Wind energy jobs are taking off, but so are risks
Workers are pushing for improved training and safety standards to help avoid falls, electrocution and equipment failure. The post Wind energy jobs are taking off, but so are risks appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
‘Worrisome’ mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows ‘worrisome’ mutations, new studies reveal.Continue Reading
What we know about the New Orleans attack
US military veteran from Texas is the suspect in the New Orleans car-ramming attack that killed more than 15 people., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Middle East Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific War on Gaza Fall of Assad Opinion Sport VideoContinue Reading
Americas Worst Traitor and the great Panama Canal tantrum
The incoming president wants to punish Panama for failing to appreciate ‘the extraordinary generosity’ of the US., As he gears up to retake the presidency of the United States this month, Americas Worst Traitor has spontaneously begun threatening to retake the Panama Canal, as well. Per the incoming president’s recentContinue Reading
Screening for physical inactivity can cut risk of chronic illness, study suggests
Encouraging primary care physicians to screen patients for physical inactivity with a simple questionnaire can help identify people at risk for many chronic diseases, a new study suggests., Read MoreContinue Reading
Prosecuting crimes of poverty isn’t the same as combating a “crime wave”
The following is a guest blog post co-authored by Elizabeth Rossi of Civil Rights Corps and Amanda Woog of the Texas Fair Defense Project. Their organizations are among the civil rights groups involved in bail litigation against Harris County. Related: this discussion of the District Attorney’s claims to be fightingContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 01/02/2025
This page hosts daily news stories related to the media and journalism industry. Check back often, as new stories may be added throughout the day. Bluesky Introduces Trending Topics Amid Steady Growth Bluesky, a social platform seen as a Twitter alternative, has launched a “Trending Topics” feature to help usersContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 01/02/2025
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading
Midwest Wins Funding for a New Hydrogen Hub. Not Everyone Is Convinced It’s ‘Clean.’
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WBEZ , a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region, and is published here as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. The U.S. Department of Energy is rolling out the first installment of its $1 billion commitmentContinue Reading
Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level
Scientists have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of aging mice and located a hot spot where much of that damage is centralized. The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, suggesting a connection between diet and brain health., Read MoreContinue Reading
New Orleans police chief says they are ‘staffing up’ for Sugar Bowl
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick joins TODAY to share the latest on the investigation into the New Year’s Day truck attack and where they stand on security preparations for the Sugar Bowl., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Can 4G feature phones rise again on the back of QVGA, thin clients, and remote browsers?
The developer of the Puffin Browser thinks so – and has a million users to show for it It’s hard to get excited about feature phones with 320 x 240 resolution, but Shioupyn Shen thinks precisely such devices are about to bring millions of people to the web in aContinue Reading
Video: UN team witnesses the devastation of north Gaza
Humanitarian teams from the United Nations and the World Health Organisation have arrived in northern Gaza., UN team witnesses the devastation of North Gaza NewsFeed Humanitarian teams from the United Nations and the World Health Organisation have arrived in northern Gaza. They say hospitals are in ruins and people haveContinue Reading