WorldPingAl Jazeera
Human rights situation in Myanmar ‘plummets to new low’, UN says
New report says abuses against Rohingya and unchecked resource exploitation deepening crisis in Myanmar.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
The Guardian
The ear witness: Turner-winner Lawrence Abu Hamdan and his ‘sound evidence’ exposés of human rights abuses
WorldPingFrom killings in Gaza to the alleged use of a sonic weapon on a vigil in Belgrade, the Lebanese-British artist reveals how his work for activist group Earshot is inseparable from his art Lawrence Abu Hamdan has a double identity.
This is a short WorldPing brief. The full report was published by The Guardian.
Read the full report at The GuardianRelated news
Hollywood Reporter
Haim Saban, Lawrence Bender and Teddy Schwarzman Among Industry Group Accusing Mark Ruffalo of “Antisemitism” in Attack on Paramount Leadership
The group, calling itself The Brigade, also includes Ram Bergman, Matti Leshem, Anthony Bregman, Micah Green and Lynn Harris.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingBBC Culture
Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups
The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Culture
WorldPingDeadline
‘The Dog Stars’ Review: Jacob Elordi Searches For Last Gasp Of Humanity In Ridley Scott’s Sharp Postapocalyptic Thriller
The lovable dog in Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars isn’t actually the star of film, despite the title. Sadly, Jasper is only a supporting player in the first half hour of the movie.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingThe Hindu
El Salvador, Panama sound alarm on El Nino-fueled drought
Panama's Interior Minister Dinoska Montalvo said the declaration will allow authorities to "to be prepared for what may come with El Nino," which has fueled a severe drought that is ravaging harvests, sparking fears of famine.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingPhys.org
Sound waves do double duty, carrying and protecting quantum information
Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated a promising new way to protect fragile quantum information using nothing but mechanical vibrations—essentially extremely small sound waves.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org