New internal research shared Thursday by Twitter showed that conservative tweets received greater algorithmic amplification on the platform. Twitter researchers find that their algorithms amplify … Social media algorithm favours right-leaning politicsRead more
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More allegations against Facebook
A second Facebook whistleblower has come forward with a new set of allegations about how the social media platform does business. First reported by the … More allegations against FacebookRead more
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US must stop hoarding excess COVID-19 vaccine doses
Millions of people remain at risk of dying from COVID-19 because high-income countries (HICs), including the US, continue to hoard excess vaccine doses, warns a … US must stop hoarding excess COVID-19 vaccine dosesRead more
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Greenhouse gas levels hit new high in 2020
The increasing trend of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continued in 2021, according to the latest GHG bulletin released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). All … Greenhouse gas levels hit new high in 2020Read more
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For miscarriage Oklahoma woman is sent to prison
The National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW) has denounced the prosecution of Brittney Poolaw. On Tuesday, October 5, Brittney Poolaw, a 20-year-old Oklahoma woman, was … For miscarriage Oklahoma woman is sent to prisonRead more
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Plastic will destroy us in nine years
While most of us have been focusing on goals related to decreasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere, a subset of scientists have been eying another … Plastic will destroy us in nine yearsRead more
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French Oil Company Total ‘Knew About Global Warming Impact in 1971’
French oil giant Total knew that its fossil fuel extraction could contribute to global warming as early as 1971 but stayed silent about it until … French Oil Company Total ‘Knew About Global Warming Impact in 1971’Read more
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Extreme heat is a growing concern for doctors around the world
Extreme heat is a huge worry for doctors and public health experts around the world, and it’s steadily become a bigger problem over time, according … Extreme heat is a growing concern for doctors around the worldRead more
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Up to 180,000 health care workers have died from COVID-19
In the latest in a series of statistics showing the disastrous social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that … Up to 180,000 health care workers have died from COVID-19Read more
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US Billionaires Became $2.1 Trillion Richer in 19 Months of Pandemic
American billionaires grew in number and expanded their collective fortunes by $2.1 trillion since Covid-19 sparked a worldwide pandemic nineteen months ago, according to a … US Billionaires Became $2.1 Trillion Richer in 19 Months of PandemicRead more