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The Southport Killer Was Fixated on Extreme Violence. But Was it Terrorism?
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls in a stabbing spree at a dance class, was obsessed with violence but had no known ideology. His case has led to calls for a rethink of counterterror strategy.The New York Times - 18h -
No plans to expand definition of extremism, Home Office says
Review suggested potentially violent environmentalists, the far left, and men prejudiced against women should be included.BBC News - 2d -
Extreme violence is impossible to understand but we must try
The Axel Rudakubana case shows the importance of the government looking beyond ideologyFinancial Times - 2d -
After new CIA finding, China says 'extremely unlikely' COVID-19 came from a lab
China on Monday dismissed the possibility that the virus that caused COVID-19 leaked from a lab, after the CIA said it now favors the so-called lab leak theory over natural transmission. “It is ...The Hill - 3d -
China says it's "extremely unlikely" COVID pandemic came from lab leak
China says it's "extremely unlikely" that COVID-19 came from a lab, after the CIA said it believed, though with low confidence, that it did, rather than from natural transmission.CBS News - 3d -
Smokers unlikely to quit with just willpower, say researchers
Those using e-cigarettes, medication or heated tobacco products are more likely to successfully give up smoking. A million smokers a year in England try to quit by employing methods with little ...The Guardian - 6d -
Active ETFs are a wheeze — an extremely clever one
They undercut traditional managers while upselling traditional ETF investorsFinancial Times - 6d -
Psychology Can Be Harnessed to Combat Violent Extremism
Organized violence is set to grow—but the social media-powered mechanisms that expose would-be extremists to threats can also be used to help empathy flourish.Wired - Jan. 23 -
Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok Ban
After a US law temporarily forced Americans to find a new home for their short-video habit, TikTok clone Likee saw a surge in usage.Wired - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s Unlikely Return to Power
Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House in a far stronger position. He’s facing a depleted opposition and a more compliant Congress. Jonathan Swan, a politics reporter for The New York ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
135 million under threat of extreme cold and snow
135 million people across 40 states are under threat of snow and extreme cold with the real feel temperature expected to reach -55 degrees in some places. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump unlikely to impose trade tariffs on UK, says Treasury minister
Darren Jones says Britain should not look at the incoming US president ‘as a risk’Financial Times - Jan. 19 -
Jared Goff and the Lions: The NFL's most unlikely love story
Goff was the right QB at the right time for a town that needed a confidence boost just as much as he did.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
Trump inauguration to be moved indoors due to extreme cold
Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second White House term in the Capitol Rotunda due to expected frigid weather in Washington, D.C.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Why College Football Playoff seeding format is unlikely to change next season
Eliminating the CFP’s rule designating the top four seeds and first-round byes to conference champions won't likely happen next year.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Extreme cold weather forecast for U.S.
Major football events in the U.S. will carry on in frigid temperatures that are expected nationwide. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Republicans’ and Democrats’ ideology most extreme in decades: Gallup
A new survey found that ideologies among Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. are at the most extreme level in decades. The poll, conducted by Gallup and published Thursday, found that political ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Trump and Maduro: Could these unlikely partners make the deal of the century?
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for his third six-year term on Friday, prompting the U.S. and its allies to announce sanctions on senior figures in his administration, while Donald ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain
The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
A Bill Belichick, Tom Brady reunion in Las Vegas is unlikely
When it comes to Bill Belichick potentially returning to the NFL, his North Carolina buyout speaks louder than anything anyone can say.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Why a Winter Classic in Los Angeles Remains Unlikely
It’s been officially announced by the NHL that the 2026 Winter Classic will see the Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida on January 2nd, 2026. The NHL’s ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court appears unlikely to block TikTok ban from taking effect
The Supreme Court heard arguments over a law that could effectively ban the social media platform TikTok in the United States. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports on what both sides argued and how ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Ex-RFU official 'extremely comfortable' with bonuses
Genevieve Shore, the ex-chair of the Rugby Football Union's remuneration committee, defends its controversial bonus scheme.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Southern winter storm brings extreme cold, heavy snow and ice
A major winter storm is sweeping across the south, with states of emergency declared as more than 100 million people brace for a dangerous mix of snow, ice and freezing rain. NBC’s Kathy Park ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Extremism in US military is ‘sleeping danger’ says author of Pentagon report
New Year’s Day attacks by US service members highlight threat, says Bishop Garrison who led DoD investigation. The decorated combat veteran who led the Biden administration’s efforts to counter ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Extreme drought, high winds helped spark the California fires
High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The unlikely life story of Jimmy Carter
Elected in 1976 in the aftermath of Watergate, Jimmy Carter, the little-known governor of Georgia, believed he had a responsibility to restore Americans' faith in the integrity of their government. ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Curb extremism now or face new terrorist threats, Labour warned
Experts say measures announced so far are not enough to turn the tide. Labour must reverse years of political failure on extremism to stop it fuelling more disorder, violence and terrorism in ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
New Orleans attacker fell into extremism after marital and financial woes
Shamsud-Din Jabbar once worked at a major accountancy, but a chaotic family life undermined his stability. Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s descent into religious extremism unfolded over years – but his deadly ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencing set for January 10 but jail time unlikely
New York judge says he wants to bring ‘finality’ to the prosecution ahead of president-elect’s inaugurationFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
McDaniel: Tua (hip) 'unlikely' to play vs. Jets
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is "unlikely" to play in Sunday's regular season finale against the Jets, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
A new Monroe doctrine is unlikely to work for the US in South America
Washington’s leverage over countries in the region is waning as China’s influence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Fears of extremism in military jump after New Year’s attacks
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Fears of extremism in military jump after New Year’s ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military
The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely
Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear not to have made significant progress, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as ...The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Recordings by New Orleans attack suspect express extreme religious views
Audio from Shamsud-Din Jabbar contains diatribes against music, drugs, sex and other sensuous pleasures. Nearly a year before he allegedly killed 14 people and injured dozens more by driving a ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
How to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather
Experts offer tips to protect against common health hazards as temperatures plummet.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
‘The best abs I’ve ever had – but it hurt!’: the punishing rise of extreme pilates
Intense workouts like Solidcore and SLT are booming, one $43 class at a time. Are they making women stronger or feeding Ozempic-era expectations for thin bodies?. It’s lunchtime on a Wednesday and ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump
Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
