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The media needs to show how the climate crisis is fueling the LA wildfires

With few exceptions, the news has shied away from showing how the unfolding climate crisis plays a large role in the disaster. Last week, as the Sunset fire was bearing down on her Los Angeles ...
The Guardian - Jan. 16
Peru prosecutors pursue whiff of scandal over president’s secret nose job

Dina Boluarte, who didn’t appoint a caretaker president for two-week absence, accused of abandoning her post. The Peruvian president, Dina Boluarte, has appeared before prosecutors to explain a ...
The Guardian - Jan. 13
Premier League star's wife reveals 'shocking' social media abuse

The wife of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz shares screenshots after receiving messages following the team's FA Cup loss to Manchester United.
BBC News - Jan. 13
Ad filmed at TV stars' wedding banned over smoking

The advertising watchdog upholds complaints about Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan's clothing ad.
BBC News - Jan. 11
Comcast to launch Universal Ads in bid to win smaller advertisers over from tech

Comcast plans to launch Universal Ads, a platform meant to attract advertisers of all sizes and grab back ad dollars from social media and tech companies.
CNBC - Jan. 6
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over failures in abuse scandal handling

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s tenure in office ends Monday, after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon ...
ABC News - Jan. 6
Why has Elon Musk reignited debate over the UK rape gangs scandal?

Latest intervention by close ally of Donald Trump puts Keir Starmer’s role under the spotlight
Financial Times - Jan. 6
Tulip Siddiq under rising pressure to resign over property scandal

Anti-corruption minister received accommodation from a developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi government
Financial Times - Jan. 5
Carter Vail Takes the Leap From Social Media to Rock Star

He built a huge audience with ridiculous (and catchy) songs on social media. Despite negotiating a record deal and landing a European tour, he has no plans to change.
The New York Times - Jan. 2

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