Romania's Election Upset: TikTok's Role in Georgescu's Rise
In Romania's first-round presidential election, independent candidate Calin Georgescu, largely unknown before the election and heavily reliant on TikTok, surprisingly won, alarming many due to his pro-Putin stance and spread of misinformation; Romania is investigating TikTok's potential role in his ...
Romania's Election Upset: TikTok's Role in Georgescu's Rise
In Romania's first-round presidential election, independent candidate Calin Georgescu, largely unknown before the election and heavily reliant on TikTok, surprisingly won, alarming many due to his pro-Putin stance and spread of misinformation; Romania is investigating TikTok's potential role in his ...
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56% Bias Score
False Health Rumors Boost Demand for Russian Artist Buinov
False rumors about the health of 74-year-old Russian People's Artist Alexander Buinov, spread during his busy pre-New Year's schedule, unexpectedly increased demand for his services at private events in 2025, with his fee rising to 2 million rubles.
False Health Rumors Boost Demand for Russian Artist Buinov
False rumors about the health of 74-year-old Russian People's Artist Alexander Buinov, spread during his busy pre-New Year's schedule, unexpectedly increased demand for his services at private events in 2025, with his fee rising to 2 million rubles.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Vaccine Skeptic to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated David Weldon, a doctor with a history of questioning vaccine safety, to lead the CDC, prompting celebration from anti-vaccine groups amidst rising threats from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Trump Nominates Vaccine Skeptic to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated David Weldon, a doctor with a history of questioning vaccine safety, to lead the CDC, prompting celebration from anti-vaccine groups amidst rising threats from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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44% Bias Score
Euroverify Debunks Misinformation on MEPs' Applause Following Missile Strikes
Euroverify refuted claims that a video of MEPs applauding in the European Parliament showed approval for US-supplied Ukrainian missile strikes on Bryansk, clarifying that the applause followed a Zelensky speech.
Euroverify Debunks Misinformation on MEPs' Applause Following Missile Strikes
Euroverify refuted claims that a video of MEPs applauding in the European Parliament showed approval for US-supplied Ukrainian missile strikes on Bryansk, clarifying that the applause followed a Zelensky speech.
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32% Bias Score
Nigerian 'Miracle' Pregnancy Scam
An investigative report exposing a baby trafficking scam in Nigeria that targets women desperate for children. The scam involves fake clinics, misinformation, and coercion.
Nigerian 'Miracle' Pregnancy Scam
An investigative report exposing a baby trafficking scam in Nigeria that targets women desperate for children. The scam involves fake clinics, misinformation, and coercion.
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40% 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
Meta admite errores en la moderación de contenido y busca calmar críticas
Meta admite haber penalizado injustamente a usuarios en la moderación de contenido, especialmente sobre COVID-19; Nick Clegg reconoció altas tasas de error y la empresa busca calmar quejas de usuarios, considerando posibles cambios en la política de moderación ante la nueva administración de Donald ...
Meta admite errores en la moderación de contenido y busca calmar críticas
Meta admite haber penalizado injustamente a usuarios en la moderación de contenido, especialmente sobre COVID-19; Nick Clegg reconoció altas tasas de error y la empresa busca calmar quejas de usuarios, considerando posibles cambios en la política de moderación ante la nueva administración de Donald ...
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52% Bias Score
TikTok and DUBAWA Partner to Combat Ghana Election Misinformation
TikTok and DUBAWA Ghana partnered to fight election misinformation in Ghana through an in-app Election Centre, media literacy videos in English and Twi, and influencer training, aiming for a more informed electorate.
TikTok and DUBAWA Partner to Combat Ghana Election Misinformation
TikTok and DUBAWA Ghana partnered to fight election misinformation in Ghana through an in-app Election Centre, media literacy videos in English and Twi, and influencer training, aiming for a more informed electorate.
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44% Bias Score
Online Investment Scams Exploit Celebrity Endorsements
Online investment scams use fake celebrity endorsements on social media and websites to trick people into investing in fraudulent schemes promising quick profits, causing financial losses.
Online Investment Scams Exploit Celebrity Endorsements
Online investment scams use fake celebrity endorsements on social media and websites to trick people into investing in fraudulent schemes promising quick profits, causing financial losses.
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56% Bias Score
Media Outlets Weigh Leaving X
News organizations are debating whether to leave X due to Elon Musk's influence and concerns about misinformation and moderation.
Media Outlets Weigh Leaving X
News organizations are debating whether to leave X due to Elon Musk's influence and concerns about misinformation and moderation.
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40% Bias Score
Top Russian Commander Dismissed for Misinformation
A top Russian commander was removed from his position for providing false information about the war in eastern Ukraine.
Top Russian Commander Dismissed for Misinformation
A top Russian commander was removed from his position for providing false information about the war in eastern Ukraine.
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36% 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