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Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

If AI Causes a Mass Unemployment Crisis, Will the Public Explode Into Violence?

AI automation could trigger unprecedented unemployment, and if it does, employment-dependent wellbeing could lead to widespread social unrest.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Colin Murphy: On O'Connell Street, far-right figures were hitching their wagons to the tractors

Fuel demonstrations have evolved from grassroots movements to broader grievances among participants.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Life in Iran, Amid Repression and War

The Iranian regime's brutality has intensified, leading to widespread anger and despair among dissidents amid escalating conflict with the U.S. and Israel.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The College-Educated Working Class

America experiences recurring mutinies across political divides, with MAGA representing the ur-mutiny that challenges institutional foundations despite holding federal power.
Education
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Discontent in Cuba takes shape with pot-banging protests and student assemblies

Cuba faces severe fuel shortages causing prolonged blackouts exceeding 24 hours, prompting residents to protest through pot-banging demonstrations demanding government solutions.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Tinderbox' UK may be one shock away from food riots, experts say

UK food system vulnerabilities could allow a single shock to trigger price spikes, supply failures, social unrest and potential large-scale violence within decades.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 months ago

How Politics Affects the Oscars, and Vice Versa

Oscar campaigns and awards frequently intersect with real-world politics, making film recognition politically charged amid social and geopolitical crises.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 months ago

Sartre and Freedom: Teaching Responsibility in May 1968, Luis Maurin Hakala

In May 1968 French students mounted a mass uprising rejecting establishment authority and asserting existential freedom to break social conventions.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

AI layoffs could far outpace new jobs - past economic shocks reveal how fast that can fuel unrest, a professor says

Rapid AI advances may cause mass layoffs that outpace new job creation, risking social unrest without aggressive retraining and policy responses.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 months ago

The 2025 Annual Guarding Report: Unrest Inspires Upgrades in Training, Technology

Rising social unrest and targeted attacks have increased executive and public safety threats, prompting stronger security measures, training, and AI-enabled technologies across industries.
Business
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Why statistics aren't reflecting the economy and everyday American life

Official government economic measures understate everyday Americans' financial struggles, masking rising costs and widespread economic vulnerability.
Arts
fromColossal
7 months ago

Moments of Riotous Unrest Converge in Elmer Guevara's Dramatic Paintings

Elmer Guevara's paintings juxtapose fiery urban unrest and everyday domestic calm, exploring intergenerational trauma, survival, and coping amid compounded crises.
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Serbia: Chaos on the streets that could go in any direction DW 08/19/2025

"We went unarmed against bayonets. I feel, personally, as do other citizens who regularly attend protests, very upset, insecure, and unsafe, and that is a consequence of living under fascism, with all its manifestations."
Europe politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Immigration and deprivation reasons UK public losing faith in politicians, says Rayner

Public disenchantment with politicians stems from immigration and deprivation, causing social unrest and rioting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Rayner warns Starmer UK faces another summer of riots if Labour fails to deliver

The UK government must address economic insecurity and public concerns to avoid unrest similar to last year's riots.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago

Revealed: London boroughs with most arson attacks as expert links rise in blazes to social unrest

Arson attacks in London have surged by nearly 30% in two years, linked to social unrest and youth involvement.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Antigovernment protesters clash with riot police in Serbia

Massive protests in Belgrade demand early elections against populist President Vucic, highlighting continued unrest in Serbia despite official hostility.
fromwww.dw.com
11 months ago

US: Trump thanks Army at military parade in Washington DW 06/15/2025

The rare military parade, meant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Army, unfolded simultaneously with widespread protests against President Trump, highlighting the country's political divides.
Washington DC
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Is 4,700 federal troops a big deployment?

Federal forces have been deployed to Los Angeles despite local leaders' opposition, reflecting ongoing tensions around military use during protests.
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