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Unmasking Misinformation: Journalist’s Quest for Verified Truth (International Edition)

The Journalists as Fact Checkers workshop, organised by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Africa for the Womentorship Champions, recently, was an unexpected catalyst for my growth as a female human rights defender. It effortlessly merged with my duties as both a journalist and an advocate, highlighting how journalism serves as a crucial act of service against misinformation. In Zimbabwe, where confirming straightforward facts such as fatality counts from road accidents can be difficult because of restricted access to data, fact-checking goes beyond being just part of one’s job; it transforms into a nuanced but important mode of defiance. One powerful takeaway was learning about “lateral reading,” which pushed me to go deeper than just skimming content and succumbing to click temptations. This change in mindset has provided me with a persistent critical outlook, examining each headline through the meticulous gaze of an investigator. Rather than taking information at ...

Wayfair's Tiny Ranch Home: The Perfect Solution for Hosting All Your In-Laws—Free Shipping!

If you read House Beautiful , as you know, we have quite an enthusiasm for discovering and suggesting DIY projects that our audience can transform into their very own retreats. Among our recent exciting discoveries are some impressive builds that include the "solitude" shed , a A "granny pod" known as Rose Cottage , and a giant barn named Goliath This week, we embarked on a search for more unique tiny homes that grabbed our focus and encountered one at each Yellowstone fan will love: Wayfair's "Ranchhouse" Cedar Wood Storage Shed. In case you weren't aware, Wayfair sells a good selection of little standalone structures, from run-of-the-mill storage sheds to quaint little cottages to all-glass solariums.

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Made by Cedarshed , "Ranchouse" has a 100 percent Western Red Cedar exterior and comes with pre-built walls, two windows, double doors, and roof panels for easy assembly. It measures 16 feet wide and is about 10 feet high, so you don't have to duck and feel constrained when you walk into the abode. Like most tiny homes on Wayfair This waterproof construction boasts additional features such as a planter box, air circulation, and multiple levels. The fact that it comes with free shipping is another significant advantage.

We're already thinking of all the ways one can spruce up this tiny ranch home once it is built. Since there's a little porch area out front, you can add a small bistro table ( We enjoy this particular item from Amazon. ) to set up some seating. This could be a cozy place for reading and enjoying your morning coffee or perhaps relaxing with a neighbor over a glass of wine. Upon entering, you will find approximately 1,216.75 cubic feet of space available. Should you wish to extend your living area into this space, it’s definitely feasible. add a sofa , some accent chairs , and a coffee table. This shed could become a painter's studio for the creatives, while for the fitness gurus, this tiny home could be your own quiet workout space. Or, fill it with bunk beds and turn it into a freestanding guest room! The empty one-floor room is yours to design and fill up however you like!

As ADUs become more popular ( they can boost your home's value !), we can't imagine a better place to start than with a ranch-style build. Of course, this look might not suit everyone's design eye , and we totally get that, so if you're still on the hunt for more special spaces, check out the other cool tiny structures we found below.

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