‘The Water Was Laced With Fentanyl’
A new online hoax tries to sell a rare ocurrence as a new fentanyl-related threat.
Reporting
‘Outdated Laws’: NBC Universal’s Anti-Union Tree-Trimming Results in Paltry Fine
The studio claimed their trees are pruned annually, but a city official says no such permits have been approved.
How a ‘Deadline’ Story Obscured Matt Damon’s Support for the SAG-AFTRA Strike
The outlet chose to play up the actor’s remark on how “brutal” a strike would be.
WGA Strike: ‘The Endgame is to Allow Things to Drag On Until Union Members Start Losing’ Their Homes
A quote from an entertainment trade publication’s coverage of the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike spread virally across social media on July 12 2023.
Meta Layoffs Grease the Skids for Election Disinformation
Workers involved in “content reviews” were reportedly the most affected.
Oklahoma Education Head Says State Will Not Back Away From Tulsa Race Massacre
Ryan Walters says that pledge to teach the history of the state should not be considered “critical race theory.”
U.S. Navy Twitter Account Features Russian Ship on Independence Day Post
A message saying “Happy 4th of July” was quickly pulled after a researcher spotted the error.
Federal Judge’s Ruling ‘Limits’ Biden Administration’s Contact with Social Media
A July 4 2023 Louisiana judge’s ruling sought to limit federal agencies from interacting with social media companies.
‘Calling 911 on the Fourth of July’
A Georgia sheriff’s department’s “hilarious” advisory lives on as a meme.
Reddit’s Fight Against Its Moderators is Now Affecting Google Searches
Unpaid moderators have been protesting a price hike against third-party developers.