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National anti-violence activist David Hogg launches bid for DNC leadership
David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 shooting at his high school in Parkland, Florida, has launched a bid to serve in Democratic National Committee leadership.NBC News - 5h -
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Women speak of shocking sexual violence amid Sudan's raging civil war
Sudanese women tell Human Rights Watch that RSF paramilitaries, one side in a grueling civil war, are subjecting them to horrific sexual violence.CBS News - 13h -
The Anti-Sports Personality of the Year awards 2024
On Tuesday night the BBC will honour the heroes. But here are the year’s best dark, devious and downright dumb sporting stories. It has been something of an annus horribilis for Xiangqi, the ...The Guardian - 20h -
Violence erupts in Glasgow ahead of Celtic v Rangers cup final
Police Scotland are using stop and search powers around the Celtic v Rangers game at Hampden Park.BBC News - 1d -
A new era of political violence is taking hold in America
Violent populism is growing as norms unravel and break downFinancial Times - 2d -
U.S. couple killed while visiting violence-plagued part of Mexico
State prosecutors said the couple was traveling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot and killed.CBS News - 3d -
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'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence
Police say “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violenceABC News - 3d -
Former anti-narcotics chief known as "Macho" extradited to U.S.
The U.S. State Department offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to Maximiliano Dávila's conviction.CBS News - 3d -
'I wish he'd lived to see new Syria' - crowds bury anti-Assad activist
Mazen al-Hamada, who returned to Syria from the Netherlands, had publicly testified on the torture he faced while in prison.BBC News - 4d -
'Vanderpump Rules' alum James Kennedy arrested in Burbank on suspicion of domestic violence
James Kennedy, a longtime cast member of Bravo's 'Vanderpump Rules,' was arrested and booked on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence Tuesday, The Times has confirmed.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
FBI Didn’t Instruct Informants to Encourage Violence on Jan. 6, Report Says
The review acknowledged that several informants were in Washington on Jan. 6, but said that only a handful were collecting information for the F.B.I. that day, contrary to conspiracy theories.The New York Times - 4d -
Ocasio-Cortez: People experience denied claims as 'act of violence'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said denied claims from a health insurance company could be interpreted by people struggling to afford health-related costs as "an act of violence" against ...The Hill - 4d -
Activists sentenced over milk pouring stunts
The pair stole milk and caused damage in Fortnum & Mason and Selfridges on 7 October 2022.BBC News - 4d -
'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
“Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy was arrested this week on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, police said.NBC News - 4d -
Brain injuries often go unrecognized among domestic violence victims
The dangers of concussion are known but the brain injuries of survivors of domestic violence often go undiagnosed and untreated. Doctors are trying to change that.NBC News - 4d -
Mace, activist dispute handshake that resulted in arrest
A disputed handshake is at the center of a Tuesday incident involving Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) that resulted in an Illinois man’s arrest, according to a police report and a witness who spoke to The ...The Hill - 5d -
Warsaw’s QueerMuzeum defies anti-gay hostility in Poland
The nation’s first LGBTQ museum offers hope for a community still struggling with inequalityFinancial Times - 5d -
Inside the 10-year-old's life of violence and torture
The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?BBC News - 5d -
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Domestic violence survivors receive treatment for brain injuries
The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is working to treat domestic violence survivors for any brain injuries. NBC News’ Kate Snow spoke with a survivor who is receiving ...NBC News - 6d -
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at age 81
Nikki Giovanni, who gained fame over her long career as a poet, author and public speaker, has died at the age of 81. She was the subject of the recent Emmy-winning documentary, "Going to Mars."CBS News - 6d -
Nvidia Investigated by China for Allegedly Violating Anti-Monopoly Laws
The AI chip powerhouse is getting scrutiny for its $6.9 billion acquisition of Mellanox in 2019.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Anti-Assad rebels take most of key southern Syrian region - reports
It comes as Islamist-led rebels in the north say they have reached the outskirts of the city of Homs.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
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As India-Bangladesh Tensions Rise, So Do Fears of Tit-for-Tat Violence
A diplomatic dispute over claims of persecution of Bangladeshi Hindus threatens to upend Bangladesh’s interim government.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
‘An act of rebellion’: Haitian theatre persists amid political crisis and violence
Thespians recognize continuing to rehearse is a perilous business – but they are determined to fight on . In a dimly lit rehearsal room in a city under attack, Jenny Cadet raised an imaginary ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Trans rights activists protest Capitol bathroom ban
Transgender rights activists including Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. army intelligence analyst and whistleblower, took to Capitol Hill on Thursday in protest of a new policy barring trans people ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist
Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence
Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria
Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London
Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of valueFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
A dozen Moscow clubgoers found guilty after anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' raids
Moscow clubgoers were found guilty of “petty hooliganism” and detained following anti-LGBTQ "propaganda" raids by Russian security forces.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
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One City’s Approach to Tackling Domestic Violence
San Antonio has long had a high rate of family violence. An unusual court is trying to intervene before the violence turns deadly.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Francesca Eastwood won't be charged with felony domestic violence, D.A. says
Francesca Eastwood, actor and director Clint Eastwood's daughter, will not be charged following her October arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Sexual Violence in War Is Not Inevitable
Understanding and addressing the underlying beliefs and values that drive behavior in combat is crucial.The New York Times - Dec. 2
