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🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Epstein files: Clinton hearings 'political theatre to distract public from Trump'

The article examines claims that hearings related to the Epstein files regarding Clinton are merely distraction tactics from Trump-related issues.

Feb 27 • 13:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electoral law, Schlein: 'Unacceptable'. Uprising of the center-left: 'A distraction tactic'

Elly Schlein of the Democratic Party expresses frustration over approaches from the center-right regarding electoral law discussions, labeling them as unacceptable and calling for more serious dialogue with the Prime Minister.

Feb 26 • 22:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Hillary Clinton demands Donald Trump to testify about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein

Hillary Clinton urges a House committee to investigate Donald Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein during her testimony addressing claims of political distraction.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

We need sustainable reforms instead of political quick fixes

This article discusses the distraction caused by entertainment events that overshadow pressing global issues like Greenland, Ukraine, and Gaza.

Feb 25 • 12:54 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Sixth graders on the disadvantages of smartphones: Distraction

A discussion involving Swedish sixth graders highlights concerns about smartphone distractions during class, leading to calls for addressing students' screen time.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

You Don't Have to Read More, Try Slowly. It Will Help You Focus Better

The article discusses techniques for improving focus while reading, suggesting a slower pace may enhance concentration.

Feb 25 • 09:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Truck driver indicted for accident with 11 deaths on BR-116; investigation points to speeding and distraction

A truck driver has been indicted for causing an accident that resulted in 11 fatalities on BR-116, with investigations indicating speeding and distraction as key factors.

Feb 23 • 18:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

"War - a cure" for every ailment

The article reflects on the potential use of war as a distraction from political scandals, drawing parallels between a Hollywood film and contemporary geopolitical tension regarding Iran.

Feb 22 • 05:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to Make Your Phone Boring to Regain Control of Your Life?

The article discusses how excessive smartphone use can lead to attention theft, isolation, and distraction, and suggests ways to make phones less enticing to regain control over personal lives.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Summer of the Cat Man

The article reflects on the unique experience at a performance by Argentine choreographer Ana María Stekelman, marking the opening of the Ballet Contemporáneo season, where the audience remained entirely distraction-free from cellphones, culminating in a distinctive sound during applause.

Feb 19 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Wrexham handed Premier League reminder after Chelsea FA Cup draw 'distraction'

Wrexham's challenge is to remain focused on their league ambitions despite the excitement of their upcoming FA Cup match against Chelsea.

Feb 17 • 15:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The River of Forgetting is in X

The article explores the implications of social media on memory and distraction, drawing an analogy to the mythological River Lethe.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Olivia Attwood breaks silence on first Valentine's Day alone since she was 14-years-old

Olivia Attwood spends her first Valentine's Day alone in years following her split from husband Bradley Dack, finding distraction and support from friend Pete Wicks.

Feb 14 • 23:40 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Vancouver Opera production of ‘Canuck Così’ charms

The Vancouver Opera presents ‘Canuck Così’, a reimagining of Mozart's ‘Così Fan Tutte’, set in a vintage Canadian hotel, offering a charming distraction amidst contemporary challenges.

Feb 13 • 02:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Only Solution? More Schools Are Banning Phones So Students Can Concentrate

An increasing number of schools in the U.S. are banning mobile phones to improve student concentration, with new laws supporting these restrictions across many states.

Feb 11 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘What do they want to hide?’: Gabriela Rivadeneira says the detention of Aquiles Alvarez over the Goleada case is a ‘political show’

Gabriela Rivadeneira criticized the arrest of Guayaquil mayor Aquiles Alvarez, claiming it is a political distraction amidst justice system issues.

Feb 11 • 01:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Arrest of Aquiles Alvarez is a 'smokescreen' to divert attention from what is happening in the Judiciary, says legislator Raúl Chávez

Legislator Raúl Chávez claims that the arrest of Guayaquil's mayor Aquiles Alvarez is a distraction from more pressing national issues.

Feb 10 • 15:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

4-Year-Old Dies During Surgery; Doctor Was Distracted by Cell Phone, Claims

A four-year-old boy tragically died during a routine surgery in Argentina, reportedly due to the anesthesiologist's distraction by a cell phone.

Feb 10 • 11:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Distracted with the phone during a surgery and caused the death of a 4-year-old boy: 'Mom, are we going to disconnect him?"

A surgeon's distraction during a child's surgery led to a tragic outcome, resulting in the boy's brain death and raising serious questions about medical negligence.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

After 'dumb' mobile phones, experts suggest a return to 'dumb' cars

Safety experts warn that modern vehicles packed with advanced technology may pose serious hazards on the roads.

Feb 10 • 07:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Tools to Overcome Digital Overstimulation: What is ‘Popcorn Brain’ and Why Should It Concern Us?

The article discusses 'popcorn brain', a syndrome caused by digital overstimulation, characterized by lack of attention and constant distraction.

Feb 8 • 06:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Distraction at Carnival with cards, Pix, and cell phones can lead to losses

During the Carnival period, heightened vigilance regarding financial security is crucial due to increased occurrences of scams involving cards, Pix, and cell phones.

Feb 6 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Weapons of Mass Distraction

The article discusses how distractions are used to divert public attention from governmental crises and tensions with political partners.

Feb 6 • 08:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested for jewelry store thefts using distraction method in Attica, 9 cases solved

A couple has been arrested in Attica for committing thefts in jewelry stores through a distraction technique, with nine cases identified and solved.

Feb 5 • 12:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

They were stealing from jewelry stores using the distraction method

Two members of a criminal group involved in thefts from jewelry stores in Attica using distraction techniques were identified and arrested by the Organized Crime Division.

Feb 5 • 12:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The mistake we all make with notifications – And what it 'costs' us

Notifications are intended to inform us but often disrupt us instead, as we mistakenly treat all alerts with equal importance, leading to distraction.

Feb 4 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is hit and dragged by a car; driver tells police he was distracted while using the radio

A 27-year-old woman was hit and dragged by a car in Birigui, SP, with the driver claiming he was distracted by the radio.

Feb 3 • 15:14 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Successful Distraction - USA Annexes Sylt Instead of Greenland

The article claims that the USA has secretly annexed Sylt while the world was focused on Greenland, presenting it as a tactical distraction by Donald Trump.

Jan 16 • 10:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Four victims' associations ask the Pope to dismiss the Archbishop of Oviedo for criticizing the agreement on pedophilia

Four victims' associations are requesting the Pope to remove the Archbishop of Oviedo, Jesús Sanz Montes, after he criticized the Church-State agreement regarding pedophilia, labeling it as a 'mass distraction weapon'.

Jan 13 • 12:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Guy Standing, the economist who warns about the rigging of the system in favor of the elites: "The current far-right is a smokescreen for plutocracy"

Economist Guy Standing criticizes the current far-right as a distraction from the systemic benefits that elites receive, highlighting concerns about societal inequality.

Jan 13 • 09:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Your car monitors your safety.. 'Fatigue Detection' technology becomes a mandatory standard in 2026

The global automotive industry is entering a new era of safety, as the 'Driver Monitoring System' (DMS) has become a legal requirement aimed at reducing road accidents caused by fatigue and distraction.

Jan 12 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The disagreement on child abuse

The article discusses the societal and political implications of child abuse allegations, characterizing them as a distraction from more pressing issues.

Jan 12 • 03:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The US rejects Tehran's accusations of inciting protests

The US government firmly denied Tehran's accusations of American incitement of anti-government protests in Iran, calling it a 'delusional attempt at distraction' from the internal crises facing the Iranian regime.

Jan 10 • 03:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

If your mom is constantly on her phone, she's probably avoiding these 11 fears

The article discusses how excessive phone use, particularly among mothers, often serves as a distraction from stress and avoids confronting deeper fears.

Jan 9 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Distraction in Venezuela

The article discusses how U.S. military intervention in Venezuela has created a dramatic and fictionalized narrative surrounding the political situation, depicting Donald Trump as a leader in the Bolivarian revolution.

Jan 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Art Against Too Much Screen Time: The Blues on Old Audio Recordings

The Academy of Arts hosts an exhibition featuring Eslanda and Paul Robeson as a distraction from current news events.

Jan 6 • 15:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

See: A 'Blackberry' Lookalike Returns After Years to Confront 'Digital Distraction'

A UK startup unveils the 'Clicks Communicator', a smart device aimed at reducing screen time amidst the CES showcasing of larger screens and more immersive virtual reality experiences.

Jan 4 • 11:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Israeli recognition of Somaliland is a 'calculated distraction,' Somali diplomat says

Somalia's UN ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman describes Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a tactic to divert attention from its ongoing conflicts in Gaza and the West Bank.

Jan 3 • 11:25 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

How Talking Affects Our Eyes While Driving Dangerously

Talking while driving can distract drivers significantly and has been linked to a specific effect that impairs essential visual functions for safe driving, according to Japanese researchers.

Jan 3 • 06:25 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Russian military denies ‘missile attack’ on Kharkov (VIDEOS)

The Russian Defense Ministry refutes Ukraine's claims of a missile strike on Kharkov, suggesting it is a distraction from its own terrorist incident.

Jan 2 • 23:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Life & Tech

Insisting on quality, not noise

The article emphasizes the importance of prioritizing quality over distraction and superficiality.

Jan 1 • 21:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Kallas: Russian accusations of attack are a deliberate distraction

EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas dismissed Moscow's claims of a Ukrainian attack on Russian government facilities as a deliberate distraction and an attempt to sabotage the peace process.

Dec 31 • 16:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

VIDEO Russians reveal footage and claim to have proof that Ukrainians attacked Putin's villa: 'Deliberately diverting attention'

The Russian military accused Ukraine of attacking President Putin's residence with drones, releasing footage of a downed drone, which Ukraine labeled as false, while the head of European diplomacy suggested it was a deliberate distraction.

Dec 31 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ordinary activity Adam Peaty's mum will do during his wedding to avoid 'crying all day'

Adam Peaty's mother, Caroline, plans to engage in distracting activities during his wedding to Holly Ramsay to avoid crying after being barred from the ceremony.

Dec 27 • 09:24 UTC

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