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Could Donald Trump use his pardons to derail the Russian investigation?
Society, Politics & Law

Could Donald Trump use his pardons to derail the Russian investigation?

...family's collusion with Russian actors. But can he do that - and what would it mean? Austin Sarat explores the limits of clemency...[Donald Trump Junior] Could a pardon from Donald Trump Senior save Donald Trump Junior from a potential trial? Speculation is mounting that President Donald Trump could issue a pardon to members of his family and close associates who are...
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What is Double Jeopardy?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Double Jeopardy?

...family brought a private prosecution of three suspects, all three were acquitted. The Macpherson Report on the case recommended that the double jeopardy rule should be removed to allow further prosecution if fresh evidence emerged. The 2003 law change helped pave the way for one of those suspects, Gary Dobson, to be convicted of the murder in 2012. There have been only a...
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Choosing a Cosmic Name
Science, Maths & Technology

Choosing a Cosmic Name

...family member might appreciate the idea of being presented with their own star, in reality none of these names are official...Although, as for terrestrial places, people can use any name they choose, an official register of names avoids ambiguity or duplication. The names of astronomical objects are overseen by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), founded in 1919...
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A new layer: Culture, the Irish language and identity in 2015
OpenLearn Ireland

A new layer: Culture, the Irish language and identity in 2015

...families have reduced from twelve families to four and the English language is spoken daily by over 90% of the population. Oideas Gael is a strong force in the area, both economically and socially but, all in all, it is clear that reversing language decline is a particularly difficult challenge once the tipping point in the process has been reached." Explore the articles...
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Making sense of sudden mass deaths
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making sense of sudden mass deaths

...families and the communities. Any number of tragedies in the UK and elsewhere, highlights this type of tension which is often played out in the process of memorialisation. Social scientists would caution against generalisations which, at least, are unhelpful and, at worst, harmful. Evidence on social behaviour following other mass death events suggests that some people...
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After Manchester: The strength of the city
Digital & Computing

After Manchester: The strength of the city

...family know. — azy (@azymanzur) May 22, 2017 #roomformanchester Anyone needing somewhere to stay can come to our Manchester headquarters in the city centre. 127 Portland St M1 4PZ — Steven Bartlett (@SteveBartlettSC) May 22, 2017 And of course, this being Manchester, the offer of: “an unlimited supply of tea”. #RoomforManchester if anybody needs somewhere to stay...
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The impact of COVID-19 on linguists and their mental health
Languages

The impact of COVID-19 on linguists and their mental health

...family violence. For some professionals, such as health workers, the stress they experience at work is very visible to the outside world. The risks taken daily by the armies of British doctors, nurses and healthcare workers treating coronavirus patients have been starkly illustrated by a growing number of deaths which have been widely reported. The mental health of...
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10 tips to beat the January blues
Health, Sports & Psychology

10 tips to beat the January blues

...family can really perk you up.... the ‘It’s good to talk’ slogan may have been just that, a slogan, but it’s true! Friends help us put our problems into perspective, put a smile on our faces, and even if it’s them that needs your support, that’s a great feeling to be able to help them too. Article: Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing 10: Seek help when...
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