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Bad science becoming big business in the AI age
Researchers are dealing with a disturbing trend that threatens the foundation of scientific progress: scientific fraud has become an industry. And it’s growing faster than legitimate peer-reviewed science journals can keep up with. This isn’t about individual bad actors anymore. We’re witnessing the emergence of an organized, systematic approach to scientific fraud. This includes paper […] The post Bad science becoming...
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DRC conflict: Is the peace deal with M23 faltering?
The Congolese government and M23 rebels missed a crucial deadline to sign a draft peace agreement in Doha amid new reports of rights abuses by the rebel group. Is the peace deal process falling apart?
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Amnesty International Calls Out M23 and FARDC from DRC for Committing ‘Atrocities’
Amnesty International (AI) reported on Wednesday that both the rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) and the militias allied with the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC), who are engaged in conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have committed gang rapes, summary executions, and abductions targeting civilians. RELATED: ADF Rebels Kill Over 30 […]
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:How One Peacemaker is Building a Better Future for All. Member Spotlight: Sahlim Charles
“A child at one of our partner schools was violent, fighting the other kids and generally causing trouble. But after going through eight months of our training and mentorship, the… The post How One Peacemaker is Building a Better Future for All. Member Spotlight: Sahlim Charles appeared first on Mediators Beyond Borders International.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Steep US steel tariffs leave Indian foundries gasping
Trump's 50% steel tariff has rattled India's small foundries. Facing mass layoffs and shutdowns, they urge urgent government action to survive the shockwaves.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:US steel tariffs leave Indian foundries gasping
Trump's 50% steel tariff has rattled India's small foundries. Facing mass layoffs and shutdowns, they urge urgent government action to survive the shockwaves.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:It’s staying home: UK raises £3.8 million to keep rare Barbara Hepworth sculpture
The UK government had issued an export bar on the sculpture after it was sold at an auction in March 2024, citing its cultural significance.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Africa: 'When Farmers Lead, Resilient Growth Follows'
[allAfrica] Over the past decade, African farmers and workers have done what many thought impossible - reshaping the continent's trade into a force for good. By leading from the front, they have built resilient systems that have accorded them fairer prices, built stronger communities, and advanced inclusive practices; all emerging from their urgency and knowledge of what works for them in their local communities.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Iran Would Deploy New Types of Missiles Against Israel if Attacked
Iran would use newly-manufactured missiles with much better capabilities case of any Israeli aggression, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a meeting with foreign military affiliates based in Tehran—held in commemoration of “Defense Industry Day”. RELATED: Mossad Facility Uncovered in Tehran by Iranian Authorities He emphasized that during […]
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:View from The Hill: Everyone wants a slice of the productivity action
While the summit’s program is well-defined, it’s much harder to know what’s going on behind closed doors.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Russian overnight attack injures 14 in Ukraine's Sumy region
The latest Russian attack overnight on Wednesday on Ukraine's Sumy region injured 14, including children. Zelenskyy urged more sanctions and security guarantees to end Russia's ongoing all-out war.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Why Brussels doesn’t hate air conditioning — but Europe still struggles with it
No, the EU hasn't banned air conditioning. So why do Europeans still resist it? Here's a policy look at Europe’s love-hate relationship with staying cool through the summer.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:India: Mumbai rains paralyze city, 6 feared killed
The meteorological department has warned of heavy rains on Wednesday after torrential downpour a day earlier disrupted life in India's financial hub.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:A Toxic Landfill Was on the Brink of Expanding. Residents Fought Back and Won
CHICAGO—Where the Calumet River meets the shores of Lake Michigan sits 43 acres of lakefront property, a seemingly perfect location for Southeast Side residents to enjoy. But for nearly 40 years, this has been the site of a toxic waste dump, storing over 1.2 million cubic yards of pollution-laced sediment dredged from local waterways. The […]
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Virginia Regulator Approves Electricity Transmission Line and Towers in Alexandria to Serve One Proposed Data Center
RICHMOND—Bren Pointe residents in Fairfax County are closer to seeing steel transmission towers rise just outside their townhomes after Virginia’s regulators approved a new electricity line to serve a single planned commercial data center. On Aug. 8, the State Corporation Commission (SCC), which regulates Virginia’s utilities, approved Dominion Energy’s request to erect the “Edsall Substation,” […]
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Underwater Christ statue in Liguria cleaned by divers
The submerged statue of Christ of the Abyss, a landmark off Liguria’s coast, has been cleaned in an underwater operation.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Chinese national in California jailed for exporting weapons to North Korea
Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Granting visas to enter Australia is a delicate balancing act - whether you’re a politician or not
Australia’s process of granting (and cancelling) visas is back in the spotlight. It’s a complicated issue, both legally and politically.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:A German town's bid to break China's grip on rare earths
The small German town of Bitterfeld is leading Europe's push to recycle rare earth elements that are vital for the tech and defense sector. Can this help reduce the continent's overreliance on Chinese imports?
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Bus crash in Afghanistan kills dozens of migrants returning from Iran
A collision between a bus and two other vehicles killed at least 79 people, including 19 children, in northwestern Afghanistan, local media reported.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Dozens of Afghan deportees from Iran killed in bus crash
At least 17 children were among those killed after the bus crashed and caught fire on its way to Kabul.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Did Trump make EU leaders wait in line outside his office?
Posts are being widely shared featuring an image that social media users claim shows European leaders waiting in line to meet US President Donald Trump. However, the image is false.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Details of Monash IVF review to remain secret – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs I noted in my hello earlier, rain is on the brain in Sydney, with a deluge set to continue for days.Melbourne is cold, but lovely, and Adelaide and Hobart are both expecting sunshine today. Brisbane, Perth and Canberra are in for rain. Continue reading...
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Australian Jewish representatives deliver stinging rebukes to Netanyahu and Albanese
The Executive Council of Australia Jewry has called both leaders to tone down the rhetoric as Australia and Israel continue a war of words.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to take place in Vienna
It will be Vienna's third time as host, following 1967 and 2015. JJ won this year's Eurovision with the song 'Wasted Love'. The official date for next year's final has also been revealed...
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Asia markets track Wall Street declines; Japan exports notch steepest drop in over four years
Asia-Pacific markets fell Wednesday, tracking Wall Street declines overnight,as investors parsed Japan's trade data and China's loan prime rate decision.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:What I’ve Learned About Building Citizens, Not Just Students
“Schools are not only a place to learn skills for the future; they’re where we grow democratically engaged citizens who can solve problems and build ...
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Israel’s Defense Minister Greenlights the Conquest of Gaza Despite Hamas’s Efforts to Reach a Ceasefire
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the Israeli Army’s plans to conquer Gaza City on Tuesday night, which include calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers, according to local media reports on Wednesday. RELATED: Gaza Tribunal urges UN-backed armed intervention to halt Israel’s “most lethal phase of genocide” According to the Israeli newspaper Maariv, […]
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Syria and Israel hold first direct talks in US-brokered meeting
In US-brokered talks, Syria and Israel discussed restoring a 1974 ceasefire to de-escalate tensions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Tiny new moon spotted around Uranus by powerful space telescope
The new moon, still nameless, ups the planet's total moon count to 29.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: New bets, old worries
From data to social chatter, worries about slower growth in China are picking up.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Germany: Ex-minister charged with making false statement
Former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer is denying allegations that he lied to parliament about an ill-fated toll scheme. A man is facing charges of planning to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Milei’s Government Took Formal Steps Toward Privatizing Electricity, Mining, and Water Companies
The Argentinian government took several formal steps on Tuesday toward the privatization of companies in sectors such as electricity, mining, and water distribution — a process that is among the commitments made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by Javier Milei’s far-right administration. Through various decrees and resolutions published Tuesday in the Official Gazette, the […]
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Trump: Netanyahu’s a war hero — and ‘I am too’
The U.S. president has never fought in an actual conflict.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:How a Thai Influencer is Profiting From the Border Conflict With Cambodia
The case of Praiwan Wannabut illustrates how the warped incentives of the attention economy can fuel real-world conflicts.
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