MEDIA

Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Space Travelers on ISS Are Healthy, Despite Rumors

Last week, some news websites like The Daily Mail and The New York Post claimed that astronaut Suni Williams was sick. They even said her colleague, Butch Wilmore, might be losing weight. NASA quickly cleared things up, saying all astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are doing well. T

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Why Believing in Conspiracies Can Predict Voting Habits

Donald Trump's presidential campaign was based on lies, yet he won. From the economy to immigration and abortion, his promises were far from the truth. Despite this, inflation is down, growth is up, and crime rates are low. Trump created a mindset where people could ignore facts and focus on hate in

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Celebrities Endorse Politicians: Is Money Involved?

The 2024 U. S. election saw a flurry of celebrity endorsements. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both had their share of famous supporters. While many in Hollywood backed Harris, some big names, like Elon Musk, stood with Trump. But do these celebrities get paid for the

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Chris Wallace's New Adventure: Exploring Media's Independent Frontier

Chris Wallace, a veteran broadcast journalist at the age of 77, is saying goodbye to CNN after three years. He's excited to explore the shifting media landscape, where independent podcasts and streams are gaining momentum. Wallace, son of CBS legend Mike Wallace, has a long history in broadcast news

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Media Magnate Malone: The Future of TV, Tech, and Sports

John Malone, a leading media investor and chairman of Liberty Media, recently shared his insights on the future of media, technology, and sports during a Q&A session. He believes that mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the media industry will increase with the new administration in Washington, D. C.

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Nov 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jenny Lorenzo’s DIY Path to Media Success

Growing up in Miami, Florida, Jenny Lorenzo was just like any other Cuban American kid, glued to the TV. She looked up to comedic legends like Jaleel White and Lucille Ball. But she noticed something missing - there weren't many Latino characters, especially Cuban American ones. As she grew older an

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Is Science About Politics or Facts?

Laura Helmuth, the chief editor of Scientific American, found herself in hot water after posting some not-so-classy comments about Donald Trump and his supporters on Election Night. She later apologized, but some serious soul-searching is still needed, not just for her, but for the entire scientific

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Nov 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Night Bike Trend Gone Wild in China

Thousands of college students in China started a sudden trend of nighttime bike rides. They rode 30 miles to Kaifeng, a city known for its history and soup dumplings. The government first liked it, thinking it would boost tourism. But when too many students joined in, causing traffic jams and leavin

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Nov 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Scherzinger Clarifies: Faith, Not Politics, Drove Her Social Media Post

Recently, singer and actress Nicole Scherzinger found herself in a social media storm. She had commented on a photo of Russell Brand wearing a hat that said “Make Jesus First Again, ” expressing interest in getting one for herself. People interpreted this as support for former President Donald Trump

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Political Info on Social Media: A Story of the Unfollowed

You might think that social media serves up a variety of political views, especially during elections. But what happens if you don't follow any political parties? Surprisingly, recent research shows that these "political detachment users" aren't getting much variety. Instead, they're mostly seeing i

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