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Singapore to fine publishers of fake news

Photo courtesy of Moritz Hager, Wikipedia This past week, Singapore announced a new law that would crack down on fake news reports and punish users for posting fake stories. This was put into place because of Facebook’s continuous habits of publishing fake news on their site and allowing it to […]

Mandated vaccinations should be legally enforced

Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Wikipedia In a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the second largest outbreak of measles since 2000 was confirmed. The number of outbreaks of diseases has been steadily increasing over the last few years, as the anti-vaccination […]

NFL implements rule change for interferences review

Photo courtesy of CJ Anderson, Flickr The offseason following each and every NFL season has become the regular window where league officials and executives can consider the airing of grievances brought by the football universe. Following a particularly disastrous non-call in the New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams NFC […]

Facebook bans white nationalism and white supremacy

Photo courtesy Anthony Quintano, Flickr Facebook announced that they will begin banning those who support and represent white nationalism and white separatism on both Facebook and Instagram on March 27. This decision came 13 days after a white nationalist opened fire on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 50 […]

Wynwood Walls are a must-see for modern art lovers

Photo by Tori D'Amico Wynwood is a booming art center that lies within the hustle and bustle of downtown Miami. Somewhat reminiscent of New York’s Chelsea area, Wynwood is a popular destination for art and warm weather seekers. Most notably, Wynwood houses the work of graffiti artists from around the […]

Offensive clips have landed Tucker Carlson in hot water

Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Fox News host Tucker Carlson found himself in trouble this week when Media Matters released recordings of Carlson making derogatory statements about women, sex workers, underage girls and others. The statements were made during Carlson’s appearances on Bubba the Love Sponge’s radio show between 2006-2009. […]