Mexico sues US gunmakers - Covid booster shot moratorium - Obama birthday controversy

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5 AUG 2021 View in browser Facts, not fear. TRENDING TOPICS Obama birthday controversy • Foreign visitor vaccination • Mexico gun lawsuit • Facebook blocks researchers • Covid booster shot FEATURED UNDER-REPORTED STORIES Amazon drone delivery • Nuclear material in space • Self-diagnosing on TikTok You are on the free plan of The Factual Help a friend be better informed. Get a free month of Premium. Refer a friend TRENDING TOPICS, MOST CREDIBLE STORIES #1 in U.S. News • 52 articles Why did former President Obama scale back his upcoming birthday party? Top from last 48 hrs Obama sharply scales back 60th birthday bash amid rising concerns over Delta. Slate (Left) • Factual Grade 75% • 2 min read More than 400 people, including former administration officials, celebrities, and Democratic Party donors, were planning to attend the party that included a medical "coronavirus coordinator" charged with collecting proof of vaccination and negative Covid-19 tests. The party, which would have also included some 200 staff, was planned as an outdoor gathering that followed CDC protocols. ... The change in plans came after Obama seemed willing to move forward with the event despite controversy. Some of Obama's supporters were quick to point out that Martha's Vineyard is in an area that has been designated of "moderate" Covid-19 community spread and Massachusetts has a high vaccination rate. ... Despite the preparations and protocols, the event raised criticism as some feared it would send the wrong message at a time when the White House is calling on Americans to take the virus more seriously. Obama canceled the big bash and transformed it into a gathering for "family and close friends." Top from different political viewpoint Pandemic over?: Spielberg attending Barack Obama's Martha's Vineyard b-day bash as Delta variant rages. Breitbart (Right) • Factual Grade 69% • 2 min read Top long-read Biden administration exaggerates the risk of Covid-19 breakthrough infections while slamming the press for doing the same thing. Reason (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 76% • 6 min read View all articles #2 in U.S. News • 29 articles How is the Biden administration planning to ensure visitors to the US are vaccinated? The plan [to require all foreign travelers to the US to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, with limited exceptions] will be part of a new system t... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. One payment. Once a year. $20 Upgrade Now #1 in World News • 19 articles Why is Mexico suing American gunmakers? The unusual suit seeks unspecified financial compensation from the companies but does not target the U.S. government. Experts in Mexico saw the lawsuit as an attempt to r... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. The Factual can remain ad-free with your support. Upgrade Now TODAY'S POLL Should gun makers bear some responsibility for arms trafficking? Yes No Unsure All votes are anonymous. This poll closes at: 9:00 PDT YESTERDAY'S POLL Would you support regulations aimed at curbing video game use among children? Yes   55% No   34% Unsure   11% 416 votes, 55 comments Context: China's Tencent curbs gaming usage for children amid concerns by state officials. HIGHLIGHTED COMMENTS " Yes - My understanding is that there is a lot of legitimate evidence from studies, brain scans, etc. to show that the stimulation of gaming can affect the brain like addictive drugs do. Addictions are often formed early, so if we don't want children's minds messed up by alcohol or even heroin at 14, why are we handing them this other highly addictive substance? The high stimulation (lights, sound effects, rewards) from virtual games make real life feel less rewarding and keeps you coming back for more." " No - Video games, like rock and roll before them, have always been a popular target of puritanical adults who can't be bothered to find the joy in them. Vide..." " Unsure - I do think that many kids, teens and even young adults today spend too much time playing video..." Full comments for subscribers only. Upgrade now. #1 in Tech News • 14 articles Why did Facebook block researchers from its platform? NYU researchers launched a [browser extension] last year that enables [users] to share data on which political ads they're shown and why those ads were targeted at them wit... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. Don't scroll past. Support credible news for everyone. Upgrade Now #1 in Health News • 40 articles Why is the WHO requesting a moratorium on Covid-19 vaccine booster shots? The World Health Organization said the halt should last at least two months, to give the world a chance to meet the director-general's goal of vaccinating 10% of the p... 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