Tag #Misinformation

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Power Outage in Iberia: Misinformation Spreads Amidst Investigation

A massive power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France on Monday, causing widespread disruption; initial speculation about cyberattacks or terrorism was debunked, with investigations pointing toward a disconnection between two power plants in southwest Iberia.

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Australia's Election: Energy Policy and the Battle Against Myths

Australia's upcoming election centers on energy policy, with the Albanese government targeting 82% renewable energy by 2030 through household battery incentives, while the Coalition proposes nuclear power, gas price controls, and fuel excise cuts, amidst persistent public myths about renewable energ...

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Trump Administration's MS-13 Tattoo Claim Refuted by Gang Experts

The Trump administration asserts that Kilmar Abrego Garcia's finger tattoos—a cross, skull, smiley face, and marijuana leaf—prove MS-13 gang membership, a claim refuted by gang experts who deem the symbols insufficient and note the White House digitally altered a photo to include MS-13 markings.

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False Claims of Indian Flooding in Pakistan's Jhelum River Debunked

A surge in Pakistan's Jhelum River water levels prompted panic and accusations against India, but Pakistan's WAPDA confirmed the rise was due to seasonal snowmelt and rainfall, contradicting social media claims of India releasing excess water.

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Trump's Misleading Economic Claims in 100th-Day Rally

President Trump's 100th-day rally speech included several misleading claims about the US economy, including falsely stating inflation had ended, despite March data showing a 2.4% increase year-on-year, and wrongly asserting that gas prices had dropped to $1.98, when the average is $3.18.

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Portugal's Election: Misinformation and a Rapid Response System

Ahead of Portugal's May 18th snap election, far-right Chega leader André Ventura falsely claims social media polls show his party winning, while reputable polls place it third. This highlights the spread of misinformation and Portugal's efforts to combat it using a rapid response system.

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Trump Falsely Claims Campaign Warning on Tariffs

Donald Trump falsely claimed to have warned during his 2024 campaign about a "transition period" related to his tariffs, despite consistent positive campaign statements promising no costs and increased wealth for Americans; this contradicts verifiable records and his own prior statements.

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NSF Director Resigns Amid Trump Administration's Budget Cuts

The head of the US National Science Foundation, Sethuraman Panchanathan, resigned Thursday amid the Trump administration's push for budget cuts and the cancellation of over $230 million in grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and misinformation research, impacting the agency's future ...

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Quality Education
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Cautious Use of AI for Medical Information Urged

The article warns against using AI for self-diagnosis, emphasizing the need to verify online medical information's source and focus on symptoms rather than diagnoses. Immediate medical attention is crucial for urgent health issues.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Misinformation Mars Portugal's Upcoming Elections

Misleading claims surrounding Portugal's May 18th election are being spread by politicians and social media users, highlighting the need for fact-checking as credible polls show a different picture than what some claim. A new rapid response system is in place to address disinformation.

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Trump's 100-Day Address Marked by False Claims on Economy

During a speech in Warren, Mich., on Tuesday, President Trump celebrated his first 100 days in office by making several false claims about the economy, including gas and egg prices, and falsely claiming credit for falling inflation and the termination of an electric vehicle mandate.

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Australia's Election: Misinformation and the Lack of Transparency in Online Political Advertising

The Australian election campaign is characterized by widespread misinformation and a lack of transparency in online political advertising, with parties spending vast sums on targeted videos to influence voters despite a lack of regulation ensuring truthfulness.

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