‘Fake news’ legislation risks doing more harm than good amid a record number of elections in 2024
Home Factual News Least Biased Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check “Fake news” legislation that governments around the world have written in recent years to combat mis- and disinformation does little to protect journalistic freedom. Rather, it can create a greater risk of harm. That’s the main finding of aContinue Reading
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 04/03/2024
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 who 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
Why mass kidnappings still plague Nigeria a decade after Chibok abductions
Nigeria, with one of the strongest armies in the region, battles to tackle insecurity putting vulnerable groups at risk., Lagos, Nigeria – In the decade since the armed group Boko Haram kidnapped nearly 300 students at an all-girls school in the town of Chibok, abductions have become a recurrent fixtureContinue Reading
‘No means no’: How Portugal resisted the far right, but only just
Portugal’s conservatives formed minority government without hard right but, as Chega rises in the polls, can it last?, When the March elections in Portugal saw the hard-right political party, Chega, quadruple its parliamentary representation from 12 seats to 50, one conclusion appeared overwhelmingly obvious. Overnight, it looked as if Europe’sContinue Reading
The weird and wonderful sensations of viewing a total solar eclipse
‘You will see a sun you’ve never seen before,’ says science writer David Baron. He urges people to head to the ‘path of totality’ to see the total solar eclipse on April 8 for an experience of a lifetime.Continue Reading
Thanks to termite tents, California is top U.S. emitter of a planet-warming pesticide
Despite its environmental reputation, California emits more of a climate-warming pesticide than all other states combined, mostly from termite fumigation.Continue Reading
Newsmax Runs Post Calling Out The Traitor’s ‘Degrading Rhetoric,’ Customers Lose It
Newsmax posted a tweet and article that enraged the far-right channel’s consumers., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor Declares Election Day Will Be ‘Christian Visibility Day’ In Trans Event Snipe
The presumed GOP nominee kicked up more outrage for an annual celebration that happened to fall on Easter., Read MoreContinue Reading
UK and US Sign Landmark Agreement On AI Safety
The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and develop “robust” safety methods for AI tools and their underlying systems. “It is the first bilateral agreement of its kind,” reports the BBC. From the report: UK tech minister Michelle DonelanContinue Reading
In what world are mask mandates too draconian but COVID justifies massive law enforcement deployments and new detention camps for migrants? Oh yeah: Greg Abbott’s Texas
I was lookin’ for a job when I found this one. Don’t need the work like you need the work done. – ToddContinue Reading
The EPA Cleaned Up the ‘Valley of the Drums’ Outside Louisville 45 Years Ago. Why Did it Leave the ‘Gully of the Drums’ Behind?
A University of Louisville graduate student has exposed a comedy of errors by federal, state and local agencies that has allowed hazardous wastes to pollute the ground and, possibly, a nearby waterway. By James Bruggers LOUISVILLE, Ky.—When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency responded to a “surface water pollution emergency” onContinue Reading
Jinkx Monsoon Shares Her New Chosen Name
RuPaul’s Drag Race’s only two-time champ and soon-to-be Doctor Who sensation, Jinkx Monsoon, just spilled some exciting news! She’s chosen a new personal name, Hera Hoffer, on her incredible journey of gender self-exploration. But not to worry, she’ll still be our beloved Jinkx Monsoon in the spotlight. Related | ‘DragContinue Reading
Florida’s abortion fight is headed to voters after court allows for a 6-week ban
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, abortion access advocates rallied at the Florida Supreme Court. Monday the court issued rulings that could significantly impact access in the state. Regan McCarthy/WFSU hide caption toggle caption Regan McCarthy/WFSU After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. WadeContinue Reading