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This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. GOP Senator Warns FCC Not to Threaten Broadcasters Over Iran War Coverage Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) criticized Federal Communications Commission Chair BrendanContinue Reading

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The stable release of GIMP 3.2 is now available to download for all major desktop operating systems, Linux included. A year in the making, GIMP 3.2 brings a raft of long-awaited features that users of the famed open-source image editing tool will appreciate like non-destructive Link Layers, quick creation ofContinue Reading

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Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis that is polluting the environment and harming our health. But how long plastics take to degrade and how environmental bacteria work together to break them down is still largely unknown. Understanding how plastics are broken down by microbes could help scientistsContinue Reading

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Every aspect of Iran’s ability to project regional power is being successfully degraded., Two weeks into Operation Epic Fury, the dominant narrative has settled into a comfortable groove: The United States and Israel stumbled into a war without a plan. Iran is retaliating across the region. Oil prices are surging,Continue Reading

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Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari says Iranian attacks have targeted residential areas., NewsFeed Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari says Iranian attacks have targeted residential areas and Hamad International Airport, contradicting Tehran’s denial that is has been attacking civilian sites. Published On 16 Mar 2026,2026-03-16 13:18:00,Read MoreContinue Reading

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The distinctive smell of ancient mummies is helping scientists decode the secrets of Egyptian mummification. By analyzing tiny traces of chemicals in the air around mummy samples, researchers identified dozens of compounds linked to oils, resins, beeswax, and bitumen used during embalming. The chemical clues reveal that mummification grew increasinglyContinue Reading

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Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Getty Images The death of a year 13 pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham was confirmed by the local MP on Monday. The second person who died was a student at the University of Kent. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said itContinue Reading