Evidence-Gathering Framework: Documenting LinkedIn Follower Non-Delivery This framework provides a neutral, replicable method for documenting whether LinkedIn posts are reliably delivered to followers, enabling journalists and researchers to evaluate patterns of non-delivery using standardized…

Future Jobs in Baybay City: A Guide for Middle-Aged Workers By WPS News Labor Corespondent Baybay City, Philippines -- February 5, 2026 As Baybay City evolves, so do the opportunities for employment among its diverse population. Middle-aged residents with a varied skill set, ranging from…

OK, America, Are You Ready? Exploring lawful, ethical strategies for corporate resistance to authoritarian influence, inspired by OSS historical lessons.

LinkedIn Punishes Expertise by Design LinkedIn claims to reward expertise, yet its feed mechanics consistently disadvantage depth, continuity, and subject-matter knowledge. This essay explains how engagement-driven design quietly filters expertise out of professional discourse.

When Curiosity Turned Into Scrutiny A personal account of how curiosity about TikTok turned into sustained scrutiny, and why platform chaos raises serious questions about governance, creators, and the long-term viability of TikTok Shop.

What the 2026 Midterm Elections Are — and Why They Matter More Than the Presidency An explainer for non-American readers on why the 2026 U.S. midterm elections will not end a presidency—but will determine how much power it can exercise.

X Raided in Paris: What the Investigation Means for Users French authorities raided X’s Paris offices in a criminal probe tied to child safety and AI-generated deepfakes, signaling tighter controls, heavier moderation, and lasting consequences for users and platforms alike.

Documented Abuse and Family Separation in U.S. Immigration Detention Raise Human Rights Alarms Documented reports from hospitals, courts, and congressional investigations confirm abuse, medical neglect, and family separation within U.S. immigration detention systems, raising renewed human-rights…

They Knew Before You Were Hurt By the late 1990s, the physical risks of prolonged computer-based work were already known, documented, and modeled. What followed was not ignorance, but a system that absorbed predictable injury as a cost of doing business.

What Bluesky Got Right: Chronology A chronological feed reduced outrage by removing algorithmic incentives. The result showed that online dysfunction is not inevitable—it is designed, and therefore reversible.

Low Entry-Level Wages: When Employment Fails to Provide Economic Security Low entry-level wages weaken domestic demand and workforce stability; addressing them requires productivity-linked pay, targeted subsidies, and sector-based wage strategies rather than blunt mandates.

When a Platform Stops Serving the Philippines Many Filipinos use social media hoping to earn income and reach new audiences. This essay explains why X’s business model often fails to deliver real opportunity in the Philippines and why that matters for users and small businesses.

The Evolution of Yahoo Mail: From Simple Beginnings to a Feature-Rich Platform By WPS.News Technical Writer Since its inception in 1997, Yahoo Mail has played a pivotal role in the evolution of email communication, adapting to the needs of users and technological advancements over the years. As…

What Is Happening in the Streets — and Why It Matters As national politics dominates headlines, some of the most consequential changes in the United States are unfolding quietly at street level — through enforcement actions, localized protests, and shifting community responses that signal a…

Editorial Independence WPS News explains its approach to editorial independence, respect for Filipino readers, and why it reports facts without telling audiences what to think.

ICE, Protest, and the Fracturing of Federal Authority in the United States Across the United States, ICE enforcement actions have triggered widespread protests, legal challenges, and state-level resistance, transforming immigration policy into a broader conflict over federal authority, civil…

One Year on Bluesky: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why That Matters After one year on Bluesky, Cliff Potts offers a clear-eyed assessment of what the platform gets right, where it falls short, and why serious publishing still requires durable homes outside social media feeds.

Mga Ehersisyo para sa mga Manggagawa sa Opisina Ni WPS News Health and Fitness Reporter Kailangan mong Kumilos, Kumilos. Sa mabilis na takbo ng kapaligiran ng trabaho ngayon, kung saan ang mahabang oras sa harap ng mga computer screen ay naging karaniwan, hindi maikakaila ang kahalagahan ng…

Why Escort Operations Matter More Than Protest Notes in the West Philippine Sea Escort operations change how maritime interference works by increasing visibility, documentation, and cost without escalation. This article explains why routine Coast Guard escorts matter more than diplomatic protest…

Joy of Daily Exercise for Office Workers By WPS News Health and Fitness Reporter Ya' Gotta Move It, Move It. In today’s fast-paced work environment, where long hours in front of computer screens have become the norm, the importance of incorporating regular exercise into our daily routine cannot be…

EDITOR’S NOTE: On Language, Timing, and Historical Responsibility An editorial record explaining why precise historical language is necessary when documenting authoritarian behavior and democratic erosion.

When Charity Prices Out the Poor A local accountability report on how the Salvation Army’s Cedar Rapids thrift operation shifted from affordability to retail pricing, terminated employees who tried to help poor customers, and declined to respond to questions about its practices.

The Quiet Threat: Why Breast Cancer Is So Dangerous in the Philippines Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the Philippines—and one of the most dangerous because it is often detected too late. This essay explains why breast cancer advances quietly, why late diagnosis is common,…

Thrift as Freedom in an Unstable World Thrift, understood as moral stewardship rather than deprivation, offers a quiet path to stability in uncertain economic times. Small, consistent acts of financial restraint can reduce vulnerability, build resilience, and support a durable form of prosperity.

The Internet Was Never a Livelihood for Writers For web-based writers, the internet was never a broken promise—it was a system built to extract serious creative labor without pay, replacing wages with hope and calling it opportunity.

Celebrating Moderation: The Virtues of Rice in a Balanced Diet Rice is central to Philippine life, culture, and daily survival. This piece explores how white sticky rice can remain part of a healthy diet through moderation, mindful portions, and practical preparation—especially in communities…

The Adventurer: A Discipline the Modern World Pretends Doesn’t Exist What happens when a values-driven individual is forced into systems built for compliance? This essay defines the adventurer—not as a romantic myth, but as a disciplined role history keeps trying to erase—and explains how such…

YouTube’s Algorithm Is Not Neutral YouTube has long claimed its recommendation algorithm is neutral and user-driven. Evidence reviewed by EU regulators and researchers suggests otherwise, raising questions about accountability under EU law.

Testing the Wedge Reports of U.S. officials meeting Alberta separatists have raised concerns in Canada. While not a coordinated destabilization campaign, the contacts reflect a troubling willingness to blur diplomatic norms and test internal fault lines in a close ally.

Finding Hope in Love Amidst Flaws A timeless reflection on love, grace, and forgiveness, reminding us that despite our flaws and failings, love redeems and unites us all.

Plato and His Philosophical Thought on War in the Human Experience By, Cliff Potts, WPS News, Editor-in-ChiefBaybay City | February 1, 2026 Biographical Overview of Plato Plato was a prominent Greek philosopher born between 427 and 428 BCE in Athens. He was part of a wealthy aristocratic family…

The Dead Do Not Walk Among Us Scripture draws a clear boundary between the living and the dead. Popular comfort language about the departed “watching over us” is not biblical doctrine but cultural coping. This Sunday essay examines what the Bible actually says about death, mourning, and faith.

Wealth Disparity and the Real Sword of Damocles The Sword of Damocles is often used to describe the dangers of power, but in the modern world the real danger hangs not over the wealthy, but over the poor. This essay reexamines the myth through the lens of global inequality, showing how poverty,…

Partial Federal Government Shutdown Hits U.S. as Senate Deal Misses Deadline A partial U.S. federal government shutdown began at midnight on January 31, 2026, after the Senate passed a funding deal too late to prevent a lapse. Lindsey Graham’s hold on the bill and DHS funding disputes delayed…

The Cold-Blooded Murder of Alex Pretti: What the Video Evidence Really Shows Synchronized bystander videos from the January 24, 2026, fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis—analyzed frame-by-frame by BBC Verify, CBS News, The New York Times, and others—reveal agents initiated…

Global Space Science Enters a Year of Shared Discovery As 2026 begins, global space science is shifting from launches to shared data, opening new opportunities for international collaboration.

One Country We Really Don’t Have to Worry About: Pakistan Pakistan is often portrayed as a looming global danger. In reality, it is not a rising power or world‑shaping threat, but a country largely boxed in by its own system and focused almost entirely on India. This explainer breaks down why the…

Unverified Shutdown Claims Circulate as U.S. Funding Deadline Approaches Unverified claims of an imminent U.S. government shutdown circulated widely on social media on January 30, 2026, highlighting how political narratives now form online before official confirmation.

West Philippine Sea Weekly: Patrols, Messaging, and Cooperative Sail A seven-day West Philippine Sea update covering January 23–30, 2026: search-and-rescue near Scarborough Shoal, diplomatic and information-space clashes, a Philippines–U.S. cooperative sail at Bajo de Masinloc, and continuing…

Rice Is a System, Not a Crop Rice prices are shaped by an entire system, not just what happens in the field. Understanding how that system works is the first step toward stable supply and affordable food in the Philippines.

Midday Reality Check: Protests, a One-Day Strike Call, and No Signs of Armed Resistance Midday reporting shows protests continuing over immigration enforcement, but Minnesota’s one-day strike call has limited impact and no verified signs of armed civilian resistance.

Back in Vogue: Jim Crow Politics, Plantation Power, and the Return of Civil Rights Rollback A 1,500-word analysis of how Jim Crow logic, plantation-era power structures, and civil rights rollbacks have returned under the current fascist administration—rebranded, modernized, and enforced through…

No State Criminal Prosecutions of ICE Agents — Clearing Up Rumors Rumors are spreading online that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are currently being criminally prosecuted in state courts for actions taken during enforcement operations. That narrative is not supported by verified…

Arizona Border Patrol Shooting: A Fact-Checked and Skeptical Report A critically wounded Arizona man shot by U.S. Border Patrol is at the center of a disputed encounter involving federal agents; official claims include firing upon a CBP helicopter, but independent evidence is not yet publicly…

Sixty-Nine Years of Continuity: Power, Secrecy, and Impunity in the United States (1957–2026) A sixty-nine-year examination of U.S. governance reveals a consistent pattern of secrecy, fear, and impunity that transcends administrations and parties. This analysis traces how power has been…

The Street Is Not a Courtroom Innocence is decided in a courtroom, not on the street. When police and federal agents kill unarmed civilians and the media assigns guilt before evidence is tested, due process collapses into narrative control. Comparing U.S. practice with Germany, Sweden, and the…

MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!” So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it (H/T longtimehistory)

Your Strength: The Benefits of Basic Dumbbell Exercises for Workers of All Ages Basic dumbbell exercises offer an accessible, time-efficient way for workers of all ages to build strength, prevent injury, and improve overall health—supporting both personal well-being and workplace productivity.

The Roman Space Telescope Opens a New Era of Cosmic Discovery The completion of the Roman Space Telescope sets the stage for large-scale discoveries that will shape astronomy and global scientific collaboration.

Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Weaponized Rights and the Normalization of Extrajudicial Killing in the United States When legal rights are weaponized, compliance is treated as consent, and guilt is declared outside a courtroom, the presumption of innocence collapses. What replaces it is not law,…