How the anti-drug ‘kingpin strategy’ fuels violence in Mexico’s Sinaloa
Rival criminal factions are battling for control in the Mexican state of Sinaloa after the arrests of two drug lords., NewsFeed Rival criminal factions are battling for control in the Mexican state of Sinaloa after the arrests of two top drug lords earlier this year. Experts say this devastating violenceContinue Reading
Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?
The Biden administration has shown no willingness to change course on Israel. It is running out of time to do so., With fewer than 70 days left in office, United States President Joe Biden has officially entered the “lame duck” phase of his presidency – the period of time betweenContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 11/13/2024
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. Daily Mail Wins European Court Appeal Over £822K Costs Payout to Terror Suspect The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of the DailyContinue Reading
Europe’s climate leadership at COP29: The Traitor comeback turns up heat on EU
Deadly floods in Spain and in central and eastern Europe, as well as devastating hurricanes in the US, are just some of the recent potent reminders of climate change. From November 11, world leaders are huddling in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku for the COP29 climate conference, with the stated goal of stepping up climate action and offering moreContinue Reading
Schumer’s AI road map might take GOP detour
Portions of Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s artificial intelligence “road map” may survive into the new Congress, but legislation stemming from it will favor industry while downplaying civil rights, according to technology and data privacy experts. The 31-page Senate blueprint, titled Driving U.S. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence…Continue Reading
Fave Five: M/M Small Town Romances
Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander Showmance by Chad Beguelin Work For it by Talia Hibbert Seasons of New Hope by Philip William Stover The Barkeep and the Bro by AJ Truman, Read MoreContinue Reading
AI-generated call into Texas council meeting raises concerns
It’s unclear whether the AI-generated call is connected to a real person., AUSTIN (KXAN) — It was a call that began with what seemed like a usual introduction from a speaker, during the public comment portion of Austin City Council’s Nov. 7 meeting. “Hello esteemed City Council, my name isContinue Reading
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads
LONDON (AP) — Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don’t want to pay for an ad-free subscription, social media company Meta said Tuesday, bowing to pressure from Brussels over privacy and digital competition concerns. Meta Platforms has been offeringContinue Reading
Variations on a theme: The evidence refuting the false claim that vaccines cause autism
Introduction One of the most enduring narratives about vaccine safety is the alleged link between childhood vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in 2020 showed that more than one in four parents of children with ASD believed it was caused by vaccines[1]. This belief directly impacts publicContinue Reading
Shares of China’s Xpeng surge after 30,000+ orders for new P7+ sedan
Shares of Xpeng Motors closed up 15.6% on Thursday after the Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle maker said it secured 31,528 firm reservations with non-refundable deposits of RMB 5,000 ($699.40) in just a few hours following the launch of the P7+ electric sedan in the Chinese market. The RMB 186,800 ($26,130) starting price of the P7+ isContinue Reading
JACK POSOBIEC and SENATOR RON JOHNSON: Call your Senators, tell them to vote for Rick Scott
He would turn the United States Senate into a functioning organization, one that respects the private sector, the golden goose that really powers our economy…Continue Reading
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
Health experts say walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease, Read MoreContinue Reading
NHS managers to be sacked in failing hospitals
PA Failing hospitals will be revealed in league tables and NHS managers sacked if they do not turn things around, the health secretary has told health leaders at a conference in Liverpool. Wes Streeting is promising a “no-holds-barred, sweeping review” of NHS performance in England. Hospitals can expect to beContinue Reading