Sander van der Linden of Cambridge University’s Social Decision-Making Lab showed Lesley Stahl videos and video games that teach people how to identify common manipulation tactics and prevent themselves from getting duped. Source
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Military leaders worry about U.S. failure to ratify Law of the Sea treaty
For years, the U.S. has failed to ratify the U.N.’s Law of the Sea treaty that covers deep sea mining. Absent America, China is set to dominate the new industry that could start next year. Source
Why the U.S. isn’t lining up to get a deep sea mining license
Countries that ratified the U.N.’s Law of the Sea treaty are diving into plans for deep sea mining, but Republican holdouts in the U.S. torpedoed U.S. efforts to join in. Source
AMLO, Mexico’s departing president, on the border, cartels and his legacy
As Mexico’s presidential election nears, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador goes over his record after inviting “60 Minutes” to Mexico City for a candid conversation. Source
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on immigration, cartels
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador talks about his handling of the border, Mexican drug cartels, fentanyl, the Mexico-U.S. relationship and more during a conversation with Sharyn Alfonsi. Source
The battle between preventing misinformation, protecting free speech online
Social media companies, lawmakers and the courts are grappling with the balance between stopping the spread of harmful and false information online, and protecting First Amendment rights. Source
SCOTUS grapples with First Amendment rights of social media platforms
Misinformation is spreading on social media as some fight to stop what they call censorship. The Supreme Court is now grappling with how the First Amendment applies to the online world. Source
A look at the winter sport skijoring
While many Americans may be unfamiliar with skijoring, people in Leadville, Colorado, have been competing for at least 75 years. Janet Shamlian has the story. Source
Muslims observe Ramadan amid tension of Israel-Hamas war
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. Source
FAA to review United Airlines practices following string of incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking a closer look at United Airlines following a series of safety incidents. The company acknowledged the probe in a memo to staff. Elise Preston reports. Source