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US gun laws are failing to protect elections as political violence spreads, report finds

US gun laws are failing to protect elections as political violence spreads, report finds

Last year, armed far-right activists in tactical gear were accused of intimidating voters at ballot drop boxes in Arizona, an incident that magnified the threats facing voters and election workers in the volatile aftermath of 2020 elections. Law enforcement officials and civil rights groups have been sounding alarms about growing threats and potential for political violence, following a surge in …

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Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form of sexual …

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Tory London mayor candidate said ‘dangerous’ Notting Hill Carnival should be moved to ‘protect innocent’

Tory London mayor candidate said ‘dangerous’ Notting Hill Carnival should be moved to ‘protect innocent’

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email The Conservative candidate for mayor of London is facing criticism after she branded the Notting Hill carnival “dangerous” and said it should be moved. Susan Hall, who is facing off again Sadiq Khan next year said the event …

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Money muling: What is it and how to protect your children from it

What is money muling and why is it vital parents warn their children about the dangers?

Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Teenagers often like to have the latest gadgets and trainers, but if a young person suddenly has the ability to splash cash around, with no obvious explanation for …

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Millie Bobby Brown says her team ‘censors’ what she sees on social media to ‘protect’ her

Millie Bobby Brown says her team ‘censors’ what she sees on social media to ‘protect’ her

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has revealed that her team “censors” her social media intake in order to “protect” her from negativity. The 19-year-old British actor, who is currently engaged to Jake Bongiovi (son of Jon Bon …

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Beaver-like dams can protect communities from flooding, study finds

Beaver-like dams can protect communities from flooding, study finds

Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter River barriers similar to those built by beavers can protect communities at risk of flooding by storing water upstream then slowly releasing it, a study has found. Researchers from Cardiff University and the …

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Light-skinned people ‘lack genes that protect against UV radiation’

Light-skinned people ‘lack genes that protect against UV radiation’

Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Light-skinned people in the UK lack the genes that protect against the damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, putting them at higher risk of developing the most common skin cancers, scientists have found. …

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