Central Casting Criticized For Demanding ‘Recordings’ of Actors’ Likenesses
The agency included a new clause in its casting agreement — without SAG-AFTRA approval.
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‘Your Policies Caused This’: DeSantis Heckled Trying to Appeal to Black Floridians
The Florida governor’s policies came back to haunt him in the wake of a mass shooting attack.
‘A Treatable Disease’: NY Health Commisioner Ignores Long COVID
Dr. Jim McDonald painted a rosy view of dealing with the virus in a public radio interview.
Secret Service Agents Discussed ‘Liaison’ with Oath Keepers’ Extremist Leader
Uncovered messages debunk the agency’s claim that it did not know whether agents had spoken to Stewart Rhodes.
Ellen Ochoa Elementary Bomb Threats
Misleadingly edited social media content led to two separate bomb threats aimed at an Oklahoma school in August 2023 — as public institutions are increasingly targeted by far right disinformation purveyors.
Canadian PM Trudeau Slams Meta for Shuttering News Access During ‘Apocalyptic’ Wildfires
“In a larger picture that’s bad for democracy,” the prime minister said.
Florida News Stations Double Down on Law Enforcement ‘Fentanyl Exposure’ Claims
One expert said the “dramatic” video showed the literal opposite of an overdose.
An Author Told The Washington Post ‘The Pandemic Isn’t Over.’ Then They Deleted Her Words.
Madeline Miller’s op-ed was filed for a series the newspaper says covers “post pandemic” life.
Despite Being Rebutted on ‘Ignoring’ COVID-19, Dr. Ashish Jha Still Won’t Talk About Masks
Jha claimed in the Boston Globe that people can “ignore” the disease safely.
Hate Boner: Bluechew Co-Founder Seemingly Dabbles in ‘Race Science’
Stephen Sullivan claimed that only “communism” could create a non-racist society.