Combatting a torrent of misinformation • Indiana Capital Chronicle
All in the day of a journalist trying to correct online misinformation. Sometimes it’s so prevalent I could spend an entire day trying to rectify mistakes and not get anything else done. CONTACT USCNN explained what really happened: Congress appropriated $650 million in the 2024 fiscal year to fund a program that helps state and local governments house migrants — and instructed US Customs and Border Protection to transfer that $650 million to FEMA to administer the program. But this $650 million pot is entirely distinct from FEMA’s disaster relief funds. So, as these final weeks unfold in the new world of fake photos and misinformation, please read stories from all sides of an issue before coming to an opinion.
Source:CNN
October 11, 2024 19:06 UTC
‘They will definitely be destroyed’: Iranian gives warning to Israel
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Source:CNN
October 11, 2024 18:18 UTC
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s Cybercab with vague production timeline
The Cybercab is a critical product for Tesla, as Musk stakes the company’s future on self-driving technology amid increased competition from established automakers and Chinese manufacturers. Advertisement“Let’s not get nuanced here,” Musk said onstage, after an attendee yelled from the audience, asking when the Cybercab would be available. To date, the agency has granted only one general exemption for a fully autonomous vehicle to Nuro, a low-speed delivery robot. Bloomberg News reported a few months later that the robotaxi event was delayed. He said Musk should have spent more time outlining the company’s strategic vision for autonomous driving but that he didn’t view the event as disappointing.
Source:Washington Post
October 11, 2024 18:11 UTC
LA’s quake mystery: 2024 brings most seismic activity in decades. Why now?
LOS ANGELES — It’s not your imagination: The ground beneath Southern California has been particularly unsteady as of late, with the region experiencing more moderate-sized earthquakes this year than it has in decades. Eastside L.A. was rattled by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake centered in El Sereno on Aug. 12 and a magnitude 3.4 on June 2. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake, the strongest to strike the region in three years, shook Southern California on Aug. 6, with an epicenter northwest of the Grapevine. The seismic network was installed in Southern California 100 years ago because scientists thought that small earthquakes would show patterns before the big earthquakes happened. This year also marked the 30th anniversary of Los Angeles’ last destructive earthquake: the magnitude 6.7 Northridge temblor.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 11, 2024 18:09 UTC
‘I’m very emotional’: Fla. locals return home after Milton
Climate‘I’m very emotional’: Fla. locals return home after MiltonMany local residents returned home on Oct. 10, after Hurricane Milton pummeled the state, the second major hurricane in two weeks.
Source:Washington Post
October 11, 2024 18:04 UTC
Hurricane Milton Unleashes Deadly Tornadoes Across Florida
Hurricane Milton Unleashes Deadly Tornadoes Across Florida Record-breaking tornado warnings and destruction mar Florida after Hurricane Milton's landfallHurricane Milton has wrought havoc across Florida, leaving behind destruction and despair. One of the most harrowing incidents took place in St. Lucie County, where multiple lives were lost due to the severe tornado activity spawned by Hurricane Milton. Weather experts, including meteorologist Jana Houser at Ohio State University, explained how tornadoes like those produced by Hurricane Milton often form away from the hurricane's core. Early assessments of the total damage caused by Hurricane Milton are still underway. Hurricane Milton, with its surprising tornado outbreaks and devastating winds, has left Florida reeling.
Source:New York Times
October 11, 2024 17:50 UTC
LAPD rookies face hazing by shaved heads and other ‘rites of passage,’ Inspector General’s report says
Barely half of the 49 probationary officers polled said they rotated with at least three different instructors as required. Oversight officials said poor LAPD record keeping meant they “couldn’t figure out with certainty who all the field training officers were.”A previous department audit showed that 414 senior officers were assigned to be field training officers as of July 2023. About two-thirds of probationary officers reported that their training officers treated the public with dignity and respect; but that figure fell to roughly 47% when they were asked whether their training officers treated them the same way. In the 1980s, Black and Latino officers often complained of being given lower scores by their training officers on the basis of their race. Such criticisms resurfaced following the infamous beating of Black motorist Rodney King in 1991, where four of the officers present served as training officers.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 11, 2024 17:28 UTC
Man clinging to cooler rescued 30 miles off Florida coast
NationalMan clinging to cooler rescued 30 miles off Florida coastVideo filmed Oct. 10 shows a Coast Guard helicopter crew rescuing a man who was left clinging to a cooler approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key, Fla.
Source:Washington Post
October 11, 2024 17:26 UTC
Fox News to host Trump town hall in Georgia focused on women's issues
Fox News will hold a town hall with former President Donald Trump next week focused specifically on issues impacting women, a voting bloc that polls show he has struggled to reach. The network announced the one-hour town hall event in a press release on Friday. The event will be held in Cumming, Georgia, a key battleground state, and will be moderated by Fox News host Harris Faulkner. "I am looking forward to providing our viewers with an opportunity to learn more about where former President Trump stands on these topics." Fox News noted it has offered to host Harris for town hall “multiple times” since she became the Democratic presidential nominee and the invitation still stands.
Source:Fox News
October 11, 2024 17:18 UTC
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are aligning against the West - The Washington Post
In the Middle East, the current tensions are rooted in a tussle between Iran and America’s allies, Israel and some of the Gulf states. The effect of this pressure has been real — keeping Israel and the Gulf Arabs on guard and the region on edge. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a traditional war of aggression, using the means Russia has aplenty — traditional military power. The Economist points out that this “quartet of chaos” — China, Iran, North Korea and Russia — is actively swapping weapons, supplies and, most importantly, know-how. China’s assistance to Russia shows that Beijing is willing to unsettle the world order but not necessarily upend it.
Source:Washington Post
October 11, 2024 17:17 UTC
Anderson Cooper Hit With Flying Debris While Reporting Live During Hurricane Milton
Share LinkedIn Pin EmailMike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN/TNSAnderson Cooper was hit by flying debris during a live broadcast Wednesday while reporting on Hurricane Milton in Florida. “The water now is really starting to pour over,” Cooper said as he trudged through the water, which was gushing over the bank he was walking on. “If you look at the ground, whoa…,” he said, stopping short as a white object slammed into his torso. “OK, that wasn’t good.”The Anderson Cooper 360 host resumed his reporting, noting that he would probably go inside shortly. This is water from the Manatee River.”More from CafeMom: Mom of 6 Who Can’t Afford To Evacuate Shares Tearful Rant About Preparing for Hurricane Milton
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 11, 2024 17:11 UTC
Why is being scared fun? The science behind fear
For example, a 2022 survey conducted by Statista found that 64% of adults ages 30 to 44 either liked or loved watching horror movies. When watching a horror movie, viewers know that what they see while watching can't actually hurt them — yet the viewing experience can still be a terrifying one. Read On The Fox News AppMany people find amusement in scary activities, such as watching a horror movie or going to a haunted house. "Either fear of not enough or fear of losing control," she added. Those who enjoy scary activities often find excitement in overcoming something outside their comfort zone.
Source:Fox News
October 11, 2024 16:59 UTC
Breast cancer patient says new type of chemo saved her life: ‘I am thriving’
Through her research, she found Envita Medical Center in Scottsdale, which offers a novel cancer treatment called Genetically Targeted Fractionated Chemotherapy (GTFC). “GTFC is a targeted therapy, which is a type of cancer treatment that’s designed to attack cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone,” she went on. In addition to breast cancer, GTFC can be an option for any type of cancer that needs systemic therapy, according to Oertle. “Most people simply cannot afford to pay for this type of medical care — and I could not have afforded it, either,” she said. “I would encourage people to not let the cost prevent them from seeking out this innovative and life-saving approach to cancer care,” Morrow urged.
Source:Fox News
October 11, 2024 16:38 UTC