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politics

Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to his strategy and picks his words carefully

A Political Leader Chooses His Words. This Is What Political Leaders Do.

What Happened

BBC's Chris Mason reported that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is maintaining his current political strategy and speaking cautiously in public statements. This appears to be commentary on Starmer's communication approach rather than reporting on a specific policy announcement or event.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you focus on politicians' communication styles or their actual policies
• How much time you spend reading political commentary versus policy details
• Your own communication choices in im...

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technology

BBC News app

You Received a News App Notification. Here's What Actually Happened.

What Happened

A user received a notification from the BBC News app. The specific content of the news story was not provided - only that it came from BBC's mobile application.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you allow news apps to send push notifications
• How often you check news (once daily is sufficient for most people)
• Which news sources you choose to follow
• Whether you read the full ...

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media

Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory

Dominion Lists 20 Fox Statements in Lawsuit. Legal Process Continues As Designed.

What Happened

Dominion Voting Systems has identified 20 specific Fox News broadcasts and tweets as defamatory in their ongoing lawsuit against the network. CNN reported on these specific examples as part of the legal proceedings.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you consume news from multiple sources to form your own understanding
• How much time you spend following legal proceedings that don't directly affect you
• Your choice to focus on local ...

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