(2025-01-11). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Pokémon party at Mayo Clinic Children's Center brings joy, lasting memories In his 5 years, Arthur has lived much of his life in the hospital because of terminal cancer. That's where he met Kevin Pike, a security ambassador at Mayo Clinic, who ignited a passion for Pokémon in Arthur. So much so that Arthur, with Kevin's help…
(2025-01-11). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. 10 Mayo Clinic research advances in 2024, spanning stem cell therapy in space to growing mini-organs At Mayo Clinic, researchers published more than 10,000 scientific papers in 2024 that are driving medical discoveries, leading to new cures for the future. Norovirus: What to know and how to avoid it If you've been bit by a stomach bug…
(2025-01-11). Fact Check: Narayana Murthy's advice to young girls, boys which actually is not. ummid.com An image purportedly showing a screenshot of an article published by Hindustan Times (HT) has gone viral on social media, claiming that Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has advocated for 'limited interaction between young girls and boys for success' and discusses his alleged comments on the GenZ population.
(2025-01-11). What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A Mayo Clinic physician offers tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds, flu and RSV are rising across the U.S. When you get sick, it's helpful to understand how to manage your symptoms effectively, especially if you're at higher risk for complications. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, offers tips for managing common viral illnesses and when to seek medical care. Recognizing symptoms Flu symptoms include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fever, body aches…
(2025-01-10). Meta, Facebook to drop fact-checkers: What does this mean for social media? aljazeera.com
(2025-01-10). An open letter to Mark Zuckerberg from the world's fact-checkers — nine years later. asiapacificreport.nz An open letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in response to the social media giant's decision to abandon its fact-checking regime protection in the US against hoaxes and conspiracy theories. No New Zealand fact-checkers are on the list of signatories. International Fact-Checking Network Dear Mr Zuckerberg, Nine years ago, we wrote to you about the…
(2025-01-10). As Los Angeles wildfires burn, social media points to Israeli-made fires in Gaza. middleeasteye.net
(2025-01-10). Which Hollywood stars have lost their homes in the California wildfires? aljazeera.com Celebrities have lost homes but a social media post showing the Hollywood sign burning proved to be false.
(2025-01-10). Calls for Amy Schumer film boycott over past Gaza war comments. newarab.com 
Scores of activists and social media users online have called for the boycott of a new film starring The boycott calls came after a trailer was released for Kinda Pregnant on 7 January, a film about a woman pretending to be pregnant which will be released next month. | Social media sites were awash with comments criticising Schumer, who…
(2025-01-10). A gift to Russian speakers: yesterday's 'Judging Freedom' in Russian voice-over. gilbertdoctorow.com From time to time Russian social media re-publish my interviews on Judging Freedom with a Russian language voice-over on the Russian answer to youtube: rutube.ru This usually occurs some time after the initial release by Judge Napolitano's youtube channel. However, yesterday's discussion of the logic for Trump's sudden wish to seize Greenland obviously caught the …
(2025-01-10). RTMC condemns fake Traffic Officer Learnership advertisement. sanews.gov.za RTMC condemns fake Traffic Officer Learnership advertisement | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has warned the public to be aware of a fake traffic officer job learnership circulating on social media site, TikTok. | The RTMC said the advert, inviting individuals to apply for a Traffic Officer Learnership, is "entirely fake and has not been published by the corporation". | "The RTMC condemns, in the strongest possible terms, individuals who prey on the public by spreading false information and exploiting job seekers in an attempt to solicit bribes or other personal gains. | "These unethical and crimi…
(2025-01-10). Watch: Kamala Trying to Survive Obama and Trump's Friendship Moment? Netizens Can't Stop Laughing. hindustantimes.com At the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, an unexpected moment of camaraderie unfolded between President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama, capturing the attention of attendees and social media alike. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' reaction has sparked widespread discussion online. Caught glancing back at the duo, many speculated whether her expression reflected annoyance or jealousy as Trump and Obama appeared to bond. This interaction has ignited debates about political dynamics and personal relationships among the nation's leaders, with social media users humorously commenting on…
(2025-01-10). Fact Check: Narayana Murthy's advice to young girls, boys which actually is not. ummid.com An image purportedly showing a screenshot of an article published by Hindustan Times (HT) has gone viral on social media, claiming that Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has advocated for 'limited interaction between young girls and boys for success' and discusses his alleged comments on the GenZ population.
(2025-01-10). Calls for Amy Schumer film boycott over past Gaza war comments. newarab.com Scores of activists and social media users online have called for the boycott of a new film starring The boycott calls came after a trailer was released for Kinda Pregnant on 7 January, a film about a woman pretending to be pregnant which will be released next month. | Social media sites were awash with comments criticising Schumer, who…
(2025-01-10). RTMC condemns fake Traffic Officer Learnership advertisement. sanews.gov.za RTMC condemns fake Traffic Officer Learnership advertisement | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has warned the public to be aware of a fake traffic officer job learnership circulating on social media site, TikTok. | The RTMC said the advert, inviting individuals to apply for a Traffic Officer Learnership, is "entirely fake and has not been published by the corporation". | "The RTMC condemns, in the strongest possible terms, individuals who prey on the public by spreading false information and exploiting job seekers in an attempt to solicit bribes or other personal gains. | "These unethical and crimi…
(2025-01-10). Debunking Elon Musk's Grooming Gangs Hoax. muslimskeptic.com If you have a habit of keeping up to date with what's happening on X (formerly Twitter), you may have noticed, these last few days, how Elon Musk has been boosting certain posts related to "Pakistani-Muslim grooming gangs." He has also been explicitly lending his support to Tommy Robinson, who is perhaps the UK's most …
(2025-01-10). Chapeando: María Corina nunca fue secuestrada, sólo la verdad (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu La más colosal y muy peligrosa fake news en relación con la Revolución Bolivariana jamás ocurrió, pero quien el 9 de enero de este 2025 abría en YouTube los canales de casi todos los medios vió el modo en que se viralizó el show de María Corina por las redes como si fuera cierto, replicado por medios que presumen de objetividad, sin una sola imagen de respaldo. María Corina nunca fue secuestrada, ni detenida. La única secuestrada ha sido la verdad.
Palestinians circulated widely on social media a picture of the 
We look at what we know about two deadly incidents that unfolded in the United States on New Year's Day: a truck attack in New Orleans in which a driver killed at least 14 people before being shot dead by police, and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, part of an apparent suicide. The FBI has identified the New Orleans suspect as 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who had posted videos to social media before the attack pledging allegiance to the Islamic State militant group. In the Las Vegas case, the driver was 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger of Colorado,…