China’s Big-City Homeowners Cash Out as Wealth Dream Fades
Chinese homeowners are losing conviction in their decades-long belief that property is a reliable store of wealth, undermining
2023-06-19 07:18
Heat waiting on Damian Lillard jeopardizes NBA title chances
As the fallout on the Bradley Beal trade continues, it has become clear that the Heat are hyper focused on getting Damian Lillard. This is a mistake.The Suns trading for Bradley Beal will have massive aftershocks around the league going forward. One of these is that the Heat didn't seem to ...
2023-06-19 07:16
TikTok allowed millions of people to see Canadian ‘helicopter’ wildfire conspiracies before taking down videos
More than 400 wildfires are raging across Canada, and misinformation about the blazes is spreading as well, particularly on TikTok. As Media Matters for America (MMFA) noted in a recent analysis, videos on TikTok claiming the fires were started intentionally by helicopters, arsonists, and “directed energy weapons” have garnered millions of views this month, with the false ideas in these videos then spreading to other social media platforms. Only a few of the most viral false videos have been taken down, the analysis notes. Further scrutiny of such claims provides easy evidence to the contrary, with Canadian officials attributing the fires to a combination of lightning strikes, human accidents, and dry, climate crisis-fueled conditions across the country. “We are already seeing one of the worst wildfire seasons on record,” Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, said in a statement earlier this month. “We must prepare for a long summer.” Other videos about the fires featured clips from a controlled burn by fire officials, as well as what was actually a 2015 wildfire, MMFA found. The Independent has contacted TikTok for comment. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes including large numbers in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia. Hundreds of firefighters have arrived from countries like Australia, New Zealand, the US, South Africa, Chile, Costa Rica and France to assist the exhausted Canadian crews. As The Independent has previously reported, misinformation spreads quickly on TikTok during ongoing disasters, thanks in part to public distrust of government officials and an increasingly anti-science bent in US politics. “Social media can be helpful. It alerts people to a situation. It’s a way for widespread dissemination,” Dr Erin Haynes, professor of preventive medicine and environmental health at the University of Kentucky told The Independent in March in the wake of the Ohio train derailment disaster. “But because of that it allows widespread dissemination of false information, so it can go both ways. You have to be very cautious when using social media. Fact-check, find the source of that information.” Read More Canadian wildfire smoke gives Minnesota city the worst air in the US Satellites capture Canadian wildfire smoke pouring into US Midwest Wildfire smoke from Canada might be a problem ‘all summer’
2023-06-19 06:59
North Korea says botched satellite launch was 'gravest failure'
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has said its botched military satellite launch last month was the "gravest failure"
2023-06-19 06:57
Aussie Dollar, US Futures Rise on US-China Hopes: Markets Wrap
The Australian dollar and US equity futures rose in early Asian trading Monday amid signs of improving ties
2023-06-19 06:51
Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile
Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.
2023-06-19 06:23
Bradley Beal trade puts the Suns in bind to maximize KD era with rest of roster
The Suns have just traded for Bradley Beal, making a massive mistake which may cost them a title with Kevin Durant going forward.According to Shams Charania, the Suns have traded point guard Chris Paul, shooting guard Landry Shamet, second-round picks, and multiple first-round swaps for Wizards ...
2023-06-19 06:19
MLB Rumors: D'Backs shocking trade plans, White Sox rumblings, Pirates call up top prospect
MLB Rumors: Even White Sox players don’t want to be in Chicago anymoreThe Chicago White Sox are currently sitting 31-41 in the AL Central, five games out of first place.Being in arguably the most underachieving division in the MLB and still ranking third could mean the White Sox look to ...
2023-06-19 05:58
Projected Suns starting lineup after Bradley Beal trade
The Suns have traded for All-Star guard Bradley Beal. What will the depth chart and lineup in Phoenix look like after the trade?The Phoenix Suns now have Bradley Beal on the roster alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Suns are sending Chris...
2023-06-19 05:51
China’s Plan to Boost Rural EV Sales Meets With Skeptical Buyers
To understand the challenges China faces in trying to encourage the uptake of electric cars in its vast
2023-06-19 05:25
NBA rumors: Bradley Beal trade puts Heat all-in on Damian Lillard
The Bradley Beal trade between the Wizards and Suns means the Miami Heat have even more pressure to acquire Damian Lillard from the Trail Blazers.The Suns won the Bradley Beal sweepstakes on Sunday, reaching an agreement to add their third star in exchange for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and draft...
2023-06-19 05:24
Biden to highlight climate commitments during West Coast swing
President Joe Biden will highlight climate commitments made by his administration and announce new federal funding for climate resilience projects as part of a three-day trip to the Bay Area in Northern California that begins Monday, according to a White House official.
2023-06-19 05:20