Transparency
From Washington’s burned letters to Trump’s missing transcripts, partial presidential records limit people’s full understanding of history
From Washington’s burned letters to Trump’s missing transcripts, partial presidential records limit people’s full understanding of history President Donald Trump’s second term has already seen significant changes to how his records are handled, with the White House removing official transcripts from its website and replacing them with select videos and audio. The decision to remove […]
🏛️ Politics
Reproducibility may be the key idea students need to balance trust in evidence with healthy skepticism
Reproducibility may be the key idea students need to balance trust in evidence with healthy skepticism Reproducibility is key to balancing trust in scientific evidence with healthy skepticism, allowing researchers to scrutinize each other’s studies for rigor and credibility. Proper documentation of research methods, materials, and data is essential for reproducibility, enabling others to evaluate […]
🔬 Science
How Trump’s ‘gold standard’ politicizes federal science
How Trump’s ‘gold standard’ politicizes federal science President Donald Trump’s “Restoring Gold Standard Science” executive order aims to increase transparency and reproducibility in federal science, but critics argue that it politicizes science and undermines scientific rigor. The order focuses on “reproducibility,” which means ensuring consistency in results, rather than “replicability,” which requires different scientists to […]
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Wikipedia is using (some) generative AI now
Wikipedia is using (some) generative AI now Wikipedia is integrating generative AI into its editing process to help reduce workload and improve quality control. The goal is not to replace human editors, but to use AI to remove technical barriers and tedious tasks, allowing editors to focus on content creation. AI will be used for […]
💻 Technology
Warning systems for floods, hurricanes, and famine are suffering from Donald Trump’s data purge
Warning systems for floods, hurricanes, and famine are suffering from Donald Trump’s data purge Key health and environmental resources, including flood and famine warning systems, began disappearing from federal websites shortly after President Trump took office. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) was also dismantled by Trump, cutting off funding and data flow that […]
📰 News
In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior
In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior In the $250B influencer industry, snark subreddits have emerged as a way to call out bad behavior and hold influencers accountable for their actions. Snarkers are anti-fans who use online forums to critique influencers for misleading or […]
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Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now
Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now Amazon was allegedly set to display tariffs on prices next to product listings, according to a rumor from Punchbowl News. The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, claimed that this move would be a “hostile and political act” by Amazon, sparking a reaction from […]
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Pay transparency can come with unexpected consequences
Pay transparency can come with unexpected consequences A new study found that pay transparency can have unexpected consequences on workplace dynamics, including influencing employee feelings of entitlement and collaboration. Employees who are ranked high in performance tend to feel entitled to higher compensation, while those at the bottom of the rankings may feel demoralized and […]
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From Doing Business to B-READY: World Bank’s new rankings represent a rebrand, not a revamp
From Doing Business to B-READY: World Bank’s new rankings represent a rebrand, not a revamp The World Bank has launched its new flagship report, B-READY, which aims to evaluate business environments through more transparent data and measures social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and public service delivery. B-READY differs from its predecessor, Doing Business, in that it […]
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The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability
The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability and transparency. The closure of FOIA teams at CDC, FDA, NIH, and other federal public health agencies will limit their ability to respond to new and ongoing requests, worsening […]
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