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Today’s briefing occurs at an important time for the Mechanism.   In the first half of 2026 Council Members will engage in detailed discussions on the future of the Mechanism.   Whilst the details of those discussions will take place over the months ahead there are some general principles which, in our view, should guide the work […]

Ireland is laying the groundwork for a significant tightening of online safety protections for young people, with Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan confirming that work is underway—but not yet complete—on a national age-verification system designed to curb children’s exposure to harmful content. The Minister briefed Cabinet this week, outlining ongoing progress rather […]

Between the public extravagances of today’s business icons and the recent trials of prominent CEOs, narcissistic managers have firmly taken the spotlight. In academia, the fascination with the potent mix of charisma and ego that defines narcissistic leaders has fuelled nearly two decades of extensive research and analysis. Yet one of the central challenges of […]

Today, the Justice Department issued a final rule updating its regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights of 1964. This rule ensures that our nation’s federal civil rights laws are firmly grounded in the principle of equal treatment under the law by eliminating disparate-impact liability from its Title VI regulations. “For decades, the Justice […]

After months of anticipation and debate over the government’s controversial move, under 16s woke up to find themselves locked out of popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, according to media reports. The ban aims to protect young people from online abuse such as cyberbullying, exploitation and exposure to harmful content, all of which are detrimental to their mental health and well-being. Bans could backfire As […]

Teenagers’ bodies change fast. Bones grow, muscles develop, and balance is altered. Adolescence can be a time of high energy, but it is also a delicate period for movement control. Many teenagers lose coordination as they grow. They trip easily or lose accuracy in tasks they once mastered, but this is a question of biology […]

Monday, a federal court prohibited a Tampa-area pharmacist from filling prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances and entered a civil penalty against him in a case alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In a complaint filed in August 2022, the United States alleges that Nathaniel Esalomi unlawfully distributed powerful opioids by filling […]

For many, running a small business has become the only viable path to earning an income – and a way to support other women who have lost their jobs.  With help from the UN, these entrepreneurs are keeping their livelihoods going, often in the face of intense social pressure and strict rules governing women’s movement. […]

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