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This is ‘beginning of the end’ for Facebook – cybersecurity analyst

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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen said in Congressional testimony on Tuesday that Facebook’s algorithm encourages people to watch angry, hateful and misleading content. She argued that the company places its $85 billion in annual revenue above the safety of its users, which is why congressional action is needed to curtail the social media giant lest it continue to “harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy.” … Read More >This is ‘beginning of the end’ for Facebook – cybersecurity analyst

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Why did intelligence community get Afghanistan so wrong? (Full show)

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What does the future hold for Afghanistan, and what shape is the U.S. posture toward the country taking as its mission morphs into one of diplomacy? RT America’s John Huddy reports on what the White House and State Department are saying before Murad Gazdiev reports from the ground in Afghanistan. … Read More >Why did intelligence community get Afghanistan so wrong? (Full show)

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Debunking economics w/ Steve Keen, the second largest oil spill in US history, the origins of 911

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Lee Camp interviews the economics professor and author of ‘Debunking Economics,’ Steve Keen. Keen’s scholarship gives insight into the ways that neoclassical economic models misunderstand climate change. These models, therefore, stop our political institutions from responding to the crisis and provide cover for corporations to continue their polluting business practices. … Read More >Debunking economics w/ Steve Keen, the second largest oil spill in US history, the origins of 911

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Israel accuses Iran of ‘environmental terrorism’ over oil spill off its coast, warns culprits ‘must pay price’

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The Israeli government has said Iran is behind a recent oil spill off Israel’s coast which caused huge ecological damage and has been described as one of the worst such pollution incidents in Israel’s history. … Read More >Israel accuses Iran of ‘environmental terrorism’ over oil spill off its coast, warns culprits ‘must pay price’

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As Israel Tackles Biggest Oil Spill in Recent Years, Expert Says The Cleanup Will Be Challenging

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Although the maritime ecosystem is likely to heal itself, thousands of activists, who took to the shores to assist in the cleaning efforts, will probably face a number of health conditions that could include serious respiratory problems. … Read More >As Israel Tackles Biggest Oil Spill in Recent Years, Expert Says The Cleanup Will Be Challenging

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Israel shuts down its entire Mediterranean coast as massive oil spill raises health concerns

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Israelis should stay away from Mediterranean beaches, authorities warned on Sunday, after volunteers helping the cleanup of the tar that has smothered 160km of coastline were hospitalized, apparently after inhaling toxic fumes. … Read More >Israel shuts down its entire Mediterranean coast as massive oil spill raises health concerns

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US Convoy Flanked by Choppers Has Reportedly Reinforced Positions in Hasakah City, Syria

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The Trump administration has not made good on its promises to draw down US troop numbers in Syria, and instead has sent dozens of convoys of military equipment and supplies into the war-torn country via Iraq while smuggling out hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of stolen Syrian oil. … Read More >US Convoy Flanked by Choppers Has Reportedly Reinforced Positions in Hasakah City, Syria