Variations on a theme: The evidence refuting the false claim that vaccines cause autism
Introduction One of the most enduring narratives about vaccine safety is the alleged link between childhood vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in 2020 showed that more than one in four parents of children with ASD believed it was caused by vaccines[1]. This belief directly impacts publicContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 09/01/2025
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. DHS Proposes Time Limits and Stricter Oversight for Foreign Journalist Visas The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule to limit theContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 09/01/2025
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Fact Check Search 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, weContinue Reading
Governor’s races test both parties and Minneapolis shooting’s ‘miracle’ survivor: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: This year’s gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia test each party’s political messaging ahead of next year’s midterms., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Vaccination plea after baby’s ‘terrifying’ measles
Sharon Barbour Health correspondent, BBC North East and Cumbria Supplied Baby Saskia had the typical measles rash Nowhere in the north-east of England and Cumbria has the childhood measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination rate of 95% needed to achieve the “herd immunity” at which point disease does not spread,Continue Reading
NASA finds Titan’s alien lakes may be creating primitive cells
Saturn’s moon Titan may be more alive with possibilities than we thought. New NASA research suggests that in Titan’s freezing methane and ethane lakes, simple molecules could naturally arrange themselves into vesicles—tiny bubble-like structures that mimic the first steps toward life. These compartments, born from splashing droplets and complex chemistryContinue Reading
‘There’s a snowball effect happening’: Expert on B.C. public service workers voting to strike
Author Barry Eidlin weighs in on B.C. public service workers voting to strike and how recent pushback from unions in Canada has caused a ‘snowball effect.’ Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news,Continue Reading
Ukraine seeks to tame war risk with state-backed insurance scheme
Verkhovna Rada’s finance committee chair Danylo Hetmantsev announced the program on Sunday, building on previous warnings from officials that “the lack of coverage for military risks is a significant obstacle to attracting investors for Ukraine’s reconstruction and economic development,” as former deputy economy minister Oleksiy Sobolev, now Ukraine’s minister ofContinue Reading
Man crashes car through Russian consulate gates in Sydney, police officer injured
A 39-year-old man crashed his white SUV through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on the morning of 1 September after police attempted to question him about his unauthorized presence on the property, according to New South Wales Police. Officers responded to reports of a suspiciousContinue Reading
UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign
Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following anti-immigration protests., Names marked with an asterisk have been changed to protect identities. When Akmal’s* mosque was vandalised last week in Basildon, a town in the English county of Essex, he felt shaken. “IContinue Reading
Houthis fire missile at Israeli-owned tanker after prime minister killed
The missile attack comes amid Houthi pledges to target Israel-linked shipping over its ongoing war in Gaza., The missile attack comes amid Houthi pledges to target Israel-linked shipping over its ongoing war in Gaza. Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on a tanker in the RedContinue Reading
America’s “Love Island” fantasy couldn’t survive The Traitor
commentary What happens when a show built on fantasy collides with the realities of The Traitor’s America? Published September 1, 2025 6:45AM (EDT) Love Island USA cast members (l-r) Bryan Arenales, Amaya Espinal, Iris Kendall, Huda Mustafa, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe, Ace Green (Kim Nunneley/Peacock) This summer has felt like aContinue Reading
Putin says Alaska summit ‘understandings’ could lead to Ukraine peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on September 1 that “understandings” he reached with U.S. President Traitor 47 at a summit in August opened a way to peace in Ukraine, which he would discuss with leaders attending a regional summit in China. #putin #ukraine #peace #war #The TraitorContinue Reading