrated on this one group

LA Times  

For Filipino Americans like Giancarlo Santos, holiday parties are typically a free-for-all of revelry, with friends and family spilling into every corner of the house, and Christmas decorations twinkling everywhere. In late October, when the polling organization Morning Consult gauged Americans’ concern over COVID-19, only 11% said they considered it a “severe health risk” within their communities. But for patients …

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Nobby Stiles’ family among group taking legal action over brain injury claims
2 years, 4 months ago

Nobby Stiles’ family among group taking legal action over brain injury claims

The Hindu  

England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles’ family is among a group launching legal proceedings against football’s rule-making body as well the English and Welsh FAs for negligence over claims they failed to protect players from permanent brain injury. “The proposed claimants contend that these defendants were negligent in failing to take reasonable action in order to protect players from permanent …

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Conservation group seeks injunction to stop Woodside gas project to protect Great Barrier Reef
2 years, 9 months ago

Conservation group seeks injunction to stop Woodside gas project to protect Great Barrier Reef

ABC  

It is 3,000 kilometres from the Great Barrier Reef, but according to a Federal Court challenge mounted by conservationists, a gas project in Western Australia could have disastrous impacts on Queensland's embattled World Heritage site. Key points: Woodside Energy's Scarborough gas project has cleared major state and Commonwealth regulatory hurdles The Australian Conservation Foundation says it also needs approval from …

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San Francisco bars to require proof of COVID-19 vaccines for indoor patrons
3 years, 8 months ago

San Francisco bars to require proof of COVID-19 vaccines for indoor patrons

LA Times  

The Vesuvio Cafe is one of the San Francisco establishments requiring proof of vaccination to sit inside. “It’s our official recommendation for members,” alliance founder Ben Bleiman said Tuesday. The choice to refuse vaccination is “ruining our lives, both literally and figuratively.” Though the alliance said its decision was based “solely on our need to protect our workers, customers and …

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Muslims protect Christians under attack from Isis-linked group as they flee Marawi
7 years, 9 months ago

Muslims protect Christians under attack from Isis-linked group as they flee Marawi

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We saved ourselves,” said Norodin Alonto Lucman, a well-known …

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