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Russia's New Weapon? The Migrant Surge on the EU Border
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-30 09:55
Latvia say they are in a "hybrid war" as European officials believe that Russia is escalating a campaign against Europe. This comes as Russian drones have flown into Polish and Romanian airspace with Danish authorities investigating the sighting last week of large drones near several airports. Joining me now is Bloomberg's POTUS, Kalinowski.You know, we're seeing with increased amount of frequency these incursions into need to remember airspace. Now, Latvia, you are in Latvia. How is the country responding ...
Unlearning in the Age of Innovation Overload | Shreya Dhirani | TEDxDGPS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 16:15
टू वीक्स एगो आई Google हाउ टू राइट अ टेक्स स्पीच। 40 मिनट्स लेटर आई हैड बुकमार्क्ड फाइव ब्लॉग्स वॉच्ड फोर वीडियोस एंड फॉल डाउन द रैबिट होल ऑफ़ रिसर्चिंग एंड ओल्ड टेक स्पीकर्स एंटायर लाइव स्टोरी। एंड इन दिस प्रोसेस कन्विंस माइसेल्फ दैट राइटिंग द स्पीच वुड टेक मंथ्स ऑफ रिसर्च एंड पॉसिबबली अ पीएचडी। दिस एक्सपीरियंस सम्स अप व्हाट लिविंग इन द इन्फॉरमेशन एज फील्स लाइक। टुडे वी आर नॉट जस्ट सराउंडेड बाय इनफार्मेशन वेर ड्राउनिंग इन इट। इंस्टेड ऑफ़ गेनिंग क्लैरिटी वेर ऑफेन लेफ्ट फीलिंग ओवरवेल्ड एंड कन्फ्यूज्ड। टू नेविग ...
How Google shifted from a bastion of accurate information to a steward of free expression
CNBC· 2025-09-26 11:00
Google CEO Sundar Pichai waves as he arrives to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, February 11, 2025. Benoit Tessier | ReutersGoogle long touted the need for factually accurate information on its platforms, but a letter submitted to Congress this week demonstrates how the tech company is shifting to prioritize "free expression."The company's YouTube division on Tuesday said it will soon allow accounts that were previously banned for spreading misinfor ...
How to communicate about the environment | Anca Anton | TEDxStockholm University
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-24 14:51
Build trust first because before the messages, before any campaign, before any fancy media plan or social media plan or Tik Tok plan, you do need to build relationships and you do that by building trust. And if we manage to do that that we then we might actually start seeing environmental communication feel more like a relationship and less like a sanctimonious lecture. So I often hear uh we have a communication crisis, we have a communication problem.Oh, if only we communicated that better. If only my mess ...
'Rapturetok' videos go viral on social media after prediction by South African pastor
NBC News· 2025-09-24 00:19
Rapture talk. Social media whipping people up again about this end times prophecy that's not happening. And the whole thing has turned into like this big joke on the internet.Me and Max are ready for the rapture. I've already sold all of my human belongings. I've said goodbye to my loved ones.I'm pretty sure we would not learn the date of the rapture from Tik Tok. This all started back in June when a pastor in South Africa made the rapture prediction and it's spotlighting just how social media can spread th ...
Is the U.S. prepared for another pandemic under RFK Jr.? Ex-CDC official weighs in
MSNBC· 2025-09-21 11:01
iter for the average American to get an updated COVID vaccine. On Friday, a CDC advisory panel unanimously recommended limiting the COVID shot to people 65 and older or those with underlying health conditions. This days after the former CDC chief medical officer, Dr.. Deborah Howry, warned Congress about changes in the AY's decision-making process. I resigned because CDC leaders were reduced to rubber stamps. supporting policies not based in science, and putting American lives at risk.Secretary Kennedy cens ...
When Science Becomes The Soundtrack of Your Life | Ioannis Pantazopoulos | TEDxNTUA
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 15:19
[μουσική] [χειροκρότημα] Γεια σας. Τι όμορφη μέρα σήμερα. Πολλοί θα χάσουν από την πανδημία αυτή τα αγαπημένα τους πρόσωπα, τη δουλειά τους, ακόμη και την αξιοπρέπιά τους. Όταν τελειώσει όμως το κακό, κάποιοι μπορεί να μην επιστρέψουν στην παλιά τους ζωή και να θέσουν νέες προτεραιότητες. Να καταλάβουν ότι το πιο πολύτιμο αγαθό δεν είναι το χρήμα, αλλά ο χρόνος. να προβληματιστούν για τις επιλογές που έκαναν, για τους ανθρώπους που δεν τόλμησαν να αγαπήσουν, για τη ζωή που δεν κατάφεραν να ζήσουν. Ίσως αυτή ...
Ex-CDC official warns: ‘Chaos’ under RFK Jr. is endangering lives
MSNBC· 2025-09-18 01:25
Vaccine Hesitancy & Public Health Concerns - Vaccine skepticism stems from confusion and distrust in recommendations, leading to indecision [2][4] - Misinformation and disinformation are key drivers of vaccine rejection among US parents [5] - One in six (16.67%) US parents are rejecting vaccine recommendations due to concerns about side effects and risks [5] - Last year, 271 children died of influenza, with over 90% of them unvaccinated [3] The Role of Scientists & Public Servants - Scientists and public servants have a responsibility to speak out when actions are not in the public's best interest [7][9] - The willingness of scientists to speak out, even leaving the CDC and facing criticism, is crucial for public health [8][9] Impact of Distrust - Efforts to destabilize trust in vaccines and experts, including pediatricians, contribute to indecision and inaction [4]
HHS bombarding parents with misinformation about vaccines will make numbers worse: Doctor
MSNBC· 2025-09-17 19:48
Vaccine Safety and Efficacy - COVID-19 vaccines were crucial in saving millions of lives in the US, including pediatric cases, offering parents a choice regarding vaccination [3] - The MMR vaccine has been safe and efficacious for decades, while the hepatitis B vaccine has led to a 99% decrease in the disease at the population level since its implementation [5] Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation - Growing distrust in vaccines among the American public is fueled by misinformation [6] - One in six (approximately 16.67%) American parents have delayed or skipped vaccine doses [9] - Concerns exist that a committee might share scientifically unsound information, potentially worsening vaccine hesitancy [6][9] Vaccine Policy and Access - States are forming consortia for vaccine policy, indicating a split in approaches [7] - American Health Insurance Plans will continue to support vaccines endorsed by the Advisory Committee before September 2025, basing coverage decisions on evidence [8] - The public questions the necessity of vaccine mandates due to pervasive myths and disinformation [8]
Workers fear adding their names to papers, CDC's former chief medical officer says
NBC News· 2025-09-17 17:57
Safety Concerns - Approximately 36% (180 out of 500) rounds fired hit the CDC building, indicating a targeted attack [1][2] - Staff members experienced trauma, including protecting children during the incident [2] - Some personnel are now hesitant to publicly associate with vaccine advocacy due to safety concerns [3] - Subject matter experts no longer present at ACIP meetings to protect them from being targeted [4] Impact on Scientific Communication - Misinformation is undermining the safety and health of children [1] - Personnel are removing their names from papers and avoiding public presentations due to fear of violence [3] - Some personnel are unwilling to publicly support good science that protects families and children [3]