Australia calls Meta’s fact-checking decision a threat to democracy
Australia has expressed alarm over Meta’s decision to scrap fact-checking operations on Facebook and Instagram in the United States, labelling it a potential threat to democratic integrity. This step, which replaces professional fact-checkers with community-based posts, has sparked fears of
The Unintended Consequences of US Intervention in Libya
In 2016, near the conclusion of his second term, President Barack Obama was asked by Chris Wallace about his greatest mistake as president. Obama didn’t hesitate to respond. He said his “worst mistake” was “probably failing to plan for the
‘Greedflation’ Claims Distract, Drive Policy in the Wrong Direction
As we enter 2025, inflation remains a primary concern, frustrating consumers and confounding policymakers and Economists alike. From 2019 to 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 25.7 percent, reflecting a broad increase in the cost of goods and
Google gives $1million to Trump inauguration
Google has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, the company confirmed to POLITICO Thursday, matching contributions from Meta, Amazon, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Tech companies have clamored to win Trump over in
Emma Watson’s gin brand nets £5m as Renais plots global expansion
Emma Watson’s premium gin venture Renais has raised nearly £5 million to speed up its global expansion, building on its reputation for sustainable production and strong international demand.Co-founded by the Harry Potter star and her brother, Alex Watson, the Dorset-distilled