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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. Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Social Media Addiction Trial Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom as part of a landmark caseContinue Reading

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For decades, scientists have believed that complex life began when two very different microbes joined forces, eventually giving rise to plants, animals, and fungi. But one major puzzle remained: how could these organisms have met if one depended on oxygen and the other supposedly lived without it? New research suggestsContinue Reading

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Israeli officials deny detaining the right-wing figure, calling the questioning routine and conducted to ensure privacy., Israeli officials deny detaining the right-wing figure, calling the questioning routine and conducted to ensure privacy. Conservative United States podcaster Tucker Carlson has claimed Israeli authorities briefly took his passport and interrogated one ofContinue Reading

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City can cut Arsenal’s lead to two points with a win, while Newcastle are looking to revive faltering league campaign., Who: Manchester City vs Newcastle United What: English Premier League Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK When: Saturday, February 21 at 8pm (20:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport fromContinue Reading

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University of Central Florida (UCF) research suggests that C-BATT’s Obsidia battery anode material could help solve material swelling during cycling, which is one of the most persistent causes of failure in lithium-ion batteries. The results of the research show that Obsidia exhibits lower swelling during lithiation than graphite anode material.Continue Reading

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Anthropic’s AI model Claude faces a dispute with the Pentagon over its use in military operations, spotlighting ethical concerns about AI in warzones., Anthropic’s AI model Claude faces a dispute with the Pentagon over its use in military operations, spotlighting ethical concerns about AI in warzones., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading

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Isaac Powell sits down with Gayety to talk about playing Lloyd in A24’s The Moment, the Brat-era mockumentary starring Charli XCX. He opens up about the film’s improv-heavy set, that unforgettable party scene on day one, and why he definitely wouldn’t survive Brat Summer the way Lloyd did. Plus, heContinue Reading