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WorldPingBBC Science
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Science
Phys.org
AI is making disinformation harder to spot—but we've found a new way to catch it
WorldPingDo you ever see comments on social media that seem way off-topic but still manage to wrench the discussion around to divisive political debate?
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WorldPingAl Jazeera
Mass grave with 25 bodies found in Sudan’s Kurmuk after army retakes town
Officials accuse the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out the killings, saying grave held remains of children and women.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingTimes of India
In 1868, an eclipse in India revealed an element found on Earth 27 years later
During the solar eclipse of 1868 in India, astronomers stumbled upon an enigmatic yellow spectral line, initially observed by Pierre Jules Janssen.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
ESPN
Flagg's prized 1-of-1 card found in Rhode Island
Cooper Flagg's coveted one-of-one numbered rookie debut patch autograph card was found in Rhode Island on Monday night.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN
WorldPingVariety
Bill Bellamy to Receive Icon Award at Whats Funny Comedy Festival, Co-Founded by Lil Rel Howery
Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
TechCrunch
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight the billionaire tax
California's Prop 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by TechCrunch