Variations on a theme: The evidence refuting the false claim that vaccines cause autism
Introduction One of the most enduring narratives about vaccine safety is the alleged link between childhood vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in 2020 showed that more than one in four parents of children with ASD believed it was caused by vaccines[1]. This belief directly impacts publicContinue Reading
Microsoft patches the patch that put Windows 11 in a coma
Out-of-band is becoming the norm rather than the exception Microsoft is patching another patch that dumped some PCs into recovery mode with an unhelpful error code.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue
Oil’s importance to South Sudan’s economy is often exaggerated – the bigger challenge facing Juba is its inability to secure new loans…Continue Reading
Children in Sudan are facing “unimaginable suffering” in ongoing civil war, UN says | BBC News
The United Nations has said children in Sudan are facing “unimaginable suffering” in the country’s ongoing civil war. More than 150,000 people have been killed during Sudan’s conflict, which began over two years ago when Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began a vicious struggle for power.Continue Reading
LIVE: British Home Secretary appears before parliamentary committee
British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper appears before parliamentary committee. #YvetteCooper #HomeSecretary #UK #Politics #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading
Key figure in largest tax fraud case in Germany’s history avoids jail time
Former lawyer Kai-Uwe Steck, who played a role in the loss of more than €428m to the German tax authorities, received a suspended jail sentence of one year and 10 months.Continue Reading
Balloons released in Gaziantep in support of child cancer patients
Thousands of colourful balloons were released into the sky over Gaziantep in a show of support for 5-year-old Elif Azra and other children fighting cancer.Continue Reading
Makarov vs. sniper rifle: Ukraine’s Air Force still outgunned despite arrival of F-16s
The difference in aircraft capabilities between Russian and Ukrainian jets is like comparing a Makarov pistol to a sniper rifle. Even after the arrival of F-16s, the situation has unfortunately not changed drastically in Kyiv’s favor due to the small number of jets, says Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Colonel YuriyContinue Reading
Ukraine races to build drone interceptors as Russia ramps up Shahed attacks
As Russian air assaults intensify, Ukraine is accelerating the development and deployment of low-cost drones designed to intercept and destroy unmanned aerial vehicles, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed long-range explosive vehicles used by Russia. Russia has been targeting Ukraine with hundreds of long-range explosive drones every day, especially in late May. Russia’sContinue Reading
As Summer Approaches, New Jersey’s Shore Towns Confront an Unrelenting Foe: Sea Level Rise
“Sunny day” flooding is now a thing down the shore, where the tides have risen at twice the global average. Sooner or later, “we’re not going to be able to protect everything everywhere,” one state official says. By Emilie Lounsberry ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. —The briny bay waters flood the parkingContinue Reading
Fossil Fuels and Fake LTNs: Reform’s Five Biggest Climate Clangers Since Local Elections
In the local elections on 1 May, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK took control of 10 councils and two regional mayoralties. The party vowed to scrap climate initiatives in the authorities, and has reportedly already set up an Elon Musk-inspired “DOGE” (Department of Government Efficiency) at Kent County Council in orderContinue Reading
The Golan: A Battle For Power
Syrian farmers in the occupied Golan Heights oppose an Israeli energy company’s plans for wind turbines on their land., Syrian farmers in the occupied Golan Heights oppose an Israeli energy company’s plans for wind turbines on their land. A battle over land, natural resources and wind energy in the occupiedContinue Reading
Ukraine claims to have damaged Russia’s bridge to annexed Crimea
Russian military bloggers say the attack has been unsuccessful, with the key bridge functioning after a brief closure., Russian military bloggers say the attack has been unsuccessful, with the key bridge functioning after a brief closure. Ukraine’s SBU security service has said it has hit the road and rail bridgeContinue Reading