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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

Fighting Beauty Bias: A Study on Interventions Against Attractiveness Discrimination

Social inequality often starts with how we judge others. Attractiveness-based bias can play a big role in this. But what can we do to stop this unfairness? Researchers held a contest to find ways to reduce such bias in decisions, like admissions. They tested 30 different strategies across four study

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Fighting Stigma: A Look at Germany's Mad Pride Parades and the Blue Caravan

Imagine a world where mental health is celebrated, and stigma is challenged in the streets. That's exactly what happens in Germany, where two unique movements have been shaking up the conversation around psychiatry. First, there are the Mad Pride Parades, which started in 2013 and have since been he

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Disney+ Adds Free ESPN Content: What's the Catch?

Starting December 4, Disney+ subscribers in the U. S. will get a new "tile" on their home screen. This tile won't be for another Disney movie or show, but for ESPN content. That's right, Disney+ is getting into the sports streaming game! But don't get too excited just yet. While there will be some f

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Nov 15 2024CRIME

The Evolving View of Female Violence in West Germany

For a long time, women committing serious crimes were somewhat ignored in statistical studies. Traditional forensics mostly focused on male offenders, assuming men were the primary threat. However, things started to change in West Germany during the 1960s. More female scientists began analyzing fema

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

The Gaza Displacement: A Humanitarian Crisis

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a stark report detailing Israel's actions in Gaza. The report, titled "Hopeless, Starving, and Besieged, " accuses Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity. According to HRW, Israel has forced nearly 2 million Palestinians from their homes, a move that v

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Nov 15 2024CRIME

Guns from the US Flood Caribbean Crime Scenes

You might think the Caribbean is far from America's gun violence problem, but think again. A recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that nearly three-quarters of firearms recovered in several high-crime Caribbean countries were made in the US. Over 5, 400 guns picked up fr

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Kids' Views on COVID-19: Resilience and Agency in Israeli Families

Imagine being a young child in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study peeks into the lives of 50 Israeli kids aged 3 to 6, from middle to high socioeconomic backgrounds. Using a card game to talk to them, researchers found out how they dealt with the pandemic. They noticed four big themes:

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Palestinians Displaced: Who's to Blame?

Recently, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report that strongly accuses Israel of causing mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza. This is not just any displacement; it's forced and deliberate, says HRW. The report comes at a time when the situation in Gaza is horrible. A lot of it has been red

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Netflix's Big Boxing Bet: Will Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Break Records?

Get ready for a boxing showdown unlike any other! Netflix is gearing up to stream a highly anticipated match between social media star Jake Paul and legend Mike Tyson. The fight, originally scheduled for the summer but delayed due to Tyson's health issues, is now set to take place at the AT&T Stadiu

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

A New Shake-Up: Trump's Surprising Defense Pick

President Trump's unexpected choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversies. Known for his views against women in combat and support for troops accused of war crimes, Hegseth's appointment signals a potential shake-up in Pentagon leadership. Many within and outside the governm

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