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- 1Why social protection matters in a changing climate▼Blog: Why investing in social protection matters in a changing climate
The Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre has published a blog arguing that investing in social protection is essential as climate change intensifies shocks such as floods, droughts and heatwaves. It stresses that systems supporting vulnerable people before and during crises can build resilience and reduce losses as extreme weather becomes more frequent worldwide.
- 2Nathan Drake reportedly returning in the next Uncharted●Apparently the next Uncharted will feature a return of Nathan Drake. I also discuss the reviews of Star Wars Galactic Ra
Reports suggest the next Uncharted game will bring back series protagonist Nathan Drake. The same gaming news roundup covers reviews of Star Wars Galactic Racer and notes that the System Shock 2 25th Anniversary Remaster is currently available for free. Fans of the Uncharted franchise are reacting to the prospect of Nathan Drake's return after the story concluded in Uncharted 4.
- 3US Faces Outrage Over Deportation Hearings for Unrepresented Children●'Monstrous' US Deportation Hearings for Children Who 'Have No One' Shock Consciences | Common Dreams
Children as young as three are appearing in US immigration court for fast-tracked deportation hearings without legal representation, prompting condemnation from advocacy groups and commentators who call the practice 'monstrous'. Critics say the Trump administration's accelerated deportation process denies migrant children due process, leaving toddlers to navigate complex proceedings alone. The reports have reignited debate over the treatment of unaccompanied minors in the US immigration system.
- 4Warnings grow that markets echo pre-2008 conditions▼We could be sleepwalking into a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis Many of the same signs that might have predicted the
Commentators warn that several conditions preceding the 2008 financial crisis have re-emerged, including broad deregulation, weak underwriting standards and opaque new financial products. The argument is that regulators and investors may be ignoring lessons from the last crisis, leaving the banking system exposed to a similar shock. The comparison is drawing attention among readers tracking financial stability.