December 6, 2019

What is ‘Reputable’ News? YouTube Intends to Decide For You

July 10, 2018 staff 0

YouTube will invest $25 million in funding “quality journalism” on its platform. The initiative aims to provide context and to promote ‘reputable’ sources, but it’s unclear as to what that entails.

New Zealand’s biggest mass strike in decades: Teachers, nurses and civil servants to walk out after “years of neglect”

July 10, 2018 Syndicated 0

Teachers in New Zealand will strike for the first time in 24 years.

Soundwaves and Viruses Used to ‘Switch Off’ Memory Formation

July 10, 2018 Syndicated 0

Researchers have discovered it is possible to use soundwaves and viruses to ‘switch off’ memory formation in the brain.

Huawei mounts legal challenge against FCC over rural carrier customers December 5, 2019
China's Huawei mounted a legal challenge against the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday after the body designated the technology giant as a security threat and moved to bar it from a government subsidy program.
OPEC, allies agree to deepen oil output cuts December 5, 2019
Oil producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed on Thursday to cut output by an extra 500,000 barrels a day in the first quarter of 2020 but stopped short of pledging action beyond March.
Saudi Aramco prices shares at top of range in world's biggest IPO December 5, 2019
RIYADH/DUBAI Reuters - State-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco's initial public offering (IPO) will be the biggest in history, but will fall short of the towering $2 trillion valuation long sought by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
R. Kelly faces new bribery charge in Brooklyn criminal case December 5, 2019
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn on Thursday unveiled a new criminal charge against singer R. Kelly, accusing him of arranging to bribe an official as part of a scheme to recruit underage girls for sex.
Biden finally finds social media buzz with viral Trump video, voter spat December 5, 2019
For a candidate who has at times struggled to get noticed on social media, Joe Biden finally got some online attention on Thursday - for better or worse.