Why Ukraine war misinformation is so hard to police
CNN
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is unfolding online like no war in history, providing a real-time stream of information on social platforms like Twitter, Facebook and TikTok. But with that unique view into the conflict comes a flood of misinformation that's especially hard to root out — effectively creating a digital fog of war.
In recent weeks, for example, clips from video games and scenes from old wars presented as views from Ukraine's front lines have gone viral alongside legitimate images. Heart-wrenching videos of families torn apart have been shared thousands of times, then debunked. And official government accounts from Ukraine and Russia have each made unfounded or misleading statements, which quickly get amplified online.
Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with severe infections in humans, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last month, with a 30% test positivity rate — and there are still months to go.
Here is what we know about polio as a disease, its vaccines and the likely number of lives saved through inoculation.
The Australian model’s risqué approach to dressing in public reached new heights on Sunday, with a controversial barely-there look that stoked controversy.
Haute couture week in Paris showcased extraordinary designs and had plenty of celebratory moments.
The president is taking optics more seriously. Now it seems the first lady has taken a leaf out of her husband’s book.
Several US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites and datasets related to HIV, LGBTQ people, youth health behaviors and more have been removed after the agency was directed to comply with executive orders from President Donald Trump.