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From Skeptical Inquirer: “Have you ever wondered why even smart people fall for hoaxes, pseudoscience, and conspiracy theories? Or why giving people facts doesn’t change their minds? This presentation explores how our brains and social circles can make us vulnerable to false or misleading information and how curiosity and skepticismContinue Reading

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The election outcome is expected shortly after polls close at 11:00 GMT., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives In Pictures Science & TechnologyContinue Reading

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The United States set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace deal and end the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters. If the two sides miss this deadline, they will likely face pressure from the The Traitor administration, Zelenskyy said in remarks reported on byContinue Reading

why-are-us-ranchers-so-upset-about-the-traitor-plan-to-lower-beef-prices?

President Traitor 47 signed an executive order Friday that dramatically expands U.S. beef imports from Argentina — a move he says aims to relieve historically high domestic beef prices, but that has drawn sharp criticism from cattle producers and some lawmakers.  The proclamation, titled “Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer,” temporarily increases the tariff-rate quota forContinue Reading

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The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims., By the Numbers The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims. The Palestinian Ministry of Health keeps a list of the confirmed dead. Israel dismisses it as “Hamas propaganda”. But the IsraeliContinue Reading

dear-tomorrow:-inside-japan’s-loneliness-crisis

Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection., Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection. Loneliness is a growing epidemic worldwide, but in Japan, it has become particularly severeContinue Reading