Moscow, Russia – Following the 22 March attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow, social media platforms were flooded with misinformation and conspiracy theories about the identities of those responsible. Despite the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claiming responsibility for the mass shooting, alternative theories began to circulate on platforms like 4chan and Instagram. Users … Read more
GAZA CITY, Palestine – The Gaza Strip is in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis as the ongoing conflict with Israel has led to a surge in child deaths and a severe lack of food and medical resources. Multiple UN agencies have issued a stark warning about the alarming levels of malnutrition, infectious diseases, … Read more
PORTLAND, OREGON – The city of Portland, Oregon is facing a rise in cases of the highly contagious bacteria known as Shigella, and the spread is being attributed to the homeless population in and around downtown. Public health officials are concerned that this surge in cases could lead to a public health emergency. In 2023, … Read more