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
Vermont state senator resigns over Young Republicans racist chat scandal
A Vermont lawmaker who was in a Young Republicans Telegram group chat filled with racist and antisemitic messages stepped down from his position Friday. State Sen. Sam Douglass said in a statement his resignation is effective Monday at noon. “I know that this decision will upset many, and delight others,Continue Reading
Tough Mountie challenge hits Montreal to raise funds for pediatric research
Montreal hosted the Tough Mountie Challenge, an obstacle course inspired by police training, all to support vital pediatric research. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/appContinue Reading
Ukrainian drones spark massive fire at Rosneft’s major oil refinery in Samara’s Novokuybyshevsk (video)
Ukrainian drones struck Rosneft’s major Russian oil refinery overnight, igniting a massive fire that raged into the morning, according to Ukrainian Telgram channels and a later report by the Ukrainian military. The Novokuybyshevsk refinery in Samara Oblast was hit for the fifth time, and the fourth time this year, MilitarnyiContinue Reading
Russia uses occupied territory of Ukraine to test its new long-range UMPB‑5R bomb on civilians
Russian troops attacked the city of Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast for the first time using a new modification of an aviation bomb that covered a distance of about 130 km. Preliminary information indicates the bomb was released from territory temporarily occupied by Russia, Ukrainian authorities report. The use of such a high-precision,Continue Reading
Ex-rugby pro goes from the first XV to making fifteens
Read more here. 5 hours ago Baking NI Health Northern Ireland Mental health Take a trip along the new Newry-Carlingford greenway The final stretch of a new cross-border greenway linking Newry City and Carlingford village has been officially opened. 16 Sep 2025 Northern Ireland ‘I want to be able toContinue Reading
Federal troops in San Francisco? Locals, leaders scoff at The Traitor’s plan
Traitor 47’s suggestion that he will soon send federal forces into San Francisco was met with outrage and eye-rolls from local residents and leaders, who called it unnecessary., Read MoreContinue Reading