January - 2022

THE GUARDIAN - Harry and Meghan voice concern to Spotify over Covid misinformation

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they are concerned about Covid-19 misinformation on Spotify amid growing outcry over Joe Rogan’s...

SKY NEWS - Two-thirds of anti-vax propaganda online created by just 12 influencers, research finds

Anti-vaxxers tend to employ aggressive methods to persuade others not to get injections designed to help prevent disease... The list was...

SKY NEWS - Boris Johnson: Tories who want PM to go 'facing intimidation and blackmail'

onservative MPs who want Boris Johnson to resign have been intimidated"Conservative MPs who want Boris Johnson to resign have been...

Professionals and Disinformation: Some Problematic Aspects

Authored by Stephen Holden Central to the spread of misinformation and disinformation is to legitimise the misleading or harmful, and to...

THE GUARDIAN - How Exxon is using an unusual law to intimidate critics over its climate denial

"ExxonMobil is attempting to use an unusual Texas law to target and intimidate its critics ... Eight California cities and counties have...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - Big Tech Braces for a Wave of Regulation

"Big tech companies are facing the biggest expansion in potential technology regulation in a generation ... New laws under consideration...

BBC - What’s really going on with Covid deaths data?

"Covid deaths are rising sharply in the UK ... That's because some people die with Covid rather than from it... There are a number of...

THE GUARDIAN - BBC does not subscribe to ‘cancel culture’, says director of editorial policy

"The BBC opposes so-called “cancel culture“ and will actively provide a platform for individuals with contrary viewpoints... everyone...

THE NEW YORK TIMES - Covid Test Misinformation Spikes Along With Spread of Omicrons

"On Dec. 29, The Gateway Pundit, a far-right website that often spreads conspiracy theories, published an article falsely implying that...

THE GUARDIAN - Scientists call for Covid reinfections in UK to be included in case figures

"Reinfections should be included in Covid figures for the UK as soon as possible, scientists have said, amid warnings that up to 15% of...

BBC - Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud

"Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been convicted of defrauding investors after a months-long landmark trial in California....