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[2023-02-26] Weekly news recap

Weekly news recap:

Science:

Bans on prostitution lead to a significant increase in rape rates while liberalization of prostitution leads to a significant decrease in rape rates. This indicates that prostitution is a substitute for sexual violence. [Data from Europe].

https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/720583

Technology:

Supreme Court admits they're not the best choice to decide the future of the internet

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/02/22/supreme-court-admits-theyre-not-the-best-choice-to-decide-the-future-of-the-internet

Bernie Sanders says it's time for a four-day work week: "With exploding technology and increased worker productivity, it's time to move toward a four-day work week with no loss of pay. Workers must benefit from technology, not just corporate CEOs."

https://www.businessinsider.com/bernie-sanders-say-its-time-for-four-day-work-week-2023-2?utm_source=reddit.com

News:

U.S. food additives banned in Europe: Expert says what Americans eat is "almost certainly" making them sick

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-food-additives-banned-europe-making-americans-sick-expert-says/

Texas 3rd grader finds gun superintendent left in school bathroom

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/texas-3rd-grader-finds-gun-superintendent-left-in-school-bathroom/

President Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/joe-biden-ukraine-surprise-visit-volodymyr-zelensky-1234682932/

Politcs:

Bernie Sanders says it's time for a four-day work week

https://www.businessinsider.com/bernie-sanders-say-its-time-for-four-day-work-week-2023-2

Senior Russian defense official Marina Yankina falls to death from 16-story building

https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/02/17/Senior-Russian-defense-official-Marina-Yankina-found-dead-after-16-storey-fall

Other:

RIP Actor and Comedian Richard Belzer, Munch of “SVU” and “Homicide,” Famous for Dry Sense of Humor

https://www.showbiz411.com/2023/02/19/rip-actor-and-comedian-richard-belzer-munch-of-svu-and-homicide-famous-for-dry-sense-of-humor
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