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Innovative Science Shapes New Apple Varieties for International Markets

Auckland, New Zealand – Apples may be available year-round, but the vast array of options for consumers is the result of extensive scientific research and widespread commercialization. Tony Martin, the CEO of Prevar, a leading apple and pear breeding organization, has a particular fondness for the Sassy apple variety. Despite its limited availability to the public, Sassy boasts a vibrant marketing campaign with a trademarked name and appealing flavor profile. New Zealand stands as a …

Whitewashing, Misinformation, and Defense: How Right-Wing Media Shapes the Narrative of the January 6 Insurrection

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, right-wing media figures have been actively working to downplay the violent attack and propagate misinformation and conspiracy theories. This has led to a shift in public opinion, with Republicans now less likely to believe that the participants in the insurrection were mostly violent, less likely to hold then-President Donald Trump responsible for the attack, and slightly less likely to …