Tue 17 September 2024: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a significant expansion of the country’s military, increasing troop numbers by 180,000 to reach a total of 1.5 million active servicemen. This increase will make Russia’s military the second-largest in the world, behind China, which has just over 2 million active personnel, according to the […]
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Tue 17 September 2024: Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced on Monday that it is blocking RT (formerly Russia Today), Rossiya Segodnya, and other Russian state-controlled media outlets from its platforms. The ban, which targets entities involved in foreign interference activities, is part of Meta’s broader strategy to curb disinformation on a global scale. […]
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Tue 17 September 2024: Germany reintroduced temporary controls on its western and northern borders on Monday as part of efforts to combat irregular migration and cross-border crime, the interior ministry has announced. Reuters reported that the restrictions are part of a series of measures that Germany has taken to toughen its stance on irregular migration following […]
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Mon 16 September 2024: Boeing is bracing for financial turbulence as over 30,000 workers in Seattle’s factories, responsible for building the popular 737 MAX jets, have gone on strike. The strike, the company’s first since 2008, follows the workers’ rejection of Boeing’s contract proposal, and analysts predict the loss of over $100 million in daily […]
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Mon 16 September 2024: Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Sunday that he dislikes pop superstar Taylor Swift. I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” Trump posted on his Truth Social network. His remarks came days after Swift endorsed Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the upcoming Nov. 5 election […]
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Mon 16 September 2024: 333 USC researchers may have found the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news: social platforms’ structure of rewarding users for habitually sharing information. The team’s findings, published Tuesday by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, upend popular misconceptions that misinformation spreads because users lack the critical thinking skills necessary for discerning […]
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Mon 16 September 2024: The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles on September 15, 2024, recognizing the best in television. The standout winner was “Shogun,” which set a record with 18 awards, including Best Drama Series. Lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai took home top acting honors. “Hacks” won Best Comedy […]
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Sun 15 September 2024: The former president has released his first statement since the incident. “There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!” he wrote in a campaign email to supporters. I will NEVER SURRENDER!” he added. […]
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Sun 15 September 2024: US business mogul Elon Musk doubled down on branding the Australian government “fascists,” hitting back at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over a planned misinformation and disinformation crackdown, local media reported on Sunday. The latest verbal assault came after Albanese, responding to a post by Musk, said social media companies have a […]
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Sun 15 September 2024: A change in rules meant to control flow of immigrants has led to a staggering 81 percent drop in visas for health and care workers. If you are an ageing Brit looking for a care worker to help you carry out everyday tasks, good luck finding an affordable resource anytime soon. […]
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