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Meta watchdog says grassroots fact checks risk harm to users

Meta watchdog says grassroots fact checks risk harm to users

The body created by Facebook to review content moderation decisions warned Thursday that user-generated fact-checks could harm people living under repression or conflict if they are introduced worldwide.
Pentagon ‘may divert crucial Ukraine weapons to Middle East’

Pentagon ‘may divert crucial Ukraine weapons to Middle East’

It coincides with a marked intensification of U.S. military operations in the region
Fire at uniform company in Montgomery County

Fire at uniform company in Montgomery County

A uniform company in Montgomery County caught fire early Thursday morning.
‘Abducted’ Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores return to federal court on drug charges

‘Abducted’ Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores return to federal court on drug charges

The ousted leader is back in court more than two months after declaring his innocence in the aftermath of his capture by US military

'AI means you can play the game a million times before kick-off'

Could data, powered by AI, help bring about a revolution in football? BBC Sport investigates the technological advances that could change the game.

'AI means you can play the game a million times before kick-off'

Could data, powered by AI, help bring about a revolution in football? BBC Sport investigates the technological advances that could change the game.

'AI means you can play the game a million times before kick-off'

Could data, powered by AI, help bring about a revolution in football? BBC Sport investigates the technological advances that could change the game.

'AI means you can play the game a million times before kick-off'

Could data, powered by AI, help bring about a revolution in football? BBC Sport investigates the technological advances that could change the game.
‘I killed hundreds of people’: Meet the children forced to wage endless war in the DRC

‘I killed hundreds of people’: Meet the children forced to wage endless war in the DRC

For decades, children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been recruited to serve as cannon fodder in the protracted and bloody conflicts riddling the east of the country. As rights groups warn of one of the world’s most severe recruitment crises, The Independent speaks to children forced to kill for warring militias. Alex Croft reports
What can the Iran war tell China about missile interception?

What can the Iran war tell China about missile interception?

Beijing should develop an air-based interceptor system as missile threats escalate from Washington and its regional allies, as well as Taiwan and India, a mainland Chinese military magazine has urged, pointing to developments in the Iran war. The war in the Middle East, particularly the “nearly insurmountable challenges” posed by Iran’s ballistic missiles to Israel, is exposing the limitations of existing midcourse and terminal-phase missile defence systems, according to an analysis in the March...
Once a poor village boy, famous China educational guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after a run

Once a poor village boy, famous China educational guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after a run

Top Chinese education influencer Zhang Xuefeng, who had over 30 million online followers, died on March 24 at the age of 41 after suffering a cardiac arrest. His studio announced the news in an obituary, while CCTV News reported that Zhang felt unwell after a run and was rushed to the hospital. Doctors were unable to revive him and ruled cardiac arrest was the cause of his death. Possible triggers include strenuous exercise after staying up late or sharp emotional swings. For years, Zhang...

Detroit artist’s health scare inspires therapeutic coloring book

The 40-page coloring book "It's Okay" by Jonathan Harris follows two Black adults from birth to old age and the various decisions they make throughout their lives.