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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a Pride Month event on Tuesday evening to announce his administration’s commitment to expanding services for LGBTQ+ communities, describing the nation’s largest city as a “haven” for people with alternative gender identities. The announcement included a pledge of $15 million in funding specifically…
The diplomatic relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron has evolved dramatically since their first encounter nearly a decade ago, and the complexities of their partnership will be front and center when world leaders gather next week for the G7 summit in the French lakeside resort…
Pakistan’s government has unveiled its latest budget proposal, marking a significant increase in defense spending while pulling back on development programs and offering limited tax relief to salaried employees. The announcement comes as the country grapples with economic challenges, rising living costs, and mounting regional security concerns. Finance Minister Muhammad…
Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela surprised political observers when he called a snap general election on 27th April, scheduling the vote for 30th May. The decision came a full year before his Labour Party administration’s term was set to conclude, triggering an urgent mobilization of election monitoring systems across the…
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has firmly refuted reports claiming that a cargo vessel carrying an Indian crew came under attack off the coast of Oman on Saturday morning, labeling the information as “false” and “baseless.” The controversy centered around the ship Liaki Freedom, which allegedly stopped responding to…
Ukraine has imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting Russian judges, media outlets, and organizations accused of participating in politically motivated legal proceedings against Ukrainian citizens and spreading Kremlin propaganda. The sanctions package encompasses 29 individuals and 17 legal entities, marking another step in Kyiv’s efforts to hold accountable those…
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A forthcoming webinar will examine the critical role of LGBTQ+ journalism in Latin America, bringing together prominent voices from the region to discuss how queer media outlets are combating misinformation and reshaping narratives about sexual and gender minorities across the continent. The online event, which will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available, comes at a time when LGBTQ+ communities throughout Latin America continue to face significant challenges in how they are portrayed by mainstream media. Despite growing visibility in recent years, misinformation, harmful stereotypes, and outright invisibility remain widespread problems that affect how these communities are understood and…
A photograph claiming to show a massive turnout at a Cockroach Janta Party protest in New Delhi has become the subject of widespread misinformation on social media, with users falsely claiming the image was artificially generated to inflate the party’s popularity. However, a detailed fact-check reveals a more complex picture…
Ukraine has imposed a sweeping new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities connected to the persecution of Ukrainian citizens in Russia and occupied territories. The measures, enacted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, take particular aim at those linked to the case of journalist Viktoria Roshchina, who died while held in…
FC Barcelona has taken decisive legal action against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, announcing plans to file a lawsuit over inflammatory comments he made during a recent press conference. The move marks a significant escalation in tensions between Spain’s two most storied football clubs, potentially adding a legal dimension to…
Former reality television star Spencer Pratt, who recently finished third in Los Angeles’s mayoral primary election, has released a combative social media video claiming he possesses damaging recordings that could force one of the two remaining candidates to resign if elected. The announcement marks what Pratt calls “Phase III” of…
Philippine officials are crediting years of disaster-preparedness training for helping to minimize casualties after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern region on Monday, marking one of the strongest tremors to hit the archipelago nation in half a century. The offshore quake, which originated near Sarangani province, claimed 46…
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Inside the Media Playbook: Understanding Trump’s Communication Tactics Donald Trump’s approach to media and public communication has drawn widespread attention from journalists, politicians, and cultural figures alike. The New York Times labeled him a “master media manipulator,” while Kanye West called him a “genius” tactician and the creator of Dilbert…
Social media platforms have begun sharing insights into how they’re used during elections, launching initiatives to foster civil debate and encourage voter participation. However, research reveals concerning patterns in how misinformation spread during the 2016 US presidential election. Researchers from Oxford University have found that the distribution of “junk news”…
Climate Change Discussions on Social Media Show Shifting Engagement Patterns A new comprehensive analysis of climate change discussions across major social media platforms reveals significant variations in user engagement patterns, with unreliable content often receiving disproportionately high attention despite being less prevalent overall. Researchers examined posts containing keywords such as…
Supreme Court Narrows False Claims Act Defense Strategy in Unanimous Ruling The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling on the False Claims Act (FCA), addressing a critical question about when companies can be held liable for submitting false claims to the government. In a unanimous decision issued June…
NATO lawmakers gathered in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday to address mounting concerns over Chinese disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks targeting democratic institutions across Alliance member states. The NATO Parliamentary Assembly emphasized the need for coordinated action against these growing threats that jeopardize election integrity and democratic values. Greek lawmaker Dimitrios Kairidis…
African Media Professionals Combat Misinformation Through Fact-Checking and Literacy The spread of misinformation across Africa has accelerated in recent years, exposing millions to potentially harmful false content. A new study reveals how media professionals in Kenya and Senegal are fighting back using a two-pronged approach: reactive fact-checking and proactive media…
Republican claims about Democrats seeking to provide free healthcare to undocumented immigrants have been deemed false by healthcare policy experts amid contentious government shutdown negotiations. President Donald Trump and prominent Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, have alleged that Democrats are forcing a government shutdown…
North Korea Releases Propaganda Video of Troops Fighting for Russia in Ukraine Just days before Kim Jong Un is scheduled to join Russian President Vladimir Putin at China’s military parade, North Korea has released a 20-minute propaganda video glorifying its troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The film, broadcast…
Data & Society Receives Significant Funding for Media Manipulation Research Data & Society Research Institute has secured substantial new funding from Craig Newmark Philanthropies and the News Integrity Initiative at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism to expand its Media Manipulation Initiative (MMI), the organization announced today. The financial support…
Bangladesh’s Fake News Epidemic Reveals Deeper Crisis in Media Trust Something unusual is happening across Bangladesh’s social media landscape. Counterfeit pages mimicking the country’s leading newspapers and television channels have proliferated, spreading exaggerated or entirely fabricated stories. These pages meticulously copy logos, fonts, and editorial styles of established news outlets,…
Lawsuit Alleges Holden Farms Improperly Received PPP Loan Forgiveness While Violating Animal Welfare Laws A lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota alleges that Holden Farms, a pig farming operation, improperly received forgiveness on a $2.57 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan while engaging in…
In a battle for hearts and minds that stretches across Eastern Europe, Moldova has emerged as a critical front line in the struggle against sophisticated disinformation campaigns. As this small nation pursues democratic reforms and closer alignment with Western institutions, it faces an increasingly complex threat designed not merely to…
