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15 Jun 2023
#foreignaffairs
The Epoch Times: South Korea Becomes Non-Permanent Member of UN Security Council
South Korea has been re-elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with 180 affirmative votes out of 192 member states. Political analysts believe this marks the international community’s recognition of the country’s global status and influence.
Bearing the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the UNSC is the only core body that is internationally legally binding on member states. The UNSC has 15 members, of which the United States, France, Russia, the U.K., and China are permanent members, and the remaining 10 are non-permanent members. Non-permanent members of the UNSC are elected for two years. Like permanent members, non-permanent members have the same powers in terms of voting, speaking, convening, and presiding over meetings, but only the permanent members have veto power over the UNSC’s final decisions.
#health
Townhall: Some Politicians Would Rather You Smoke Pot Than Vape
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is advocating for the FDA to target e-cigarette maker Elf Bar, despite Harvard findings that e-cigarettes can assist smokers in quitting. Vaping helped the author of the article quit smoking, and Harvard's data suggests that it could help others do the same. The author argues that politicians should not put their political goals before people's health by blocking off-ramps from smoking, especially one that helps so many people quit their addiction.
#education
Townhall: Schooled in Shouting Down: Princeton’s Window into America’s Future
Princeton students are in favor of shouting down speakers, blocking attendance, and even using violence to stop campus speeches. Many students also believe that certain faculty members and administrators try to indoctrinate them with their own political views. This kind of education may very well shape the future of American politics, law, and society, as elite schools like Princeton send a disproportionate number of their graduates into positions of power.
#crime
Townhall: Lululemon’s CEO's Solution to Solve Shoplifting Epidemic – Punish Employees, Not Shoplifters
Shoplifting is on the rise in American cities, with retail stores losing billions of dollars each year. Despite anti-theft technology and surveillance cameras, only 2% of shoplifters are caught, and fewer are prosecuted. Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald has implemented a zero-tolerance policy that fires employees who confront shoplifters, in line with a newly passed California legislation that prohibits employers from implementing policies that require employees to confront suspected shoplifters. The leniency of woke district attorneys and the practical challenges of preventing theft, particularly for over-the-counter drugs, have forced some retailers to place items behind locked glass doors, further frustrating customers. The toxic mixture of these issues creates a worsening situation that the Lululemon approach will not solve.
#technology
The Epoch Times: ‘Trust/Distrust’ Buttons Might Reduce Misinformation Spread On Social Media
Researchers from University College London have found that adding 'trust' and 'distrust' buttons on social media sites alongside 'like' buttons reduced the spread of misinformation by half. The research aimed to address the impact of the 'like' and 'share' buttons, which often reward the spread of inaccurate information. Participants in the study frequently used the 'trust' and 'distrust' buttons, and were found to share more accurate information in order to be trusted themselves. Potential challenges of implementing such a system included subjectivity, abuse and algorithmic complexities.