May 27, 2021 1:00 PM
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Garth Brooks and
Trisha Yearwood were in Washington, D.C. last weekend, as Garth was celebrated as a Kennedy Center Honoree. But during their time in the city, Trisha got a surprise of her own: She got to meet
Dr. Anthony Fauci.
On social media, Trisha shared a snapshot of herself with the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The opportunity to meet him and thank him in person was not lost on me, she wrote in the caption, along with a message of encouragement to her fans to consider their vaccination options.
Facebook reverses Wuhan lab leak policy, raising fears for more anti-Asian sentiment
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Washington: As the US reopens a debate into the origins of the novel coronavirus, Facebook reversed course and said that it would no longer remove posts that claim the virus is man-made.
The decision on Thursday (Friday AEST) is notable because it shows, once again, how social media giants struggle to strike the right balance between protecting the public from harmful misinformation and enabling robust discussion of controversial ideas.
Facebook reverses Wuhan lab leak policy, raising fears of more anti-Asian sentiment
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Washington: As the US reopens a debate into the origins of the novel coronavirus, Facebook reversed course and said that it would no longer remove posts that claim the virus is man-made.
The decision on Thursday (Friday AEST) is notable because it shows, once again, how social media giants struggle to strike the right balance between protecting the public from harmful misinformation and enabling robust discussion of controversial ideas.
Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesCountry power couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were in Washington, D.C. last weekend, as Garth was celebrated as a Kenn.
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