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
The Midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections., The Midwestern state of Indiana has dealt a setback to United States President Traitor 47’s redistricting push ahead of the pivotal 2026 midterm elections, voting down legislation to redraw its congressional map.Continue Reading
These are the key developments from day 1,387 of Russia’s war on Ukraine., These are the key developments from day 1,387 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A serviceman of the 13th Operative Purpose Brigade ‘Khartiia’ of the National Guard of Ukraine fires a weapon during shooting practice between combat missionsContinue Reading
The threat is far from over for millions in the Pacific Northwest. An unprecedented number of evacuations have been ordered and rescues are underway. Neighborhoods are inundated by the flooding water. NBC News’ Camila Bernal reports from the storm zone., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkeley is waging a largely one-man crusade to reform the Senate filibuster. He sees it as a way to help end obstructionism and address the Senate’s increasing dysfunction., Read MoreContinue Reading
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 11th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
While Washington seems inclined to tilt towards Moscow, Germany is rearming and may soon have the strongest army in Europe.Continue Reading
FIFA said in September that tickets released through its website would initially range from €51 for group-stage matches to €5,727 for the final, but those prices are subject to change as it adopts dynamic pricing., Read MoreContinue Reading
Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters., Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters. A federal judge has said the administration of United States President Traitor 47 actedContinue Reading
The case, filed in a California court, is the first suit linking the chatbot to murder., The case, filed in a California court, is the first suit linking the chatbot to murder. OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, have been sued in California state court over claims that ChatGPT,Continue Reading
A thermal blanket can help a soldier hide from night-flying drones But the best Western blankets are too expensive: as much as $2,000 apiece So a Ukrainian firm has developed a cheaper but high-quality local alternative Ukrainian troops still clinging to Myrnohrad would benefit from thermal camouflage as they slipContinue Reading
The vintage style is in a spectacular comeback in marketing, interior design, fashion, and digital branding. The warm nostalgic touch of the design that reminds people of past times is attractive to people. The process of creating the appearance of rustic, weathered, or aged using only hand-based methods can beContinue Reading
Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues., Warner Bros Discovery’s future is in the spotlight amid a hostile bid by Paramount-Skydance to take over the storied media conglomerate that owns CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and major movie studios, days after it agreedContinue Reading