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U.S President says Facebook is “killing people”
Facebook has gone on the defence after US President Joe Biden claimed the social media giant is killing people.
The President said Facebook was allowing misinformation about coronavirus vaccines to proliferate.
Asked for his message to social media platforms regarding vaccinations, Biden said, “They’re killing people.”
“The only pandemic we have is among the unvaccinated, and that’s — they’re killing people,” he continued.
But Facebook has rejected the allegation, saying the facts tell a different story.
Facebook says 2 billion people have viewed the science that vaccination works on the platform, and that more than 3.3 million Americans used its vaccination finder tool.
FACTS ON VACCINES
Facebook says “The data shows that 85% of Facebook users in the US have been or want to be vaccinated against COVID-19.”
“President Biden’s goal was for 70% of Americans to be vaccinated by July 4. Facebook is not the reason this goal was missed.”
COVID-19 misinformation has spread during the pandemic on social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Facebook has encouraged Americans to get inoculated through tools that include its vaccination finder and optional “profile frames” that show when friends have been vaccinated.
American cases of COVID-19 are up 70% over the previous week and deaths are up 26%, with outbreaks occurring in parts of the country with low vaccination rates.
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Crew-12 astronauts arrive at the International Space Station
Four astronauts aboard SpaceX’s Dragon Freedom join the ISS for eight months of research and experiments in orbit.
Four astronauts aboard SpaceX’s Dragon Freedom join the ISS for eight months of research and experiments in orbit.
Four astronauts have successfully arrived at the International Space Station, marking a major milestone for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. The Dragon spacecraft Freedom completed a 34-hour journey from Cape Canaveral before docking with the station’s Harmony module.
The new crew includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. They join three crew members already aboard who had been managing station operations alone for the past month.
During their eight-month stay, the Crew-12 astronauts will carry out a variety of scientific experiments and research projects designed to advance space exploration and international collaboration.
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Ariane 64 takes flight carrying Amazon’s broadband satellites
Ariane 64’s maiden launch from French Guiana carries 32 Amazon satellites, starting 18 missions to enhance global broadband access.
Ariane 64’s maiden launch from French Guiana carries 32 Amazon satellites, starting 18 missions to enhance global broadband access.
Europe is entering a new spaceflight era as the Ariane 64 prepares for its maiden launch from French Guiana. The rocket, the most powerful ever developed in Europe, features four boosters and is capable of delivering more than 20 tonnes into low Earth orbit.
The launch window opens at 4:45 p.m. UTC and closes at 5:13 p.m. UTC, with the mission expected to last one hour and 54 minutes. During the flight, satellites will be deployed in pairs, marking a critical technical milestone for Europe’s space ambitions.
This first flight is a major test for the Ariane 6 program, setting the tone for future commercial and institutional launches from Europe’s space sector.
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SpaceX shifts focus to Moon with ambitious Lunar City plans
Elon Musk shifts SpaceX focus from Mars to a 2027 Moon landing, merging with xAI for AI satellite networks.
Elon Musk shifts SpaceX focus from Mars to a 2027 Moon landing, merging with xAI for AI satellite networks.
Elon Musk has set his sights closer to home—literally. SpaceX is now prioritizing the creation of a self-sustaining city on the Moon within the next decade. The ambitious plan marks a major shift from previous Mars-focused strategies, aiming for an uncrewed Starship landing as early as 2027 to support NASA’s Artemis program.
This pivot comes as SpaceX merges with Musk’s xAI, combining the companies into a massive $1.25 trillion valuation. Musk believes the Moon offers practical advantages for launches, making it a more strategic stepping stone for humanity’s future in space.
Alongside lunar ambitions, SpaceX is also developing satellite networks to back AI technologies in orbit. Despite the excitement, NASA’s Artemis program has faced delays, pushing the first crewed lunar flight to March due to technical issues.
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