Armistice Day counter-protests: How UK government rhetoric and police failings could be linked to far-right violence
On Armistice Day 2023, a pro-Palestine march was held in London for the fifth time since the beginning of the Israel-Palestine war. As well as demonstrators looking to join the protest, around 2,000 far-right activists and football hooligans descende.....»»
The Remarkable Life of Chemistry Professor and Crime Buster Mary Louisa Willard
This chemistry professor helped police around the world solve arsons and homicides.....»»
Misinformation Experts ‘Vindicated’ by Supreme Court Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision rules that the U.S. government can talk to scientists and social media companies to curb online falsehoods.....»»
Alleged affair wasn’t first Fresno police chief scandal. A drug bust, lost explosives, more
Alleged affair wasn’t first Fresno police chief scandal. A drug bust, lost explosives, more.....»»
Kentucky college student killed by Ohio driver’s runaway tire in case cracked by jailhouse call: police
Kentucky college student killed by Ohio driver’s runaway tire in case cracked by jailhouse call: police.....»»
Rocket Report: China flies reusable rocket hopper; Falcon Heavy dazzles
"I have a problem: Rockets are built and kept in stock but not finding customers." Enlarge / SpaceX's 10th Falcon Heavy rocket climbs into orbit with a new US government weather satellite. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edi.....»»
Votes at 16 and decent citizenship education could create a politically aware generation
Keir Starmer has pledged that a Labor government would introduce voting for 16- and 17-year-olds in Westminster elections......»»
Magna International founder Frank Stronach faces eight more sexual assault charges in Canada
Frank Stronach, the founder and long-retired CEO of Magna International, North America’s biggest auto parts supplier, faces eight additional criminal charges in connection with a sexual assault investigation by Toronto-area police......»»
Early childhood problems linked to persistent school absenteeism
Children who are not considered "school-ready" by their teachers are more than twice as likely to become persistently absent at some point in their education, according to a new study led by the University of Leeds......»»
Synthetic psychedelic found in candies linked to seizures, intubation
Cases grow to 39, including 23 hospitalizations, across 20 states. Enlarge / A Diamond Shruumz chocolate bar, which comes in a variety of flavors. (credit: diamondshruumz.com) The US Food and Drug Administration has iden.....»»
What a Study on Ultraprocessed Fake Meat and Heart Disease Really Found
A recent study found that eating ultraprocessed plant-based foods was linked to heart attack and stroke risk. But the devil is in the details.....»»
Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron Deference’ Decision Could Make Science-Based Regulation Harder
The Supreme Court is considering the fate of Chevron deference, a 40-year legal principle that has shaped the role of government agencies. The outcome could affect medication approval, pollution regulation, and more.....»»
A shooter who entered a Tennessee office building and caused a lockdown has died, police say
A shooter who entered a Tennessee office building and caused a lockdown has died, police say.....»»
Louisville police chief resigns after mishandling sexual harassment claims
Louisville police chief resigns after mishandling sexual harassment claims.....»»
California police chief resigns after investigation into relationship with officer’s wife
California police chief resigns after investigation into relationship with officer’s wife.....»»
How to use CarPlay"s handy new features in iOS 18
In the new iOS 18, CarPlay gets extra accessibility options, plus little new touches that while small, are particularly welcome. Here's how to use them.CarPlay has added features such as listening out for police sirens when you're playing music too l.....»»
SCOTUS nixes injunction that limited Biden admin contacts with social networks
Supreme Court avoids clarifying when government can control online speech. Enlarge (credit: Christopher Furlong / Staff | Getty Images News) On Wednesday, the Supreme Court tossed out claims that the Biden administration.....»»
Sharing false political information on social media may be associated with positive schizotypy, research suggests
Sharing false political information on social media by users may be associated with aspects of personality such as positive schizotypy, a set of traits including paranoia, suspicion and disrupted thinking patterns. It may also be linked to a motivati.....»»
Why sexual violence against men by women needs to be "called out" too
Sexual violence against men by women is growing in areas such as social media, but is not receiving the level of attention as violence against women by men......»»
The more medals Canadian athletes win, the fewer Canadians participate in organized sport
President and CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee David Shoemaker recently called for an additional $104 million in government funding for Olympic athletes......»»
High-speed internet linked to more farms offering agritourism
The availability and adoption of high-speed broadband appears to boost the number of farms offering agritourism activities, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. Their findings, the researchers said, bolster the argument for expandi.....»»