Fighting Conspiracy Theories

Journalists can't win the fight against fake news without citizens' help

No single countermeasure will be sufficient, but all of us can play a role in building a healthier climate for information and trust and helping journalists through this deluge.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

In ‘Vladimir,’ a Russian Reporter’s Fight Is an Apt Election Season Tale

The writer Erika Sheffer takes a big swing in a Manhattan Theater Club production examining “the point at which a society finds itself on the brink.”

World - The New York Times - October 16

Democrats flooded with cash in fight for Congress as the GOP tries to stretch its money

Democrats in key Senate and House races once again posted huge fundraising numbers, vastly outspending their Republican opponents from July through September.

Auto giants launch a flurry of cheaper electric vehicles — taking the fight to China

Europe's top carmakers unveiled low-cost EVs at the Paris Motor Show this week, seeking to recapture some of the market share held by Chinese brands.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Ranking the PFL Super Fights: Is Ngannou's MMA return No. 1?

Ngannou-Ferreira? Cyborg-Pacheco? Eblen-Edwards 2? Which title bout is the best matchup?

Sports - ESPN - October 17

More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight

Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Fighting continues in Middle East after Israel kills Hamas leader

World - Yahoo News - October 18

North Korea to send troops to fight with Russia, Seoul says

The first 1,500 troops arrive in Russia ahead of going to Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency has said.

North Korean troops have arrived in Russia to fight Ukraine, says Seoul

Russian navy ships reportedly transferred 1,500 forces to Vladivostok, where they are being trained. South Korea’s intelligence agency said on Friday that North Korea had dispatched troops to ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Hamas confirms al-Sinwar's death as fighting continues in Middle East