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"He just kept going"—why you might snap back, freeze or ignore street harassment

As someone who has spent the last decade researching sexual harassment and violence in public spaces, the question I'm commonly asked is: "What advice should I give my teenage daughter about what to do when she's harassed by men in public? ".....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekJun 16th, 2023

Uniformed police reduced public sexual harassment more than undercover officers new research finds

Sexual harassment, whether it's catcalling or groping, is one of the most pervasive forms of violence against women in the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?

In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouT.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Pick up Apple"s M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM for $799 with early Black Friday savings

The $200 cash discount drops the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 16GB model down to an all-time low price of $799 leading up to Black Friday.Snap up Apple's MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM for $799 - Image credit: AppleAmazon's.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Apple"s 2024 M4 14-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for just $1,499

Apple's brand-new M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is already on sale, with preorder discounts knocking triple digits off the new release in addition to savings on three years of AppleCare.Snap up Apple's new M4 MacBook Pro for just $1,499 - Image credit: Appl.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Meet the Newest Stock-Split AI Stock in the Dow Jones. It Soared 925% in 2 Years, and Wall Street Says It"s Still a Buy

Meet the Newest Stock-Split AI Stock in the Dow Jones. It Soared 925% in 2 Years, and Wall Street Says It"s Still a Buy.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Apple beats Wall Street predictions with record-breaking iPhone sales revenue

Apple has reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2024, with revenue of $94.93 beating Wall Street expectations mostly on the strength of iPhone sales.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] and outgoing CFO Luca Maestri [right]The final quarter of Apple's.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Scientists identify gene that regulates pod width in snap beans

iSnap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a significant vegetable crop globally, with its immature pods harvested as the edible part. Pod dimensions–length, width, and thickness–affect the size and ease of harvest. This is particularly for manual plu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Save up to $100 on Apple"s 2024 iMac M4 with Best Buy Plus

My Best Buy Plus members can snap up the first material discounts on Apple's brand-new M4 iMac 24-inch.Save on Apple's new M4 iMac - Image credit: AppleSave $50 to $100 on retail configurations of Apple's 2024 M4 iMac, which was announced on Oct. 28......»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Are we missing the mark on biodiversity? 90% of countries ignore key behavior changes

There is a yawning gap between national policies to enhance biodiversity and the individual and small group behavioral changes that are critical to making a real difference, according to new research from the University of Surrey......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Boeing exploring sale of space business: report

Boeing is exploring a possible sale of its space business as its new CEO seeks to improve the embattled company's financial position, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Why is Elon Musk talking to Vladimir Putin, and what does it mean for SpaceX?

NASA chief says ties between SpaceX CEO and Putin should be investigated. In a blockbuster story published Friday morning, The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk has been.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

These video game engines are powering today’s retro revival

Bringing retro games to modern consoles may sound like a snap, but it's a more complicated task than you might think......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighborhoods, finds study

Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back.

Unique IDs assigned to Android and iOS devices threaten your privacy. Who knew? You likely have never heard of Babel Street or Location X, but chances are good that they know a lo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Lowest price ever: Apple"s M2 MacBook Air drops to $699 while supplies last

Amazon has issued a record-breaking discount on Apple's M2 MacBook Air, dropping the price down to $699 while supplies last.Snap up the lowest price ever on this M2 MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleThe $699 record low price on the standard 13-inch Ma.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

F&I tip: Look at buyers with lower credit scores as an opportunity

Auto lenders and dealerships should not ignore car buyers with lower credit scores, Armando Hidalgo, director of servicing at SameDay Auto Finance, said in a panel discussion at the Auto Finance Summit this month in Las Vegas. With many of those c.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Tesla faces questions on robotaxi service, $25,000 model and flat sales in Q3 earnings report

Wall Street analysts expect a drop in Tesla's third-quarter margins after it boosted incentives to juice sales of its aging core vehicles, the Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Instagram’s Spotify integration makes saving songs a snap

You can now add songs from Instagram to your Spotify account with a single click......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Warren Buffett Sent Wall Street a $93 Billion Warning. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next

Warren Buffett Sent Wall Street a $93 Billion Warning. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024