The release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant has sparked a wave of nationalism online, with influencers using jingoistic rhetoric and conspiracy theories to gain attention. This trend has even led to acts of vandalism against historic sites like the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo by
Imagine this: someone in desperate need of a life-saving organ can't find one through legal means. They turn to social media and the dark web, where a thriving black market for organs exists. This is the grim reality of organ trafficking, a hidden world that law enforcement finds challenging to navi
Hey, have you heard about this new study from Nature magazine? It says that right-wing folks share news that some people call low quality. But who decides what’s low quality anyway? Spoiler alert: it's often the same people who are supposed to be checking facts. And guess what, they can make mistake
This week, an Ohio woman named Katie Santry made waves on TikTok after finding a mysterious rug buried in her yard. The discovery sparked wild speculation among viewers that it could be concealing a body. Despite being new to this kind of spotlight, Katie's experience shows how ordinary people can b
Do you follow some trendy person on social media for health advice? Well, dentists are saying that's not a good idea, especially when it comes to teeth. Lots of people watch videos about how to fix their smiles with veneers at home. But there’s a big problem: people calling themselves "veneer techs"
A top executive at Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. has left the company, and a court ruling has ordered the release of nearly 800,000 shares to an early investor. The COO's departure comes as the company grapples with financial losses and tries to boost its revenue. Truth Social, the social med
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has found herself in the middle of a social media storm after claiming that "they" can control the weather. This statement came as multiple states, including her home state of Georgia, were reeling from Hurricane Helene's devastation. Greene tweeted on Thur
This year's Women in Technology: Hollywood Leadership Awards will shine a spotlight on trailblazers like Carolyn Giardina, senior entertainment technology and crafts editor at Variety. As part of the organization's annual SoCal Women's Leadership Summit, these remarkable women will be recognized for
Gaza, a narrow coastal strip, has been the stage for a long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine. As we mark another anniversary of the 2012 Hamas attack, it's clear that the international community's approach to this dispute hasn't worked. Despite heavy civilian casualties in Gaza, Wester
Do you love making videos on TikTok? So do millions of kids around the world. But is it safe for them? That's what Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is questioning. He's taken legal action against TikTok because he thinks they're not doing enough to protect young users' data. The issue lies wit
