Press freedom on the decline: Can the situation improve? DW 02/21/2025The Trump administration's actions against press freedom highlight growing tensions between government and media.
State Dept. Spox Attacks NY Times Report on Department Overhaul' Then Announces a Comprehensive Reorganization'State Department officials reject New York Times report on executive order restructuring, labeling it fake and emphasizing lack of internal knowledge or documentation.
Elon Musk will continue as DOGE adviser: VP VanceElon Musk's departure from a government role is disputed, with officials stating he will remain until his work concludes.
Press freedom on the decline: Can the situation improve? DW 02/21/2025The Trump administration's actions against press freedom highlight growing tensions between government and media.
State Dept. Spox Attacks NY Times Report on Department Overhaul' Then Announces a Comprehensive Reorganization'State Department officials reject New York Times report on executive order restructuring, labeling it fake and emphasizing lack of internal knowledge or documentation.
Elon Musk will continue as DOGE adviser: VP VanceElon Musk's departure from a government role is disputed, with officials stating he will remain until his work concludes.
Donald Trump falsely accuses CBS of doctoring Kamala Harris interview & threatens investigation - LGBTQ NationTrump falsely claims 60 Minutes edited Kamala Harris's interview to distort her image, without evidence, calling for an investigation and apology.
Trump Attacks Reporter Over NEW Signalgate Bombshell Tells Him Find Something New'Trump defends Secretary Hegseth amid new allegations of Signal app misuse, dismissing them as 'fake news'.Reports allege Hegseth discussed military plans on the Signal app with family members.
Trump makes xenophobia the centerpiece of his campaignTrump continues to use xenophobic and racist rhetoric from 2016 to pursue the presidency, focusing on illegal immigration as a scapegoat.
Kamala Harris's Facial Expressions Throughout The Debate Are Now The Best MemeTrump made several false claims on various topics during the debate, prompting moderators to fact-check him immediately.
"Tariffs will put your jobs at risk:" The Make-Believe Justification for Trump's Trade War - emptywheelTariffs targeting Canada, Mexico, and China could lead to a recession and immediate pushback from businesses.
No, Donald Trump didn't post about buying TikTokThe supposed announcement of Trump buying TikTok is false; no evidence supports it.
Donald Trump falsely accuses CBS of doctoring Kamala Harris interview & threatens investigation - LGBTQ NationTrump falsely claims 60 Minutes edited Kamala Harris's interview to distort her image, without evidence, calling for an investigation and apology.
Trump Attacks Reporter Over NEW Signalgate Bombshell Tells Him Find Something New'Trump defends Secretary Hegseth amid new allegations of Signal app misuse, dismissing them as 'fake news'.Reports allege Hegseth discussed military plans on the Signal app with family members.
Trump makes xenophobia the centerpiece of his campaignTrump continues to use xenophobic and racist rhetoric from 2016 to pursue the presidency, focusing on illegal immigration as a scapegoat.
Kamala Harris's Facial Expressions Throughout The Debate Are Now The Best MemeTrump made several false claims on various topics during the debate, prompting moderators to fact-check him immediately.
"Tariffs will put your jobs at risk:" The Make-Believe Justification for Trump's Trade War - emptywheelTariffs targeting Canada, Mexico, and China could lead to a recession and immediate pushback from businesses.
No, Donald Trump didn't post about buying TikTokThe supposed announcement of Trump buying TikTok is false; no evidence supports it.
Spamouflage trolls pretend to be American patriots on XChina-linked accounts are returning to influence the U.S. presidential election through fake personas on social media platforms.
Goldberg: What Trump did to Republicans, Musk did to TwitterElon Musk prioritized his social media visibility over the integrity of Twitter, altering the platform's algorithm to boost his tweet exposure.
The Foreign Pro-Trump Fake News Industry Has Pivoted To American PatriotismForeign click farmers exploit American patriotism on Facebook, using AI to generate misleading content for profit.
Russia increasingly using disinformation in Africa DW 02/03/2025A misleading image falsely represents Moscow's skyline; it was taken in Dubai, highlighting the evolving nature of disinformation on social media.
Images Circulating of Fabricated Atlantic HeadlinesThe headline about Harris stealing an election is fake and has never been published by The Atlantic.
Clapper Launches "the Newsroom" to Promote Unbiased News and Combat Censorship | HackerNoonClapper launches The Newsroom to combat fake news and promote respectful dialogue, catering to users seeking reliable information and free speech.
Spamouflage trolls pretend to be American patriots on XChina-linked accounts are returning to influence the U.S. presidential election through fake personas on social media platforms.
Goldberg: What Trump did to Republicans, Musk did to TwitterElon Musk prioritized his social media visibility over the integrity of Twitter, altering the platform's algorithm to boost his tweet exposure.
The Foreign Pro-Trump Fake News Industry Has Pivoted To American PatriotismForeign click farmers exploit American patriotism on Facebook, using AI to generate misleading content for profit.
Russia increasingly using disinformation in Africa DW 02/03/2025A misleading image falsely represents Moscow's skyline; it was taken in Dubai, highlighting the evolving nature of disinformation on social media.
Images Circulating of Fabricated Atlantic HeadlinesThe headline about Harris stealing an election is fake and has never been published by The Atlantic.
Clapper Launches "the Newsroom" to Promote Unbiased News and Combat Censorship | HackerNoonClapper launches The Newsroom to combat fake news and promote respectful dialogue, catering to users seeking reliable information and free speech.
Viral X Post Falsely Claiming Trump May Back Down on Tariffs Sends Markets on Wild Rollercoaster RideA viral false claim about a 90-day tariff pause by Trump triggered a chaotic market rally that quickly reversed after the White House denied it.
'Irish Independent' publisher sues Elon Musk's X over scam adverts designed to look like genuine news storiesMediahuis Ireland has sued Elon Musk's X over fake news articles that misuse its trademark, risking damage to its reputation.
Trump Admits Elon Musk Would Be Susceptible Perhaps' to Pressure From China On His BusinessesTrump suggests Elon Musk may be vulnerable to Chinese influence regarding his businesses and denies the New York Times report about military plans.
Trump Rejects Report Elon Musk Will Be Briefed on War With China: Fake News Is at It Again'Trump denounces NYT report claiming Musk would be briefed on potential China war as fake news.
JD Vance Says Elon Musk Not Even Close to Done' with DOGE After Report Suggests He's Stepping Back'JD Vance states Elon Musk's work with DOGE is ongoing, rejecting reports of his imminent departure as fake news.
'Irish Independent' publisher sues Elon Musk's X over scam adverts designed to look like genuine news storiesMediahuis Ireland has sued Elon Musk's X over fake news articles that misuse its trademark, risking damage to its reputation.
Trump Admits Elon Musk Would Be Susceptible Perhaps' to Pressure From China On His BusinessesTrump suggests Elon Musk may be vulnerable to Chinese influence regarding his businesses and denies the New York Times report about military plans.
Trump Rejects Report Elon Musk Will Be Briefed on War With China: Fake News Is at It Again'Trump denounces NYT report claiming Musk would be briefed on potential China war as fake news.
JD Vance Says Elon Musk Not Even Close to Done' with DOGE After Report Suggests He's Stepping Back'JD Vance states Elon Musk's work with DOGE is ongoing, rejecting reports of his imminent departure as fake news.
Fact check: Russia's influence on Germany's 2025 election DW 02/18/2025Russia continues to influence elections through disinformation campaigns targeting centrist parties, particularly in Germany.
How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation expertsDisinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
U.S. intelligence says Russians created fake CA news site to fabricate Harris scandalRussian operatives produced a fake news story damaging to Kamala Harris's campaign, further exemplifying their interference efforts in U.S. elections.
Resisting Fake News: Does It Depend on Memory?The persistence of fake news reflects deep-rooted historical practices of misinformation, now amplified by modern technology.Memory is crucial in resisting fake news; efforts must focus on repeated debunking without shaming those misled.
Google blocked 1000 pro China websites from servicesGoogle has blocked a network of firms for spreading fake news aligned with China's political interests.
Fake UK news sites spreading false stories' about western firms in UkraineFake news sites masquerading as trusted outlets are spreading disinformation about Western companies in Ukraine, prompting calls for ownership transparency in UK media.
Fact check: Russia's influence on Germany's 2025 election DW 02/18/2025Russia continues to influence elections through disinformation campaigns targeting centrist parties, particularly in Germany.
How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation expertsDisinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
U.S. intelligence says Russians created fake CA news site to fabricate Harris scandalRussian operatives produced a fake news story damaging to Kamala Harris's campaign, further exemplifying their interference efforts in U.S. elections.
Resisting Fake News: Does It Depend on Memory?The persistence of fake news reflects deep-rooted historical practices of misinformation, now amplified by modern technology.Memory is crucial in resisting fake news; efforts must focus on repeated debunking without shaming those misled.
Google blocked 1000 pro China websites from servicesGoogle has blocked a network of firms for spreading fake news aligned with China's political interests.
Fake UK news sites spreading false stories' about western firms in UkraineFake news sites masquerading as trusted outlets are spreading disinformation about Western companies in Ukraine, prompting calls for ownership transparency in UK media.
Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, claims IOC chiefThe gender controversy involving female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics stems from a Russian fake news campaign, not real issues.
How Well Can People Spot Fake News?Most people can distinguish between true and false news despite being excessively skeptical of accurate information.
Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than everThe role of journalism is increasingly acknowledged as vital to democracy, especially in combating misinformation and holding power accountable.
Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old GirlA fabricated news story about Kamala Harris was linked to a Russian influence campaign, highlighting ongoing misinformation tactics.
Why Push Something That's Not True?' Vance Goes on CNN and Gets Grilled on Trump's Regurgitation of Baseless Pet-Eating ClaimJD Vance and Trump spread an unfounded narrative about migrants abducting and eating pets, despite city officials denying any evidence to support this claim.
Misinformation Is Exhausting. Listening HelpsMedia literacy can combat misinformation, but searching for quality news may inadvertently lead individuals into deeper misconceptions.
How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?AI tools are evolving to detect fake news by integrating insights from behavioral and neuroscience.
How Well Can People Spot Fake News?Most people can distinguish between true and false news despite being excessively skeptical of accurate information.
Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than everThe role of journalism is increasingly acknowledged as vital to democracy, especially in combating misinformation and holding power accountable.
Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old GirlA fabricated news story about Kamala Harris was linked to a Russian influence campaign, highlighting ongoing misinformation tactics.
Why Push Something That's Not True?' Vance Goes on CNN and Gets Grilled on Trump's Regurgitation of Baseless Pet-Eating ClaimJD Vance and Trump spread an unfounded narrative about migrants abducting and eating pets, despite city officials denying any evidence to support this claim.
Misinformation Is Exhausting. Listening HelpsMedia literacy can combat misinformation, but searching for quality news may inadvertently lead individuals into deeper misconceptions.
How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?AI tools are evolving to detect fake news by integrating insights from behavioral and neuroscience.
Someone Hacked Paul Krugman's Twitter to Launch a "New York Times Coin"Crypto scams escalate amidst promises of legitimacy, exemplified by Paul Krugman's hacked account promoting a fake cryptocurrency.
Iran is already trying to hack presidential campaign officials leading up to 2024 Election DayIranian hackers targeted U.S. political campaigns with spear-phishing emails linking to actor-controlled domains.Iran, alongside Russia and China, is increasingly aggressive in targeting U.S. elections with fake news stories circulating to undermine campaigns.
Microsoft: Iran makes late play to meddle in U.S. electionsIran intensifies interference in U.S. elections through fake news and hacking campaigns.
Someone Hacked Paul Krugman's Twitter to Launch a "New York Times Coin"Crypto scams escalate amidst promises of legitimacy, exemplified by Paul Krugman's hacked account promoting a fake cryptocurrency.
Iran is already trying to hack presidential campaign officials leading up to 2024 Election DayIranian hackers targeted U.S. political campaigns with spear-phishing emails linking to actor-controlled domains.Iran, alongside Russia and China, is increasingly aggressive in targeting U.S. elections with fake news stories circulating to undermine campaigns.
Microsoft: Iran makes late play to meddle in U.S. electionsIran intensifies interference in U.S. elections through fake news and hacking campaigns.
The Covid Pandemic was Fake...The article claims that the Covid pandemic was fabricated, featuring staged events and false narratives to manipulate public perception.
Fox And Feuds: Inside The Supposed Beef Between Dana Perino And Sean Hannity - The ListThe reported feud between Dana Perino and Sean Hannity was fabricated and quickly debunked by Snopes.
Columnists quit Jewish Chronicle over Gaza stories based on fabrications'Prominent columnists resigned from the Jewish Chronicle in protest over published articles based on fabricated claims regarding the Gaza conflict.
Opinion: How a Failure of Journalism Led to CNN Getting Duped in SyriaCNN faced backlash for airing a manipulated story depicting a prison rescue in Syria, initially praised for its on-ground reporting.
Jorge Ramos and the tireless fight for credibilityJournalists must maintain credibility amidst fake news and misinformation.
East London Advertiser plays starring role in new filmThe film 'Doctor Plague' emphasizes the significance of traditional journalism amidst the rise of fake news.
Columnists quit Jewish Chronicle over Gaza stories based on fabrications'Prominent columnists resigned from the Jewish Chronicle in protest over published articles based on fabricated claims regarding the Gaza conflict.
Opinion: How a Failure of Journalism Led to CNN Getting Duped in SyriaCNN faced backlash for airing a manipulated story depicting a prison rescue in Syria, initially praised for its on-ground reporting.
Jorge Ramos and the tireless fight for credibilityJournalists must maintain credibility amidst fake news and misinformation.
East London Advertiser plays starring role in new filmThe film 'Doctor Plague' emphasizes the significance of traditional journalism amidst the rise of fake news.
No, Lana Del Rey did not tell Selena Gomez to 'go back to Mexico'The claim that Lana Del Rey told Selena Gomez to 'go back to Mexico' is false and originated from a satire account.
No, Venus Williams did not refuse to play against a trans athlete- it's fake newsThe misinformation about Venus Williams refusing to play a trans woman was a joke from a satire site, not factual.
No, Lana Del Rey did not tell Selena Gomez to 'go back to Mexico'The claim that Lana Del Rey told Selena Gomez to 'go back to Mexico' is false and originated from a satire account.
No, Venus Williams did not refuse to play against a trans athlete- it's fake newsThe misinformation about Venus Williams refusing to play a trans woman was a joke from a satire site, not factual.
DIY Fake News Detector: Unmask misinformation with Recurrent Neural Networks | HackerNoonArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are pivotal in combatting the upsurge of fake news, restoring faith in information sources and media.
Apple blasted after AI-generated news summary falsely claims Pete Hegseth was 'fired': 'Wildly irresponsible'Apple's AI tool generates false news summaries, misleading users with incorrect information on key political figures.
DIY Fake News Detector: Unmask misinformation with Recurrent Neural Networks | HackerNoonArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are pivotal in combatting the upsurge of fake news, restoring faith in information sources and media.
Apple blasted after AI-generated news summary falsely claims Pete Hegseth was 'fired': 'Wildly irresponsible'Apple's AI tool generates false news summaries, misleading users with incorrect information on key political figures.
That Sports News Story You Clicked on Could Be AI SlopThe rise of AI tools has significantly increased the proliferation of low-quality news content on the internet.
Wyoming Reporter Resigns After Using A.I. to Fabricate QuotesA reporter's misuse of generative AI led to fabricated quotes and significant ethical concerns in journalism.
That Sports News Story You Clicked on Could Be AI SlopThe rise of AI tools has significantly increased the proliferation of low-quality news content on the internet.
Wyoming Reporter Resigns After Using A.I. to Fabricate QuotesA reporter's misuse of generative AI led to fabricated quotes and significant ethical concerns in journalism.
Apple Intelligence Hallucinations? Fake News on Notification Summaries, Users Want It Taken DownApple's generative AI is generating fake news through notification summaries, sparking calls for removal until resolved.
Behind the Curtain: The worst of 2016 and 2020 uniteMistrust of government and rising political violence threaten U.S. democracy, especially as the 2024 election approaches.
Emirates calls out social media platforms over fake plane crash videoEmirates is urging social media platforms to act swiftly against fake content and check official sources for accurate information.
Behind the Curtain: The worst of 2016 and 2020 uniteMistrust of government and rising political violence threaten U.S. democracy, especially as the 2024 election approaches.
Emirates calls out social media platforms over fake plane crash videoEmirates is urging social media platforms to act swiftly against fake content and check official sources for accurate information.
Donald Trump took ABC to court - and won $16M: Letters to the Editor - Dec. 21, 2024Trump's $16 million settlement with ABC News highlights media bias and inaccuracies, specifically George Stephanopoulos's claims about Trump and E. Jean Carroll.
Exhibition exploring the history of 'fake news' opens in BudapestThe 'Fake for Real' exhibition examines the historical impact of deceit and forgery through artefacts, showing its deep historical roots and implications.
Trump's VP pick JD Vance defends spreading false story about migrantsRepublican politicians are spreading false rumors about Haitian immigrants, asserting that such political narratives serve a purpose despite lacking evidence.
How Vance and Trump's Lies About Springfield, Ohio Continue to UnravelAuthorities deny rumors of migrants eating pets in Springfield, emphasizing no credible reports exist.
Dave Grohl slams viral Instagram photo claiming to be his love child after affair revealDave Grohl has denied claims of fathering a child out of wedlock and addressed his infidelity publicly.
Eating pets, rally mocking and Abdul': The debate's oddest momentsTrump's bizarre pet-eating claim reflects misinformation and adds distraction to serious debate topics like economy and immigration.
Joe Rogan Accuses MSNBC of Deceptively Edited' Clip Making It Seem Like He's Pro-Kamala Harris: A Real Lie!'Joe Rogan denied rumors of suing MSNBC, accusing them of deceptively editing his comments about Kamala Harris and Tulsi Gabbard.
Daniel Lurie Campaign Paying Google to Run Fake, Anti-Mark Farrell Headlines on Real News ArticlesPolitical manipulation in search results raises ethical concerns.Campaigns can influence public perception through misleading Google headlines.
Prince Harry issues warning on spread of online fake news after UK riotsPrince Harry highlighted the urgent need for collective vigilance against online fake news during his address at an online safety summit in Colombia.
No, CBS aren't making a 'trans Sheldon' Big Bang Theory spin-off - it was a jokeThere is no actual trans Sheldon 'The Big Bang Theory' spin-off; it was a parody by Poo Crave.
What's with the rise of "fact-based journalism"?The term 'fact-based journalism' gained prominence in response to the rise of 'fake news' during Trump's presidency.
The Great Wave by Michiko Kakutani review overcoming permacrisis'Michiko Kakutani transitioned from being a renowned book critic to analyzing American public life, focusing on the challenges of democracy in the age of Trump.
Biden is crying fake news so loudly, you'd think he was . . . TrumpPresident Biden criticized for handling of media
David Pecker, Ex-National Enquirer Publisher, Details How He Aided TrumpDavid Pecker testified about the symbiotic relationship between Trump and The National Enquirer, confessing to publishing fake news and arranging to suppress negative information.