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Five types of disinformation – and how to spot red flags that trigger climate inaction

We’re living in an age of constant information: tweets, headlines, reels, reports. It’s everywhere, all the time. But here’s the challenge: not all of it is true. Some of it is intentionally misleading. A lot is AI-generated. From outright climate denial to more subtle greenwashing, disinformation is not just a…

The Conversation · 1h ago

Paxton fans Talarico conspiracy theory

Talarico was recovering from flu. Paxton supporters said the Democrat was being treated for mental illness

Salon · 1h ago

Anatomy of a lie: how misinformation is spreading through US midterm campaigns

Claims that James Talarico suffered a mental health crisis spread across rightwing media, offering a warning about disinformation ahead of the US midterm election

The Guardian - US · 1h ago

TV Networks Protested Press Bans by Declining To Cover Trump. That Might Have Been Illegal, the DOJ Says.

The antitrust investigation adds another layer of bullying to Trump's vendetta against "Fake News Media Outlets."

Reason · Oct 12

Delhi Police warns of strict action against 'rumour-mongers'; 300 posts taken down

Delhi Police is monitoring various social media platforms to curb spread of misinformation in the wake of protests in the capital, with around 300 posts allegedly aimed at spreading rumours or creating public unrest taken down, police sources said.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Fake News, a Patron Saint, and a Debate: How Brazil's Runoff Campaign Became a Battle Over Faith

A debunked Aparecida hoax reshaped Brazil's presidential runoff. Here's what diaspora voters and the Oct. 18 debate mean for the race.

Latin Times · Oct 12

What Andy Burnham can learn from Sweden about defending against Russian disinformation

In his speech at the UN General Assembly in September, Andy Burnham announced that his security chiefs would begin work on a new National Centre for Information Defence.

The Conversation · Oct 12

Did Russia interfere with Brexit? Here’s what we know after Andy Burnham’s bombshell claim

Andy Burnham has become the first prime minister to confirm Russia had interfered with the referendum

The Independent UK · Oct 12