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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Indonesia's Digital Defense: The Story Behind BSSN

Cybersecurity is on everyone's mind these days. With technology seeping into every part of our lives, it's no surprise that the risks and threats are also on the rise. Indonesia, like other countries, faces this challenge head-on. To tackle cybercrime, they created the National Cyber and Crypto Agen

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Nov 09 2024EDUCATION

Unpacking Bias: What Social Work Students Need to Learn

A recent incident near Columbia University's School of Social Work highlighted some underlying biases among students. Instead of encouraging open discussions, fear and a lack of diversity seemed to hold them back. However, the situation presented an opportunity to learn and grow. Incorporating these

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Cracking City Crime with Big Data: A Fresh Look

City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

San Francisco's New Leader: A Fresh Start with Daniel Lurie

San Francisco has a new mayor! After six years in office, Mayor London Breed was defeated in her reelection bid by Daniel Lurie, a venture capitalist and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune. The rank-choice voting system led Lurie to secure around 56% of the vote, while Breed trailed with 44%. Breed ac

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Economic Growth and Crime: A European Perspective

Imagine you're walking through a bustling city in Europe, wondering how economic progress influences financial crimes. This study takes a close look at 27 EU countries from 2005 to 2020. By using a method called Pooled OLS, researchers discovered some interesting patterns. As societies become more d

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Protecting Kids from Sexual Crimes: A Progressive Law Perspective

Kids deserve the same rights as adults. Unfortunately, many people don't always consider this when it comes to protecting children's rights. Efforts to safeguard these rights are crucial, especially when they've been violated by adults, their environment, or even their own parents. Kids are the futu

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Unmasking Hidden Threats: A New Way to Predict Financial Crime

Financial crime, often unseen but widespread, isn't given the same attention as street crime by predictive policing systems. Most models focus on visible threats, leaving white-collar crime largely ignored. A new model, the White Collar Crime Early Warning System (WCCEWS), is changing that. This sys

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Nov 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Tragedy in Argentina: Former One Direction Star's Death Investigated

In Argentina, the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne has taken a surprising turn. Three people are now facing charges for their involvement in his tragic end. One of them was a regular companion during Payne's stay in Buenos Aires, accused of abandoning Payne when he needed help the mos

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

How a Mistake Exposed a Norwegian Publishing Cartel

Imagine you're running a book publishing company in Norway. It might seem like a world away from high-stakes crime, but even in this industry, shady deals can happen. A group of publishing houses in Norway found themselves in trouble for agreeing to boycott a distribution channel. This wasn't just a

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Corporate Wrongdoings: Crime and Culture in Transitioning Serbia

Serbia's journey from a centrally planned to a market-driven economy has put a spotlight on corporate behaviors, especially their impact on society. Corporate misdeeds have far-reaching consequences, affecting people's health, the environment, and the economy. The problem? Corporations benefit finan

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