#social-media-misinformation

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www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

No, India did not cause "artificial" flooding in Bangladesh DW 08/27/2024

The floods in Bangladesh are primarily due to heavy monsoon rains, not artificially caused by India's dam releases, as social media claims suggest. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Hochul, education leaders work on media literacy toolkit for schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul campaigns against dangerous social media information endangering children in NY by developing a Media Literacy toolkit for educators. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Cars

Arrest made over viral video of man wielding hedge trimmer chasing car

Greater Manchester Police arrested a man for chasing a Muslim couple with a hedge trimmer, not being treated as a hate crime. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Far right attack police outside Southport mosque after knife killings

Far-right protesters attacked a mosque and police after a knife attack killed three children in Southport. [ more ]
Poynter
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Taylor Swift has not endorsed Joe Biden for president - Poynter

Swift has not endorsed anyone for the 2024 presidential election, despite claims circulating on social media. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
LGBT

No, Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks wasn't trans - it's fake news

False claims wrongly associating a transgender person as the shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks circulated on social media, amplified by right-wing figures. [ more ]
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