Guest Blogger (2024-10-26). Clueless 'Fact Check' of Daily Sceptic Climate Article Descends into Pure Gibberish. wattsupwiththat.com If there was an award for worst fact check of the year, the recent attempt by the French state-owned Agence France-Presse (AFP) to smear the Daily Sceptic would be the clear favourite to win. Taking issue with our report of a recent paper published by Nature that found no "surge" in global temperatures since 1970, the AFP author Manon Jacob branded the article "misleading" purely on the basis of a random selection of what other commentators had written on social media. The so-called fact check is so bad it could well be used in future journalism schools as an example of how not to take a poke at well-sourced mate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-26). 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. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of breast cancer screening A recent report from the American Cancer Society calculates that 1 in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50. Early detection through screening can lead to more treatable and curable breast cancers. Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake clears up confusion about who should be screened and…

Our Reporter (2024-10-26). New Details Emerge of Woman in Viral Video Slapping Traffic Policeman. plusnews.ug Fresh details have emerged in the case in which a woman, Mercy Timbitwire, was remanded for slapping a traffic policeman Charles Makawa. The viral video, which captured Timbitwire slapping Makawa, sparked significant public interest and scrutiny. A woman who identified herself as Jane said Makawa pursued Timbitwire on a motorcycle until she parked at Lugogo. …

The Independent (2024-10-26). Fresh details emerge in Timbitwire case. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh details have emerged in the case in which a woman, Mercy Timbitwire, was remanded for slapping a traffic policeman Charles Makawa. The viral video, which captured Timbitwire slapping Makawa, sparked significant public interest and scrutiny. A woman who identified herself as Jane said Makawa pursued Timbitwire on a motorcycle …

newarab (2024-10-24). X admits 'error' reinstating Khashoggi murder suspect's account. newarab.com Social media platform The account of "Due to an error the suspension was originally lif…

newarab (2024-10-24). Turkey says three dead, five injured after attack at TUSAS site. newarab.com The mayor of Kahramankazan, Slim Cirpanoglu, told Turkish TV channel Tele1 that three people were killed and five wounded in the attack. | In a social media post on X Int…

EDWIN (2024-10-24). Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted for the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Soweto on Monday. | The suspect was arrested last night and is expected to appear in court soon. | The little girl, Amantle Samane, was found murdered and allegedly raped at a shack about 650 metres from her home on Monday. | Her family last saw her alive when she and other children were playing in the street.

EDWIN (2024-10-24). Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted for the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Soweto on Monday. | The suspect was arrested last night and is expected to appear in court soon. | The little girl, Amantle Samane, was found murdered and allegedly raped at a shack about 650 metres from her home on Monday. | Her family last saw her alive when she and other children were playing in the street.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-24). 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. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of breast cancer screening A recent report from the American Cancer Society calculates that 1 in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50. Early detection through screening can lead to more treatable and curable breast cancers. Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake clears up confusion about who should be screened and…

The Independent (2024-10-24). TikToker granted bond after apologising for insulting former Minister Kibuule. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Nyanzi, a TikToker, has been released on police bond after issuing a public apology for defamatory remarks he made against former Minister for Water, Ronald Kibuule, in a viral video. Nyanzi, who was arrested earlier this week, expressed deep remorse for his false statements and offered to meet Kibuule in …