“Stripped for Parts”: Secretive Hedge Fund Accused of Plundering U.S. Newspapers
The new documentary Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink looks at how hedge funds have gutted newsrooms across the country. The hedge fund strategy of “distressed asset investing” involves buying up industries that are struggling to turn a profit, and then selling off their assets and laying offContinue Reading
LIVE: Outside Chicago Army Reserve center as Texas National Guard troops arrive for deployment
Watch live outside an Army Reserve center south of Chicago after Texas National Guard troops arrived ahead of their expected deployment. Read more: https://bit.ly/48ZDNvY #nationalguard #chicago #usa #liveContinue Reading
LIVE: Gymnastics star Simone Biles gives a motivational talk in Buenos Aires
American gymnastics star Simone Biles speaks at Buenos Aires City Government Headquarters, presenting a talk titled “The Power of Believing.” The Olympic champion shares her experiences and insights to inspire attendees. #SimoneBiles #Gymnastics #Motivation #BuenosAires #Olympian #Inspiration #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world:Continue Reading
More than 80% of health facilities in eastern Congo are out of medicine, Red Cross says
The International Committee of the Red Cross says over 200 health facilities in eastern Congo face medicine shortages due to fighting in the region and a lack of humanitarian funding, Read MoreContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 10/08/2025
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. Bob Ross Paintings to Be Auctioned to Support Public TV Amid Funding Cuts Thirty original paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned to helpContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 10/08/2025
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
Ocean heatwaves are breaking Earth’s hidden climate engine
Marine heatwaves can jam the ocean’s natural carbon conveyor belt, preventing carbon from reaching the deep sea. Researchers studying two major heatwaves in the Gulf of Alaska found that plankton shifts caused carbon to build up near the surface instead of sinking. This disrupted the ocean’s ability to store carbonContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Duterte not back in PH, ‘homecoming parade’ video from 2022
Claim: Former president Rodrigo Duterte, who has been under the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has returned to his home in Davao City. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video containing the claim has 1.1 million views, 43,300 likes, and 1,755 shares as of writing. TheContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Photo of Alex Eala statue in QC is AI-generated
Claim: A nearly complete statue of Alexandra Eala is being built in Quezon City as a tribute to the Filipina tennis star. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The viral post has already gained 9,700 reactions, 393 comments, and 211 shares as of writing. It was posted on October 2,Continue Reading
FACT CHECK: No case filed by Marcos against ex-PNP chief Torre
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. filed a case against former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Nicolas Torre III for allegedly recruiting paid rallyists. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in a post published by the Facebook page “SNN,” which has 158,000 followers. The postContinue Reading
PBS News Hour full episode, Oct. 7, 2025
Tuesday on the News Hour, Israel marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack as peace negotiations offer a glimmer of hope for ending the war in Gaza and bringing the remaining hostages home. Attorney General Pam Bondi pushes back against lawmakers who say she’s politicized the Justice Department. Plus,Continue Reading
France’s outgoing PM Lecornu hints at budget deal amid political turmoil
Opposition parties are calling on embattled President Macron to resign before his term ends in 2027., Opposition parties are calling on embattled President Macron to resign before his term ends in 2027. Caretaker French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has played down the prospect of a dissolution of parliament following talksContinue Reading
‘Horrific trauma patients’: WHO details harrowing scenes from Gaza
Just 14 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are partially functioning, WHO says, as Israel continues to bomb amid ceasefire talks., Just 14 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are partially functioning, WHO says, as Israel continues to bomb amid ceasefire talks. A World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Gaza has described harrowing scenesContinue Reading