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News Round-Up: February 2, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Aussie out pop star Troye Sivan (above) will star in Paramount+’s upcoming coming-of-age film, Three Months. The new film lands on the streaming platform February 23. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 2, 2022”
5 Ways Misinformation Is Spread In The Wellness Community
The Washington Post did a deep dive into five approaches used in “wellness spaces” to build connections, gain trust and sow doubt all seemingly in the name of “healthy living.” Continue reading “5 Ways Misinformation Is Spread In The Wellness Community”
Fox News Anchor Deletes Tweet Questioning Vaccines’ Efficacy
Fox News anchor John Roberts not only walked back but deleted a tweet on Monday regarding the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell death from COVID-19 complications. His original tweet suggested Powell’s death could raise “new concerns” about the long-term efficacy of vaccinations. Continue reading “Fox News Anchor Deletes Tweet Questioning Vaccines’ Efficacy”
YouTube Announces Ban On Vaccine Misinformation Videos
YouTube has announced a total ban on vaccine misinformation videos. Continue reading “YouTube Announces Ban On Vaccine Misinformation Videos”
Poll: Unvaccinated Republicans Believe Vaccines Have Zero Efficacy
A new poll from Gallup reveals how deeply misinformed unvaccinated Republicans are regarding the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Continue reading “Poll: Unvaccinated Republicans Believe Vaccines Have Zero Efficacy”
My Pillow Guy Predicts Biden Will Resign August 13
Trump supporter and My Pillow company owner, Mike Lindell, told viewers of Steve Bannon’s web show that once he reveals his “evidence” at his upcoming ‘Cyber Symposium’ that the 2020 election was stolen, President Biden and Vice President Harris will probably “resign.” Continue reading “My Pillow Guy Predicts Biden Will Resign August 13”
Misinformation Dropped Dramatically After Trump Banned From Twitter
Color me shocked, but a new report shows misinformation on social media dropped dramatically after Donald Trump was banned from Twitter. From the Washington Post:
Online misinformation about election fraud plunged 73 percent after several social media sites suspended President Trump and key allies last week, research firm Zignal Labs has found, underscoring the power of tech companies to limit the falsehoods poisoning public debate when they act aggressively.
The new research by the San Francisco-based analytics firm reported that conversations about election fraud dropped from 2.5 million mentions to 688,000 mentions across several social media sites in the week after Trump was banned from Twitter.
Election disinformation had for months been a major subject of online misinformation, beginning even before the Nov. 3 election and pushed heavily by Trump and his allies.
The drop in misinformation was seen across numerous platforms after Trump was kicked off social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Spotify and more. And it wasn’t just removing Trump that made the difference. Twitter also removed more than 70,000 accounts affiliated with the conspiracy movement known as QAnon, which played a large role in raising temperatures that led to the Capitol invasion on January 6. Read the full article at The Washington Post.
Video: The Worst In Media Misinformation In 2015
From Media Matters: “For over a decade, Media Matters has fought conservative misinformation in the media. As another year comes to an end, we take a look back to just some of the inanity we’ve seen this year.”