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It has increasingly featured in recent prosecutions of protest groups, such as Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, where defendants have argued their actions were morally justified irrespective of the law.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The enforcement actions also discouraged trading platforms from listing some tokens that the SEC might have considered to be securities, helping to dampen their prices.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“We have found no actions that require reconsideration or that are invalidated as a result of these developments.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

People with strong psychopathic traits often show reduced empathy, little remorse for harmful actions, and, in some cases, a greater likelihood of criminal behavior.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

“That's only if you're using it to cross into someone's will. If you're trying to change their actions or send them away,” Ella corrected.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton