Girls Feeling Vulnerable

‘Teenage girls are feeling vulnerable’: fears grow over online beauty filters

Studies suggest children are having their self-esteem harmed by filters that ape the effects of cosmetic surgery. Just one click on the “glossy babe” filter and the teenager’s face was subtly ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

How vulnerable is the UK to Trumponomics?

US president-elect’s plans for tariffs, and the prospect of global trade tensions, risk leaving Britain exposed

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Man guilty of 'vulnerable' woman's murder

Paul Irwin will be sentenced in December for killing Tiffany Render, who bled to death.

Vulnerable tenants left 'forgotten' in unsafe homes

Southern Housing tenants tell the BBC they are living in dangerous, dirty conditions.

Europe’s critical infrastructure is becoming dangerously vulnerable

Governments must not only learn lessons from Ukraine about security but stimulate higher private sector investment

World - Financial Times - November 5

NFL Power Rankings entering Week 12: Can the Bills or Steelers take No. 1 seed from Chiefs?

The AFC playoff picture got a shakeup, so pay attention to the strength of schedule for the trio of front-runners.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19

Emma Corrin and Maggie Nelson on the Strength in Vulnerability

The “Nosferatu” actor and the writer discuss solitude, self-editing and the playfulness of their work.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Regulator Sues Singtel's Optus Over Alleged Misconduct Involving Vulnerable Consumers

Australia’s competition watchdog has filed proceedings against Singtel’s subsidiary, Optus Mobile, alleging what it called “unconscionable” conduct in dealings with some consumers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

The US election system has safeguards. But human nature is a vulnerability

When it comes to election security in the U.S., the weakest link may be human nature

Tech - ABC News - October 31

Climate crisis leaves European farmers vulnerable to far right, say campaigners

Populist groups capitalising on costly environmental policies that affect farmers by offering them support. What are farmers in the EU required to do to protect the environment? The painful ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Vulnerable Republican Dave Schweikert wins reelection in Arizona swing district

Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is the projected winner of Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Schweikert has represented parts of Phoenix and Scottsdale, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Republican Juan Ciscomani wins reelection in contested Arizona district

Rep. John Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) has won his reelection bid in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, The Hill/Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projects. Ciscomani defeated Democratic challenger Kirsten Engel ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

DOJ report says Georgia jail left inmates vulnerable to dangerous conditions

The DOJ launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail after several inmates had died in a matter of weeks. One inmate, according to his family, was "eaten alive" ...

Vulnerable Democrats who won say party must follow their path

House Democratic front-liners have a message for leadership as the party grapples with what went wrong in this year’s elections: Follow our example. While Democrats were generally wiped out on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

US is vulnerable to inflation shocks, top Fed official warns

Tom Barkin’s comments come as business braces itself for the new policies of Donald Trump’s incoming administration

World - Financial Times - November 21

UN climate summit’s $300bn deal slammed as ‘stage-managed’

Poorer countries concede in fight with rich world and fossil fuel producers over funds to deal with global warming

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Matt Gaetz feels the heat

The would-be attorney general is facing new pressure this week from his accusers and from Senate Democrats.

Politics - Politico - November 18

New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sports

Two New Hampshire fathers who were punished for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” to represent female chromosomes at a high school soccer game say they didn't set out to harass or otherwise ...

Sports - ABC News - November 22

Girl, 16, charged with murder of homeless man

Anthony Marks was attacked while sheltering in a bin shed near King's Cross St Pancras station.

Trump’s Victory Feels Like a Diagnosis

With Trump’s return, we are all about to find out how vulnerable we really are.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

Sneaky, excessive and unjustified: why Labor’s electoral reforms are vulnerable to constitutional challenge | Anne Twomey

A political donor will be able to donate up to $640,000 in a year. How is this taking the money out of politics?. Jack Lang was fond of saying that you should always put your money on ...

World - The Guardian - November 19