WikiCredCon 2025
Expanding on our Iffy.news/Veri.FYI session at WikiCredCon (February 15 2025). Please consider supporting the new Domain-Name Property Proposal in Wikidata, that emerged from this conference… Wikimedia is a wonderful source of information about the credibility of news sources. But it’s not a source of credibility data. It’s not a credibilityContinue Reading
PolitiFact 2024: Scores
Every four years Iffy.news compiles PolitiFact-checks (with permission) to rate the veracity of political people. We convert their fact-checks into credibility scores, comparing pols, pundits, PACS, and partiesContinue Reading
Israel targets Syrian government with attack on Damascus military HQ
Israel launched powerful airstrikes on Damascus, targeting the defence ministry., NewsFeed Israel launched powerful airstrikes on Damascus Wednesday, targeting the defence ministry and the area around the presidential palace. At least three people were killed in the strikes. Analysts say the assault signals that Tel Aviv has chosen “military hegemony”Continue Reading
The Traitor repudiates draft letter to fire US Fed chair Powell
The Traitor acknowledged discussing firing Powell with Republicans but denied a letter had been drafted to do that., The Traitor acknowledged discussing with some Republicans the option of firing Powell but denied a letter had been drafted to do that. United States President Traitor 47 has denied plans to fireContinue Reading
The Traitor says he’s “highly unlikely” to fire Jerome Powell
After threatening to fire Powell on Tuesday night, The Traitor now says he probably won’t do so Published July 16, 2025 1:53PM (EDT) Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington on November 07, 2024 inContinue Reading
Unsure About the Future of Windsurf? Try These Alternative Vibe Coding Editors on Linux
The rise of AI-powered coding tools has reshaped developer workflows worldwide. Interactive development environments are becoming more intelligent, adapting to how programmers work. Microsoft is actively evolving VS Code into an AI-first IDE by integrating powerful language models and automation. Meanwhile, Amazon recently launched Kiro, aiming to simplify coding withContinue Reading
MP Materials announces deal with Department of Defense to develop US rare earth magnet supply chain
MP Materials has formed a public-private partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD) aimed at developing a US rare earth magnet supply chain. Rare earth magnets are used in the majority of EV traction motors, as well as smartphones, robotics, and various defense-related applications. Over 90% of the world’sContinue Reading
The evolution of aluminum heat exchanger manufacturing
Sponsored by Honeywell. In the dynamic aluminum heat exchanger sector, EV manufacturers continuously push design complexity to meet the demands of electric vehicle size, space, and cooling requirements. This collaboration between EV and heat exchanger manufacturers results in the latter continuously driving improvements in workflow optimization, business efficiency, and environmentalContinue Reading
Tom Daley Serves Up a New Adidas Collection Just in Time for Us to Beat The Heat
Tom Daley, the Olympic legend who landed more than just medals, has made his latest splash not in the pool but on social media with the launch of his new Adidas swimwear collection. Known for his grace both on the platform and off, Daley has taken his creativity to aContinue Reading
NASA Announces Summer 2023 Hottest on Record
Summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The months of June, July, and August combined were 0.41 degrees Fahrenheit (0.23 degrees Celsius) warmer than any other summer in NASA’s record, andContinue Reading
NASA-Built Greenhouse Gas Detector Moves Closer to Launch
In Brief: The instrument will enable nonprofit organization Carbon Mapper to pinpoint and measure methane and carbon dioxide sources from space. A state-of-the-art imaging spectrometer, which will measure the greenhouse gases methane and carbon dioxide from space, moved closer to launch this month after being delivered to a clean roomContinue Reading
NASA Maps Key Heat Wave Differences in Southern California
In Brief: No stranger to hot weather, the region is facing more humid heat waves that test the adaptability of its residents. But different areas feel different effects. Like much of the planet, Southern California is expected to experience more heat waves in the future due to Earth’s changing climate.Continue Reading
NASA Clocks July 2023 as Hottest Month on Record Ever Since 1880
Editor’s Note: This release has been updated to add additional graphics, captions, and to spell out the words degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. According to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, July 2023 was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record. “SinceContinue Reading