April 4, 2020

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.

Coronavirus sinks U.S. payrolls, more pain awaits April 3, 2020
The U.S. economy shed 701,000 jobs in March, abruptly ending a historic 113 straight months of employment growth as stringent measures to control the novel coronavirus outbreak shuttered businesses and factories, confirming a recession is underway.
3M to make more face masks, ramp up imports to U.S. after Trump order April 3, 2020
3M Co said on Friday it would increase the production of respirators and import more masks into the United States, after President Donald Trump invoked a law to help ease a shortage of essential items needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
New York reports deadliest day from virus, makes plea for help April 3, 2020
New York suffered its deadliest single day from the novel coronavirus, with 562 additional deaths across the state for a total of 2,935 fatalities, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday.
Singer Bill Withers dead at 81 from heart complications, Rolling Stone reports April 3, 2020
Bill Withers, a soulful singer best known for the 1970s hits "Lean on Me,” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died at age 81 from heart complications, Rolling Stone magazine reported on Friday, citing a statement from his family.
Dismissed U.S. carrier captain gets hero's ovation from crew April 3, 2020
The captain of a U.S. aircraft carrier relieved of his command after seeking stronger measures in response to a coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship was given a hero's ovation by his crew when he left the vessel, video posted on Twitter showed.