BYD Plans to Start Producing Electric Vehicles in Brazil Before March 2025
BYD plans to start producing electric vehicles in Brazil before March 2025 and create 20,000 direct jobs by the end of 2026…Continue Reading
Ruble’s Plunge Signals Trouble for Russian Economy
When you’re a Russian retiree living on a limited income, it’s bad enough trying to contend with skyrocketing prices for staples like eggs, potatoes, or butter. Now add to the list of worries: a swooning ruble hitting lows not seen in years. “I see these prices…Continue Reading
Syrian opposition reach Damascus countryside in rapid advance
Syrian opposition forces have reached the countryside around Damascus in a rapid advance., NewsFeed Syrian opposition forces have reached the countryside around Damascus in a rapid advance. Video from the town of Jaramana showed residents toppling a statue of President Bashar al-Assad’s father, and Syrian forces were seen withdrawing elsewhere.Continue Reading
A year into Javier Milei’s presidency, Argentina’s poverty hits a new high
In Argentina, the poverty rate has surpassed 50 percent in the wake of wide-ranging austerity measures and deregulation., ‘A disaster’ A year into Javier Milei’s presidency, Argentina’s poverty hits a new high People queue outside the Constitucion train station in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to get food from a soup kitchenContinue Reading
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here’s what to know
Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited, Read MoreContinue Reading
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu, Read MoreContinue Reading
Average price of new electric cars jumps in Germany, falls in China
EV prices in Germany rose 7.5 pct on average in 2024 – driven by bigger jumps at the top end. But in China, EV prices fell five percent – both for entry-level and top models. The post Average price of new electric cars jumps in Germany, falls in China appearedContinue Reading
L.A.’s mountain lions become more nocturnal to avoid people. Does it come at a cost?
A new study found mountain lions in the L.A. area are shifting to a later schedule to avoid people, a hopeful coexistence strategy that may have downsides.Continue Reading
Is your pension fund liquidating Oregon’s forests?
Lax state regulations create a timber bonanza for institutional investors. The post Is your pension fund liquidating Oregon’s forests? appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Pakistan protests & the state’s battle for control
Digital blackouts in Pakistan as the establishment and protesters face-off., The Listening Post Pakistan has once again been shaken by protests, with Imran Khan, the country’s jailed ex-prime minister, at their epicentre. This time, the state has responded with a technologically sophisticated crackdown, with digital blackouts and restrictions on socialContinue Reading
Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict?
Tehran has warned it could directly send troops into Syria, but there has been no evidence of a major mobilisation yet., Tehran, Iran – Iran has continued to voice support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as opposition fighters carry on with a blistering military offensive that aims to overthrow theContinue Reading
MBFC’s Weekly Media Literacy Quiz Covering the Week of DEC 1st – DEC 7th
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
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/07/2024 (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