There isn’t even a cynical explanation for Jeff Bezos destroying The Washington Post
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National News Literacy Week: How AI is taught in classroom, affects the way we consume news
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“What we found shows that same-sex [sexual behavior] is not like something bizarre, aberrant or rare. It’s everywhere, it’s very useful, it’s very important,” says Vincent Savolainen, co-author of a new study that shows 59 nonhuman primate species take part in same-sex sexual activities. Here's more from NBC.
Protests are erupting across Iran. Hundreds killed. Tens of thousands arrested. Families searching for loved ones as journalists are silenced and the internet is restricted.
In this piece with Iranian American writer and activist Ariana Jasmine, we cut through the misinformation and explain why justice for Iran means diplomacy, international law, and centering Iranian voices—not sanctions or more war.
Read now & subscribe on Ghost: https://lets-address-this-with-qasim-rashid.ghost.io/a-call-for-justice-in-iran-not-another-war/
Reject the war drums from war hawks — lean into the need for diplomacy, accountability, and enforcement of international law Protests are once again breaking out across Iran. Early reports indicate anywhere from hundreds to several thousands of people have been killed, with tens of thousands arrested. By any measure, an
Democrats should reject tech influence to win elections, Warren says
https://www.theverge.com/news/860706/democrats-elections-big-tech-influence-senator-warren?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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An arson suspect has been arrested and is in custody after a fire at Jackson’s Beth Israel Synagogue in Jackson, MS. This is also the site of a 1967 KKK Bombing. Police haven’t released his name yet.
Grateful the arsonist was caught & will be held accountable for his criminal act. Keeping my Jewish neighbors in my thoughts and prayers.
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