Community Notes Usage Declines on X Platform in 2025
The use of Community Notes, the crowdsourced fact-checking system on Elon Musk's X platform, has significantly decreased...
Washington Post to Broaden Opinion Section with Outside Writ...
The Washington Post is launching a new initiative called "Ripple" to include more diverse voices in its opinion section....
White House Children's Health Report Cites Nonexistent Studi...
A White House commission tasked with improving children's health has come under scrutiny. The Make America Healthy Again...
Chicago Sun-Times Publishes AI-Generated Book List with Fake...
The Chicago Sun-Times faced embarrassment this week after publishing a summer reading list created by artificial intelli...
Chicago Sun-Times Pulls Summer Book Guide After AI-Generated...
The Chicago Sun-Times has retracted its summer book guide after discovering that some titles were falsely generated by a...
Chicago Sun-Times Publishes AI-Generated Book List with Fake...
The Chicago Sun-Times included a summer reading guide featuring AI-generated book recommendations. The list contained no...
Publisher Discusses Future of Free Press in Changing World
The publisher of The Times recently sat down for an interview to discuss the evolving landscape of journalism. They addr...
Indian Media Faced Scrutiny Over Accuracy During Recent Conf...
During the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, some Indian news outlets faced criticism for spreading unverified...
Trump's Saudi Arabia Deals: Fact-Checking the $600 Billion C...
Former President Trump claimed $600 billion in deals with Saudi Arabia, but the actual figure is likely much lower. The...
Newsom Removes Ad Featuring Ukraine Footage After Criticism
California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken down an online advertisement after it was discovered to contain footage from...
Newsom Launches Website to Combat Misinformation in Californ...
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new website aimed at debunking what he calls "right-wing misinformation." Th...
Fact-Checking Trump's Claims in 'Meet the Press' Interview
Former President Donald Trump recently sat down with Kristen Welker of NBC's 'Meet the Press' for a comprehensive interv...
Trump Shares Doctored Image, Claims Man Has MS-13 Tattoo
President Trump shared a photograph on social media of a man he claimed had an MS-13 tattoo. However, evidence suggests...
White House Denies Trump Confused Michigan Congressmen at Ra...
The White House has refuted a report claiming former President Trump confused two Michigan congressmen during a recent r...
Jim Acosta Claims Half of U.S. Population Disregards Truth
Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta has sparked controversy with his recent remarks about the American public. In a new intervi...
Navy Vet Who Won CNN Defamation Suit Now Sues AP
Zachary Young, a Navy veteran who recently won a defamation case against CNN, is now suing the Associated Press (AP). Yo...
Fact-Checking Trump's Claims on Global Trade and Tariffs
Donald Trump has consistently advocated for tariffs, often using inaccurate or misleading information to support his arg...
CNN Fact-Checker's Trump Coverage Dwarfed Biden's Early Scru...
A comparison of CNN's fact-checking coverage reveals a significant difference in the attention given to President Trump'...
Fact-Checkers Face Challenges as Funding and Support Shift
The director of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) is raising concerns about the future of fact-checking. An...
Bloomberg Corrects Errors in AI-Generated News Summaries
Bloomberg has faced challenges with its new AI-powered news summaries, issuing numerous corrections since implementation...
MSNBC Corrects Misleading Claims About Tulsi Gabbard's Remar...
MSNBC anchors Stephanie Ruhle and Ali Velshi issued on-air corrections Tuesday after incorrectly reporting on statements...
Musk Falsely Claims Immigration Fuels Social Security Cuts,...
Elon Musk has made unsubstantiated claims linking immigration to the depletion of Social Security funds. He alleges that...
News Media Adapts to the Age of Social Media and Trump
The rise of social media, particularly during Donald Trump's presidency, has significantly reshaped journalism. This shi...
The Stephen Glass Scandal: When Journalism Deceived
Journalism, like any profession, isn't immune to deceit. This is the story of Stephen Glass, a journalist who fabricated...
Ken Jennings Argues Trivia and 'Jeopardy!' Can Strengthen Democracy
According to Ken Jennings, a shared understanding of facts is crucial for a healthy democracy. He believes the ability t...
RFK Jr.'s Health Report Cites Nonexistent Studies, White House Says
A health report promoted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under scrutiny after it was discovered to contain citations to stud...
Steven Brill on Combating Disinformation's Dangers
Journalist Steven Brill discusses the growing threat of disinformation and his efforts to fight it on "The Takeout." He...
Military Recruitment Trends: Fact-Checking Trump's Claims
Recent data indicates an increase in U.S. military recruitment. President Trump has attributed this rise to his policies...
Trump, Ramaphosa Clash Over South Africa Land Claims: Fact Check
During a meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump and South African President Ramaphosa discussed land reform policie...
Trump, Ramaphosa Meet Amid Tensions Over White South African Resettlement
Former President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. Discussions occurred...
Fact-Checking Trump's $9 Trillion Investment Claim
Former President Trump has claimed that his policies have led to $9 trillion in new U.S. investments. However, many of t...
Fact-Checking Trump's Statements on Abrego Garcia Deportation Case
Former President Trump has recently made statements regarding the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported but lat...
Pentagon Signal Access, Pope Funeral Preps, and Trump's Economic Claims: Today's News
Today's headlines include reports that the Pentagon established a system allowing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to acce...
US Tariffs: Are They Really Generating $2 Billion Daily?
Former President Trump has repeatedly stated that the United States is earning $2 billion each day from tariffs imposed...
Science Under Siege: Fighting Misinformation in Education
Evidence-based science is facing challenges from misinformation spread through private schools, public education, and on...