News Briefs

Global warming As temperatures cool this autumn, global warming is taking a back seat to other concerns for most Americans. Yet some critics are picking this moment to claim that the media are behaving irresponsibly by reporting endless anecdotes vaguely related to the global warming story without ever putting them in context — or just giving the relevant climatology data. For instance the graph at left shows made-up numbers, not real data on anything. Exclusive! A panel of media experts discuss how critics' charges on this issue have evolved, in the context of a historical perspective on the news industry.


Carry-on liquids Transportation Safety Administration has relaxed the rules against carry-on liquids. This is an abrupt change from yesterday's and Monday's stances, in which the Transportation Safety Administration had relaxed the rules against carry-on liquids. We will keep you posted as the story develops. Security experts advise that liquid carry-on items be permitted, but that containers must be left at the gate. A group of industry analysts discuss the implications of that proposed policy.

Vegetarianism In tomorrow's issue: representatives of PETA and the Beef Industry Council lay out the facts objectively so that our readers can make an informed decision.