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fromFuturism
3 days ago

Dystopian Startup Lets the Wealthy Rent Off Duty Cops on Demand

When you book a private patrol, you're getting more than just presence; you're getting protection from trained, off-duty officers.
Los Angeles
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Huge drop in London acid attacks - as cases soar across parts of UK

The number of acid attacks has risen 10 per cent in a year across the UK, but dropped significantly in London, suggesting potential under-reporting by victims.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reliable Sweden meet unpredictable England in a contest of razor-thin margins | Jonathan Liew

The juxtaposition of a hyper-realistic sculpture of a homeless man at a luxury hotel raises questions about artistic intent and societal commentary.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Full of rats': Children facing almost-Dickensian levels of poverty

A new report warns that some young people in England are experiencing hardship reminiscent of Dickensian poverty, with examples like black mould in bedrooms and rats in kitchens.
UK news
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

The Forgotten Parents: Why Custodial Fathers Struggle to Get Child Support Help - Social Media Explorer

Single fathers raising children full-time often find themselves overlooked by support systems, with public narratives focusing predominantly on mothers, contributing to misunderstanding and under-resourcing.
Relationships
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

What should Latin America do with its more than 30,000 child prisoners?

'It's easy to convince a kid to do something like this; you just have to find a young man who comes from a dysfunctional and impoverished family and dazzle him with money,' explains Irvin Mendoza Rodriguez.
US news
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why We Need Soul Care, Not Just Mental Health Clinics

Structural neglect drives poor health outcomes in communities like 93706.
Mainstream mental health care often overlooks trauma's cultural and systemic roots.
Soul care reimagines healing as communal, centered in culture, connection, and dignity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why We Need Soul Care, Not Just Mental Health Clinics

Structural neglect drives poor health outcomes in communities like 93706.
Mainstream mental health care often overlooks trauma's cultural and systemic roots.
Soul care reimagines healing as communal, centered in culture, connection, and dignity.
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from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

The City With the Highest Poverty Rate in Every State

"The U.S. poverty rate has substantially decreased over the last decade, yet nearly 41 million Americans continue to live at or below the designated poverty line."
NYC parents
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Nepo babies should do what they want. Except complain to the rest of us | Rebecca Shaw

The nepo baby discourse often overshadows discussions about class and opportunity for those without privilege.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
7 months ago

What Explains Trumpism?

Right-wing populism is a global phenomenon rooted in capitalist globalization, affecting various nations with significant socio-political consequences.
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