Apple has used the phrase “what happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone” many times before, but it turns out that may not be entirely true. That’s according to an article in the Washington Post. It says the problem isn’t isolated to iPhones, either – Androids are just as bad at keeping your information […]
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Is self-censoring on mass shootings a slippery slope?
I read with interest a recent article by Poynter Institute, a nonprofit journalism organization, entitled, “Not naming mass shooters (much) is now the norm.” It was accompanied by the following tweet from Poynter’s account: “For an industry that is often criticized for being slow to change, this development is remarkable.” “In a pivot from coverage of […]
Wikipedia’s Pharma Industry Agenda Editors–at it again.
Though it’s a moving target that changes day-by-day, Wikpedia’s vaccine industry agenda editors are at it again. Besides the other longstanding false and defamatory information edited onto my Wikipedia bio page, new false information has appeared. The good news is that for those who care, the source information is available for you to review so […]
Cell phone tower shut down after complaints about cancer cluster in school children
A controversial cell phone tower near a school in Ripon, California has been shut down amid reports of four students and three teachers children being diagnosed with cancer. According to news reports, Sprint–which owns the tower–shut down the tower even though the company says radio frequencies emitted were 100 times below the federal limit. The […]
Organs from Chinese prisoners harvested: Insider account
A horrifying practice is happening in China: dissidents in prison are being killed for their organs. That’s according to Steven W. Mosher, president of the Population Research Institute, who writes about the practice in an article published the New York Post. Mosher documents a graphic and terrifying account from Zheng Qiaozhi, once an intern at […]
Fast Food Favorite: It’s Still Burgers
The All American hamburger is apparently still king. Just for fun, our latest unscientific poll at SharylAttkisson.com asked: What is your favorite fast food meal? Burgers beat out the other food choices combined. Nearly 44% of respondents chose burgers over tacos, fish and chicken. A significant number of you prefer something else or don’t like […]
FDA study: “Forever chemicals” linked to cancer persist in U.S. food but aren’t dangerous
A leaked Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report has confirmed the presence of dangerous “forever chemicals” in meat, milk, and produce sold in the U.S. That’s according to a report in The Hill, which says the FDA information was leaked to it and other news outlets. The Hill says the report is based on an […]
Nonprofit pays off medical debt for needy patients
Through a novel charitable program and donations from churches, a non-profit organization called “RIP Medical Debt” has successfully paid off the debts of thousands of people (so far). That’s according to a report by Kaiser Health News. A recent surge in donations from churches around the U.S. have contributed to the millions of dollars paid […]
