Gaza’s traumatised children urgently need the hope education offers
Restoring education in Gaza is as urgent as humanitarian provision. It can help children begin to recover from trauma., When the ceasefire in Gaza was announced, I experienced a range of mixed emotions. I felt joy that the bombs had finally stopped, but also dread that they could resume atContinue Reading
Kenya’s revered opposition leader Raila Odinga being laid to rest
Final ceremony follows days of memorial events that left five people dead and hundreds injured during stampedes., Final ceremony follows days of memorial events that left five people dead and hundreds injured during stampedes. Kenyans are saying a final farewell to esteemed opposition leader Raila Odinga, days after several peopleContinue Reading
Anti-vaccine claims about the Alexis Lorenze case mislead on vaccine risks
Introduction In September 2024, multiple social media posts began appearing on Instagram, claiming that vaccination caused a 23-year-old woman named Alexis Lorenze to become severely ill. These posts commonly included graphic photos of Lorenze’s facial bruising and swelling. Several of these posts can be traced to accounts with large followingsContinue Reading
South African rowers of color become first to compete at Charles, part of larger trend toward access
Five athletes have become first from South Africa to compete in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston as part of a crew comprised entirely of people of color. (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
Israeli strike, ‘No Kings’, dark matter and AI glasses
Israel launches a fresh attack on Gaza as both sides trade blame over ceasefire violations. Hundreds of thousands march in anti-The Traitor “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. The U.S. sends two survivors of a deadly Caribbean drug-smuggling strikeback to Colombia and Ecuador for prosecution. Shares in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica surge after reporting recordContinue Reading
LIVE: Liverpool vs Manchester United – Premier League
Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Liverpool and Man United face-off at Anfield., Live Match, Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Liverpool and Man United face-off at Anfield.,2025-10-19 12:30:00,Read MoreContinue Reading
South Korea arrests North Korean soldier for crossing fortified border
The incident is the first alleged defection of a North Korean soldier in more than a year., The incident is the first alleged defection of a North Korean soldier in more than a year. South Korea says it has taken a North Korean soldier into custody after he crossed theContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 10/19/2025
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. White House Joins Bluesky with Provocative First Post The White House officially joined Bluesky on Friday, sharing a montage of memes and messages fromContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 10/19/2025 (Weekend Edition)
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Fact Check Search 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, weContinue Reading
Forged in fire: The 900°C heat that built Earth’s stable continents
New research reveals that Earth’s continents owe their stability to searing heat deep in the planet’s crust. At more than 900°C, radioactive elements shifted upward, cooling and strengthening the landmasses that support life. This ancient heat engine also distributed valuable minerals, giving scientists new clues for exploration and for spottingContinue Reading
Of the many factors that cause wildfires, the influence of climate change and human activities is growing
This past summer was the hottest ever recorded…again. As monthly heat records fell one by one worldwide, wildfires also became front-page news throughout 2023. From across North America, Greece, Chile, Algeria, and Kazakhstan among many others, wildfires burned uncontrollably. The striking orange New York City skyline was the result ofContinue Reading
Authorities undertaking climate action targeted by viral “Climate lockdowns” narrative on social media
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, long before vaccines became available, many countries acted to curb the spread of the virus by imposing restrictions on people’s movement called lockdowns. Lockdowns have saved lives by reducing the physical interactions between infected and uninfected people, which in turn reduces transmissionContinue Reading
What’s in a number? The significance of the 1.5°C warming threshold and reporting on its possible breach in popular media
1.5 is an important number in climate science. It is the recommended target, in degrees Celsius, to which global warming should be limited relative to preindustrial levels, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate science[1]. Further, the legally binding Paris Agreement tasksContinue Reading