This Week in the New Normal #98 – OffGuardian

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Facial Recognition in Supermarkets

Asda's trial of facial recognition technology in UK supermarkets to combat shoplifting raises concerns about privacy and potential misuse.

Police Raids on Quaker Meeting

The Metropolitan Police's forceful raid on a Quaker meeting hall, arresting six women for eating hummus, underscores the erosion of civil liberties.

The Push for Edible Insects

The article highlights the ongoing global promotion of entomophagy (eating insects) and lab-grown meat, linking it to broader agendas regarding food production and sustainability.

Ragebait and Misinformation

The article deconstructs a viral story about a toddler suspended from nursery for being 'transphobic,' exposing its lack of verifiable details and highlighting the spread of misinformation.

Assisted Dying Bill

Potential delays in the UK's Assisted Dying bill, coupled with concerns about the bill's proposed changes, are discussed.

Additional News

The article briefly mentions other notable news such as 'studies' praising polyamorous couples and the potential release of Argentina's documents about Nazis who fled there after WWII.

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