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TikToker Arrested for False Claims Following Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse
A 28-year-old TikToker, Alexis Tejada, was arrested in the Dominican Republic for falsely claiming to be a survivor of the Jet Set nightclub collapse that killed 221 people and for falsely accusing police of theft. He confessed to lying due to pressure from followers. Two others were arrested for sh...
TikToker Arrested for False Claims Following Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse
A 28-year-old TikToker, Alexis Tejada, was arrested in the Dominican Republic for falsely claiming to be a survivor of the Jet Set nightclub collapse that killed 221 people and for falsely accusing police of theft. He confessed to lying due to pressure from followers. Two others were arrested for sh...
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44% Bias Score
Texas Teen Stabbing: Murder Charge, Self-Defense Claim
A 17-year-old, Karmelo Anthony, stabbed and killed another 17-year-old, Austin Metcalf, at a Texas high school track meet last week after a seating dispute; Anthony claims self-defense, and the Collin County District Attorney says that due to his age, he won't face the death penalty or life without ...
Texas Teen Stabbing: Murder Charge, Self-Defense Claim
A 17-year-old, Karmelo Anthony, stabbed and killed another 17-year-old, Austin Metcalf, at a Texas high school track meet last week after a seating dispute; Anthony claims self-defense, and the Collin County District Attorney says that due to his age, he won't face the death penalty or life without ...
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48% Bias Score
False Tariff Pause Rumor Briefly Inflates Wall Street by $2.5 Trillion
A false social media report that White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett suggested a 90-day tariff pause caused a $2.5 trillion surge in the S&P 500's value before being corrected, revealing market vulnerability to misinformation.
False Tariff Pause Rumor Briefly Inflates Wall Street by $2.5 Trillion
A false social media report that White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett suggested a 90-day tariff pause caused a $2.5 trillion surge in the S&P 500's value before being corrected, revealing market vulnerability to misinformation.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's False Claims on Tariffs and Trade
President Trump's recent comments on Air Force One misrepresented the US trade deficit with China (actually \$263 billion, not over \$1 trillion), falsely claimed China paid his tariffs (US importers did), and inaccurately stated Europe "doesn't take anything" from the US (EU purchased \$649 billion...
Trump's False Claims on Tariffs and Trade
President Trump's recent comments on Air Force One misrepresented the US trade deficit with China (actually \$263 billion, not over \$1 trillion), falsely claimed China paid his tariffs (US importers did), and inaccurately stated Europe "doesn't take anything" from the US (EU purchased \$649 billion...
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24% Bias Score
Buffett Denies Supporting Trump's Intentional Market Crash
President Trump promoted a false video on Truth Social claiming Warren Buffett supported his policy of intentionally tanking the stock market to lower interest rates; Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway issued a statement denying the claims.
Buffett Denies Supporting Trump's Intentional Market Crash
President Trump promoted a false video on Truth Social claiming Warren Buffett supported his policy of intentionally tanking the stock market to lower interest rates; Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway issued a statement denying the claims.
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36% Bias Score
Tempe Tragedy: Misinformation's Grip on Greek Politics
The article analyzes the impact of the Tempe train tragedy and the subsequent spread of misinformation on the Greek political landscape, highlighting the manipulation of public opinion and the challenges to returning to normalcy.
Tempe Tragedy: Misinformation's Grip on Greek Politics
The article analyzes the impact of the Tempe train tragedy and the subsequent spread of misinformation on the Greek political landscape, highlighting the manipulation of public opinion and the challenges to returning to normalcy.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Investigates MEP Alvise for Illegal Campaign Financing and Spreading Fake News
The Spanish Supreme Court opened two cases against MEP Luis Pรฉrez ('Alvise'): one for illegal financing of his electoral group involving โฌ100,000 from Luis Romillo, and another for spreading a fake COVID-19 test result of Salvador Illa, leading to investigations into multiple offenses including frau...
Supreme Court Investigates MEP Alvise for Illegal Campaign Financing and Spreading Fake News
The Spanish Supreme Court opened two cases against MEP Luis Pรฉrez ('Alvise'): one for illegal financing of his electoral group involving โฌ100,000 from Luis Romillo, and another for spreading a fake COVID-19 test result of Salvador Illa, leading to investigations into multiple offenses including frau...
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52% Bias Score
West Texas Measles Outbreak Exceeds 500 Cases, Three Dead Amidst Vaccination Challenges
A measles outbreak in West Texas has exceeded 500 cases, spreading to two other states and causing three deaths; declining vaccination rates due to misinformation and funding cuts hinder containment efforts, with a projected one-year timeline for elimination.
West Texas Measles Outbreak Exceeds 500 Cases, Three Dead Amidst Vaccination Challenges
A measles outbreak in West Texas has exceeded 500 cases, spreading to two other states and causing three deaths; declining vaccination rates due to misinformation and funding cuts hinder containment efforts, with a projected one-year timeline for elimination.
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36% Bias Score
Fake Sydney Terror Plot: Organized Crime Conspiracy Influenced Legislation
Organized crime orchestrated a fake terrorism plot in Sydney using a caravan filled with explosives to divert police resources and potentially influence their prosecutions; this deception was concealed until March, affecting the passage of hate speech and anti-protest laws in February.
Fake Sydney Terror Plot: Organized Crime Conspiracy Influenced Legislation
Organized crime orchestrated a fake terrorism plot in Sydney using a caravan filled with explosives to divert police resources and potentially influence their prosecutions; this deception was concealed until March, affecting the passage of hate speech and anti-protest laws in February.
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36% Bias Score
Globe and Mail's Strategy for Fair and Accurate Canadian Election Coverage
The Globe and Mail outlines its strategy for fair election coverage by verifying policy costs, tracking its own reporting for bias, and incorporating voter perspectives from across Canada to address concerns about misinformation.
Globe and Mail's Strategy for Fair and Accurate Canadian Election Coverage
The Globe and Mail outlines its strategy for fair election coverage by verifying policy costs, tracking its own reporting for bias, and incorporating voter perspectives from across Canada to address concerns about misinformation.
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32% Bias Score
Whataboutism: Derailing Political Discourse on Social Media
Whataboutism, a rhetorical tactic of deflecting criticism, is hindering productive political discourse in the United States, particularly on social media, where counter-accusations derail conversations and prevent resolution of political divisions.
Whataboutism: Derailing Political Discourse on Social Media
Whataboutism, a rhetorical tactic of deflecting criticism, is hindering productive political discourse in the United States, particularly on social media, where counter-accusations derail conversations and prevent resolution of political divisions.
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32% Bias Score
Rutgers Sues Civitas Christiana for Defamation Over Sex Education Program
In Utrecht, Netherlands, Rutgers filed a lawsuit against Civitas Christiana for spreading false information about its sex education program and the 'Week of Spring Feelings' campaign for elementary schools, resulting in threats against Rutgers staff and demands for retraction of false claims.
Rutgers Sues Civitas Christiana for Defamation Over Sex Education Program
In Utrecht, Netherlands, Rutgers filed a lawsuit against Civitas Christiana for spreading false information about its sex education program and the 'Week of Spring Feelings' campaign for elementary schools, resulting in threats against Rutgers staff and demands for retraction of false claims.
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52% Bias Score
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