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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago
London politics

Slot machine firms target UK's poorest areas and channel funds to billionaires

Slot machine companies are exploiting Britain's poorest neighbourhoods, with concerns about addiction and corporate profits flowing overseas.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

Does Britain need 24-hour slot machines? There must be better things to do at 3am | Adrian Chiles

The rise of 24-hour gambling arcades in Britain raises concerns about accessibility and the social implications of gambling.
The author questions the necessity of 24/7 gambling options when online choices are abundantly available.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Slot machine firms target UK's poorest areas and channel funds to billionaires

Slot machine companies are exploiting Britain's poorest neighbourhoods, with concerns about addiction and corporate profits flowing overseas.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
18 hours ago

Notable Humans: How Lisa Truong's Help a Mother Out Changed Public Policy

A diaper drive led by Lisa Truong evolved into a significant nonprofit, influencing state policy to help struggling families.
#history
#lgbtq
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Eddington review - Ari Aster's tedious Covid western masks drama and mutes his stars

Ari Aster's film struggles to engage with its themes, offering a dull narrative that fails to creatively address timely social issues like the Covid lockdown and political polarisation.
Film
#migration
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 weeks ago

Implausible Deniability: Racism & Migration

Racists use coded language to mask their agenda while appealing to non-racist concerns about crime and disease in discussions of migration.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago
Photography

'Often overlooked or misunderstood': photographer who highlights migrant experiences wins inaugural Annie Leibovitz prize

philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 weeks ago

Implausible Deniability: Racism & Migration

Racists use coded language to mask their agenda while appealing to non-racist concerns about crime and disease in discussions of migration.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago
Photography

'Often overlooked or misunderstood': photographer who highlights migrant experiences wins inaugural Annie Leibovitz prize

fromtime.com
2 days ago

Breaking Down the Gripping Ending of Netflix's Danish Crime Drama Secrets We Keep

"Cecilie and Angel are ready to assist, and as they do, the social structures of privilege and power that govern the elegant homes around them begin to crumble."
UK news
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

A striking pattern has emerged: courts are grappling with cutting-edge questions at the intersection of constitutional doctrine, statutory interpretation, and contemporary social and technological realities.
Intellectual property law
#community-engagement
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Discrimination or family values? DW 05/14/2025

Ghana reintroduces a punitive LGBTQ+ bill amidst widespread public support but international condemnation.
France politics
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

Macron backs holding referendums on French social and economic reforms

Macron plans consultations and referendums on significant economic and social reforms but rejects immigration and pension reform votes.
#journalism
World news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace

Pope Leo XIV urges journalists to use communication as a tool for peace, emphasizing listening and promoting the voices of the marginalized.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace

Pope Leo XIV urges journalists to use communication as a tool for peace, emphasizing listening and promoting the voices of the marginalized.
#feminism
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Maren Morris: I never said I'm leaving country music'

Maren Morris faced personal and professional struggles in 2023, ultimately distancing herself from the conservative country music industry.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Maren Morris: I never said I'm leaving country music'

Maren Morris faced personal and professional struggles in 2023, ultimately distancing herself from the conservative country music industry.
#pope-francis
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Pope Francis, Unlikely Movie Star: From Conclave' to Francesco'

Pope Francis's focus on marginalized communities and environmental issues made him a compelling and cinematic figure.
His papacy inspired a variety of films that emphasize his social and cultural relevance.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Pope Francis, Unlikely Movie Star: From Conclave' to Francesco'

Pope Francis's focus on marginalized communities and environmental issues made him a compelling and cinematic figure.
His papacy inspired a variety of films that emphasize his social and cultural relevance.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Love and joy to the little ones: The Lullaby Project continues * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland's Lullaby Project, launched in 2017, aims to strengthen parent-child relationships through music while addressing social issues like homelessness.
Music production
#ireland
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ask a money coach: 'I can't keep up with my friends who have high-paying jobs and inherited wealth. How do I tell them?'

As the years go by, the cost of the hotels and restaurants recommended by my affluent friends has skyrocketed, making it increasingly challenging for me to participate financially.
Food & drink
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How Ohio became a hotbed of white supremacism, spreading its tentacles globally

Hilliard, Ohio faces the harsh reality of a convicted terrorist's roots amidst its progressive community and the global implications of American white supremacism.
#education
NYC parents
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How evictions force students to miss school and fall behind

Frequent moves due to evictions severely impact children's educational stability and performance.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How evictions force students to miss school and fall behind

Frequent moves due to evictions severely impact children's educational stability and performance.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The pain was worse than giving birth': why are so many women separated from their babies in prison?

Women in UK prisons suffer intense grief after separation from their newborns shortly after birth.
#portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Thousands Rally for May Day in Downtown Portland, Mike Waltz "Promoted," Trump Targets NPR and PBS (Again)

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Thousands Rally for May Day in Downtown Portland, Mike Waltz "Promoted," Trump Targets NPR and PBS (Again)

France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

WWII survivors share haunting memories as France marks 80th anniversary of Nazi surrender

The article highlights the importance of independent journalism in preserving historical memory and accessible reporting.
Canada news
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Canada's new leader is bad for Canada - and the US

The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, is expected to perpetuate policies contributing to economic stagnation and social issues in Canada.
#protests
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago
Paris food

Inside France: Baguette shortages, mass protests and the Eiffel Tower

May Day protests in France drew significant crowds despite debate over attendance figures, coinciding with a peculiar 'bread famine' affecting millions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

A sultan's banquet, Holy Week and Welsh gold: photos of the day Wednesday

Mark Zuckerberg navigates a significant FTC trial regarding Meta's acquisitions.
Residents at Moinho favela protest against eviction plans.
Trump's tariffs impact Indonesian export industries.
Cultural traditions explored during Holy Week rituals.
Paris food
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago

Inside France: Baguette shortages, mass protests and the Eiffel Tower

May Day protests in France drew significant crowds despite debate over attendance figures, coinciding with a peculiar 'bread famine' affecting millions.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

David Tennant Shares His Take On JK Rowling As He Discusses His Allyship To Trans Community

When I was a teenager, there was this thing that Mrs Thatcher's government introduced called Section 28, which was about stopping the 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools, which was a weird umbrella term which was basically saying it was illegal to talk about being gay in school or to suggest that that might be a normal way of behaving.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Community in Louth shocked after petrol bombs thrown at parochial house

Parish Priest Fr Stephen Duffy expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, "it was not a nice experience, something I would not wish on anyone."
London politics
#san-francisco
from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

SFFilm Fest taps local topics with forest fires, gig workers, and an ode to the Roxie - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
San Francisco

SFFilm Fest taps local topics with forest fires, gig workers, and an ode to the Roxie - 48 hills

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Sick of being ignored': galvanised by Gaza, Australian Muslims aim to exert new political power at the election

We're sick of being taken for granted. We're sick of being ignored, says the campaign volunteer, who works in communications. For the first time in a very long time, you're seeing our community really become invested in the electoral process.
US Elections
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

White and Black farmers still bear the scars of Zimbabwe's land grabs

The mishandling of land reform in Zimbabwe led to the eviction of white farmers, enriched the elite, and left many Black Zimbabweans in poverty.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Is there a place for the poor?' Artists and activists try to revive Johannesburg, crumbling City of Gold

Johannesburg's downtown faces significant decline, but community initiatives are working to revitalize the area without displacing residents.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Alleged FSU shooter promoted white supremacist views, spewed racist vitriol against black people: report

Ikner's white supremacist beliefs raised alarms among classmates prior to the shooting.
Environment
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why Individual Action Matters

Societal issues are overwhelming individuals, leading to feelings of cynicism despite personal efforts to combat these challenges.
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Finally Figured Out What the Katy Perry Space Flight Reminds Me Of

The all-female Blue Origin space flight has sparked significant criticism, especially towards participating celebrities, amidst broader societal issues.
SF LGBT
fromPage Six
1 month ago

Blake Lively makes 2025 Time100 'Most Influential People' list as Justin Baldoni legal battle rages on

Blake Lively recognized as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People for her philanthropy and engagement with social issues, despite legal issues.
#filmmaking
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Independent films

'Home isn't defined by postcode or status, but by the people who shape us': Dublin teenager named Young Filmmaker of the Year

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Independent films

'Home isn't defined by postcode or status, but by the people who shape us': Dublin teenager named Young Filmmaker of the Year

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Bernie Sanders surprises Coachella, warns fans against ignoring Trump: 'Turn away at your own peril'

This country faces some very difficult challenges. The future of what happens to America is dependent upon your generation. You can turn away and ignore what goes on, but if you do, you do it at your own peril.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

How Luigi Mangione led to the debut of an off-Broadway 'revenge' show

"I had CNN on in the background, and it's almost like the news feed was part of the play," Lee said. "I was like, this play has to be done right now. There's never gonna be a better time for an audience to sit down and follow this story."
NYC startup
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