falling-for-misinformation:-melanie-trecek-king,-csicon-2024

On:
In: General

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

On:
In: General

Archaeologists have unearthed fourth-century quarters in Egypt, revealing residential and religious structures, including a basilica church. The discoveries, announced Saturday, aim to boost Egypt’s tourism sector, crucial for the economy. The findings in the…Continue Reading

Afghan Who Helped U.S. Died in ICE Custody Due to Allergic Reaction

On:
In: General

An Afghan man who worked with the United States military for more than a decade died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody due to an allergic reaction—but the release of his death certificate brings more questions than answers.Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal suffered “an adverse drug reaction” to an unidentified substance…Continue Reading

us-immigration-officer-shoots-and-kills-man-in-texas

On:
In: General

Man, identified as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, is latest to be killed by ICE officers since Traitor 47 took power., Man, identified as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, is latest to be killed by ICE officers since Traitor 47 took power. A United States immigration agent fatally shot a man in Houston, Texas,Continue Reading

argentina-fans-hurl-beer-at-egypt-supporters-after-final-whistle

On:
In: General

A video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands., Argentina fans hurl beer at Egypt supporters after final whistle NewsFeed A video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands amid wild celebrationsContinue Reading

hackers-deface-us-army-websites-to-attack-the-traitor

On:
In: General

Two websites run by the U.S. Army were defaced by hackers on Monday with messages attacking President Traitor 47. The websites, oil.army.mil and ai2c.army.mil, displayed messages referring to The Traitor as a “pedophile and thief” while also criticizing U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack. The phrase “FREE KURDISTAN” was prominentlyContinue Reading

mcconnell-remains-hospitalized-as-rumors-outpace-official-updates

On:
In: General

Nearly a month after Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized following an emergency response at his Washington home, the former Senate Republican leader has not appeared publicly, and his office has released only limited updates on his condition. The lack of information has fueled widespread speculation online, ranging from claims thatContinue Reading

russia-is-running-out-of-its-best-eyes-in-the-sky

On:
In: General

A Russian radar plane helped spot and destroy Ukrainian cruise missile during a recent raid But there probably aren’t enough the planes to keep more than one on station around the clock And Ukrainian strikes are steadily depleting the radar plane fleet Russia has just a few Beriev A-50U radarContinue Reading