Our Mission

The World Now provides real-time visualization of significant global events, helping people stay informed about what's happening around the world. Our interactive 3D globe displays earthquakes, volcanic activity, wildfires, conflicts, and other major events as they unfold.

We believe that understanding global events in their geographic context helps create a more informed and connected world.

What We Track

Our Data Sources

We aggregate information from trusted sources including:

• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
• NASA Earth Observatory
• Major international news agencies
• Government and humanitarian organizations

Our AI-powered system processes and classifies news articles every 30 minutes to keep the map updated with the latest events.

Editorial Standards

We are committed to accuracy, transparency, and journalistic integrity. Our editorial process includes:

• Source Verification: All articles cite original sources from established news organizations
• Multi-Source Approach: We aggregate information from multiple sources to provide comprehensive coverage
• Corrections Policy: We promptly correct any factual errors brought to our attention
• Clear Attribution: Original sources are always linked and credited

If you believe any content contains an error, please contact us at contact@the-world-now.com

AI-Assisted Content

In the interest of transparency, we disclose that our news articles are generated with AI assistance. Here's how our process works:

1. Source Collection: Our system aggregates breaking news from verified international news sources
2. AI Synthesis: Articles are generated by AI to synthesize information from multiple sources into comprehensive reports
3. Human Oversight: Our editorial team reviews content for accuracy and quality
4. Clear Labeling: All AI-assisted articles are clearly marked as such

We believe AI can help democratize access to global news by providing timely, synthesized coverage of events that might otherwise go unreported in mainstream media.

Technology

The World Now is built with modern web technologies including Next.js, React, and Mapbox GL for the interactive 3D globe visualization. Our backend uses AWS Lambda for automated data collection and MongoDB Atlas for data storage.

About Us

The World Now is an independent digital news platform focused on making global events accessible and understandable. We are a small team of technologists and news enthusiasts committed to providing real-time global coverage.

Founded in December 2025, we aim to fill the gap in international news coverage by leveraging technology to track and report on events happening around the world.

Contact Us

For general inquiries, corrections, or press requests, reach out to us at contact@the-world-now.com