Fake News
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Cyberflashing, fake news and the new crimes in the Online Safety Act
The Explainer UK's first conviction demonstrates scope of controversial law that critics describe as a threat to privacy and free speech
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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The pros and cons of social media
Pros and Cons Building connections, revolutionising news and expanding horizons vs concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
By The Week Staff Published
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A 'striking' number of Americans believe news outlets intentionally mislead public, survey says
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By Theara Coleman Published
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How a classic 1951 film understood journalism better than we do now
opinion Why is the news is so bad? Watch 'Ace in the Hole.'
By Steve Larkin Published
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New York Post reporter quits over 'incorrect' Kamala Harris book story she was 'ordered to write'
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By Peter Weber Last updated
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Fox News host tells Trump that Biden's DHS secretary has resigned, notes her error after he applauds
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By Peter Weber Published
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Russian agency behind US election meddling ‘created fake left-wing news site’
Speed Read Facebook says real reporters were hired by fake editors to write about US corruption
By Holden Frith Published
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Instant Opinion: ‘in-your-face’ Covid rulebreakers ‘out of control’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 7 July
By The Week Staff Published
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Instant Opinion: Labour ‘can’t just give up the fight’ on Brexit
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 29 June
By The Week Staff Published
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EU accuses Russia and China of coronavirus ‘disinformation campaigns’
In Depth Allegation marks first time Brussels has pointed finger at Beijing
By Aaron Drapkin Last updated
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Instant Opinion: Drop war bluster and ‘learn to live with coronavirus’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 9 April
By The Week Staff Published
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How the government is targeting coronavirus misinformation
Speed Read Dedicated Whitehall unit set up to counter rumours and fake news
By The Week Staff Published
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Could Russia interfere in the UK election?
Speed Read Boris Johnson accused of suppressing report assessing security threat posed by Kremlin-sponsored disinformation
By The Week Staff Last updated
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How Singapore’s ‘fake news’ law works
Speed Read Controversial bill allows authorities to flag and remove posts said to be false
By The Week Staff Last updated
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