Day: January 7, 2025
Meta Bold Shift: Fact-Checking Ends as Zuckerberg Embraces “Free Expression”
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is taking a significant turn in its content moderation strategy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of fact-checking and the loosening of speech restrictions, a decision he framed as a recommitment to free expression. “We’re simplifying our policies, reducing mistakes, and putting free expression back at
Macron Slams Elon Musk Over Alleged Interference in European Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized Elon Musk, accusing the tech billionaire of meddling in European elections, including next month’s snap federal polls in Germany. Speaking during a foreign policy address in Paris, Macron didn’t mention Musk by name but left little doubt about his target. The French leader condemned what he described as
Seaweed Pellet Supplementation in Grazing Beef Cattle Slashes Methane Emissions
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Davis, has revealed that supplementing the diet of grazing beef cattle with seaweed pellets can significantly reduce methane emissions—by nearly 40 percent. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first of its kind to test the effectiveness of
Climate Alarm: The Planet’s Warning Signs Grow Louder
After a record-breaking year for global temperatures, the urgency for decisive climate action has never been greater. With global warming outpacing previous projections, the stakes are higher than ever. Here’s a closer look at the latest findings and their alarming implications. 1. Are We Already at 1.5°C of Warming? The threshold of 1.5°C above pre-industrial
Samsung Galaxy S25 Set to Shine at January Unpacked Event
The new year is kicking off with a bang for tech enthusiasts, as Samsung has officially announced its first big event of 2025. Galaxy Unpacked is set for Wednesday, January 22, in sunny San Jose, California—a city known for tech innovation (and, fun fact, also my birthplace). The highlight? The much-anticipated Galaxy S25 series, which
Canlaon City Prepares for Potential Lahar Flow
The local government of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, is on high alert following Monday’s rainfall, which has heightened concerns about a possible lahar flow from Mt. Kanlaon. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of residents. Proactive Measures in Place Rainfall has raised the risk of lahar—a dangerous mix of volcanic ash
NGCP Bares 2024 Accomplishments, Plans ‘Ambitious’ Grid Projects
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) marked a banner year in 2024. It completed four landmark grid projects that significantly enhanced the reliability and resilience of the country’s power infrastructure. January saw the inauguration of the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP), a groundbreaking initiative connecting major islands and enabling a more unified power grid.
Mindanao Poised for Economic Growth in 2025, Says MinDA Chief
Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chair Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno has painted an optimistic picture of the economic future of Mindanao, highlighting several key drivers that are expected to power the region’s growth in 2025. “The economic outlook for Mindanao in 2025 is cautiously optimistic,” Magno shared in an interview with BusinessWorld. “After weathering the
