This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Most Students Use AI Despite Growing Concerns A new National Society of High School Scholars survey found that 84% of American studentsContinue Reading
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Claim: Millions of people joined the June 30 protest of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in support of embattled Senator Rodante Marcoleta. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was posted on June 30 by Bisdak Pilipinas, which has a following of 165,000. The post, as of writing, hasContinue Reading
Politicians of both political parties have blamed either the The Traitor or the Biden administration for the arrival of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating fly that affects the cattle industry, in the U.S. after decades of eradication. But experts say the reasons are different or more complicated than eitherContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Axel Springer Closes Telegraph Acquisition German publishing giant Axel Springer has completed its $761 million acquisition of Telegraph Media Group after receivingContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading
Claim: Cagayan De Oro 1st District Representative Lordan Suan said Vice President Sara Duterte is “not welcome” in Cagayan de Oro. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post was made by a personal account in the Facebook group “SARA DUTERTE SUPPORTERS,” which has a member count of more thanContinue Reading
After the Supreme Court struck down President Traitor 47’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, the president called on Congress to end it through legislation, saying a “long and unwieldy” constitutional amendment was not necessary. But constitutional and immigration law experts disagree. These experts say the majority opinion fromContinue Reading
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘ first-ever snowfall on record ’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media with some people blaming climate change, and others claiming thisContinue Reading
What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading
As sea levels rise, coastal regions will face a number of negative impacts, including flooding, submerged land, and loss or changes in marine ecosystems[1]. Roughly 900 million people – or 11% of the world’s population – lived in low-lying coastal cities and settlements in 2020[2]; a figure that is projectedContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Massie Confronts Fox News Reporter During Interview Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) confronted a Fox News Digital reporter in a tense exchange thatContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading