In Finland Classes in Recognizing Fake News Disinformation

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.

US news groups brace for a storm of election night disinformation

Outlets that play a critical role in calling results are investing to counter distrust in mass media

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

America's New Millionaire Class: Plumbers and HVAC Entrepreneurs

Private equity is pouring money into skilled-trade small businesses; ‘Next thing you know, you’re running an empire.’

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12

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

Fake news headlines are going viral. Here's what to know.

Experts say fabricated headlines can mislead the public at a time when facts are crucial.

A Lawsuit Against Perplexity Calls Out Fake News AI Hallucinations

In a new copyright lawsuit against AI startup Perplexity, Dow Jones and the New York Post argue that hallucinating fake news and attributing it to real papers is illegal.

Tech - Wired - October 21

"Oprah Daily" spotlights the mental load women carry in new wellness class

Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.

FTC cracks down on fake reviews with new rule set to ban phony feedback

With up to 40% of online reviews found to be fake, the Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new rule to ban deceptive feedback. Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic," explains how it will work.

OpenAI CEO responds to report of GPT-5 Orion coming later this year: ‘Fake news out of control’

It's an interesting quasi-denial given how precise The Verge report is, noting specific details about Orion's supposed release plans.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 25

Tunisian commentator sentenced to two years under controversial anti-fake news law

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Tunisian commentator sentenced to two years under controversial anti-fake news law

A well-known Tunisian attorney and commentator is facing two years in prison for remarks she made about Tunisia and its treatment of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa

World - ABC News - October 25

SEC lays out new punishments for teams 'faking injuries', including coach suspensions for repeat offenders

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent a sternly-worded memo to league athletic directors condemning fake injuries this week

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Trump campaign says his comments about shooting 'through the fake news' have 'nothing to do with the Media being harmed'

Former President Trump’s campaign said his remarks that he would not “mind” a person shooting “through the fake news” at a rally Sunday have “nothing to do with the Media being harmed, or anything ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Election security updates: Voting hours extended in Pennsylvania county

Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Destiny 2's Festival Of The Lost Offers Superblack Shader And A New Way To Get Exotic Class Items

Destiny 2 's next seasonal celebration, the Halloween-themed Festival of the Lost, will offer new ways to get some highly sought-after rewards. The annual event is bringing a means to get its best ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

New Lakers Head Coach J.J. Redick Is Teaching a Master Class in Basketball—and Emotional Intelligence

J.J. Redick is showing how IQ and EQ make for a very powerful combination.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings stays silent in court on new poison and terror charges

The teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class appeared in court to face new charges of possessing a deadly poison ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Activist Irenic backs Starboard's push to end News Corp's dual-class structure

Activist Irenic Capital Management said Tuesday that it would back fellow dissident Starboard Value's push to dissolve the dual-class structure at News Corp.

Business - CNBC - 1 hour ago

This Group Refuses to Stop Tracking Disinformation

Though a larger coalition of fact checkers has disbanded, a team of students and researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle is still working to document how lies online threaten to ...

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Trent stunner helps England cruise past Finland

England enjoyed a 3-1 win over Finland thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

"Hello, I'm In Finland" | 60 Minutes Archive

In 1999, correspondent Bob Simon reported from Finland on Nokia, the former mobile giant that once dominated the global market with its cell phones.

Woman's suspected killer recognized as twin brother from another case

Police identified a Nashville woman's suspected killer because he was related to a suicide case they remembered from 2021.

Mike Tomlin's praise for Steelers' opposing QBs may shed light on Russell Wilson-Justin Fields decision

Why are the Steelers considering a switch at QB when the team is 4-2 with Justin Fields? A mix of what's past, what's ahead, and what Russell Wilson can offer.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

How to dance the earnings two-step: Recognize initial stock distortions and then act

We must acknowledge a stock's initial post-earnings distorted impact and then take advantage of the discount it presents.

Business - CNBC - October 27

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - October 27

Glanville: One year, I dressed as myself for Halloween -- and no one recognized me

Former MLB player Doug Glanville thought he'd devised a real treat for a costume contest. Turns out, the trick was on him.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"

Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.

The Disinformation Warning Coming From the Edge of Europe

Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and ...

Tech - Wired - October 19

FEMA administrator on disinformation after Hurricane Helene

FEMA regional administrator Robert Samaan told 60 Minutes that "mistrust in government" makes it harder to deliver aid to victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Trump repeats FEMA Helene relief disinformation

Former President Donald Trump is touring areas in North Carolina where Hurricane Helene hammered entire communities. During his tour, Trump repeated claims that federal aid for survivors is being ...

As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Sanctions for Russian disinformation linked to Kate rumours

A Russian network sanctioned by the UK for misinformation was linked to false rumours about the Princess of Wales.

FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soar

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Democrats push to condemn GOP-backed hurricane disinformation

Democrats are pushing a resolution condemning the swell of disinformation peddled about recent major hurricanes that hit the Eastern Seaboard, including by politicians. In the wake of hurricanes ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

In Finland Classes in Recognizing Fake News Disinformation

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