Scientists in Hungary are streaming experiments with dogs that know many words, featuring them in a contest of canine intelligence.
Tag: Contests and Prizes
Bird of the Year 2020 Vote in New Zealand Hit by Hack
More than 1,500 fake votes were slipped into New Zealand’s Bird of the Year 2020 contest in favor of the kiwi pukupuku.
Who Would Rig This Vote? The Fraud Was Real (and Feathers Were Ruffled)
More than 1,500 fake votes were slipped into New Zealand’s Bird of the Year 2020 contest in favor of the kiwi pukupuku.
A Divorced Mother Sues After Losing Her Title as Miss Ukraine
Veronika Didusenko accused the Miss World organization of discrimination after being forced to give up her crown because she did not meet the entry requirements.
Latest Target of Russian Vote Meddling: A Children’s Singing Contest
A Russian broadcaster canceled the result of “The Voice Kids” after an investigation revealed that fan voting had been subject to “massive” manipulation.
Lens: Is This the Best Photo of the Year?
John Moore’s photo of a 2-year-old asylum seeker and her mother being detained was named photo of the year in the World Press Photo contest.
Saudis Disqualified from Hosting Chess Match After Israelis Complain
The decision by the governing body for international chess is an image setback for the kingdom, which denied visas to Israeli players in 2017.
Saudis Disqualified from Hosting Chess Match After Israelis Complain
The decision by the governing body for international chess is an image setback for the kingdom, which denied visas to Israeli players in 2017.
Albino Pageant Carries a Serious Message
A groundbreaking beauty pageant chose the first Mr. and Miss Albinism East Africa in Kenya’s capital. People with the hereditary condition have faced discrimination, violence and even murder.