Deep dive into Meta's algorithms shows that America's political polarization has no easy fix
A team of some of the world's leading social media researchers has published four studies looking at the relationship between the algorithms used by Facebook and Instagram and America's widening political divide
2023-07-28 03:22
Investigators say poor track conditions caused a 2021 Amtrak derailment in Montana that killed three
A derailment of an Amtrak train in Montana that killed three people in 2021 was caused by a poor track conditions at the accident site, federal investigators said in a final report on the accident
2023-07-28 03:17
What’s the Difference Between Bugs and Insects?
The difference between bugs and insects comes down to more than just semantics. Both terms have scientific definitions.
2023-07-28 03:17
US launches $8.5 billion in rebates for home energy efficiency
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON The Department of Energy said on Thursday it is accepting applications from states and
2023-07-28 03:17
Former Mississippi governor sues news site over welfare fraud comments
Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is suing a local news organization, claiming it defamed him in public comments on the misspending of $77 million of federal welfare funds intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S. The lawsuit comes just over two months after Mississippi Today won a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the welfare misspending
2023-07-28 03:00
Same old story with aging politicians
Whenever a lawmaker who is advancing in years appears infirm or confused in public, or takes some time to convalesce, there are questions about their fitness for office.
2023-07-28 02:55
Jim Jordan scraps committee contempt vote on Mark Zuckerberg
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan announced Thursday that he is scrapping his plans to move forward with a contempt vote in light of Facebook turning over more documents to the committee.
2023-07-28 02:52
White House: Russia grain deal withdrawal has sparked price volatility
WASHINGTON Russia's withdrawal from a deal that had allowed Ukraine to export its badly needed grain has sparked
2023-07-28 02:52
Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing franchise tag and joining the Giants
Star running back Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing his franchise tag and joining the New York Giants for the start of training camp
2023-07-28 02:51
Why did a Florida girl fake her friend's kidnapping? Girl, 11, says she thought 'it would be funny'
The girl was arrested after she faked her friend’s kidnapping and sent frantic texts to 911 with the abductor’s description suggesting he had a gun
2023-07-28 02:51
5 Palm Beach County school employees arrested for alleged failure to report student's sexual assault
Five Florida school system employees were arrested and charged with failure to report suspected child abuse after being made aware of the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old student in 2021, according to criminal complaints in the case.
2023-07-28 02:51
Russian helicopter crashes in Siberia, killing 4 people on board and injuring 10
Russian emergency officials say a helicopter has crashed in Siberia, killing four and injuring 10 of those on board
2023-07-28 02:50