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Most people do not feel free to leave a police interrogation room, research finds

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Criminal suspects may feel unable to leave an interrogation room after only three minutes of questioning, according to new Virginia Commonwealth University research.This post was originally published on this site

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Military spending remains cornerstone of San Diego’s economy, impact report reveals

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The military continues to play a vital role in powering San Diego’s economy, supporting nearly 357,000 local jobs and contributing $61.3 billion to the region’s total economic output, according to the 2025 Military Economic Impact […]

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Digital infrastructure shifts power dynamics between states and tech giants in war

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When large corporations help Ukraine maintain its digital sovereignty, it is not just a matter of technical assistance. They are political actors who are reshaping the relationship between states and private companies, new research shows.This […]

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Bathing, dressing, and eating limitations show statistical correlation to medical parole outcomes

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Medical parole, or compassionate release, is a mechanism for people with advanced illness in prison to be released because they are no longer considered public safety threats.This post was originally published on this site

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Indigenous political candidates face less voter bias than parties might think: New research

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When political parties consider potential Indigenous candidates, they often worry about voter backlash.This post was originally published on this site

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New training helps police combat ethnic profiling

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Ethnic profiling remains a sensitive and complex issue within police work. In his Ph.D. research at the University of Twente, Bas Böing examined how police officers can be more effectively engaged in addressing this problem. […]

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What did video kill? Study shows engagement-optimized algorithms may reinforce existing beliefs

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A systematic review of academic research in the International Journal of Web Based Communities has looked at the relationship between the leading online video content sites and its recommendation system and how this might affect […]

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How China’s latest aircraft carrier will challenge western maritime dominance

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China’s new Fujian aircraft carrier, unveiled recently by President Xi Jinping with great fanfare, has been hailed by Chinese state media as a major milestone in the country’s naval modernization program and a key development […]

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Africa’s drone wars are growing, but they rarely deliver victory

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In the last decade, armed drones have become one of the most visible symbols of modern warfare. Once the preserve of advanced militaries, armed drones are now widely available on the global arms market. Countries […]

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Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed constitutional challenge means

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Most Canadians have access to workplaces that are safe, promote health and autonomy and, most importantly, are protected by the law. But for people in criminalized professions, including sex work, it’s a different story.This post […]

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Top Stories

  • Self-esteem may predict who pursues leadership roles

    A recent study has shown that self-esteem plays an important part in determining whether someone wishes to pursue a leadership role. The findings have implications for both organizational success and career development, underscoring, as they [...]
  • Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress

    Everyone recognizes the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who’s always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for burnout and stress in a worker’s life. At [...]
  • More banks mean higher costs for borrowers

    When banks crowd a lending market, you can forget the traditional relationship of supply and demand, in which increased supply normally leads to lower prices. So finds new research from Cesare Fracassi, associate professor of [...]

Highlights

  • Online banking may shift household money control, making women five times likelier to manage
  • CEOs who have lived through natural disasters tend to prioritize safer workplaces, study finds
  • Self-esteem may predict who pursues leadership roles
WHAT’S NEW
  • The workplace wasn’t designed for humans, and it shows
  • Always sunny in Wrexham: Docuseries nets economic, social gains for city in Wales
  • Hotel guests embrace AI convenience—but still want a human touch, study finds
  • Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift
WHAT’S INTERESTING
  • New briefing paper outlines concerns around TikTok moderation policies political influence, and election integrity
  • UK polling clerks struggle to spot fake IDs, study reveals
  • Political division in the US surged from 2008 onward, study suggests
  • City council meetings amplify broader civic voices
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