ZDF Halts Böhmermann's "Mind-Control" Episode
ZDF Programmdirektorin Nadine Bilke stopped a planned November 8th episode of Jan Böhmermann's "ZDF Magazin Royale" about the scientifically unfounded but therapeutically used "Mind-Control" conspiracy theory; the ZDF says this was a standard process, but the decision follows a previous episode's re...
ZDF Halts Böhmermann's "Mind-Control" Episode
ZDF Programmdirektorin Nadine Bilke stopped a planned November 8th episode of Jan Böhmermann's "ZDF Magazin Royale" about the scientifically unfounded but therapeutically used "Mind-Control" conspiracy theory; the ZDF says this was a standard process, but the decision follows a previous episode's re...
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56% Bias Score
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy Jr.'s Nomination as US Health Minister
Over 75 Nobel laureates published a New York Times op-ed opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Minister due to his anti-vaccine stance, conspiracy theories, and lack of relevant qualifications; his confirmation would endanger public health and weaken US research leadership.
75+ Nobel Laureates Oppose Kennedy Jr.'s Nomination as US Health Minister
Over 75 Nobel laureates published a New York Times op-ed opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Minister due to his anti-vaccine stance, conspiracy theories, and lack of relevant qualifications; his confirmation would endanger public health and weaken US research leadership.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Fails to Prevent Rise of Extremism, Report Finds
Dame Sara Khan's report reveals the UK government's failure to prevent extremism's spread, citing inflammatory political language, conspiracy theories, and socio-economic factors as contributors to a "chronic risk of democratic decline," recommending a strategic overhaul of counter-extremism policie...
UK Government Fails to Prevent Rise of Extremism, Report Finds
Dame Sara Khan's report reveals the UK government's failure to prevent extremism's spread, citing inflammatory political language, conspiracy theories, and socio-economic factors as contributors to a "chronic risk of democratic decline," recommending a strategic overhaul of counter-extremism policie...
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48% Bias Score
NYC CEO Murder Fuels Online Misinformation
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City led to immediate online speculation about the crime, with social media users offering conflicting theories about the weapon and killer's identity, contrasting with the NYPD's findings; experts warn about the spread of misinformation.
NYC CEO Murder Fuels Online Misinformation
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City led to immediate online speculation about the crime, with social media users offering conflicting theories about the weapon and killer's identity, contrasting with the NYPD's findings; experts warn about the spread of misinformation.
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52% Bias Score
"British Couple Jailed for Child Death Due to Extreme Vegan Diet and Religious Beliefs"
"A British couple, Naiyahmi and Tai Yasharahyalah, were convicted of child cruelty and causing the death of their severely malnourished three-year-old son, Abiyah, due to their extreme vegan diet, rejection of modern medicine, and adherence to a self-created religion; both parents were severely maln...
"British Couple Jailed for Child Death Due to Extreme Vegan Diet and Religious Beliefs"
"A British couple, Naiyahmi and Tai Yasharahyalah, were convicted of child cruelty and causing the death of their severely malnourished three-year-old son, Abiyah, due to their extreme vegan diet, rejection of modern medicine, and adherence to a self-created religion; both parents were severely maln...
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64% Bias Score
EFE's False Reports Spark Controversy
Spanish news agency EFE faces criticism after publishing two false news reports, sparking conspiracy theories.
EFE's False Reports Spark Controversy
Spanish news agency EFE faces criticism after publishing two false news reports, sparking conspiracy theories.
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32% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Infowars Sale to The Onion, Prioritizing Sandy Hook Victims' Compensation
A federal judge rejected the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion because the auction failed to adequately compensate the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims, who are owed \$1.5 billion in damages for Jones' false claims that the shooting was staged.
Judge Rejects Infowars Sale to The Onion, Prioritizing Sandy Hook Victims' Compensation
A federal judge rejected the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion because the auction failed to adequately compensate the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims, who are owed \$1.5 billion in damages for Jones' false claims that the shooting was staged.
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44% Bias Score
Judge to Rule on Infowars Sale to The Onion Amid Collusion Claims
A Texas judge will rule on the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion, despite a higher competing bid, amid allegations of collusion and fraud involving the Sandy Hook families, who pledged to forgo some proceeds to benefit other creditors.
Judge to Rule on Infowars Sale to The Onion Amid Collusion Claims
A Texas judge will rule on the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion, despite a higher competing bid, amid allegations of collusion and fraud involving the Sandy Hook families, who pledged to forgo some proceeds to benefit other creditors.
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36% Bias Score
Post-Election Conspiracy Theories Surge on Social Media
After Donald Trump's election win, social media saw a surge in conspiracy theories, including claims of Elon Musk hacking ballot boxes, echoing the 2020 'Stop the Steal' movement but with key differences in political engagement and offline organization.
Post-Election Conspiracy Theories Surge on Social Media
After Donald Trump's election win, social media saw a surge in conspiracy theories, including claims of Elon Musk hacking ballot boxes, echoing the 2020 'Stop the Steal' movement but with key differences in political engagement and offline organization.
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44% Bias Score
Romanian Politician's Ties to Far-Right German Extremist Exposed
Die Welt reveals a close relationship between Romanian politician Călin Georgescu and German far-right extremist Michael Friedrich Vogt, who praised Georgescu's ultranationalist views as a model for the West, highlighting the spread of extremist ideologies across national borders and the potential t...
Romanian Politician's Ties to Far-Right German Extremist Exposed
Die Welt reveals a close relationship between Romanian politician Călin Georgescu and German far-right extremist Michael Friedrich Vogt, who praised Georgescu's ultranationalist views as a model for the West, highlighting the spread of extremist ideologies across national borders and the potential t...
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48% Bias Score
EFE's False Report Fuels Conspiracy Theories Amidst Spanish Flood Crisis
A false report by Spanish news agency EFE about a helicopter crash sparks conspiracy theories amidst public anger over the government's handling of deadly floods.
EFE's False Report Fuels Conspiracy Theories Amidst Spanish Flood Crisis
A false report by Spanish news agency EFE about a helicopter crash sparks conspiracy theories amidst public anger over the government's handling of deadly floods.
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40% Bias Score
Ibiza's Cave-Dwelling 'Horus'
A self-proclaimed avatar of the ancient Egyptian god Horus lives in a cave on the Spanish island of Ibiza and shares his beliefs with tourists.
Ibiza's Cave-Dwelling 'Horus'
A self-proclaimed avatar of the ancient Egyptian god Horus lives in a cave on the Spanish island of Ibiza and shares his beliefs with tourists.
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40% Bias Score