IRS funding plan dropped - Global journalists hack - Western wildfires containment

OPEC+ dispute ends • Indonesia's Covid-19 outbreak • IRS funding plan dropped • Global spyware revelations • Western wildfire containment •

19 JUL 2021 View in browser Facts, not fear. TRENDING TOPICS Western wildfire containment • IRS funding plan dropped • Global spyware revelations • OPEC+ dispute ends • Indonesia's Covid-19 outbreak FEATURED UNDER-REPORTED STORIES Plagues and empires • CA basic income • Germany's porn blocks You are on the free plan of The Factual Ask 5 friends to try The Factual. Get a free year of The Factual Premium! Refer a friend TRENDING TOPICS, MOST CREDIBLE STORIES #1 in U.S. News • 35 articles What is the state of wildfires in the western U.S.? Top local viewpoint Massive Sugar fire and two other blazes sweep Northern California, fed by dry, gusty conditions. Los Angeles Times (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 71% • 3 min read In Plumas County, the massive Sugar fire, the first 100,000-acre fire in California this year, had burned more than 105,000 acres by Sunday morning and was 73% contained, officials said. Climate experts have said that vegetation in Northern California is at record dry levels for this time of year, fueling blazes that are burning faster and hotter than firefighters expect to see this early in the fire season. ... During a recent briefing, U.S. Forest Service Operations Section Chief Jake Cagle said the 100,000-acre milestone is no longer uncommon in California, which experienced a record wildfire season in 2020 and is already outpacing those numbers this year. ... Along a rural stretch of southern Oregon just north of the California state line, the Bootleg fire, the largest wildfire burning in the nation, had covered more than 298,000 acres by Sunday morning. The gigantic fire, which at one point threatened to derail California's power grid, is now 22% contained. Top from different political viewpoint Heat waves, wildfires intensify in the West. Wall Street Journal (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 71% • 4 min read Top long-read What to expect from the 2021 fire season in the West. The Verge (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 89% • 6 min read View all articles #2 in U.S. News • 16 articles Why are plans to increase IRS funding no longer in the infrastructure bill? The change means that [President Biden's priority] of strengthening the IRS to do more to collect taxes owed has stalled. But lawmakers say it could be revived in a separat... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. One payment. Once a year. $20 Upgrade Now TODAY'S POLL Do you feel funding for the IRS should be increased? Yes No Unsure All votes are anonymous. This poll closes at: 9:00 PST YESTERDAY'S POLL Would you consent to a computer mimicking your voice after your death? No   72% Yes   15% Unsure   14% 396 votes, 36 comments Context: A.I. used to mimic late chef Anthony Bourdain's voice in a new documentary. HIGHLIGHTED COMMENTS " No - This concept is rife with opportunities for misuse. On the downside I could envision everything from casting doubt on wills and inheritance to simply sewing discord among family members and business associates." " Yes - But only if the AI was used to voice my own words, for instance something I had written exactly as is w..." " Unsure - I am aware of this technology and the medical uses for it- my mother-in-law has ALS and ..." Full comments for subscribers only. Upgrade now. #1 in World News • 36 articles Was Israeli-made Pegasus spyware used to hack journalists' phones? Israeli cyber-surveillance company NSO Group reportedly supplied a surveillance application known as Pegasus to governments that [a coali... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. The Factual can remain ad-free with your support. Upgrade Now #1 in Business News • 13 articles How did OPEC+ resolve a disagreement on oil production? The agreement followed a temporary but unprecedented gridlock that began in early July and saw the United Arab Emirates reject a coordinated oil production plan... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. Don't scroll past. Support credible news for everyone. Upgrade Now #1 in Health News • 9 articles How severe is Indonesia's Covid-19 outbreak? On Saturday, Indonesia reported 51,952 cases and 1,092 deaths, higher than India and Brazil for a third day running. More than 72,400 people ha... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. The best news subscription there is. Just $5/mth. Upgrade Now SPREAD FACTS, NOT FEAR Refer a friend. They get 10% off. You get free stuff. Your referral count is:    0 View your rewards page You can also copy & paste your referral link: https://thefactual.com/?refid=10967136 UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS Two athletes have tested positive for Covid-19 inside the Olympic village. NPR (Moderate Left) • Grade 80% • 3 min read German flood aftermath. Headlines for subscribers only. Upgrade now. Mask mandate unenforced. Headlines for subscribers only. Upgrade now. Britain's reopening gamble. Headlines for subscribers only. Upgrade now. View more credible stories HIGHLY CREDIBLE, UNDER-REPORTED STORIES What can the decline of Rome and the end of feudalism tell us about the future of the West? Aeon (Moderate Left) • Grade 71% • 13 min read CA basic income. Headlines for subscribers only. Upgrade now. Germany's porn blocks. Headlines for subscribers only. Upgrade now. View all under-reported stories THE FACTUAL STATS Highest Scoring Publication The Hill (Moderate Left) Protests in France continue to grow after President Macron enacts new Covid-19 measures. 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