Ramadan has commenced, marking a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset for two billion Muslims worldwide, a practice centered on faith, family, and community service similar to the Christian tradition of Lent. In the United States, the legacy of civil rights pioneer Reverend Jesse Jackson is honored following his passing, noting his instrumental role in ending racial discrimination and paving the way for future leaders like Barack Obama. Meanwhile, a cormorant in Germany demonstrated unusual intelligence by seeking help at a human hospital to have a fishing hook removed from its beak. Digital literacy remains a priority as new reports of online disinformation target grandparents with false claims about government testing and restrictive aged care laws. To combat these fakes, younger generations are encouraged to help older relatives apply the "stop, think, and check" method. Additionally, science communicator Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki is slated to answer listener questions in an upcoming segment.
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