BBCSocial media algorithms, in their commonly known form, are now 15 years old.They were born with Facebook’s introduction of ranked, personalised news feeds in 2009 and have transformed how we interact online.And like many teenagers, they pose a challenge to grown-ups who hope to curb their excesses.It’s not for want of trying. This year alone, governments around the world have attempted to limit the impacts of harmful content and disinformation on social media – effects that are amplified by algorithms.In Brazil, authorities briefly banned X, formerly known as Twitter, until the site agreed to appoint a legal representative in the…
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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.In her Budget due on October 30, Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the exchequer, has to achieve four tasks. First and most obviously, she has to give hope to her party and the country that better times are coming. Second, she has to deliver the prospect of improved public services. Third, she must achieve the latter without ignoring the constraints she is under — not just those created by Labour’s promises, but, more significantly, those created by the UK’s vulnerabilities. Fourth and…
Tim Walz fumbles around trying to load his gun during a hunting photo-op in Minnesota. (Credit: @shawnamizelle Tampon Tim Walz’s little hunting photo-op has gotten worse. He is getting absolutely destroyed for the way he was caught handling his gun and is being compared to one infamous cartoon character. As The Gateway Pundit reported earlier, MSNBC aired footage this morning of Walz allegedly going pheasant ‘hunting’ with his daughter and a group of influencers in Minnesota in what was a clear photo-op to appeal to rural Americans. While the anchors gushed over the blatant pandering, a few problems became apparent.…
As Carson Daly continues his mission to “walk the walk” in mental health advocacy, he recognizes the significance of initiating conversations at home.The 51-year-old “Today” co-host, who shares four children—Jackson James, Etta Jones, London Rose, and Goldie Patricia—with his wife Siri Pinter, emphasizes the importance of his kids speaking up when something feels off, both physically and emotionally.Carson Daly, who first opened up about his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks in 2018, credits his well-being to his daily routine, which includes a dip in the water.Article continues below advertisementCarson Daly Says He Struggled Mentally and PhysicallyMEGAAt the Project Healthy…
BEIRUT/CAIRO: Israel ordered more evacuations and targeted a new location in northern Lebanon on Saturday (Oct 13), as a third UN peacekeeper was wounded in Israel’s escalating conflict with Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah. At least 15 people were killed and 37 wounded in Israeli strikes across three different areas in Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. One of the targeted locations was in the town of Deir Billa in northern Lebanon, which had not been struck before. The Israeli military also said Hezbollah had fired nearly 320 projectiles from Lebanon into Israel on Saturday, without giving further details. It declared areas…
A year into the genocide in Gaza, survivors of the destruction of al-Shifa Hospital recount the tragedy.More than a year into Israel’s most brutal assault on Gaza, much of the besieged enclave has been destroyed, including many schools and hospitals. Last year, as the war was just beginning, we visited Gaza’s largest and most important hospital – al-Shifa – as it faced collapse following the Israeli siege on water and fuel. The electricity was about to run out and al-Shifa was close to collapse. Now, more than a year later, we go back to the hospital that served so many…
The Detroit Pistons spent the summer adding veteran talent to the roster. Tobias Harris, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Malik Beasley headlined the new additions in the Motor City. The front office made a concerted effort to add increased floor spacing to the rotation, especially after the Pistons finished last season with a bottom-three offense. By bringing in more sharpshooters to the rotation, Detroit was providing Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey with additional space to control the tempo of games. On Friday, Cunningham took full advantage of the extra room with which he had to work, registering 25 points, 12 rebounds…
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Winners of the Nobel prize receive a medalzhencong chen / Alamy It is that time of year when congratulations are in order, as some of the best minds in science are awarded a Nobel prize. The latest winners have a few things in common: they undoubtedly have an impressive body of work – and they are all men, they live in high-income countries and none of them is Black. Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros won the prize for physiology or medicine for their discovery of microRNAs and the role they play in controlling genes, which could help treat cancer. A…
Bridgette Bello thought she’d taken proper precautions to protect against Florida’s notorious hurricanes, having purchased flood insurance as well as a separate hurricane-specific policy, in addition to her regular homeowners coverage.Yet nearly two weeks after Helene hit — and even before Milton had arrived — what Bello, 54, describes as an insurance “nightmare” has only begun. She said she already faces delays and denials on her damage claims.“We did everything we were supposed to do,” said Bello, who lives near the barrier-island Madeira Beach community outside of Tampa. “We did everything to protect ourselves and protect our home.”Fresh off the…