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Journalism in a pandemic: Covering COVID-19 now and in the future -- A self-directed course for journalists

Produced in collaboration with the WHO, UNESCO and UNDP, this course -- created by the University of Texas-Austin and the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas -- helps journalists to improve their coverage of the pandemic. The course is offered in English, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish and is self-directed. (Chinese and Hindi self-directed versions are also in the works and will be posted here in the coming months.) The course is free and available to journalists who are interested in acquiring new knowledge and resources to improve your coverage and understanding of

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Journalism in a pandemic: Covering COVID-19 vaccines -- What journalists need to know

On 29 March, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the University of Texas-Austin, in collaboration with the WHO, UNESCO and UNDP and with funding from the European Union, will launch its second massive open online course for journalists to improve their coverage of COVID-19 vaccines. The course, led by former CNN correspondent and WIRED journalist Maryn McKenna is initially being offered in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The course is free and available to journalists who are interested in acquiring new knowledge and resources to improve their coverage of COVID-19 vac

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NASA to Conduct Low-Altitude Flights Over Texas Farmland

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Oct. 15, 2026, and has been updated to correct the location of the flights. A NASA Dynamic Aviation A200 aircraft will conduct low-flying research flights over farmland near Amarillo, Texas, from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Monday, Nov. 9. These flights will measure gaseous and particulate emissions from […]

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Just 10 minutes of daily exercise could unlock deeper sleep

Getting better sleep might be as simple as moving a little more every day. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that people who exercised more frequently experienced more deep, restorative sleep, which is essential for brain recovery, memory, and emotional well-being. Surprisingly, just 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day was associated with measurable benefits, while even light activities like walking and standing breaks were linked to better sleep and mood.

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A plastic once thought harmless may be fueling fatty liver disease

One of the world's most common plastics may pose a hidden threat to liver health. Texas A&M researchers discovered that polyethylene microplastics can contribute to fatty liver disease, with potentially worse effects when combined with an unhealthy diet. Even more surprising, this widely used plastic was previously considered relatively harmless.

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Nidal Hasan: Criticism of the Pentagon for decision to transmit its firing

The former Major of the Nidal Hasan Army, sentenced to death for murdering 13 people in an attack at the Fort Hood base, Texas, in 2009, will be the first military to be executed by a firing squad since World War II. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the execution, scheduled for December 3, will be public, and a Pentagon official confirmed that it will be broadcast live. Hegseth's decision has already aroused criticism.

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Critics to the Pentagon by decision to broadcast live Nidal Hasan firing

The former Major of the Nidal Hasan Army, sentenced to death for murdering 13 people in an attack at the Fort Hood base, Texas, in 2009, will be the first military to be executed by a firing squad since World War II. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the execution, scheduled for December 3, will be public, and a Pentagon official confirmed that it will be broadcast live. Hegseth's decision has already aroused criticism.

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basketball player Victor Wembanyama supports high school protests

Victor Wembanyama testified to his support for the French high school movement from San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, where he is preparing for the next NBA season, which starts on October 20th. "I hear them and I support them. And I hope people up there or up there will do the same," said the French basketball player.

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The United States wants to broadcast live Nidal Hasan's execution

The killing by a firing squad of the author of a killing on a military base in Texas will be broadcast live, the US Defense Minister announced, with the UN denouncing on Friday a form of "torture". Nidal Hasan "will be shot by soldiers, as it should be, and we will ensure that the public can attend, that it is public," said Defense Minister Pete Hegseth in a video shot on Wednesday.

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US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon official says

The US will livestream the Army's upcoming firing squad execution on December 3 of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree, a Pentagon official said, in what would be an unprecedented move. Hasan, a former ​Army psychiatrist, is ‌set to become the first person to be executed by firing squad by the US military since 1945.

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Pentagon vows to livestream first military execution in decades

The first US military execution in more than 65 years will be livestreamed, announced the Pentagon on Thursday, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it would be "public". Former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan opened fire at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009, killing 13 people. His execution will take place at the military base on December 3, 2026. "The livestreaming of an execution is tantamount to a public execution and would breach the absolute prohibition of torture," the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday.