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Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
11 hours ago

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

Technological solutions to climate change may pose unforeseen risks and dangers to the planet.
#ireland
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Europe politics

Senan Molony: Who are the biggest winners and losers after a tumultuous week of fuel protests?

Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Protesters vow blockades to continue until they 'get a result' as human chain blocks oil lorry from Cork refinery

Ireland faces severe oil supply issues due to blockades, with the government focusing on food production and haulage support instead of cost-of-living measures.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Food and clean water supply being put at risk by protests, gardai warn; some petrol stations run out of fuel as army moves to clear blockades

Protests over rising fuel costs escalate, prompting government intervention and military involvement to clear blockades at critical infrastructure.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Queues forming at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardai warn protests threaten food and fuel supply

Protests in Ireland escalate into blockades, risking essential supplies and prompting Gardaí to enforce the law against demonstrators.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Europe politics

Senan Molony: Who are the biggest winners and losers after a tumultuous week of fuel protests?

Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Protesters vow blockades to continue until they 'get a result' as human chain blocks oil lorry from Cork refinery

Ireland faces severe oil supply issues due to blockades, with the government focusing on food production and haulage support instead of cost-of-living measures.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Food and clean water supply being put at risk by protests, gardai warn; some petrol stations run out of fuel as army moves to clear blockades

Protests over rising fuel costs escalate, prompting government intervention and military involvement to clear blockades at critical infrastructure.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Queues forming at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardai warn protests threaten food and fuel supply

Protests in Ireland escalate into blockades, risking essential supplies and prompting Gardaí to enforce the law against demonstrators.
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Lebanon: Debate over 'fake plot' to overthrow government

Erick Stakelbeck, a conservative commentator, stated, 'It seems Israel uncovered this plot by Hezbollah to essentially overthrow the Lebanese government. And Lebanon apparently averted a major disaster here, thanks to the Israeli air force.'
France politics
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Ministerial blame game over threat to use Army to police fuel blockades

Fianna Fáil questions Fine Gael leader for not informing about a no-confidence motion vote regarding the government's fuel crisis handling.
Psychology
fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Why do people oppose violence and support war? How moral views evolve | Cornell Chronicle

Moral views are influenced by fixed beliefs and fickle perceptions, leading to disagreements and changes over time.
#crisis-management
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
14 hours ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
14 hours ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
10 hours ago

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

Recent violent incidents against AI leaders highlight escalating tensions surrounding artificial intelligence and its perceived threats to humanity.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
15 hours ago

Good Morning, News: Locals Push Back Against Zenith, Portland Fire Goes International, and Trump Has a Christ Complex - Portland Mercury

Portland Mercury promotes local journalism and arts, highlighting events like Pizza Week and local environmental advocacy against Zenith Energy.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Counter-terror unit probing threat to bomb a garda station if officers 'get heavy handed' with protesters

A bomb threat was sent to Garda Headquarters, warning that a device would be detonated near a garda station if authorities acted heavily against fuel protesters.
Germany news
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The world is gripped by 3am dread thanks to an unhinged US president. Can someone turn the history machine off? | Brigid Delaney

A sense of dread and uncertainty permeates daily life as global tensions rise and political statements become increasingly alarming.
Social justice
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Can Columbus, Ohio teach the NYPD about crowd control? Mamdani wants to find out.

Columbus emphasizes conversation and de-escalation in protest policing, contrasting with aggressive tactics historically used by the NYPD.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Burkina Faso: Moving forward without democracy

People must forget about democracy. If an African wants to tell you about democracy, you should run away. Democracy kills. This statement by Traore reflects a stark rejection of democratic principles in favor of military governance.
World news
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Refugee in my own city: Surviving Tehran's bombing, with my cat for company

Sana chooses to stay in Tehran during war, prioritizing resilience over fleeing despite family pressure.
#protests
fromIndependent
2 days ago
UK news

Hundreds of gardai, helicopters and boats: How overwhelming show of force brought fuel blockades to an end

NYC politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Reenacting Normalcy While Trump Threatens To Kill Civilizations Is Wrecking Us

Protests against U.S. military action in Iran reflect widespread anxiety and a desire for peace amid ongoing tensions.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Fuel protest: Rush hour delays after M50 blocked by protesters

Protests in Dublin and Galway disrupt fuel supplies, prompting government warnings about legal consequences for demonstrators.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
UK news

Hundreds of gardai, helicopters and boats: How overwhelming show of force brought fuel blockades to an end

NYC politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Reenacting Normalcy While Trump Threatens To Kill Civilizations Is Wrecking Us

Protests against U.S. military action in Iran reflect widespread anxiety and a desire for peace amid ongoing tensions.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Fuel protest: Rush hour delays after M50 blocked by protesters

Protests in Dublin and Galway disrupt fuel supplies, prompting government warnings about legal consequences for demonstrators.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Scarcity, Surveillance, and the Return of Hard Power Week In Review

Bitcoin remains above $71,000, indicating institutional demand and potential for broader adoption amid macroeconomic developments and a 4-year cycle breakout test.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We feel this incredible tension at all times': what happened to small-town USA when extremists moved in

The arrival of a controversial couple in Berkeley Springs sparked division and conflict within the community over far-right associations.
Running
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Right-Wingers Accused of Inciting Fights, Pepper Spraying Silicon Valley Shoppers For YouTube Views

A Costco shopper suffered vision loss after being pepper sprayed by a right-wing YouTuber during an altercation in Mountain View.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions

Cost of living issues in Venezuela have led to protests demanding higher wages and dignified pensions amid police blockades.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Calling It a 'Crisis Point,' DA Brooke Jenkins and Other City Leaders Call For Ceasefire Amid Spike In SF Homicides

San Francisco is experiencing a significant increase in homicides, with 14 reported this year compared to 4 at the same time last year.
#philanthropy
SF politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I've not had proper food for days': migrant workers leave India's cities as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

If we stay here even a few more days, our children might die of hunger. They don't understand what this crisis is; we just see them crying for food, Prasad says.
Berlin food
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Haiti: Several police arrested over stampede which killed 25

The deadly stampede occurred at a former military citadel in the north of the country, leading to a three-day mourning period in Haiti for the 25 victims.
France politics
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
6 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Neighbor Said Something Unacceptable to My Daughter. My Husband Refused to Step Up-So Someone Had To.

Addressing sexual harassment is crucial for the well-being of the victim.
#fuel-protests
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

Fuel protests in Ireland highlight the impact of high fuel taxes on farmers and the broader population, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
Europe politics

Hundreds of gardai clear O'Connell Street at 3.30am as fuel blockades standing down around Ireland; Cabinet to meet today over crisis

fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

'There is not a f**king oil truck moving until we get what we want': three key players in the fuel blockades

London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting; petrol stations run dry as ambulances in west 'dangerously low' on fuel

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Rush hour commuters hit by severe disruption as Justice Minister warns protesters: 'no one is above the law'

Protests in Galway and Dublin disrupt fuel supplies, with demonstrators blocking ports and city centers over rising fuel prices.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

Fuel protests in Ireland highlight the impact of high fuel taxes on farmers and the broader population, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
Europe politics

Hundreds of gardai clear O'Connell Street at 3.30am as fuel blockades standing down around Ireland; Cabinet to meet today over crisis

fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

'There is not a f**king oil truck moving until we get what we want': three key players in the fuel blockades

London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting; petrol stations run dry as ambulances in west 'dangerously low' on fuel

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Rush hour commuters hit by severe disruption as Justice Minister warns protesters: 'no one is above the law'

Protests in Galway and Dublin disrupt fuel supplies, with demonstrators blocking ports and city centers over rising fuel prices.
#fuel-shortages
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests

Public blames government for fuel shortages and supports nationwide protests.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government to resume talks with representatives today over fuel support package as gardai warn of fake messages circulating

Government offers excise cuts and diesel rebates amid fuel shortages and protests affecting emergency services.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government to resume talks with representitves today over fuel support package as gardai warn of fake messages circulating

Government offers excise cuts and diesel rebates amid fuel shortages and protests affecting essential services.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Europe news

Garda Commissioner declares national fuel protests an 'exceptional event'; Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations due to fuel shortages

UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests

Public blames government for fuel shortages and supports nationwide protests.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government to resume talks with representatives today over fuel support package as gardai warn of fake messages circulating

Government offers excise cuts and diesel rebates amid fuel shortages and protests affecting emergency services.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government to resume talks with representitves today over fuel support package as gardai warn of fake messages circulating

Government offers excise cuts and diesel rebates amid fuel shortages and protests affecting essential services.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Europe news

Garda Commissioner declares national fuel protests an 'exceptional event'; Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations due to fuel shortages

New York City
fromCity & State NY
2 days ago

100 days in, Mamdani embraces democratic socialism

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism and early achievements in his 100-day address, promising continued progress for New Yorkers.
#fuel-supply
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Fuel crisis deepens as stand-off intensifies and Taoiseach hits out at 'national sabotage'

Government will not negotiate with protesters blocking fuel terminals, emphasizing the need for immediate resolution to protect fuel supply.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Fuel crisis deepens as stand-off intensifies and Taoiseach hits out at 'national sabotage'

Government will not negotiate with protesters blocking fuel terminals, emphasizing the need for immediate resolution to protect fuel supply.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: 'Send in the Army' threat by Justice Minister blamed for hardening stance of fuel-price protesters

Fuel price protesters in Dublin assert control, demanding change with strong rhetoric and public support.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Peru's election: A battle for the Presidency amid political chaos and crime

Peru's election features 35 candidates, reflecting political instability, with Keiko Fujimori leading but struggling to gain significant support.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How Trump's Incompetence and Looming Global Catastrophes May Intersect

Forecasters now predict that the coming El Niño—a warming of the Pacific Ocean that deeply affects global weather patterns—is likely to be as severe as the one in 2023-2024, which triggered severe flooding and prolonged heatwaves around the world.
World news
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

Protests in Dublin have escalated unexpectedly, reflecting public anger and loss of confidence in the Government.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
#fuel-crisis
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Country on the brink of economic chaos as people panic-buy fuel and forecourts run dry; 'Breakthrough' meeting today but uncertain if protesters included

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to panic-buying and fears of economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'We have a list of demands' - Fuel protest organiser says 'breakthrough' in talks reached but disruption to continue

Blockades threaten food and water supply as fuel crisis escalates, prompting government talks with protesters.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government to announce new package of supports as ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Country on the brink of economic chaos as people panic-buy fuel and forecourts run dry; 'Breakthrough' meeting today but uncertain if protesters included

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to panic-buying and fears of economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'We have a list of demands' - Fuel protest organiser says 'breakthrough' in talks reached but disruption to continue

Blockades threaten food and water supply as fuel crisis escalates, prompting government talks with protesters.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government to announce new package of supports as ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
#lebanon
France politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Beirut shrugs off its fear in the wake of Israel's deadliest offensive: Let them kill us all as soon as possible'

The Israeli military escalated attacks on Lebanon, causing significant destruction and casualties, while diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire continue amidst the violence.
France politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

'We Were Not Ready for This': Lebanon's Emergency System Is Hanging by a Thread

Lebanon faces a humanitarian crisis with nearly 1 in 5 people displaced by Israeli attacks, struggling with inadequate digital infrastructure.
France politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Beirut shrugs off its fear in the wake of Israel's deadliest offensive: Let them kill us all as soon as possible'

The Israeli military escalated attacks on Lebanon, causing significant destruction and casualties, while diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire continue amidst the violence.
France politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

'We Were Not Ready for This': Lebanon's Emergency System Is Hanging by a Thread

Lebanon faces a humanitarian crisis with nearly 1 in 5 people displaced by Israeli attacks, struggling with inadequate digital infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Guinea-Bissau on edge after activist's killing

Vigario Luis Balanta, a critic of Guinea-Bissau's military regime, was found murdered, raising concerns about civic space and human rights in the country.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn

Protesters occupied Building 77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to oppose the lease of Easy Aerial, linked to the Department of Homeland Security and Israeli military.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?

Armed men raided the Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, engaging in gunfights with rival groups amid ongoing conflict.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Rupture and Repair Under Fascist Conditions

"We have a great opportunity in our movements to learn how to be opponents without being enemies," says Tanuja Jagernauth. This perspective emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect and understanding even amidst conflict.
Social justice
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government to resume talks with representitves today over fuel support package as gardai warn of fake messages circulating

Government considers excise cuts and diesel rebates amid fuel blockade crisis affecting supply and emergency services.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Hundreds of gardai clear O'Connell Street blockade at 3.30am as new poll reveals what the public really think of fuel protests

Hundreds of gardaí have formed an effective ring of steel around the city centre. Protesters did not resist the move to free up the country's main thoroughfare.
London politics
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

"Those attending should be aware that showing support for a proscribed organisation is an offence under the Terrorism Act, and we will not hesitate to act where the law is broken," said commander Claire Smart.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Guardian view on London and antisocial behaviour: a real problem inflated by online panic | Editorial

London faces social issues, but investment in youth clubs aims to address antisocial behavior and provide safe spaces for teenagers.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Does 'Care' Mean During Times of Social Instability?

Care is fluid and adaptive; emotional signals like anger, numbness, and fatigue indicate needs and limits, and individual care requires collective support for survival.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

After the Devastation of Trump's First Year, These Popular Rebellions Offer Hope

Rapid policy reversal under Trump 2.0 escalated state violence, dismantled protections, targeted marginalized communities, and provoked a contested struggle between rising resistance and entrenched authoritarianism.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was instructed not to send federal forces into protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities formally request federal assistance.
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