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Recent social media claims about EU Commission President’s salary found to be misleading Social media platforms have been abuzz with claims that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been “automatically increasing” her own salary, sparking outrage among critics of the European Union. However, an investigation into these allegations…
Federal officials came under increased scrutiny this week following the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good, as political figures and media outlets staked out partisan positions before a full investigation could be completed. President Trump quickly characterized Good as “a dangerous left-wing ideologue,” suggesting her shooting by Immigration and Customs…
The Trump administration has sharply criticized a new legislative proposal from Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) that would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to wear QR codes on their uniforms for identification purposes. Torres plans to introduce the Quick Recognition Act next week,…
Thousands of Venezuelans gathered in Barquisimeto on Wednesday for the annual Divina Pastora procession, seeking divine intervention during a period of unprecedented political upheaval following the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The massive Catholic pilgrimage, which takes place every January 14 approximately 170 miles west of Caracas, drew an…
The president was barely a year into his administration when a health care debate began to consume Washington. On Capitol Hill, partisan divides formed as many Democrats pressed for guaranteed insurance coverage for a broader swath of Americans while Republicans, buttressed by medical industry lobbying, warned about cost and a…
Deep Reading in a Digital World: Countering Information Overload and Misinformation Americans check their phones an average of 140 times daily, spending approximately 4.5 hours on their devices, with 57% admitting to phone addiction. This digital dependency has created a competitive landscape where tech companies and content creators vie for…
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Boeing’s 2011 Warning About Part That Failed in Deadly 2025 UPS Crash Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to a UPS plane crash killing 15 people last year, but at that time didn’t consider it a safety threat, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s Wednesday report. The UPS cargo jet crashed in November 2025 shortly after taking off from Louisville, Kentucky, when the left engine separated from the wing during takeoff. Three pilots aboard the Hawaii-bound flight were killed, along with 12 people on the ground near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. The…
Emergency service cuts on a busy NJ Transit line and the appointment of a new health commissioner prepared to challenge federal misinformation headline a series of developments across the Garden State this week. NJ Transit officials announced significant service reductions on one of the state’s key commuter rail lines, citing…
Social media platforms have become breeding grounds for unregulated health advice, with a concerning rise in gastrointestinal health misinformation posing serious risks to consumers, according to medical experts and researchers. “I had one patient who saw a TikTok video about doing a colon cleanse, bought something over the counter to…
European Commission Pay Increases Follow Set Formula, Not Von der Leyen’s Decision Claims circulating on social media that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been “automatically increasing” her own salary by €2,400 per month have been fact-checked and found to be misleading. The allegations, which have gained traction…
Russia’s Putin Frames Ukraine War as “Holy Mission” During Christmas Service Russian President Vladimir Putin used a Christmas church service to characterize Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a divinely ordained undertaking, claiming that Russian troops are carrying out a “holy mission” to defend their homeland “on God’s instruction,” according to…
Sen. Graham Heads to Israel to Meet Netanyahu Amid Growing Middle East Tensions Republican Senator Lindsey Graham announced Thursday he is traveling to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his team, describing the visit as occurring “at this crucial time in the history of the Middle East.”…
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Bangladesh Interim Leader Warns of Disinformation Threat to February Elections Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has raised alarms about a wave of disinformation that he believes could compromise the integrity of the country’s upcoming elections on February 12, the first since a popular uprising toppled the previous government in 2024.…
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences clarified Tuesday that once a Nobel Prize is announced, the decision is irreversible, addressing growing questions about the institution’s award policies. “Once a Nobel Prize is announced, the decision is final. After this point, it cannot be revoked, shared or transferred,” the Academy stated…
In a wave of consolidation sweeping through America’s media landscape, communication experts are raising alarms about the growing influence of politically-motivated billionaires acquiring major news outlets. This trend threatens to reshape how information reaches the public and potentially undermine independent journalism in the United States. Victor Pickard, who co-directs the…
Iranian security forces have dramatically escalated their tactics against protesters, switching from pellet guns to live ammunition and heavy weaponry, according to a physician who recently fled the country after treating wounded demonstrators. In an exclusive interview with the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI), the doctor described a…
Hennepin County Votes to Condemn ICE Presence Amid Escalating Immigration Tensions Minneapolis-area leaders took a bold stance against federal immigration authorities on Tuesday, unanimously passing a resolution condemning ICE and calling for the removal of its personnel and assets from Minnesota. The Hennepin County Administration, Operations and Budget Committee, comprised…
Hong Kong financial markets lost a towering figure this week as David Webb, a relentless advocate for corporate transparency and shareholder rights, died at the age of 60 after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Webb passed away peacefully in Hong Kong on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, according to a…
Wisconsin Governor Questions Lieutenant Governor’s Proposal on Immigration Enforcement Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers has expressed skepticism about a proposal from his own Lieutenant Governor, Sara Rodriguez, that would ban federal immigration enforcement actions around sensitive locations like courthouses, schools, and hospitals across the state. “I’m not sure we have…
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal Tuesday to restrict states’ and Native American tribes’ authority to block major infrastructure projects under the Clean Water Act, marking another swing in the regulatory pendulum between administrations on environmental policy. The proposal aims to limit the scope of Section 401 of the…
Misinformation Spreads Online as Fabricated Image of Minneapolis ICE Shooting Victim Goes Viral A doctored image circulating across social media platforms falsely depicts Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, as having mocked the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie…
UK Home Office Launches Controversial TikTok Account to Showcase Immigration Enforcement The UK Home Office has established a new presence on TikTok under the name “Secure Borders UK,” marking a significant shift in government communication strategy around immigration issues. Launched on Tuesday, January 13, the account features videos of immigration…
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited controversy over Greenland by making American acquisition of the strategic Arctic island a stated priority for his second term. In recent statements, Trump has suggested the possibility of using military force to take control of the self-governing Danish territory, while claiming that if the…
