Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Behavior

Washington State's Democrats Float a Proposal To Make Voting Mandatory

The proposal is "about behavior modification," argued state Sen. Patty Kuderer, likening the government's role in promoting voting to that of a parent.

Reason

As charges loom over Trump, prosecutors come under fire – a criminal justice expert explains what's at stake

Former President Donald Trump held his first presidential campaign events on Jan. 28, 2023, against the heavy backdrop of four major criminal investigations into his behavior while in and out of office.

The Conversation

Trump, conspiracy theories and guns

The increase in mass shootings in the Age of Trump is a symptom of deep cultural degradation

Salon

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Russian Propaganda Has Succeeded in Persuading Credulous Americans That It Poses a Grave Threat to Democracy

Alarmists are unfazed by the lack of evidence that "foreign influence campaigns" have affected public opinion or voting behavior.

Reason

Prosecutors charge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter, citing safety violations and ‘recklessness’ behind ‘Rust’ shooting

Citing numerous instances of alleged reckless behavior, safety lapses and chaos on the set of “Rust,” New Mexico prosecutors on Tuesday filed involuntary manslaughter charges against the film’s star Alec Baldwin and armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed.

Los Angeles Times

Criminology stirs biology's racist past

Using biology to understand criminal behavior has long been controversial. Top criminology programs are pursuing it

Salon

A fresh warning for Black conservatives

Donald Trump's behavior at Diamond's funeral should be a warning for Black conservatives

Salon

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Experts say ‘missteps’ were likely in how school addressed special needs of Richneck student

When first grade teacher Abigail Zwerner was shot by her 6-year-old student in the middle of a lesson on Jan. 6, it left the Newport News community — and the nation — in shock.

Tribune News Service

FIFA Bans 4 Uruguay Players over World Cup Incidents

Four Uruguay players, including Diego Godin and Edinson Cavani, have been suspended over incidents following the team's World Cup match against Ghana, FIFA announced on Friday. The Uruguayan football federation has also been fined 50,000 Swiss francs ($54,248) and handed a partial stadium closure for their next home match over…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How California's ambitious new climate plan could help speed energy transformation around the world

California is embarking on an audacious new climate plan that aims to eliminate the state’s greenhouse gas footprint by 2045, and in the process, slash emissions far beyond its borders. The blueprint calls for massive transformations in industry, energy and transportation, as well as changes in institutions and human behaviors.

The Conversation

What we would lose without Twitter

Twitter itself produces a lot of data that’s available nowhere else

Salon

Soccer star's husband fired for giving players painkillers

An outside investigation has found that the husband of U.S. women’s team defender Crystal Dunn illegally distributed a controlled substance to Portland Thorns players in his role as the team’s athletic trainer

The Independent UK

Elephants could be key to saving the planet — here’s why

Scientists find elephant behavior promotes the storage of forests carbon, suggesting the animals are more important for climate change mitigation than realized.

Inverse

Commentary: Could AI help decide Baseball Hall of Fame inductees?

On Tuesday, the new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced, and the debate will ensue as to who does or does not belong, who has been unjustifiably snubbed and how banned substances should be factored into the decision. Around 400 sports writers determine who will be…

Chicago Tribune

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Schools face pressure to take harder line on discipline

As kids’ behavior reaches crisis points after the stress and isolation of pandemic shutdowns, many schools are facing pressure from critics to rethink their approaches to discipline — including policies intended to reduce suspensions and expulsions

WEKU

A full guide to the sexual misconduct allegations against YouTuber Andrew Callaghan

The documentarian behind Channel 5 and This Place Rules apologized and said he's seeking therapy after women came forward on social media to say he sexually assaulted or coerced them.

Wales Online

Expert shares four signs dog may be about to attack, that people often miss

Studies show people are very bad at recognising the signs that a dog is about to bite

Reason

Two Cheers for "What About …?"

People often condemn "whataboutism": "responding to an accusation or difficult question by making a counteraccusation or raising a different issue." And there's much to that condemnation is some situations. If my favorite politician Walter is exposed for having taken bribes, and my response is, "What about the politician Christopher on…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tribune News Service

Living with Children: More sleep a potential solution for separation issues

Regular readers of this column are no doubt familiar with my imaginary friend, The Doctor. I often call upon him to solve behavior problems of various sorts concerning young children. Well, The Doctor has done it again! This time with what many mental health professionals would call separation anxiety.

Los Angeles Times

'Glee' docuseries explores what — or who — caused Cory Monteith's overdose

"The Price of Glee," premiering Monday on ID and Discovery+, gathers the most notable news coverage (both positive and negative) around the once-beloved Fox series. Though filmed without the participation of any members of the principal cast or creative team — Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz, who currently run a…

Reason

How the Fed Redistributed Wealth and Encouraged Reckless Corporate Behavior

The Lords of Easy Money argues that the Fed created an economy with nearly irresistible incentives for foolish choices.

Tribune News Service

6-year-old’s backpack was searched before shooting at Va. elementary school

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — School division leaders said Thursday evening that “at least one administrator was notified of a possible weapon” on campus before a 6-year-old student shot his teacher Jan. 6 at Richneck Elementary.

The Conversation

Native eastern fence lizards changed their bodies and behavior in response to invasive red imported fire ants

An eastern fence lizard basking in the sun feels a small red ant walk over its back. Not hungry, it ignores the insect. Soon there are lots of ants crawling up its legs, biting the scales that usually protect it and inserting their stingers in its soft underlying flesh.

Chicago Sun-Times

Healthy eating habits take time to cultivate but are worth the effort

We often think that our food choices are a conscious decision we make every day. In truth, many of the foods we buy, cook and eat are largely based on habit.

The Conversation

The safer you feel, the less safely you might behave – but research suggests ways to counteract this tendency

Interventions designed to keep people safe can have hidden side effects. With an increased perception of safety, some people are more likely to take risks.

1 … 174 175 176 177

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.