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www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Passengers 'threatened with unknown substance' in Croydon bus standoff

A man was arrested after threatening passengers on a bus in Croydon with an unknown substance.
Police confirmed that no one was held hostage or injured in the incident. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Man threatens Croydon bus passengers with unknown substance in three-hour stand-off

A man was arrested after threatening a London bus driver and passengers with an unknown substance on a bus in Brixton.
The substance was later determined to be non-harmful and the man was taken into custody and hospitalized. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Education

Teacher Allegedly Threatens To Kill Student Who Criticized Israeli Flag

A middle school teacher in Georgia has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a student who criticized his Israeli flag.
The incident escalated after the student commented that she found the flag offensive due to Israelis killing Palestinians. [ more ]
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Russia
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

Fugitive Moldovan Businessman Shor Returns To Israel, Says Interpol

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed as a threat.
Demand for VPN services in Russia soared after restrictions on social media access.
There is ongoing debate among lawmakers about how far to go in blocking VPN services. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

Russia Says Citizens Being Evacuated Through Gaza's Rafah Border Crossing

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed as a threat.
Demand for VPN services increased after Russia restricted access to Western social media.
Public debate among lawmakers about how much further to go in blocking VPN services. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine Says 3 Russian Officers Killed In Blast In Occupied Melitopol

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed to be a threat.
Demand for VPN services in Russia soared after access to Western social media was restricted.
Lawmakers are debating how much further to go in blocking VPN services. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

At Least 13 More Moldovan Parishes Joining Romanian Orthodox Church Amid Anti-Russian Backlash

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed as a threat.
Demand for VPN services surged in Russia after social media restrictions.
Public debate on how to further block VPN services in Russia. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine Says Russian Focus On Bakhmut In East, As Kherson Regional Library Struck In South

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed as a threat
Demand for VPN services increased after Russia restricted access to Western social media
There is a debate among lawmakers about how much further to go in blocking VPN services [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

Latvia's President Says West Must Arm Ukraine To Keep Russia From Future Global Adventures

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed a threat.
Demand for VPN services increased after Russia restricted access to Western social media.
There is a public debate about how far to go in blocking VPN services. [ more ]
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RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

Russia Says It Will Only Limit VPN Services That Pose 'Threat' To Security

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed as a threat.
Demand for VPN services increased after Russia restricted access to Western social media.
There is a public debate among lawmakers about whether to further block VPN services. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
California

Opinion: Californians love the state's parks. We just don't know they're state parks

Awareness of California State Parks is low even among outdoor enthusiasts, posing a threat to funding and resources. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

He threatened Marjorie Taylor Greene amid a mental health crisis. Then came the consequences.

Joe Morelli's life changed after making a threat, now struggling with loneliness and mental health conditions. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 month ago
Education

Emailed threats send scare into East Bay school districts

A generic threat involving the demanded release of Russian prisoners caused alarm in several Bay Area school districts. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Education

Nigeria: Kidnappers demand $622K or they will kill 287 students

Kidnappers demand 1 billion naira ransom for the 287 school children in Nigeria
Kidnappers threaten to kill all students if their demands are not met [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Europe politics

Civil war hits House GOP over foreign aid

The House Speaker faces a threat to his job that risks a weakened speakership, potentially needing Democrats' help. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Can Europe cope with another Donald Trump presidency? DW 01/27/2024

The possible reelection of Donald Trump is seen as a clear threat to Europe by European leaders and experts.
Europe needs to strengthen its military capabilities, be a strong partner for Asia, and prepare for potential protectionist measures in a second Trump term. [ more ]
The New Stack
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Drupal Creator: Websites Needed More Than Ever in the AI Era

Generative AI is seen as a threat to websites
Drupal's Dries Buytaert believes websites are still relevant [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI researchers warned of breakthrough that threatens humanity before Altman's dismissal

Researchers at OpenAI sent a letter warning of a breakthrough discovery in AI that could threaten humanity.
The letter's role in Sam Altman's dismissal as CEO is unclear.
OpenAI employees raised concerns about the lack of safeguards in commercializing advanced AI models. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Germany news

The Guardian view on Germany's far right: it's penetrating the mainstream | Editorial

Germany's far-right party, AfD, is gaining popularity and has become a major political force
The party's leaders participated in a meeting discussing a plan for forced mass deportations of migrants [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Germany news

It's Hard for a Nation to Come Back From Deprioritizing Democracy

The threat to democracy in the United States remains despite the defeat of Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
Many voters have embraced Trump's authoritarian turn and are willing to sacrifice civil liberties for a leader they believe will make the country strong. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Serial killer obsessed fake policeman who planned mass shooting jailed for life

Lidl worker jailed for life for planning attacks on police and former schoolmates
Wischhusen had compiled a list of potential targets, built homemade weapons, and wrote down his plans in a document he called 'revenge' [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
OMG science

Massive 'lost' asteroid a longshot to hit Earth in 2024, NASA says

A 54-million-ton asteroid that was previously thought to possibly hit Earth in 2024 has been confirmed by NASA to not be a threat.
The asteroid, known as 2007 FT3, was first spotted in 2007 but disappeared from telescopes. However, scientists were able to calculate the risk of potential impacts based on available data. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Jan. 6 Attack Resonates in Smaller-Scale Acts of Political Violence

The assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 has led to an increase in politically charged violence and threats against elected officials and government buildings.
The incident has contributed to the radicalization of the public and increased support for political violence. [ more ]
euronews
4 months ago
World news

North Korea's Kim orders military to 'thoroughly annihilate' US, South Korea if provoked

Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons to 'suppress the whole territory of South Korea' in the event of conflict.
Kim Jong Un vows to 'thoroughly annihilate' the United States and South Korea if provoked. [ more ]
Acm
4 months ago
Digital life

AI-Created 'Virtual Influencers' Are Stealing Business From Humans

Pink-haired Aitana Lopez is followed by more than 200,000 people on social media.
www.dw.com
4 months ago
US politics

FBI probes threats to Colorado judges in Trump ballot case DW 12/27/2023

Denver police on Tuesday said they were investigating possible threats against state Supreme Court justices.
HuffPost
4 months ago
US politics

FBI Investigating After Violent Threats To Colorado Supreme Court Justices

Law enforcement has stepped up its efforts in Colorado following violent threats against state Supreme Court justices who disqualified Donald Trump from appearing on presidential primary ballots there, with the FBI now investigating.
New York Post
4 months ago
US politics

FBI, Denver police investigating threats against Colorado judges who barred Trump from state's ballots

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Denver Police Department are investigating threats made against Colorado Supreme Court justices who ruled that former President Trump is prohibited from appearing on the state's ballots in next year's presidential election.
The Village Voice
5 months ago
Social justice

A Former White Christian Nationalist Pulls Back the Curtain on Mounting Threats of Violence - The Village Voice

The article discusses the threats to American democracy as the nation approaches its Semiquincentennial in 2026.
The interview with Bradley Onishi, a religious scholar, focuses on the real threats of violence the nation faces as it approaches the 2024 presidential election. [ more ]
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