FACT CHECK: Video of Nepal protest misrepresented as anti-Marcos rally
Claim: A video shows a “chaotic” crowd at a rally held against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim has already received 399,000 views, 8,400 reactions, 1,900 shares, and 852 comments as of writing. It was posted on November 8Continue Reading
FACT CHECK: PNP official did not say arresting Dela Rosa is ‘treachery’
Claim: Philippine National Police (PNP) deputy chief Police Lieutenant General Wilson Joseph Lopez said that dying for the International Criminal Court (ICC) constitutes treachery, and that arresting Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa under a warrant issued by a foreign body amounts to a betrayal of fellow Filipinos. Rating: FALSE Why weContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Dela Rosa quote denying existence of arrest warrant is fake
Claim: A quote card shows Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa saying he refuses to surrender because he committed no crime and that no warrant exists against him. He also criticized the government for using funds on “anti-BBM” issues instead of El Niño relief. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: AContinue Reading
Who Could Replace Chuck Schumer?
A resounding anti-establishment wave just gave Democrats control of Congress. Many are now wondering if it’s time for the party’s leadership to be replaced — particularly Chuck Schumer. But who would replace him as Senate Majority Leader? I have some thoughts.Continue Reading
Democrat supporters ecstatic after Scott Colom causes major upset in Mississippi
Democrat supporters ecstatic after Scott Colom causes major upset in Mississippi 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
India bypasses own rules to buy Israeli phone-hacking tech
India’s expansive surveillance capabilities extend beyond cloning phones to accessing cloud-based data of tech giants., New Delhi, India – India has exempted an Israeli phone-hacking company from New Delhi’s own rules, allowing it to sell phone-extraction products and surveillance technology to government agencies and sparking concerns and criticism from rightsContinue Reading
Ten police officers, 18 fighters killed in northwest Pakistan attack
Officers were returning from a mine in Kohat district when fighters opened fire on them, authorities say., Officers were returning from a mine in the Gumbat area of Kohat district when fighters opened fire on them, authorities say. Gunmen have attacked police officers conducting an operation against illegal gold miningContinue Reading
After historic losses, California GOP faces a fight over its future
In the aftermath of widespread Republican midterm losses, California GOP Chair Corrin Rankin announced Wednesday that she would not seek reelection next year., Read MoreContinue Reading
From Japan to Rwanda, early warnings are saving lives – but millions remain unprotected
Early warning systems are saving lives across the globe, but for millions of people the warning never arrives, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, urging the world to protect every person on Earth by the end of 2027.Continue Reading
‘Make or bake time’: Guterres urges climate justice pact as leaders gather at COP31
UN chief António Guterres called for a new global climate justice agreement at COP31 on Wednesday, urging governments to tax fossil fuel companies to help countries bearing the brunt of a crisis they did little to cause. His appeal came as world leaders gathered in Antalya amid unresolved questions overContinue Reading
Even Cacti Are Threatened by Heat and Drought From Global Warming
A new study finds that those factors could shrink the suitable habitat for many of nature’s hardiest plants. By Kiley Price Cacti are among the toughest plants on the planet, withstanding scorching temperatures and parched conditions that would wilt a more sensitive sprout. But climate change may threaten these hardyContinue Reading
It is time for a change of leadership in the Democratic Party in the US
The Democrats need to deliver on an ambitious agenda, and they need new energy and new voices to do so., The Democrats need to deliver on an ambitious agenda, and they need new energy and new voices to do so. Washington, DC–based political commentator and strategist. American voters sent aContinue Reading
From Pong to GTA VI: Play your way through 50 years of video games
Video games are now a $200bn business. Play through the six games that tell the story of how they got there., Play your way through 50 years of video games On November 19, Rockstar Games releases Grand Theft Auto VI, ending a 13-year wait for the sequel to one ofContinue Reading