Fix The News
A fortnightly digest of measurable global progress on disease, energy and conservation, with a source for every claim.
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How to get the most from it
Fix The News sits in Good News under Unwind, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and useful.
About this category: Newsrooms with a constructive brief. Not a denial that the world is difficult, just a correction to a feed that only reports one direction.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Fix The News: quick answers
Is Fix The News free?
Yes. Fix The News is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Fix The News?
No. You can use Fix The News without signing up for anything.
Does Fix The News work on a phone?
Yes. Fix The News works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Fix The News safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Fix The News take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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