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Why US activists are wearing inflatable frog costumes at protests against Trump
Three frogs, a shark, a unicorn and a Tyrannosaurus rex dance in front of a line of heavily armored police... Read more -
Baltic countries lead the way in supporting media freedom internationally, according to new index
The Baltic states have emerged as global leaders in promoting media freedom internationally, according to a new Index on International... Read more -
Misinformation was rife during the 2025 Australia election. New research shows many were unable to identify it
Misinformation has become a routine part of daily life, shaping public discourse and distorting perceptions. A new report reveals that... Read more -
1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025
About one-third of U.S. nonprofit service providers experienced a disruption in their government funding in the first half of 2025.... Read more -
Hidden economy of ransom-based human trafficking in Libya affects hundreds of thousands of migrants
Since 2013, a hidden and lucrative economy of ransom-based human trafficking has emerged in Libya, run by traders who attempt... Read more -
Survey: Californians don't know cannabis driving laws
A new study from University of California San Diego has found that while a third of Californians use cannabis regularly,... Read more -
EU ambiguity on Western Sahara frozen conflict is a 'glaring source' of vulnerability for Sahrawis, study shows
The European Union's legal ambiguity on the Western Sahara frozen conflict is an increasingly glaring source of vulnerability for Sahrawis,... Read more -
The politics of milk: How a simple drink got caught up in power, culture and identity
Milk is one of the most familiar things in the world—comforting, wholesome, ordinary. But beneath this common perception lies something... Read more -
Ideological polarization and spread of biased or fake news on Facebook are on the rise, according to study
A study led by Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) confirms the rise in ideological polarization and biased or false news posted... Read more -
Global supply chains benefit most from who you know, says study
In a time of tariffs and political trade disputes, new UBC Okanagan research shows that it's not what you know... Read more -
Agree to disagree: Why we fear conflict and what to do about it
In an era of heightened political polarization, merely longing for civility is no longer enough. Understanding just how to debate... Read more -
Why are young people more likely to cast informal votes? It's not because they're immature
In Australia, where turning up to vote is mandatory, deliberately spoiling your ballot is one of the only legal ways... Read more -
Offline interactions predict voting patterns better than online networks, finds study
According to a new study, offline social networks, revealed by co-location data, predict U.S. voting patterns more accurately than online... Read more -
Gunboat diplomacy: How classic naval coercion has evolved into hybrid warfare on the water
Over the summer, the United States deployed warships to the Caribbean—ostensibly to menace drug traffickers but also as a none-too-subtle... Read more -
UK research warns of trust erosion in criminal justice system
The growing age imbalance in the duty solicitor scheme in England and Wales risks eroding trust in the criminal justice... Read more
