Academics petition for end to 'blanket surveillance'
More than 250 academics from around the world signed an online petition this week calling for an end to "blanket mass surveillance" by intelligence agencies.
Internet
Jan 3, 2014
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US farm lobby wants strict definition of 'meat'
A major US agriculture lobbying group on Tuesday threw its weight behind an effort to keep the "meat" label off of lab-created products, including ones that employ animal cells.
Other
Apr 10, 2018
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In Oregon, new gun violence restraining orders appear to be used as intended, but could be used more proactively
Extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as gun violence restraining orders, are civil court orders that grant temporary restrictions on purchasing and possessing firearms for individuals determined by a civil court ...
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2021
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Sickening fog settles over Salt Lake City area
A group of Utah doctors is declaring a health emergency over the Salt Lake City area's lingering air pollution problem.
Environment
Jan 23, 2013
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Sexual bullying among girls: We need to take it seriously
In an online petition launched by Chanel Contos in February, thousands of women have now disclosed instances of sexual harrassment and assault when at school parties. The petition's author was calling for sexual consent ...
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2021
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Organic apples, pears to be antibiotic-free
Organic apples and pears will soon be free of a widely used antibiotic.
Ecology
Apr 12, 2013
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Finnish record label petition to block Pirate Bay
Finnish record labels said Thursday they filed a petition in court to block access to The Pirate Bay, a popular Swedish website that provides access to copyrighted music, movies, and other material.
Internet
May 26, 2011
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US lists tiny Puerto Rican frog as endangered
(AP)—A Puerto Rican frog about the size of a peanut received federal protection Wednesday, ending a long battle to list it as an endangered species.
Plants & Animals
Oct 3, 2012
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Spanish website fighting domain name seizure
A popular Spanish website whose .com and .org domain names were seized by the US authorities for alleged copyright violations is challenging the move in a US court.
Internet
Jun 14, 2011
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UK Twitter chief apologises for online abuse
Twitter's UK general manager apologised Saturday to women attacked by "trolls" on the microblogging website, as it updated its rules on abusive behaviour.
Internet
Aug 3, 2013
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