Here’s the thing about elections: they’re messy, human, and incredibly important. And in the digital age, that messiness doesn’t stop at the ballot box. It lives in our feeds, our group chats, and our timelines. That’s the core concern behind a new push from two California senators. Democratic Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla aren’t just asking questions; they’re demanding answers. In a letter sent Wednesday to the heads of major social media platforms, they’re essentially saying, “You’ve backed off your responsibilities, and we need to know what you’re going to do about it before the midterms.” The letter, shared…

Let’s be honest: Taiwan’s renewable energy journey has never been only about technology. It has always been wrapped up in stories, fears, and political battles, and those battles have become more intense in recent years. After Typhoon Danas struck Taiwan, tens of thousands of solar panels in the south were left shattered and scattered across fields and fishponds. The visual alone was alarming, but the real damage came afterward, when old, discredited rumours about solar panels leaking toxic chemicals and heavy metals crawled back to life. These falsehoods mutated and spread through social media and even mainstream outlets, making the…