Twitter experiment finds correcting misinformation makes problem worse
Researchers offered polite corrections with complete with links to solid evidence, in replies to flagrantly false tweets about politics.
UK News|May 28, 2021
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DCMS Committee chair concerned over ‘lack of clarity’ around Ofcom post process
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has decided to rerun the competition for the role of chair at the media regulator.
UK News|May 27, 2021
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Graces Cricket Club preparing for more history in world’s first all-LGBTQ+ match
Graces will face Birmingham Unicorns, who were established last year, in a one-off friendly supported by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
UK Sport|May 27, 2021
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California gunman who killed nine had warned ex-wife he would shoot workmates
The gunman, identified as Samuel Cassidy, 57, struck at a depot in Santa Clara before killing himself.
World News|May 27, 2021
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Facebook targets individual accounts in latest bid to tackle misinformation
The social network said it will reduce distribution of repeat misinformation sharers from the News Feed.
UK News|May 27, 2021
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Instagram to let users decide whether or not to hide like counts
The social media giant will allow users to turn off like counts for all posts on their feed as well as their own content.
UK News|May 26, 2021
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Republican push to review election results continues
Efforts to more examinations of ballots are finding limited success, however.
World News|May 26, 2021
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Republican leaders condemn Greene over Holocaust comments
The controversial Georgia politician equated the enforcing of Covid safety measures to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany.
World News|May 26, 2021
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New grand jury seated for next stage of Trump investigation
The move suggests prosecutors are close to seeking charges against the former president.
World News|May 25, 2021
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Tributes paid after death of first man to have Pfizer jab in UK rollout
The Labour Party in the West Midlands has offered its condolences to the family of Bill Shakespeare.
UK News|May 25, 2021
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Up to 850,000 people in UK pose sexual threat to children, says NCA
The new estimate from the National Crime Agency comes amid concerns over plans for end-to-end encryption of messages on social media.
UK News|May 25, 2021
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Italian investigators probe why cable car brake ‘didn’t work’
Fourteen people died in the tragedy in one of the most picturesque spots in northern Italy.
World News|May 24, 2021
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Life sentence for ex-Great Ormond Street Hospital porter who abused boys
Paul Farrell admitted 69 offences against eight victims during a 35-year campaign of abuse.
UK News|May 24, 2021
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Italian officials probe cable car disaster as lone child survivor recovers
Fourteen people were killed in the incident in northern Italy.
World News|May 24, 2021
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Belarus opposition figure detained after Ryanair flight diverted
Raman Pratasevich was held in an incident branded by western officials as a hijacking operation by the government of Belarus.
World News|May 24, 2021
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