Tag: society
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Media Monitor: 60 Minutes Reports Extremist Groups Exploiting Natural Disasters
CBS News reports that extremist groups and foreign governments are exploiting natural disasters to recruit members and manipulate social media, while also covering Ben Sasse’s health and Colombia’s birding industry.
Politics and GovernmentMediaConflictScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEuropeLatin AmericaComputers and InternetLegalColombiaFrance Natural DisastersWhite NationalismSocial MediaBen SassePoliticsSocietyCBS News: 60 Minutes
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Media Monitor: Viral Video Fundraising Allows 88-Year-Old Veteran to Retire
USA TODAY is reporting that Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old veteran, retired after a viral video inspired strangers to raise $2 million for him. Bambas is now reportedly using the funds to help other veterans.
BusinessMediaEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Ed BambasVeteransViral VideoRetirementPersonal FinanceCharitable GivingSocietyUSA TODAY
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US Centenarian Population Jumps 50% in a Decade
The U.S. Census Bureau reports a significant rise in the number of centenarians in the United States, with the population growing by 50% between 2010 and 2020.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesHealthFederal Government CentenariansU.S. Census BureauPopulation GrowthDemographicsOlder AdultsSociety