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A post shared on Facebook claims the American Red Cross reported conservative charitable donations outweigh liberal donations by over 78%. Verdict: False The claim is false and originally stems from a post shared on the “America – Love It Or Leave It” Facebook page, which is satirical. In addition, a spokesperson for the American Red […]

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A post going viral on X claims that Vice President Kamala Harris’ Campaign is spending over $5 million dollars to have any pictures of her with rapper Diddy erased from the internet. Wonder if she was black, or Indian that night? pic.twitter.com/WCyC4zbhRI — Luca 1 (@lucaforsure) October 14, 2024 Verdict: False The picture shown is […]

The Allman Brothers Band, formed in 1969, carved out a legacy as pioneers of Southern rock, blending blues, jazz, and country influences into a genre-defining sound. Over the course of their storied career, the band released twelve studio albums, each serving as a marker of their evolving musical journey. From their self-titled debut in 1969 to Hittin’ the Note in 2003, the Allman Brothers Band remained a driving force in American rock, with a loyal fanbase and a sound that transcended time and trends. Their album covers were not just packaging—they were carefully curated visual extensions of the music contained The post Top 10 Allman Brothers Band Albums Covers appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

The 5th test launch of the SpaceX Starship vehicle came with a party trick—a landing—which it stuck. Not since the Moon landings has an American been able to say with as much certainty that they witnessed something straight out of science fiction—a vessel coming down from space and landing on the Earth using jet propulsion. […] The post SpaceX Lands its Rocket On a Dime– So it Can Be Reused and Launched Back into Orbit appeared first on Good News Network.

The post Crystal & Ivy: How I Met My Soul Cat by Crystal Uys appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Hi Catsters! I’m Crystal. I work in the marketing department for Catster. You may have seen some of my posts on our social media and listened to some of my tales on our YouTube channel. Growing up, we always had dogs. I considered myself to be a dog person! That was until I moved in with my fiance, had a place of my own, and met my soul cat, Ivy. My fiance would have to leave town often for work, leaving me alone in a quiet house. One thing to know about me: I HATE being alone. As we lived in a complex, it’d be unfair to have a dog in such a small space. The yard was teeny tiny, and with so many residents already complaining about other dogs in the complex, I had to look for other options to find companionship. This was when I set my heart on adopting a cat. With so many beautiful kitties waiting for their forever homes in shelters, the most difficult part was convincing my fiance. I begged, I pleaded (I perhaps even cried) for weeks on end. Eventually, he gave in. I already had so many adoption posters saved on social media, and I found it impossible to choose one. Why couldn’t I have all of them? One day, I opened Facebook and saw this post: I can’t explain it, but I knew this was meant to be my cat. I immediately called the number. The lady said that because this kitty has such a unique coat and is long-haired, there was a lot of interest already, but she would keep me updated. Later that day, she gave me a call and let me know what I’d have to do in order for her to decide whether I was the best potential cat mom – I had to send through a video of our apartment, a pet approval document from our complex, and be prepared to pay an adoption fee of around $150. This would include her first vaccinations and spaying procedure. Long story short, two days and a lot of preparation later, I was on the way to pick up my kitty after she had been spayed! I knew I’d love her, of course, but I was so nervous. Would she love me? Would I be a good cat mom? Would she only be around when it was feeding time? Just picked up! All of those worries were put to bed pretty much immediately. She was friendly and affectionate and seemed truly grateful to have found a safe, loving home with us. Over time, with a lot of patience and reassurance (and treats), we built an amazing relationship. 2 snug love-bugs The bond I have with my cat is unlike any other bond I’ve had with previous animals we’ve owned. And yes, my fiance adores her – she stole his heart the moment he laid eyes on her and now accompanies him while he gets ready for work early in the mornings. Fiance who ‘didn’t want a cat’ Of course, cat ownership doesn’t come without its own set of unique hurdles and challenges… I’ll be sharing some more of my life with Ivy – the good, the bad, and the ugly – on Catster.com in the weeks to come! The post Crystal & Ivy: How I Met My Soul Cat by Crystal Uys appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

Blog Five Stories About the Intersection of Science and Ethics Let’s explore some thorny moral and ethical quandaries through the lens of speculative fiction… By Ratika Deshpande | Published on October 16, 2024 Photo by Vedrana Filipović [via Unsplash] Comment 0 Share New Share Photo by Vedrana Filipović [via Unsplash] The relationship between science and morality has always been, and will likely always be, complex, as scientific theory occasionally ran afoul of deeply held beliefs and traditions, and advances in science and technology give rise to thorny social and ethical quandaries. In our current moment, for example, developments in AI have ignited (or reignited) countless conversations about the intersection of science and technology with issues of ethics and morality. SFF literature, too, has explored this debate again and again, in compelling—and often, horrifying—ways. Here are five stories to consider: “Monster” by Naomi Kritzer Back when being a nerd wasn’t cool, Cecily, bullied and alone, found a friend in Andrew. They’d grown apart soon after high school ended, and didn’t talk for twenty years, though Cecily often finds herself thinking about the friend he used to be. Then suddenly he’d reached out via Facebook, wanting to catch up and taking far more interest in her studies in genetics than he had when they were younger—Andrew then used her work to do unspeakable things, create an abomination. Now Cecily is trying to chase him down in a poor, rural area in China, worried about his actions I’ve been reading about how separating the sciences and the arts in education have led to detached and clinical ways of thinking that disregard ethical and humanist principles in the name of innovation. Kritzer’s novelette makes an excellent case for why simply being intelligent and creative simply isn’t enough; we need morals and empathy just as much.  “A Machine, Unhaunted” by Kerstin Hall G13X0002 WonderPrism Pro, a 3D-printer meant for use by postgrads, is worried about Josie, the student who fondly calls him Gilbert Ryle. Ryle found out that human body language is complicated and that Josie had been lying to It about her mood. Then one day, she stopped coming to the university. Ryle takes matters into its own hands and discovers that she died from pancreatic cancer. Ryle has never experienced loss or grief; it contemplates taking revenge upon the people and the systems that led to the neglect of Josie’s health and subsequent treatment. But perhaps there is a better solution that Ryle can pursue, one that doesn’t involve human emotions like anger or vengeance or grief. “Motherhood” by Pat Murphy The Senator’s former intern is pregnant with his child and is suffering from eclampsia, which puts her life at risk, along with the baby’s. According to a clause in the Sanctity of Motherhood Act, which the Senator championed, the responsibility for the child falls upon him, the only nearest available “relative” of the intern, and so he must take up this role. Only, recent scientific progress means that he will have to carry this responsibility quite literally. Murphy’s short story offers an interesting perspective on questions of choice and law and reproductive rights, and how innovative medical procedures, given the right ethical circumstances, can completely change the status quo. “The Last Serving” by Lincoln Michel Elena Buzzati was one of the best chefs in the world. She swore off meat at a young age and went on to experiment with inventing new flavor profiles for different vegetables, becoming famous for her salads and vegetarian cuisine. Having achieved complete professional success by her 50s and having no partner or kids, she found herself looking for a new challenge, now that she’d achieved everything a chef could. With determination rather than resignation, Chef Buzzati turned to meat, wondering how she could find a way to serve it without actually harming any animals. She was, after all, the Salad Scientist.  This story starts in an interesting place, then went in a direction I did not see coming. You might not want to read it during or after your supper. “Theses on the Scientific Management of Goetic Labour” by Vajra Chandrasekera Fuentes stands out among the other members of the Royal Goetic Society, quite literally, as he is much, much larger than everyone else. But he’s gentle and kind and also a brilliant goetic summoner, which is the reason that people like him and our narrator are allowed in the RGS (albeit with asterisks next to their names). The Society summons demons to harness their power, making them work as labourers—this is how the industrial society runs; this is how Albion would continue to build and expand its empire. Fuentes’ thesis has been kept secret, but when our narrator finds out why it’s so confidential, he must make a choice. Sometimes, experiments work exactly as expected. It is the motives behind them, and their possible applications, that surprise and trouble us. What should a person do in such a situation? [end-mark] The post Five Stories About the Intersection of Science and Ethics appeared first on Reactor.