Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Targets Ukraine Using Los Angeles Wildfires Narrative
A false claim that Ukrainian military officers' mansions burned in the Los Angeles wildfires, viewed over one million times on X, is part of a broader Kremlin campaign to discredit Ukraine and undermine U.S. support, using influencers to spread disinformation.
Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Targets Ukraine Using Los Angeles Wildfires Narrative
A false claim that Ukrainian military officers' mansions burned in the Los Angeles wildfires, viewed over one million times on X, is part of a broader Kremlin campaign to discredit Ukraine and undermine U.S. support, using influencers to spread disinformation.
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44% Bias Score
Jennings Criticizes Etienne for Praising Biden's Focus on Misinformation
CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized former Biden aide Ashley Etienne for praising Biden's focus on misinformation in his farewell address, citing alleged presidential lies and a health condition cover-up; Etienne countered by referencing Trump's COVID-19 misinformation and its deadly impact, h...
Jennings Criticizes Etienne for Praising Biden's Focus on Misinformation
CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized former Biden aide Ashley Etienne for praising Biden's focus on misinformation in his farewell address, citing alleged presidential lies and a health condition cover-up; Etienne countered by referencing Trump's COVID-19 misinformation and its deadly impact, h...
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban: Sale, Shutdown, or Trump Gambit?
Facing a Sunday US ban, TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, must decide whether to sell, shut down, or risk non-compliance, potentially relying on President-elect Trump's intervention; competing video apps are gaining popularity.
TikTok Faces US Ban: Sale, Shutdown, or Trump Gambit?
Facing a Sunday US ban, TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, must decide whether to sell, shut down, or risk non-compliance, potentially relying on President-elect Trump's intervention; competing video apps are gaining popularity.
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16% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Looms: Circumvention Methods and Competitive Impacts
A US court ruling could ban TikTok on January 19th, impacting 170 million users who spend an average of 51 minutes daily on the app; potential workarounds include VPNs and sideloading, while competitors like Instagram and YouTube stand to gain.
US TikTok Ban Looms: Circumvention Methods and Competitive Impacts
A US court ruling could ban TikTok on January 19th, impacting 170 million users who spend an average of 51 minutes daily on the app; potential workarounds include VPNs and sideloading, while competitors like Instagram and YouTube stand to gain.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Ban, Potential Musk Acquisition
Facing a potential US ban on January 19th, TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, is reportedly considering selling its US operations to Elon Musk, a move driven by national security concerns and the desire to avoid a ban; however, ByteDance denies the app is for sale.
TikTok Faces US Ban, Potential Musk Acquisition
Facing a potential US ban on January 19th, TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, is reportedly considering selling its US operations to Elon Musk, a move driven by national security concerns and the desire to avoid a ban; however, ByteDance denies the app is for sale.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Drives Millions of US Users to Chinese Social Media App
Amid a potential TikTok ban in the US, millions of users are switching to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (RedNote), resulting in a massive increase in downloads and a top ranking in app stores; this migration highlights concerns about data privacy and censorship.
TikTok Ban Drives Millions of US Users to Chinese Social Media App
Amid a potential TikTok ban in the US, millions of users are switching to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (RedNote), resulting in a massive increase in downloads and a top ranking in app stores; this migration highlights concerns about data privacy and censorship.
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44% Bias Score
Kainerugaba's X Return Sparks Controversy in Uganda
Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba reactivated his X account, issuing threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine and a US diplomat, despite previously stating he was focusing on his military duties. This action reignited debate about his political ambitions and breached military protocol.
Kainerugaba's X Return Sparks Controversy in Uganda
Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba reactivated his X account, issuing threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine and a US diplomat, despite previously stating he was focusing on his military duties. This action reignited debate about his political ambitions and breached military protocol.
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40% Bias Score
Assumption University Students Charged in Staged "Catch a Predator" Assault
Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a 22-year-old active-duty military member to campus via a dating app, assaulting him, and falsely accusing him of being a sexual predator; the incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
Assumption University Students Charged in Staged "Catch a Predator" Assault
Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a 22-year-old active-duty military member to campus via a dating app, assaulting him, and falsely accusing him of being a sexual predator; the incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
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64% Bias Score
China Considers Allowing Musk's X to Acquire TikTok's US Assets
Amidst a looming US ban, China is reportedly considering allowing Elon Musk's X to acquire TikTok's US operations for an estimated $40-50 billion, marking a significant reversal in its stance and potentially providing leverage in future US-China negotiations.
China Considers Allowing Musk's X to Acquire TikTok's US Assets
Amidst a looming US ban, China is reportedly considering allowing Elon Musk's X to acquire TikTok's US operations for an estimated $40-50 billion, marking a significant reversal in its stance and potentially providing leverage in future US-China negotiations.
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40% Bias Score
China Considers Allowing Musk to Acquire TikTok
Amidst a looming US ban, ByteDance may sell TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk's X, marking a shift in China's stance and raising concerns about data privacy, free speech, and the future of the platform.
China Considers Allowing Musk to Acquire TikTok
Amidst a looming US ban, ByteDance may sell TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk's X, marking a shift in China's stance and raising concerns about data privacy, free speech, and the future of the platform.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Poised to Uphold TikTok Ban
The US Supreme Court is likely to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the US starting January 19, 2025, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it; this decision impacts over 170 million monthly users.
Supreme Court Poised to Uphold TikTok Ban
The US Supreme Court is likely to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the US starting January 19, 2025, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it; this decision impacts over 170 million monthly users.
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44% Bias Score
Meta scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
Meta scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
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52% Bias Score