In today’s endless 24-hour news cycles, buzz about “disinformation” and “conspiracy theories” often dominate the headlines. So-called “fact checkers,” write blanket denials when new information comes to light. They are not so much checking facts as simply dismissing or ignoring the peer-reviewed science or expert testimony that contracts the public health status quo. The term…

Cowen analyst John Blackledge said Netflix Inc.’s new password sharing tests in three Latin American countries could yield a long-term revenue opportunity. Cowen’s monthly survey of 2,500 U.S. consumers suggested that 42 percent of U.S. users share a Netflix password leaving Netflix well-positioned to pursue ways to monetize these subscribers. If Netflix’s test worked and the company rolled…

Rutgers University reportedly euthanized up to 23,000 mice during the pandemic, according to a document from the school’s financial department. The report, first shared by The Daily Targum, noted the finding was uncovered in a report seeking reimbursement for animals “lost” during the pandemic. “Loss of research animals required for student/postdoc training,” the notes regarding…