Tag #Misinformation

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Manga Earthquake Prediction Impacts Asian Tourism

A Japanese manga artist's prediction of a July 2025 earthquake, fueled by a past accurate prediction of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, caused a 70% decrease in Japan tourism bookings and heightened public anxiety across Asia, despite the prediction's inaccuracy regarding the recent Pacific tsunami.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnn.com
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HHS Removes Liaison Organizations from CDC's Vaccine Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) removed roughly 30 liaison member organizations from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) workgroups, prompting concerns about the politicization of vaccine recommendations and potential negative impacts on public health...

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
es.euronews.com
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TikTok Unveils New Features to Enhance Platform Safety and User Wellbeing

TikTok is launching new features, including Family Pairing for parental controls, Wellness Missions for healthy digital habits, and Creator Care Mode to reduce online toxicity, aiming to create a safer and more responsible online environment.

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40% Bias Score

Quality Education
bbc.com
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Post-Riot Hate Crime Surge in North East England

Following the murders of three girls in Southport in August 2024, riots fueled by false claims on social media targeting Muslims resulted in a 34% rise in race and religious hate crimes across North East England, leaving communities living in fear.

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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Combating Climate Change Misinformation: A 2025 Perspective

Isabel Moreno's new book, 'Atmosphere of Rumors,' combats climate change misinformation prevalent on social media, arguing that the irreversible nature of current changes necessitates urgent action to mitigate future consequences.

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24% Bias Score

Climate Action
euronews.com
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False Claims of Anti-Zelenskyy Protests in Ukraine

A video shared on social media falsely depicts protests in Kyiv against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy; the protests were actually against a law weakening anti-corruption agencies, prompting Zelenskyy to draft a new bill to restore their independence.

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68% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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£100bn Water Nationalization Claim Refuted

Environment Secretary Steve Reed inaccurately claims public water ownership costs £100bn, a figure disputed by The People's Commission on the Water Sector as based on inflated regulatory capital values and legally irrelevant; they propose a fair value assessment considering underinvestment and share...

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52% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
abcnews.go.com
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Childhood Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low, Fueling Disease Outbreaks

U.S. childhood vaccination rates fell for the fifth consecutive year in 2024-25, dropping below the herd immunity threshold for MMR and polio (92.5%) and reaching a record-high exemption rate of 3.6%, resulting in increased cases of measles and whooping cough.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
t24.com.tr
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Turkey Addresses Wildfire Disinformation Campaign

Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı addressed online misinformation regarding the construction of hotels on areas burned by recent wildfires across Turkey, stating that the government is actively working to counter false narratives with press releases and a 19-question fact she...

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56% Bias Score

Life on Land
cbsnews.com
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Ousted Vaccine Experts Criticize Kennedy's New Advisory Panel

Seventeen experts removed from a U.S. government vaccine advisory panel last month criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s replacement panel as inexperienced and biased, expressing concerns about decreased vaccine uptake and the erosion of public trust in the process.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
es.euronews.com
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False Anti-Zelensky Protest Video Highlights Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Law Controversy

A video falsely presented as evidence of mass anti-Zelensky protests in Kyiv is actually footage of recent demonstrations against a controversial Ukrainian anti-corruption law, prompting President Zelensky to reverse his initial support for the legislation amid domestic protests and EU pressure.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
it.euronews.com
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TikTok Launches Comprehensive Safety and Well-being Features

TikTok announced new features including Family Pairing for parental controls, Well-being Missions promoting digital wellness, creator tools for content moderation and safety, and Footnotes for fact-checking, reflecting a broader industry shift toward responsible social media.

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40% Bias Score

Quality Education

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