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March 20, 2025

Far-left hackers publish Tesla owners’ personal data with Molotov cocktail cursor, issue threats

Why Troubling News:

The article attempts to blame the left for the doxxing of Tesla owners’ information on a platform called Dogequest, which urges owners to sell their Teslas before their information is removed from the map. It claims that this behavior is part of a broader pattern of leftist violence that has emerged in response to Democrats' political losses. However, anti-Musk sentiment is not a new trend, and many people across the political spectrum have expressed dissatisfaction with the power and actions of Musk, a non-elected official. This framing is troubling because it polarizes the issue, creating the false belief that only the left is responsible for a 'dangerous departure from peaceful dissent'—as if we had not all witnessed the events of January 6.

March 15, 2025

FBI Insider Leaks Epstein File: Obama Raped Underage Boys At White House ‘Hot Dog’ Party

Why Troubling News:

An instance of fake news in the past couple of weeks revolves around the Epstein files, which have become a hot topic in the media, especially with speculation about potential further releases by the Trump administration. This has created an opportunity for conspiracy theorists and purveyors of misinformation to spread false and sensationalized claims targeting political adversaries. One such example is an article titled FBI Insider Leaks Epstein File from PeoplesVoice.tv, which alleges that newly released Epstein files reveal that Barack Obama sexually assaulted underage boys at a White House party. There is no evidence, documentation, or credible sourcing to support this claim—the article appears to be purely provocative and designed to generate outrage. Nonetheless, it serves as a clear example of how misinformation can spread, particularly in politically charged environments.

March 12, 2025

FBI Insider Leaks Epstein File: Obama Raped Underage Boys At White House ‘Hot Dog’ Party

Why Troubling News:

This article appears to be intentionally provocative and aimed at damaging the former president's reputation. It lacks credible sources or evidence to support its claims. However, the Epstein files remain relevant, particularly given the public interest in cases like P. Diddy’s. The spread of unverified information is concerning, as it diverts attention from real abusers and survivors who deserve media coverage rather than baseless conspiracy theories.

March 10, 2025

Nolte: CNN Forced to Issue Correction of ‘Fact Check’ About Trump’s Trans Mice Claim

Why Troubling News:

Title gives the assumption that CNN's fact checking on Trump's claim of "8 million in funds going towards transgender mice" is false. The article itself doesn't ever prove it to be true. It instead points at $470k in funding going towards projects administered by the National Institutes of Health in studying HRT in monkeys. The article also presents very biased right-leaning vocabulary.

March 2, 2025

2024 was a year of gaslighting — here are the worst media lies

Why Troubling News:

Upon reviewing the article, it becomes evident that it presents a biased perspective, selectively highlighting instances that support its narrative while omitting context or counterexamples. Such an approach can mislead readers and contribute to polarization. I have reported this instance on Biasly's Report Misinformation page. You can view the report here: Additionally, I commented on another user's report regarding the article "Trump allies warn Biden risking ‘World War III’ by authorizing long-range missiles for Ukraine." The original report highlighted the use of alarmist language in the article, which could incite fear among readers. I concurred with this assessment, noting that while it's essential to discuss potential risks associated with foreign policy decisions, presenting them without sufficient context can lead to unnecessary panic and hinder constructive discourse.

March 2, 2025

Social network X spreads fake news allegedly from the New York Post to discredit Zelensky – CPJ

Why Troubling News:

"A fake video on behalf of the New York Post about USAID's payment of $4 million to Time magazine is circulated on social network X. The Center for Countering Disinformation denies information about bribery for Zelenskyy's recognition as “Person of the Year."