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Ofcom Needs More Power to Remove Harmful Online Posts, Says Police Chief
Following the 2024 summer riots in England, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Sir Andy Cooke, criticized Ofcom for its inability to quickly remove inflammatory social media posts due to limitations in the Online Safety Act, resulting in the spread of misinformation and increased unrest; over 30 a...
Ofcom Needs More Power to Remove Harmful Online Posts, Says Police Chief
Following the 2024 summer riots in England, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Sir Andy Cooke, criticized Ofcom for its inability to quickly remove inflammatory social media posts due to limitations in the Online Safety Act, resulting in the spread of misinformation and increased unrest; over 30 a...
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40% Bias Score
FDA Appoints Covid Vaccine Critic as New Vaccine Chief
The FDA appointed Dr. Vinay Prasad, a vocal critic of its Covid-19 vaccine policies, as its new vaccine chief, replacing Dr. Peter Marks who resigned after facing pressure from the administration; this decision follows a recent poll showing declining public trust in health agencies and caused a mark...
FDA Appoints Covid Vaccine Critic as New Vaccine Chief
The FDA appointed Dr. Vinay Prasad, a vocal critic of its Covid-19 vaccine policies, as its new vaccine chief, replacing Dr. Peter Marks who resigned after facing pressure from the administration; this decision follows a recent poll showing declining public trust in health agencies and caused a mark...
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60% Bias Score
Social Media's Role in Spreading Holocaust Denial
A study by the Anne Frank Educational Center highlights the alarming spread of Holocaust denial and historical revisionism on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, particularly amongst 16-25 year olds, where 38.1% agree with ending discussions about the Nazi era, fueled by right-wing inf...
Social Media's Role in Spreading Holocaust Denial
A study by the Anne Frank Educational Center highlights the alarming spread of Holocaust denial and historical revisionism on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, particularly amongst 16-25 year olds, where 38.1% agree with ending discussions about the Nazi era, fueled by right-wing inf...
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60% Bias Score
Hydroxychloroquine Advocate Appointed to Key Pandemic Prevention Role
Steven J. Hatfill, a virologist who previously promoted hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment, has been appointed to a key pandemic prevention role at the Department of Health and Human Services, raising concerns given the drug's limited efficacy and potential side effects, as highlighted by FD...
Hydroxychloroquine Advocate Appointed to Key Pandemic Prevention Role
Steven J. Hatfill, a virologist who previously promoted hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment, has been appointed to a key pandemic prevention role at the Department of Health and Human Services, raising concerns given the drug's limited efficacy and potential side effects, as highlighted by FD...
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52% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak: Three Deaths, Low Vaccination Rates Fuel Resurgence
A measles outbreak in the US, the largest in 25 years, has caused three deaths and spread to neighboring states; this, coupled with outbreaks in Canada and Mexico, has led to a significant rise in measles cases across the Americas and Europe, fueled by low vaccination rates and misinformation campai...
Measles Outbreak: Three Deaths, Low Vaccination Rates Fuel Resurgence
A measles outbreak in the US, the largest in 25 years, has caused three deaths and spread to neighboring states; this, coupled with outbreaks in Canada and Mexico, has led to a significant rise in measles cases across the Americas and Europe, fueled by low vaccination rates and misinformation campai...
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52% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
UK Riots of 2024: Police Response to Online Misinformation Falls Short
False online claims following a triple murder in Southport, UK, falsely identifying the assailant as a Muslim immigrant, incited riots in July 2024, resulting in the worst street violence since 2011, exposing the UK police's insufficient response to online misinformation.
UK Riots of 2024: Police Response to Online Misinformation Falls Short
False online claims following a triple murder in Southport, UK, falsely identifying the assailant as a Muslim immigrant, incited riots in July 2024, resulting in the worst street violence since 2011, exposing the UK police's insufficient response to online misinformation.
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48% Bias Score
Far-Right Populist Wins Romanian Presidential Election Amidst Concerns
In Romania's presidential election, a far-right populist candidate won by a considerable margin amid low voter turnout, alarming Bernd Fabritius, Germany's commissioner for displaced persons and national minorities, who points to the manipulation of internet information as a major factor.
Far-Right Populist Wins Romanian Presidential Election Amidst Concerns
In Romania's presidential election, a far-right populist candidate won by a considerable margin amid low voter turnout, alarming Bernd Fabritius, Germany's commissioner for displaced persons and national minorities, who points to the manipulation of internet information as a major factor.
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48% Bias Score
Mistaken Identity: Argentine Worker Briefly Held as Missing Nazi Official
In September 1960, Argentine authorities mistakenly arrested Walter Flegel, a German immigrant, believing him to be Martin Bormann; the ensuing media frenzy and international diplomatic pressure led to his swift release when fingerprint evidence proved his innocence.
Mistaken Identity: Argentine Worker Briefly Held as Missing Nazi Official
In September 1960, Argentine authorities mistakenly arrested Walter Flegel, a German immigrant, believing him to be Martin Bormann; the ensuing media frenzy and international diplomatic pressure led to his swift release when fingerprint evidence proved his innocence.
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48% Bias Score
White House Hosts Alternative Briefing with Right-Wing Influencers
The White House held an alternative press briefing with prominent right-wing influencers, fielding questions on topics ranging from potential British political asylum to investigations into prominent Democrats, showcasing the growing influence of alternative media.
White House Hosts Alternative Briefing with Right-Wing Influencers
The White House held an alternative press briefing with prominent right-wing influencers, fielding questions on topics ranging from potential British political asylum to investigations into prominent Democrats, showcasing the growing influence of alternative media.
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68% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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 ...
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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48% Bias Score
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