Technology

Iran scientist linked to military nuclear program killed

November 27, 2020

An Iranian scientist named by the West as the leader of the Islamic Republic's disbanded military nuclear program was killed Friday in an ambush on the outskirts of Tehran, authorities said.

Critical State

Disinformation Wars: Part II

Inkstick Media

November 24, 2020

We live in a golden age for professional fact-checkers who expose every made-up statistic or erroneous accusation that passes US political leaders’ lips. This week, Critical State delves into new research that shows how despite all that fact-checking, we also live in a golden age of political lying.

Technology

This Afghan ‘computer nerd’ learned to code in a Greek program for refugees. He says it was 'life-changing.'

The World

November 24, 2020

Social Hackers Academy, an Athens-based nonprofit, tries to equip migrants, refugees and long-term unemployed people with on-demand, computer programming skills.

Top of The World

US government ascertains Biden victory; IATA announces 'digital passport' app; Tensions rise in Syria's Daraa

The World

November 24, 2020

The General Services Administration has formally alerted the winner of the Nov. 3 election that outgoing President Donald Trump is handing over the reins. The International Air Transport Association is developing a mobile app containing a “digital passport” to show vaccination certificates and COVID-19 test results. And, the southwestern Syrian city of Daraa faces increased clashes.

Science

Air transport sector faces sky-high challenges flying COVID-19 vaccines to far-flung places

The World

November 23, 2020

To soar past the pandemic, aviation planners are busy sorting out the logistics and distribution difficulties of bringing delicate cargo to distant locales.

Sports

Amid esports boom, China introduces new restrictions to regulate the industry

The World

November 23, 2020

At the League of Legends World Championship held in Shanghai last month, more than 3 million people entered to win a ticket to attend the finals. Only 6,000 were allowed in because of social distancing rules due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Science

How mRNA vaccines work so brilliantly and why they must be kept so cold

The Conversation

November 18, 2020

There are two new COVID-19 vaccines that appear to be more than 90% effective. Here's an explanation of the technology that distinguishes them from traditional inoculation methods.

2020 US presidential election

Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security

Associated Press

November 18, 2020

President Donald Trump fired the nation's top election security official, a widely respected member of his administration who had dared to refute the president's unsubstantiated claims of electoral fraud and vouch for the integrity of the vote.

Top of The World

Pfizer vaccine trial shows 95% success rate; US to cut troop levels in Afghanistan, Iraq; FAA clears 737 Max to fly

The World

November 18, 2020

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has ended its COVID-19 vaccine trial with a 95% success rate. Acting US Defense Secretary Christopher Miller announced that President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce the troop presence in Afghanistan and Iraq by Jan. 15. And, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared Boeing’s 737 Max jet to fly again.

Global Politics

Snowden and his wife seek to be Russian-US dual nationals

Associated Press

November 02, 2020

Former US security contractor Edward Snowden said Monday that he and his wife intend to apply for Russian citizenship without renouncing their US citizenship.

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