BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake
(bbc.com)
The military government in Myanmar has said at least 2,000 people were killed in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit last Friday.
The military government in Myanmar has said at least 2,000 people were killed in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit last Friday.
Ex-FCC chairs from both parties say CBS news distortion investigation is bogus
(arstechnica.com)
The Federal Communications Commission's news distortion investigation into CBS drew a public rebuke from a bipartisan group of five former FCC commissioners, including two former chairmen.
The Federal Communications Commission's news distortion investigation into CBS drew a public rebuke from a bipartisan group of five former FCC commissioners, including two former chairmen.
The Guardian flourishes without a paywall
(nymag.com)
There was a time in media when having a billionaire owner was an asset.
There was a time in media when having a billionaire owner was an asset.
Take this on-call rotation and shove it
(scottsmitelli.com)
The familiar blue and gold intro graphic fills the screen every evening at six o’clock on the dot. The jabbing staccato string music conjures up vague secondhand memories of what a teletype machine might have sounded like. A high angle view of the studio floor with the large Lexan-clad desk in the middle, then a cross dissolve to a two shot of the presenters for this newscast.
The familiar blue and gold intro graphic fills the screen every evening at six o’clock on the dot. The jabbing staccato string music conjures up vague secondhand memories of what a teletype machine might have sounded like. A high angle view of the studio floor with the large Lexan-clad desk in the middle, then a cross dissolve to a two shot of the presenters for this newscast.
Game Informer Is Back
(gameinformer.com)
The whole team has returned, and we can’t wait to connect with you again.
The whole team has returned, and we can’t wait to connect with you again.
Good drug news – More important things happening in biotechnology and medicine
(worksinprogress.news)
We recently released Issue 18 of Works in Progress. Read about prehistoric psychopaths, fertility on demand and the king of fruits here. Today on Links in Progress Asimov Press’s Niko McCarty and our own Saloni Dattani return to review more important things happening in the world of biotechnology and medicine.
We recently released Issue 18 of Works in Progress. Read about prehistoric psychopaths, fertility on demand and the king of fruits here. Today on Links in Progress Asimov Press’s Niko McCarty and our own Saloni Dattani return to review more important things happening in the world of biotechnology and medicine.
Two women who spied for Russia tracked down and named by BBC
(bbc.com)
Two women who were part of a Russian spy network run from the UK are named for the first time today by a BBC investigation.
Two women who were part of a Russian spy network run from the UK are named for the first time today by a BBC investigation.
'Naive' science fan faces jail for plutonium import
(yahoo.com)
A "science nerd" who wanted to collect all the elements of the periodic table could face jail time after ordering radioactive material over the internet.
A "science nerd" who wanted to collect all the elements of the periodic table could face jail time after ordering radioactive material over the internet.
‘The Celts: A Modern History’ by Ian Stewart Review
(historytoday.com)
Around the 1990s, the historical Celts endured something of an identity crisis. First in academic articles, then in popular books, and eventually in newspaper headlines, people started loudly declaring that ‘Celts’ did not really exist.
Around the 1990s, the historical Celts endured something of an identity crisis. First in academic articles, then in popular books, and eventually in newspaper headlines, people started loudly declaring that ‘Celts’ did not really exist.
Tourist in US chained 'like Hannibal Lecter'
(bbc.co.uk)
A tourist held in the US for 19 days was removed in chains like Hannibal Lecter, according to her parents.
A tourist held in the US for 19 days was removed in chains like Hannibal Lecter, according to her parents.
Musk's Doge Goon Accidentally Triggered Secret Service Alert in White House
(thedailybeast.com)
Agents reportedly rushed to the roof of the Eisenhower Executive Building after a Musk employee made an unscheduled visit.
Agents reportedly rushed to the roof of the Eisenhower Executive Building after a Musk employee made an unscheduled visit.
Reddit Becomes a Lifeline for Federal Workers Scared of Losing Their Jobs
(nytimes.com)
On March 4, a Trump appointee at the Department of Veterans Affairs circulated a memo to senior leadership. The agency, it said, would “move out aggressively” to improve efficiency, with an “initial objective” of cutting the work force to 2019 levels.
On March 4, a Trump appointee at the Department of Veterans Affairs circulated a memo to senior leadership. The agency, it said, would “move out aggressively” to improve efficiency, with an “initial objective” of cutting the work force to 2019 levels.
Voice of America has been shut down
(usatoday.com)
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday, outlining seven federal agencies to be reduced in size, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media which is the parent company of Voice of America.
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday, outlining seven federal agencies to be reduced in size, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media which is the parent company of Voice of America.
A Massive Ship Came Out of the Blue, Sailer Recounts Collision
(bbc.co.uk)
For the crew onboard the Stena Immaculate, the cargo ship which was about to plough into them seemed to just "come out of the blue".
For the crew onboard the Stena Immaculate, the cargo ship which was about to plough into them seemed to just "come out of the blue".
Top links on Bluesky, Updated Hourly
(theblue.report)
The Department of Homeland Security has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who might be leaking information to the media about immigration operations. Tom Homan and Kristi Noem blame lower-than-expected ICE arrest numbers on recent leaks.
The Department of Homeland Security has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who might be leaking information to the media about immigration operations. Tom Homan and Kristi Noem blame lower-than-expected ICE arrest numbers on recent leaks.
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus 1 week earlier
(wfsb.com)
Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home.
Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home.
Moscow-based global news network has infected Western AI tools
(newsguardrealitycheck.com)
A well-funded Moscow-based global ‘news’ network has infected Western artificial intelligence tools worldwide with Russian propaganda.
A well-funded Moscow-based global ‘news’ network has infected Western artificial intelligence tools worldwide with Russian propaganda.
Russian propoganda is reportedly influencing AI chatbot results
(techcrunch.com)
Russian propaganda may be influencing certain answers from AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta’s Meta AI, according to a new report.
Russian propaganda may be influencing certain answers from AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta’s Meta AI, according to a new report.
Cargo ship will be stuck in mud 'for a month'
(bbc.com)
A cargo ship that ran aground in the Humber estuary is likely to remain in the channel for "the next month", officials have said.
A cargo ship that ran aground in the Humber estuary is likely to remain in the channel for "the next month", officials have said.
FiveThirtyEight Gets the Ax as ABC News Slashes Jobs in Major Shakeup
(mediaite.com)
ABC News is shutting down FiveThirtyEight as part of sweeping layoffs at the network as parent company Disney continues broader restructuring and looks to cut about 200 positions, or 6 percent of its workforce.
ABC News is shutting down FiveThirtyEight as part of sweeping layoffs at the network as parent company Disney continues broader restructuring and looks to cut about 200 positions, or 6 percent of its workforce.
In news deserts, Trump won in a landslide
(localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu)
Donald Trump won the 2024 election with one of the smallest popular-vote margins in U.S. history, but in news deserts – counties lacking a professional source of local news – it was an avalanche.
Donald Trump won the 2024 election with one of the smallest popular-vote margins in U.S. history, but in news deserts – counties lacking a professional source of local news – it was an avalanche.
Woman dies after being impaled by metal straw (2019)
(independent.co.uk)
A woman was killed when she fell onto a metal drinking straw that pierced her eye socket and entered her brain, an inquest heard.
A woman was killed when she fell onto a metal drinking straw that pierced her eye socket and entered her brain, an inquest heard.
The AI that apparently wants Elon Musk to die
(vox.com)
X wanted Grok to tell it straight. They didn’t like the result.
X wanted Grok to tell it straight. They didn’t like the result.
Mass firings at National Weather Service, NOAA ignite fury among scientists
(latimes.com)
As federal job eliminations strike the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service, scientists and environmental advocates are denouncing the cuts, saying they could cause real harm to Americans.
As federal job eliminations strike the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service, scientists and environmental advocates are denouncing the cuts, saying they could cause real harm to Americans.