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BKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NY Attorney General Opens Investigation on Death of Brooklyn Man by NYPD

The New York Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of Andre Joseph Mayfield after an encounter with NYPD officers.
Family members of Mayfield emphasized his history of depression and mental illness and felt a social worker should have been present for de-escalation. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn police shooting: Cops shoot and kill knife-wielding man who charged at them, chief says | amNewYork

Police officers in Brooklyn shot and killed an emotionally disturbed man armed with knives after attempts at de-escalation failed. [ more ]
BKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NY Attorney General Opens Investigation on Death of Brooklyn Man by NYPD

The New York Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of Andre Joseph Mayfield after an encounter with NYPD officers.
Family members of Mayfield emphasized his history of depression and mental illness and felt a social worker should have been present for de-escalation. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn police shooting: Cops shoot and kill knife-wielding man who charged at them, chief says | amNewYork

Police officers in Brooklyn shot and killed an emotionally disturbed man armed with knives after attempts at de-escalation failed. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Brooklyn Protest Raises Doubts About N.Y.P.D. Commitment to New Tactics

The agreement between the New York Police Department and civil rights groups aimed to improve responses to protests and prevent violent clashes. [ more ]
nypost.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Whether it's Biden or Shafik, de-escalation' keeps on failing

Both Columbia University and Biden's foreign policy share a feckless approach of de-escalation, leading to an escalation of defiance in both situations. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
France politics

Israel's Allies Make a Full-Court Press to Urge Restraint

Israel's allies urge de-escalation, advising against retaliating against Iran after missile and drone attacks.
Iran launched its first open attacks on Israel from its own soil, seen as retaliation for an earlier strike.
Major allies like the U.S., G7 nations, and the EU are advising Israel to show restraint to prevent further escalation. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden counsels Netanyahu to 'slow things down' after Iranian attack

The Biden administration congratulated Israel on successfully fending off Iranian attacks while emphasizing a commitment to defending Israel but refraining from participating in offensive responses.
The United States aims to de-escalate regional tensions and prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from escalating into a broader conflict despite the recent Iranian attack.
The attack from Iranian proxies followed tensions escalating from an Israeli airstrike in Syria, prompting intense focus from the administration on potential Iranian retaliation against Israel. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
France politics

Israel's Allies Make a Full-Court Press to Urge Restraint

Israel's allies urge de-escalation, advising against retaliating against Iran after missile and drone attacks.
Iran launched its first open attacks on Israel from its own soil, seen as retaliation for an earlier strike.
Major allies like the U.S., G7 nations, and the EU are advising Israel to show restraint to prevent further escalation. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden counsels Netanyahu to 'slow things down' after Iranian attack

The Biden administration congratulated Israel on successfully fending off Iranian attacks while emphasizing a commitment to defending Israel but refraining from participating in offensive responses.
The United States aims to de-escalate regional tensions and prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from escalating into a broader conflict despite the recent Iranian attack.
The attack from Iranian proxies followed tensions escalating from an Israeli airstrike in Syria, prompting intense focus from the administration on potential Iranian retaliation against Israel. [ more ]
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BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

MTA Chair Urges More Gun Control, Lauds NYers Who Try to Defuse Tensions

MTA Chair Janno Lieber advocates for stricter gun controls after a shooting incident on the subway.
Lieber emphasizes the importance of de-escalation and commends straphangers who try to defuse tense situations. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Relationships

The 2 Words You Never, Ever Want To Say To An Angry Person

Avoid telling someone to 'calm down' or 'relax' during a heated situation.
Modeling calm behavior and using a gentle tone can help de-escalate anger. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 months ago
World news

Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia amid a surge in regional violence

Secretary of State Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia to address the continued attacks between US forces and Iranian-backed proxy groups.
The US is seeking a de-escalation against Iranian-aligned groups while targeting militias in Syria and Iraq. [ more ]
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