Anti-vaccine group ICAN reports record $23 million revenue in 2023
In 2023, Del Bigtree's anti-vaccine organization, ICAN, reported a record $23 million in revenue, a 74% increase, and spent nearly $17 million on legal battles and anti-vaccine advocacy, highlighting the growing influence and funding of the anti-vaccine movement.
Anti-vaccine group ICAN reports record $23 million revenue in 2023
In 2023, Del Bigtree's anti-vaccine organization, ICAN, reported a record $23 million in revenue, a 74% increase, and spent nearly $17 million on legal battles and anti-vaccine advocacy, highlighting the growing influence and funding of the anti-vaccine movement.
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40% Bias Score
Reconciling Science and Faith: Dr. Francis Collins on Trust and the Pandemic
Dr. Francis Collins, a former NIH director and evangelical Christian, argues that science and faith are compatible, sharing his personal journey and highlighting the erosion of public trust in science during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need to rebuild that trust through integrity, compete...
Reconciling Science and Faith: Dr. Francis Collins on Trust and the Pandemic
Dr. Francis Collins, a former NIH director and evangelical Christian, argues that science and faith are compatible, sharing his personal journey and highlighting the erosion of public trust in science during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need to rebuild that trust through integrity, compete...
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44% Bias Score
Friendly Fire Downs U.S. Jet; Houthis Falsely Claim Victory
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was shot down on Sunday by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg in the CENTCOM area of responsibility; two pilots ejected safely, one with minor injuries, while the Iran-backed Houthi rebels falsely claimed responsibility, highlighting the challenges of combating dis...
Friendly Fire Downs U.S. Jet; Houthis Falsely Claim Victory
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was shot down on Sunday by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg in the CENTCOM area of responsibility; two pilots ejected safely, one with minor injuries, while the Iran-backed Houthi rebels falsely claimed responsibility, highlighting the challenges of combating dis...
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg to Maintain X Presence Despite Hate Speech Concerns
The city of Hamburg, Germany, will continue using X (formerly Twitter) for disseminating information to citizens despite concerns about hate speech and misinformation; the city says it is using the platform to counteract disinformation and communicate with its citizens and will coordinate with other...
Hamburg to Maintain X Presence Despite Hate Speech Concerns
The city of Hamburg, Germany, will continue using X (formerly Twitter) for disseminating information to citizens despite concerns about hate speech and misinformation; the city says it is using the platform to counteract disinformation and communicate with its citizens and will coordinate with other...
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40% Bias Score
Australia's News Media Incentive: A New Approach to Funding Journalism
The Australian government is implementing a News Media Incentive, levying digital platforms like Google and Meta to fund public interest journalism, marking a significant policy shift to address the crisis in the news media industry.
Australia's News Media Incentive: A New Approach to Funding Journalism
The Australian government is implementing a News Media Incentive, levying digital platforms like Google and Meta to fund public interest journalism, marking a significant policy shift to address the crisis in the news media industry.
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32% Bias Score
Madonna's Pope Deepfakes Fuel AI Imagery Debate
Madonna's Instagram posts featuring AI-generated deepfakes of Pope Francis embracing her have ignited a debate about the ethical implications of AI imagery, following similar viral images of the Pope in a Balenciaga jacket and with a Pride flag, all created using tools like Midjourney and Krea.ai.
Madonna's Pope Deepfakes Fuel AI Imagery Debate
Madonna's Instagram posts featuring AI-generated deepfakes of Pope Francis embracing her have ignited a debate about the ethical implications of AI imagery, following similar viral images of the Pope in a Balenciaga jacket and with a Pride flag, all created using tools like Midjourney and Krea.ai.
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40% Bias Score
Scientist and Christian Dr. Francis Collins Bridges Science and Faith Amidst Pandemic Distrust
Dr. Francis Collins, former NIH director and evangelical Christian, argues that science and faith are compatible, citing his personal journey and scientific achievements as evidence, while expressing concern about declining public trust in science during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Scientist and Christian Dr. Francis Collins Bridges Science and Faith Amidst Pandemic Distrust
Dr. Francis Collins, former NIH director and evangelical Christian, argues that science and faith are compatible, citing his personal journey and scientific achievements as evidence, while expressing concern about declining public trust in science during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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40% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack: False Claims of "Allahu Akbar" During Arrest
On Friday, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing 5 and injuring 200; false claims spread on social media that he shouted "Allahu Akbar" during arrest are untrue.
Magdeburg Attack: False Claims of "Allahu Akbar" During Arrest
On Friday, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing 5 and injuring 200; false claims spread on social media that he shouted "Allahu Akbar" during arrest are untrue.
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24% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Disinformation, Exacerbating Germany's Political Divisions
A deadly attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market triggered the rapid spread of false news reports, exploited by right-wing figures and amplified by Elon Musk, highlighting the vulnerability of the German political climate to disinformation campaigns during an election period.
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Disinformation, Exacerbating Germany's Political Divisions
A deadly attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market triggered the rapid spread of false news reports, exploited by right-wing figures and amplified by Elon Musk, highlighting the vulnerability of the German political climate to disinformation campaigns during an election period.
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52% Bias Score
Experts Debunk Mass Drone Sightings, Confirming No Imminent Threat
Thousands of alleged drone sightings across the East Coast have prompted investigations, but experts and officials largely attribute them to misidentified objects such as aircraft, stars, or reflections, stating that they pose no significant threat.
Experts Debunk Mass Drone Sightings, Confirming No Imminent Threat
Thousands of alleged drone sightings across the East Coast have prompted investigations, but experts and officials largely attribute them to misidentified objects such as aircraft, stars, or reflections, stating that they pose no significant threat.
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56% Bias Score
Andalusian Journalism Awards Highlight Fight Against Misinformation and Precarious Employment
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno lauded the recipients of the Andalusian Journalism Awards on Friday, emphasizing the vital role of investigative journalism in combating misinformation while highlighting the precarious employment situation of some journalists and the symbolic representation of the...
Andalusian Journalism Awards Highlight Fight Against Misinformation and Precarious Employment
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno lauded the recipients of the Andalusian Journalism Awards on Friday, emphasizing the vital role of investigative journalism in combating misinformation while highlighting the precarious employment situation of some journalists and the symbolic representation of the...
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32% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI News Feature for Spreading Misinformation
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its new AI news summarization feature after it produced false headlines from the BBC and New York Times, citing risks to public trust and media credibility; Apple has not responded.
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI News Feature for Spreading Misinformation
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its new AI news summarization feature after it produced false headlines from the BBC and New York Times, citing risks to public trust and media credibility; Apple has not responded.
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40% Bias Score