Boris Johnson couldn’t cast vote without photo ID, due to his own election integrity law
After putting the controversial new law in place, he fumbled to fall behind it Published May 4, 2024 9:30AM (EDT) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a statement outside 10 Downing Street announcing his resignation as the leader of the Conservative Party as he intends to stay on as caretakerContinue Reading
Loss and Damage Meeting Shows Signs of Giving Developing Countries a Bigger Voice and Easier Access to Aid
The first meeting of the board of the new climate finance fund sought to finalize operations and its partnership with the World Bank. But who will pay? By Bob Berwyn If the new United Nations loss and damage fund lives up to the promise of its first full board meeting,Continue Reading
Tesla axes cheapest Model Y – but now there’s a longer range one for $2k more
Tesla has introduced a new variant of the Model Y – the Long Range Rear-wheel drive – and axed the previous RWD model, which had previously been the cheapest Model Y ever in the US. more…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
A “Vote Here Tuesday” sign is seen in Burlington, Vt., in 2020. In 2023, the city voted to allow non-U.S. citizens who are in the country legally to vote in local elections. But their turnout remains low. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images A “Vote HereContinue Reading
Beyond the snapshot: Why continuous risk assessment is essential in today’s threat landscape
Security vulnerabilities often lurk undetected within organizations, a consequence of gaps in traditional security assessments. These gaps can arise from missed systems during scans or the use of improper scanning techniques or technologies for specific systems. To effectively manage risk, organizations need a comprehensive understanding of their security posture acrossContinue Reading
MBFC’s Weekly Media Literacy Quiz Covering the Week of Apr 28th – May 4th
Home Factual News Least Biased Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Welcome to our weekly media literacy quiz. This quiz will test your knowledge of the past week’s events with a focus on facts, misinformation, bias, and general media literacy. Please share and compare your results. Media Literacy=the ability to critically analyzeContinue Reading
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 05/04/2024 (Weekend Edition)
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
Northern Gaza in ‘full-blown famine’, UN food agency chief says
‘It’s horror’: World Food Programme head calls for immediate ceasefire and ‘unfettered access’ into besieged territory., ‘It’s horror’: World Food Programme head calls for immediate ceasefire and ‘unfettered access’ into besieged territory. Northern Gaza is experiencing a “full-blown famine”, the head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) hasContinue Reading
Britain’s Conservatives trounced in local elections
Disillusionment with Conservative Party sees loss of 450 seats while Labour Party picks up 170 as vote count continues., Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has suffered a resounding defeat in local elections, a further sign that it is likely to be removed from power in upcoming general elections. With nearly allContinue Reading
After adopting its own Green New Deal, a college town sets a new target
Ithaca, N.Y., will require that 50% of the money spent on its energy transition and on major infrastructure projects is directed toward those residents most at risk from climate change. (Image credit: Aurora Berry)Continue Reading
An environmental justice coalition for all
How has Biden’s record on conservation served communities of color? The post An environmental justice coalition for all appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
What are the blue blobs washing up on SoCal beaches? Welcome to Velella velella Valhalla
What are those blue things washing up on Southern California beaches? Velella velella, of course. Also known as by-the-wind sailors. They’re kind of like jellyfish.Continue Reading
I Came Out As Trans At 63. People Ask Me Lots Of Questions, But There’s 1 That Scares Me Most.
You’ve no doubt never heard of “trans bingo,” but it became my game of choice not long after I came out as trans last spring at the age of 63. It was my way of coping with something about transition that I should’ve expected but never suspected. Since I wasContinue Reading