Category: Rumors and Misinformation

A C.E.O. Stirred Anger at the U.S. Open. Another Man Bore the Internet’s Wrath.

The chief executive of the Polish company Drogbruk was captured on video snatching a hat in front of a child. The head of Drog-Bruk, a different firm, is getting attacked.
Benny Johnson Was Fired for Plagiarism. At the White House, He’s Embraced.

Benny Johnson, a right-wing podcaster, has enjoyed rare access and promotion from the Trump administration.
Covid Vaccine Opponent Tapped to Lead Federal Review Team

Panel members have been given a broad mandate, despite pleas from C.D.C. employees asking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stop spreading misinformation.
Documents Add Detail to Fox Hosts’ Desire to Help Trump

The documents were released as part of a defamation case against Fox Corporation filed by Smartmatic, an election technology company.
TikTok Asks Users to Help Police Misinformation

The popular app will let users add context to videos through a “community notes” program much like those on X and Meta.
Citing New Rules, Meta Says It Will End Political Ads in E.U.

Meta said political advertising would end in October, citing a forthcoming E.U. regulation that it said presented “unworkable requirements.”
Israel and Iran Usher In New Era of Psychological Warfare

The 12-day conflict was marked by a flurry of propaganda, disinformation and covert operations aided by artificial intelligence and spread by social media.
BP, Once a Hunter in the Oil Industry, Is Now Prey. What Went Wrong?

The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not subside.
America’s Adversaries Are Gaining the Global Megaphone

The U.S. is dismantling key communications efforts abroad, once a major part of its efforts to build soft power. Its rivals are eager to fill the vacuum.
Trump to Again Extend TikTok’s Reprieve From U.S. Ban

The president plans to sign another executive order this week that would give the popular video app more time to change its ownership structure.
The ‘Mansophere’ Just Wants Trump and Musk to Get Along

The public spat between the billionaire Elon Musk and President Trump has captivated MAGA-friendly podcasters, including Joe Rogan and Theo Von.
South Africa Sets the Stage for Starlink Approval

A proposed regulatory change would allow Elon Musk’s satellite company and others like it to get a license without having to sell shares to Black South Africans.