Extreme Circumstances
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| Originally published | September 2013 |
| Authors | Brenda Smith |
| Genres | Fiction |
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| ID | 2040410 |
About Extreme Circumstances
In the first book in the Circumstances series, Insane Circumstances, Brandi L. Brown hears the fate of a college student who experiences hazing and is leaving the college because it is more than she can bear. . . .
Nashville school shooting: How the attack unfolded
... " I would say that under Extreme Circumstances, they [Mr Engelbert and Mr Collazo] went above and beyond, " police trainer Todd McGhee told the local Tennessean newspaper...
Delilah: Song ban opens debate on depictions of violence against women
... " If theatre is supposed to be an arena where we see Extreme Circumstances play out, then I think it s still relevant to put those stories on...
Freeports: What are they and will they help the economy?
... In more Extreme Circumstances, the EU could respond to UK subsidies by introducing tariffs on some UK goods deemed to be damaging EU trade or investment...
NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures
... In some places, like Shropshire and Gloucestershire, people are being advised to only visit A& E in Extreme Circumstances...
Molnupiravir Covid antiviral treatment hastens recovery - trial
... The findings suggest this drug would not be suitable for the entire population but in Extreme Circumstances could reduce pressure on the NHS...
San Francisco makes U-turn on 'killer robots' plan
... Police have argued that the robots would only be used in Extreme Circumstances...
San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'
... The measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in Extreme Circumstances...
Mortgages: What happens if I miss a payment?
... Could I lose my home? Some people may decide to sell their home and - in Extreme Circumstances - the lender could take court action to repossess it...
San Francisco makes U-turn on 'killer robots' plan
By Ben DericoBBC News, San Francisco
San Francisco has reversed its decision to authorise police to use robots equipped with lethal weapons.
The Proposal , which was passed last week by The City 's legislators, the board of supervisors, would have allowed police to access robots that can kill.
It had faced fierce criticism from civil liberties groups.
After voting unanimously to pause The Proposal on Tuesday, the board sent the issue to committee for further review.
The measure would have allowed the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to kill suspects with robots in extreme situations.
The vote came following a new California law requiring city police forces to keep inventories of military-grade equipment and seek approval for their use.
Dr Catherine Connolly , from The Group Stop Killer Robots, told The Bbc The Move was a " slippery slope" that could distance humans from killing.
Protesters and several dissenting board members gathered on The Steps of City Hall to call for The City to reverse its decision.
In a secondary vote, usually reserved to rubber-stamp board decisions, they decided to overturn their vote.
The original proposal will now be refined or entirely scrapped.
Police have argued that the robots would only be used in Extreme Circumstances .
A spokesperson for SFPD said " robots could potentially be equipped with explosive charges to breach fortified structures containing violent, armed, or dangerous subjects".
They also said robots could be used to " incapacitate, or disorient violent, armed, or dangerous suspects who pose a risk of loss of life".
This type of lethal robot is already in use in other parts of the US.
In 2016, police in Dallas, Texas, used a robot armed with C-4 explosive to kill a sniper who had killed five officers and injured several More .
Source of news: bbc.com
