South Korea’s long history of martial law – and impeachments
Calls to impeach President Yoon grows after he was forced to reverse his decision to impose martial law in South Korea., South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s decision to declare martial law has triggered the biggest political crisis in decades in the East Asian nation and sent shock waves across theContinue Reading
A new catalyst can turn methane into something useful
Although it is less abundant than carbon dioxide, methane gas contributes disproportionately to global warming because it traps more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, due to its molecular structure. MIT chemical engineers have now designed a new catalyst that can convert methane into useful polymers, which could helpContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 12/04/2024
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. AOC Becomes First User to Hit 1 Million Followers on Bluesky Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has become the first user to reach 1 million followersContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/04/2024
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 who 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
IAEA Profile: Harnessing Technology to Build Connections and Protect Data
“I was fascinated by the idea that someone on one side of the world could communicate with someone on the other side because of technology. It really spoke to me,” says Rutendo Zvirawa, reflecting on what inspired her to pursue a career in information technology., Read MoreContinue Reading
Alaska’s changing environment
The University of Alaska Fairbanks released a new report this week highlighting environmental changes and extremes that impact Alaskans and their livelihoods. ‘Alaska’s Changing Environment’ provides people with timely, reliable and understandable information on topics ranging from temperature and precipitation changes to salmon and polar bears., Read MoreContinue Reading
FTC scolds two data brokers for allegedly selling your location to the metre
‘Where we go is who we are’ totally isn’t a creepy ad slogan at all The FTC has reached a settlement with two data brokerages over allegations they harvested precise location data that shows when people entered hospitals, places of worship, and even attended protests supporting the late George Floyd.…,Continue Reading
Diets high in industrially produced foods impair muscle quality, associated with knee osteoarthritis
Consuming more ultra-processed food is linked to higher levels of fat on thigh muscles, a new study reports., Read MoreContinue Reading
Transgender rights case lands at Supreme Court amid debate over ban on medical treatments for minors
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors, Read MoreContinue Reading
How the FDA allows companies to add secret ingredients to our food
The FDA allows food makers to vouch for the safety of ingredients they add to our food, calling them ‘generally recognized as safe.’, Read MoreContinue Reading
Are you a former SmileDirectClub customer? You might be eligible for a refund
When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo, Read MoreContinue Reading
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North Carolina’s voter ID law just got its first big test
People line up to vote at a polling station at Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Charlotte on Nov. 5. Grant Baldwin/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Grant Baldwin/AFP via Getty Images CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For more than a decade, North Carolina has been home to a bitterContinue Reading