mass shootings
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8Chan Is Back And Calling Itself 8kun Now
The anonymous forum 8Chan—a haven for far-right extremists, conspiracy theorists, and internet filth—came back online today after going dark in August due to its association with several mass shootings. Rebranded as 8kun (“kun” and “chan” are both honorific titles in Japanese for you non-weebs out there), the forum now has an important caveat to the…
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U.S. Military Issues Warning To Troops About Incel Violence At Joker Screenings [Updated]
The U.S. military has warned U.S. service members about the potential for a mass shooter at screenings of the Warner Bros. film Joker, which has sparked wide concerns from, among others, the families of those killed during the 2012 mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado.
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How American Schools Are Being Designed To Minimise The Number Of Deaths During A Mass Shooting
Lockdown drills have become the norm in America as schools across the U.S. are forced to grapple with the threat of potential mass shootings every single day. Now, these schools are also being designed in new ways to minimise the number of deaths during a mass shooting. And this segment from NBC News shows just…
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News About Tragedies Makes Us Miserable – And Hungry For More, Study Finds
A new study out Wednesday might just reaffirm your worst fears about staying glued to Twitter or news during a mass tragedy like the latest school shooting. It suggests that getting exposed to media coverage of these events can create a vicious emotional cycle that not only sends you into despair, but also makes you…