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Meta’s Fact-Checking Partners Say They Were ‘Blindsided’ by Decision to Axe Them

Fact-checkers claim they had no idea the company was going to end their partnerships and are scrambling to figure out the financial implications of the move.

Wired - Jan. 7

Trump says Meta has 'come a long way' after it ends fact-checking program

President-elect Trump on Tuesday said that social media giant Meta has progressed as a company after it announced that it would eliminate its fact-checking program. “Honestly, I think they’ve come ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall says he forgives the teen who shot him

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said he forgives the teenager who shot and wounded him and hopes to talk to the teen someday.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Meta to end fact-checking and move to community monitoring

Meta is overhauling its fact-checking programs, ending the current system and adopting a "community notes" style of content moderation, similar to what is used on X. This will apply to posts on ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Meta ends third-party fact-checking scheme as it prepares for return of Trump

Facebook owner to copy community notes pioneered by Elon Musk’s X

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Meta to end fact-checking, replacing it with system similar to Musk's X

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in 2024: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young finish with top marks

The final 2024 regular-season grades for first- and second-year quarterbacks

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: Injury bug strikes NBA — here's all the latest

When it comes to injury in fantasy basketball, the vibes can swing from one direction to the other like a lightning flash.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Mark Zuckerberg announces end of fact-checking program for Meta

Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a video that its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, will no longer implement a fact-checking policy, instead relying on community notes similar to ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Meta ending fact-checking program: Zuckerberg

Social media giant Meta announced a series of changes to its content moderation policies Tuesday, including the elimination of its fact-checking program, in what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said was an ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Meta will end its fact-checking policy in favor of community notes

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will be ending its policy of fact-checking with trusted partners and replacing the program with a community-driven system similar to Community Notes ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Meta is ending its fact-checking program in favor of a 'community notes' system similar to X

Meta is scrapping its fact-checking program with trusted partners and replacing it with a community-driven system similar to X’s Community Notes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Meta Reveals Plan to Alter Fact-Checking Program

The move will end a third-party fact-checking system and rely on users to add notes or corrections to posts. It is likely to please the incoming Trump administration and its conservative allies.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

The All-Rookie Fantasy Football Team for 2024: Brian Thomas Jr., plus the best rookies at every position

Why Thomas found so much success with the Jaguars in year one

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Analysis links fluoride exposure to low IQ but finds 'high risk of bias' in most studies

An analysis of more than 70 studies on fluoride and IQ levels concluded there was a relationship between higher levels of the common water additive and lower IQ levels in children, though a large ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Rockets assign Reed Sheppard to G League as rookie's minutes dwindle in Houston

The No. 3 pick in the draft is going to get some run with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

College football coaching carousel tracker: Grades, analysis on coach changes, 2024-25 firings and hirings

A running list of every job, who's in and who's out and grades for each hire

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Poll analysis: 4 years on, GOP disapproval of Jan. 6 attack continues to soften

Most Americans would oppose Trump pardons for Jan. 6 attack, while Republicans would favor these pardons.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Checking the radar as major winter storm hits Midwest and East Coast

CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano reports from Washington, D.C., on the blast of winter weather being felt across several states Monday.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Milestones, chaos and hope: Inside Caleb Williams' tumultuous rookie season as Bears QB

Williams set records for passing -- and sacks. He had 2 OCs and head coaches, but he's excited about the future. Here's why.

ESPN - Jan. 6

New Minecraft Lego Sets - Check Out All Five Budget-Friendly Playsets

New Lego Sets Over 100 new Lego sets released on January ...

GameSpot - Jan. 5

Raiders TE Brock Bowers tops Malik Nabers to retake NFL rookie reception record

Brock Bowers hauled in his 110th reception of the season on Sunday afternoon in their matchup with the Chargers.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Rookie Malik Nabers sets Giants' single-season record for catches vs. Eagles in Week 18

Nabers has had a superb start to his NFL career

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Eagles rookie WR Ainias Smith scores first TD on pass from Tanner McKee

With the Eagles resting most of their starters in the regular-season finale, Eagles No. 3 quarterback Tanner McKee starts strong vs. Giants.

ESPN - Jan. 5

News Analysis: It's a big month for the Lakers as trade deadline looms

After acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith, the Lakers likely won't pursue adding a big man but rather look to add more shooting and athleticism on the perimeter.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets

Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Seahawks prank rookie Byron Murphy II with fake $156K dinner receipt

The meal was still more expensive than some people's salaries.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Kings rookie Devin Carter to make NBA debut Friday vs. Grizzlies, who employ his father as an assistant coach

Carter, the No. 13 pick in the 2024 draft, had shoulder surgery in July

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

These airlines were the most on time in 2024, analysis finds

Delta ranked highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage in July that caused thousands of cancellations.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Long lines for passport checks at German airports due to IT outage

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Marvel Lego Sets - Check Out All 10 New Builds Lego Dropped This Month

New Lego Sets Over 100 new Lego sets released on January ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations

Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the ...

The Hill - Jan. 3