Monthly Archives: March 2021

‘Boiling up’: Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says Covid-19 has sparked anti-Asian violence in the US

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says he’s seen a rise in racism across the US since the coronavirus pandemic started and says the country must address the issue of anti-Asian violence.Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says he’s seen a rise in racism across the US since the coronavirus pandemic started and says the country must […]

Biden administration never considered MBS sanctions a viable option in response to Khashoggi report

The Biden administration never considered sanctions as a viable option against the powerful Saudi crown prince named as responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, even though the new President promised to punish senior Saudi leaders during the election.The Biden administration never considered sanctions as a viable option against the powerful Saudi crown prince […]

Right-wing misinformation on Facebook is most engaging, research finds

By now it’s well known that Facebook has a misinformation problem. The company has tried to address it in various ways, from labeling false claims to reducing its visibility in users’ feeds. But a new study from researchers at New York University finds that not all misinformation on Facebook is created equal when you factor […]

Doctor reacts to US states ending mask mandates: “It goes against science”

Texas and Mississippi’s governors announced they are lifting mask mandates and allowing businesses to open at full capacity, a move which worries health experts amid the Covid-19 pandemic. CNN’s Lucy Kafanov has the latest.Texas and Mississippi’s governors announced they are lifting mask mandates and allowing businesses to open at full capacity, a move which worries […]

Iran’s only female Olympic medalist to compete under white flag in Tokyo

Iranian female Olympic medal winner Kimia Alizadeh has been granted refugee status in Germany and aims to compete in the Olympic Refugee Team under a white flag in Tokyo this summer.Iranian female Olympic medal winner Kimia Alizadeh has been granted refugee status in Germany and aims to compete in the Olympic Refugee Team under a […]