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Eleanor’s dad loved science — or so she thought. Eleanor grew up listening to stories of the Apollo missions and audio clips from space expeditions. Every weekend, the two of them hopped on a train to downtown Philadelphia to visit the Franklin Institute, where they would explore the planetarium, …
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Debunking celebrity chef Pete Evans’ dubious health advice over the past eight years has become a game of whack a mole for Australia’s peak medical bodies. But despite his mainstream career largely ending after a Nazi meme saw him dumped by Channel 10, publishers and retailers, support for Evans is …
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Classic conspiracy theories about the death of Elvis, the moon landing and even the JFK assassination seem almost quaint compared to some of the plot scenarios circulated in the American public these days, complements of social media. An invitation to comment on the trend didn’t generate much …
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ImageThe scene at Detroit’s central counting board last week, where confrontations erupted over how many poll watchers would be allowed in the room.Credit…Carlos Osorio/Associated Press In Pennsylvania, much of President Trump’s attention since the election has focused on Philadelphia, where he has …
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Source: geralt/pixabay “Old George Orwell got it backward. Big Brother isn’t watching. He’s singing and dancing. He’s pulling rabbits out of a hat. Big Brother’s busy holding your attention every moment you’re awake. He’s making sure you’re always distracted. He’s making sure you’re fully absorbed. …
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We try to make sense of it all so you don’t have to. Pete Evans — chef and now, far-right conspiracy theorist — is making headlines for all the wrong reasons yet again. This time, he’s posted the same nazi symbol on his social media that was used by the Christchurch terrorist. Evans’ post features …
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By now, we’re all keenly aware of the threat posed by the novel coronavirus and we all know first-hand how our race to meet that threat head-on has altered the way we learn, do business and interact with each other. But another sea-change is coming. The stupendous rise in the popularity and …
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By now, we’re all keenly aware of the threat posed by the novel coronavirus and we all know firsthand how our race to meet that threat head-on has altered the way we learn, do business and interact with each other. But another sea change is coming. The stupendous rise in the popularity and …
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The election is over, but the misinformation age is just beginning. While President Donald Trump, who has been a major disseminator of falsehoods, lost the election to Democratic challenger Joe Biden, the allure of conspiracy theories, misleading videos and digital lies will endure. Experts say the …
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As the United States is now fully engaged in a second week of post-election controversies, two realities are increasingly clear. First, Donald Trump is growing increasingly unhinged in his quest to retain his grip on power. Second, only conservative media can prevent vast segments of the GOP base …
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