A new study explains how emotional cues make people accept and share fake news. Researchers made a model and tested it on tweets about COVID-19; they suggest platforms and schools can help reduce this problem.
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Researchers at the University of Copenhagen propose a small pause before sharing on platforms like X, Bluesky and Mastodon. A computer model shows that a short delay plus a brief learning step can reduce reshares and improve shared content quality.
WHO regional director Saia Maʻu Piukala outlines challenges and priorities for the Western Pacific as the organisation adapts after the US withdrawal. Key events include the World Health Summit in Berlin (12–14 October) and the Fiji Regional Committee (20–24 October 2025).
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