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Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Overconfidence Leads to Overlooking Danger

Effective danger perception requires accurate and objective evaluation of signals, distinguishing between strong and weak signals.
#jnim
#terrorism
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Custom M4A1 SOPMOD Tops Delta Force's Most-Used Rifle List, Data Shows

Officially formed in the late 1970s, Delta Force was modeled after the British SAS and quickly became the U.S. military's premier counterterrorism and direct-action unit.
Gadgets
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ex-DOGE official rushed Trumpbacked GHF grant despite staff warnings

A top US Department of State official waived nine mandatory counterterrorism and anti-fraud safeguards to rush a $30m award to a controversial Gaza aid group despite concerns.
US politics
#homeland-security
fromProPublica
2 months ago
SF politics

"The Intern in Charge": Meet the 22-Year-Old Trump's Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention

fromProPublica
2 months ago
SF politics

"The Intern in Charge": Meet the 22-Year-Old Trump's Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Palestine protest outside as activists due to appear at Woolwich Crown Court

Palestine Action activists protested at Woolwich Crown Court in support of 18 members facing serious charges related to their opposition against Israeli defense firms.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Hochul: No specific threat to NY, after Iran strikes

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has heightened security measures statewide in response to potential threats from Iran following U.S. military actions.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Francisco sues Trump administration over freezing of federal funds to prevent terror attacks

San Francisco is suing the Trump administration over frozen counterterrorism funding crucial for urban safety.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The Kiss: The group led by a Portuguese teen that instigated school massacres in Brazil

"To Luluzinho, Mikazz was God, states Portuguese prosecutor Felismina Carvalho Franco in the indictment filed this month. He became his mentor, supporting and encouraging violent acts."
Parenting
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

SAS troops rightly cleared of killing 'confirmed jihadist' after RMPs 'appalingly' started an investigation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It takes some believing but the guys have been staring down the barrel of murder trials for shooting a confirmed jihadist in a live battlefield situation.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Appoints 22-Year-Old Former Grocery Store Clerk to Run DHS Terrorism Unit

It sounds like putting the intern in charge, reflecting concerns about the appointment of a 22-year-old with minimal qualifications to head CP3 at DHS.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UK universities are at risk of training torturers

UK universities risk complicity in torture by training security personnel from repressive regimes without proper oversight.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Why Modi's India Is a Danger to South Asia

Modi's counterterrorism policy risks escalating conflict as it aims to bolster his strongman image, fueling ultranationalism while compromising regional stability.
#iran
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Iran summons UK charge d'affaires amid nuclear friction

The UK faces accusations from Iran over suspicious arrests of Iranian nationals amid heightened diplomatic tensions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

A second suspect has been arrested over fires targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties

Two suspects arrested for arson targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties, raising concerns over political violence.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UK police charge three Iranians with suspected espionage

Commander Dominic Murphy, from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, stated, 'These are extremely serious charges under the National Security Act...' emphasizing the gravity and complexity of the investigation.
UK news
#immigration
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US news

You Should Look Them Up': Karoline Leavitt Fumes at NBC News Reporter Pushing for Information on Migrants Jailed in El Salvador

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US news

You Should Look Them Up': Karoline Leavitt Fumes at NBC News Reporter Pushing for Information on Migrants Jailed in El Salvador

UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

UK police arrest seven Iranians over alleged threats to national security

UK arrests eight, including seven Iranian nationals, over serious threats linked to Iran-backed activities to ensure national security.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

British Police Arrest Iranian Nationals in Counterterrorism Investigations

Dominic Murphy, the head of the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command, emphasized the investigation is fast-moving and involves various lines of inquiry to determine motivations and further public risks.
UK news
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

War on Terror Brain Rot Brought Us to This Point

In 2003, CIA mistakenly imprisoned Khaled el-Masri at a black site, reflecting grave errors in extraordinary rendition policies that caused egregious human rights violations.
US news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

UK counterterror police say they will investigate comments by Irish rap group Kneecap

Kneecap, an Irish hip-hop group, is under investigation for pro-Hamas and anti-Tory comments made during concerts amid rising political tensions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

U.K. Crossbow Attack Suspect Voiced Racist and Misogynist Views

Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the suspect appearing to be motivated by various factors, rather than adhering to a single ideology.
UK news
#nypd
fromAol
3 months ago
NYC politics

Inside the elite police unit that's quietly thwarting terror attacks

NYC politics
fromAol
3 months ago

Inside the elite police unit that's quietly thwarting terror attacks

NYPD's counterterrorism unit is a leading model for cities nationwide in preventing domestic terrorism.
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 months ago

Inside the elite police unit that's quietly thwarting terror attacks

NYC's counterterrorism unit leads the U.S. in domestic terrorism combat, integrating intelligence and tactical operations effectively.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

U.K. Counterterrorism Police Investigate After Crossbow Attack Injures 2 Women

Counterterrorism police are investigating a serious attack involving a crossbow and a firearm in Leeds, England, that injured two women.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Accidental Spy review remarkable story of CIA operative abandoned by his handlers

Director Anthony Wonke's film portrays the complex narrative of Blerim Skoro, a Muslim Kosovan refugee who risks everything in the U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
UK news
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Which Country Flies More F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jets Than All Others Combined?

Trump's offer of F-35 jets to India strengthens US-India defense ties and counterterrorism efforts.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Adviser Compares Opposing Abrego Garcia's Detention With Backing Terrorism

Gorka claims that defenders of due process are supporting criminals and terrorists, reflecting a stark political divide.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

White House Counterterrorism Official Suggests Critics of Mass Deportations Are Aiding and Abetting' Terrorism

Critics of deportation policies are accused by Seb Gorka of siding with terrorists and potentially breaking the law.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Irish Army Ranger Wing to get new headquarters worth nearly 50m

The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is set to enhance its facilities with a €46m new headquarters and training centre, as announced by Defence Minister Simon Harris.
UK news
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