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# fake-news - Tuesday 7 April, 2020
'Nefarious actors are at the root of Covid-19 fake news - and they are part of dangerous geo-political games'
We have a habit of thinking in Ireland that the likes of Russia, China or the alt-right in the United States have no interest in our country. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case, writes Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher.
# fake-news - Saturday 21 March, 2020
World Health Organization launches a coronavirus WhatsApp service
This is to fight misinformation that has been spreading like wildfire on social media, mostly on WhatsApp.
# fake-news - Monday 16 March, 2020
Simon Coveney criticises WhatsApp messages about lockdown that are spread 'deliberately to cause panic'
No: that WhatsApp message about a military lockdown, that went viral at the weekend, is not true.
# fake-news - Monday 16 December, 2019
'It will have serious implications for Arsenal' - China on Ozil
The Gunners have distanced themselves from their player’s comments.
# fake-news - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
'Organic but organised': How misinformation is spreading in the UK election campaign
A photo of a young boy on a hospital floor and a punch-that-wasn’t have shaped the debate ahead of tomorrow’s election.
Suggestions children aged 4 would be taught about masturbation called out as 'dangerous scaremongering'
The minister said the ethos of the school is central to any curriculum and will be protected.
# fake-news - Monday 2 December, 2019
Royal expert dismisses claims the Queen has died as 'vicious rumours'
News of the British monarch’s demise circulated on social media last night.
# fake-news - Monday 9 September, 2019
Juventus winger Costa hits out at agent's claims of Man United talks
Giovanni Branchini had fuelled talk linking the 28-year-old with a move to Old Trafford.
# fake-news - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
'Misleading' Home Office ad on how EU citizens apply to stay in the UK banned
The advert claimed all that was needed to apply was a passport or ID card, which was found to be “misleading”.
# fake-news - Thursday 22 August, 2019
People 'remember' false stories after reading fake news, says new study of abortion vote
The study was carried out by UCC in the weeks leading up to the referendum.
# fake-news - Thursday 1 August, 2019
'Reports do not correspond to the facts': Bayern rubbish Sane speculation
News outlets in Germany had said a €100 million deal for the Manchester City winger was done.
# fake-news - Thursday 18 July, 2019
Boris Johnson accused of spreading 'fake news' after using fish as prop to rail against EU regulations
Johnson held the fish aloft at a Conservative Party rally on Wednesday.
# fake-news - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
This deepfake video of a megalomaniac 'Mark Zuckerberg' is testing Facebook
The AI-generated video is part of a project looking at the power of social media.
Indonesia: Government moves to block social media as fake images lead to violent clashes
Social media hoaxes, including doctored images and fake videos, have contributed to bloodshed in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, writes Barry Dunning.
# fake-news - Sunday 26 May, 2019
Explainer: Why is Facebook allowing a doctored video of 'drunk' US Speaker Nancy Pelosi to stay online?
The social media giant has been criticised after altered footage of Pelosi was posted online this week.
# fake-news - Thursday 9 May, 2019
Facebook co-founder says it's time for the government to break up the tech giant
“I feel a sense of anger and responsibility,” Chris Hughes wrote, who worked on the first News Feed team.
# fake-news - Monday 1 April, 2019
From a Boris Johnson postage stamp to 30cm biscuits: the best gags from this year's April Fool's Day
In the era of fake news, this year has shown that the possibilities for a gag are as strong as ever.
# fake-news - Monday 18 February, 2019
'Digital gangsters' at Facebook knowingly violated data privacy and 'bullied' other tech companies
A report by the UK government has examined the tech giant’s role in spreading fake news.
# fake-news - Sunday 10 February, 2019
Google and Facebook 'worried' about 'bad actors' spreading fake news during European elections
“While the vast majority of ads on Facebook are run by legitimate organisations, we know that there are bad actors that try to misuse our platform,” Facebook said.
Jim Gavin denies reports that Jason Sherlock has left Dublin's management set-up
Reports this week suggested that Sherlock had left Gavin’s backroom team.
# fake-news - Wednesday 16 January, 2019
Fake editions of The Washington Post handed out in DC
Photos of the fake papers quickly spread on social media today.
# fake-news - Saturday 29 December, 2018
Angelina Jolie shared the unusual explanation for why she has raised her kids without social media
Jolie also spoke about the likelihood of entering a career in politics.
# fake-news - Thursday 27 December, 2018
'It's just a sh*tfest. You can't parody the man': Waterford Whispers and satire after Trump
Waterford Whispers founder Colm Williamson spoke to TheJournal.ie about the publication’s fifth annual book.
# fake-news - Sunday 23 December, 2018
Der Spiegel to file criminal complaint against reporter who faked stories
Claas Relotius allegedly launched a fundraising campaign for the subject of an article he wrote, but the bank details provided were his own.
# fake-news - Friday 21 December, 2018
'False!' - Alexis Sanchez denies claims that he bet on United sacking Mourinho
It’s been reported that he won a wager with team-mate Marcos Rojo over Mourinho’s future at Old Trafford.
# fake-news - Thursday 6 December, 2018
The Travis Scott cheating prank proves that people believe what they want to when it comes to celebs
And why faking stories for social media clout sets a dangerous precedent.
# fake-news - Wednesday 28 November, 2018
'Basically, I'm not dead': Former Ballybrack FC player reveals amusement at false rumours of his death
The Spanish footballer has reacted with amusement to exaggerated rumours of his death.
# fake-news - Friday 26 October, 2018
'It's all social media': Rodgers dismisses claims Celtic's Leigh Griffiths has gone AWOL
There were rumours that the Scotland forward had not been at the club’s training base since Monday.
# fake-news - Saturday 6 October, 2018
Manchester United dismiss Mourinho sack reports as 'nonsense'
The Red Devils have dismissed speculation claiming the Portuguese will be relieved of his duties this weekend
# fake-news - Wednesday 3 October, 2018
Ray D'Arcy rubbishes fake news Facebook posts that say he 'invested $5 million in Bitcoin'
D’Arcy says he is bemused by the posts.
# fake-news - Friday 28 September, 2018
# fake-news - Monday 10 September, 2018
Maguire: I was never close to leaving Leicester for Man United
The centre-back had been strongly tipped to move to Old Trafford after an impressive World Cup campaign.
# fake-news - Wednesday 22 August, 2018
Twitter and Facebook ban hundreds of accounts in crackdown on Iran, Russia misinformation
Mark Zuckerberg called the deception campaigns “sophisticated and well-funded efforts that aren’t going to stop”.
# fake-news - Saturday 28 July, 2018
British MPs want a levy on social media sites to stem fake news
A leaked report makes the suggestion.
# fake-news - Sunday 22 July, 2018
Study finds 40% of people have a fictional first childhood memory
The authors of a new study said it is not until people are five or six that they form adult-like memories and some participants said they had memories from when they were babies.
# fake-news - Saturday 14 July, 2018
Inside Veles, the Macedonian town that became a pro-Trump fake news factory
Hundreds of websites and Facebook pages were set up out of the town in 2016.
# fake-news - Wednesday 4 July, 2018
Real Madrid release statement after reports of €272 million Mbappe deal with PSG
French media claimed a world record deal had been agreed for the 19-year-old.
# fake-news - Monday 25 June, 2018
Tayto Park issues clarification that it isn't giving away five free passes to 500 families
A scam had emerged on social media suggesting that the Meath fun park was running a giveaway competition.
# fake-news - Thursday 14 June, 2018
Toulon deny reports Chris Ashton has requested early release from contract
The winger has, in fact, asked for a contract extension with the French club.
# fake-news - Saturday 2 June, 2018
Fake news in the referendum: Did you fall for it?
UCC and UCD psychological study ‘implanted’ false memories in survey to explore how they might affect votes.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
Poll Results:
No (6760)
Yes (5651)
I'm not sure (653)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Tom Clonan: Ireland's ICU guidelines for Covid-19 must safeguard people with disabilities
By Tom Clonan - @TomClonan
Embracing the new normal after the Covid-19 shutdown - notes from a Kerryman in China
By Greg McDonough
Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
By Anonymous Teacher
Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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