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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Rightwingers warn of another blaze of summer riots in Britain but they're the ones striking the match | John Harris

The term 'tinderbox' has evolved into political shorthand for describing any situation supposedly on the brink of explosion, reflecting a growing narrative of social breakdown.
UK politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Eddington' goes back to 2020, but its vision is blurry

Eddington illustrates the emotional turmoil in a small town faced with the pandemic and racial tensions, particularly focusing on the impact of George Floyd's murder.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK a powder keg' of social tensions a year on from summer riots, report warns

A third of UK adults rarely meet people from different backgrounds, indicating a significant risk of social unrest unless issues of polarization are urgently addressed.
UK politics
Toronto startup
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Someone gave a 'thumbs down' to a Cybertruck. Then they got pepper sprayed, police say

An altercation in Palmer over a gesture escalated dramatically, highlighting tensions related to social interactions surrounding politically charged symbols.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Don't Let Trump's Brutality Fool You. The Internationalization of American Schools Is a Real Issue.

The internationalization of American higher education has significantly increased over generations, raising important questions about its benefits and implications.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Elderly Jewish man assaulted in NYC while hanging hostage posters

A 72-year-old Jewish man was assaulted in NYC in a hate crime linked to rising antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Thousands of Israelis join violent, racist march through Jerusalem's Muslim quarter

The march in Jerusalem highlights rising tensions and racist sentiments, symbolizing domination over Palestinians and denying their rights in East Jerusalem.
Film
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Eddington doomscrolls back to the pandemic's darkest days in new trailer

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' serves as a poignant reminder of the societal turmoil during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The film portrays complex social dynamics in a small town during a time of crisis.
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