Reuters Fake Fact-Check Fails Again
I had the pleasure of being contacted by Reuters Fact Check last week, with a demand that I explain and justify a headline on a story I wrote about COVID vaccines. I immediately started laughing.
Why?
Well, I should probably explain Reuters Fact Check first.
Musk accused Reuters of ‘social deception.’ The deception was his.
The actor and director Ron Howard posted Wednesday on X an article by the news agency Reuters headlined, “Musk’s DOGE cuts based more on political ideology than real cost savings so far.”
Donald Trump demands Reuters return $9 MILLION payment from the Pentagon for 'social deception' study
Donald Trump is demanding that Elon Musk recover millions the federal government paid to Reuters over the course of four years for a mysterious 'social engineering defense' program.
The years-old contract was discovered by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and reveals that the Department of Defense awarded Thomson Reuters Special Services, LLC (TRSS) a contract worth approximately $9.15 million.
New York Times, Reuters journalists clash with news union
A top news union’s organizing costs and some of its leaders’ outspoken left-leaning criticism of journalism are drawing a backlash from some unionized journalists at the New York Times, Reuters, and other newsrooms.
Brazil's bid to host the Women's World Cup tops European rival
May 7 (Reuters) - Brazil's bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup scored higher than its rival, a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany, in a FIFA's evaluation report released on Tuesday. The world soccer governing body bid report came ahead of the vote at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, which will decide where the next Women's World Cup will be held. Last week, Mexico and the United States withdrew from the 2027 race to focus their efforts on hosting the 2031 tournament. Based...
Levi Strauss ends lawsuit against Italy's Brunello Cucinelli over trademarked tab
May 7 (Reuters) - Levi Strauss (LEVI.N) has ended its lawsuit accusing the Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli (BCU.MI) of infringing its familiar, trademarked rectangular pocket tab. Levi notified a federal judge in Oakland, California on Tuesday that it was dismissing the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again. Settlement talks began shortly after Levi sued in January. Neither Levi nor its lawyers immediately responded to requests for comment. A Brunello Cucinelli spokeswoman had no immediate comment.
Jack Henry lifts annual profit forecast on robust demand for fintech products
May 7 (Reuters) - Fintech firm Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY.O) on Tuesday raised its full-year profit forecast and reported a near 7% rise in third-quarter profit, helped by a strong performance in its processing as well as services and support segments. Financial technology and payments companies' products, which include lending, consulting, payments and digital banking, have seen resilient demand against an uncertain economic backdrop. The company now expects 2024 earnings per share to be between $5.15 and $5.19, up from its prior forecast of $5.09 to $5.13.
Reports of Denzel Washington refusal to work with Disney are false
A headline from a satirical website suggesting that American actor Denzel Washington refused to work with Disney because the company was “woke” has been shared as authentic news on social media. A spokesperson for the actor said in an email that the reports are “not true.” The image with the headline “Denzel Washington Refuses To Work For Disney ‘They're A Woke Company’,” was posted on social media along with captions by users sharing it as real news, including “Denzel Washington is a smart man. Disney is trash now. I hate...
Columbia cancels graduation, cites safety issues after hundreds arrested in anti-Israel protest
Columbia University announced the cancellation of its university-wide commencement ceremony on Monday, just days after more than 200 anti-Israel protesters were arrested on campus. Instead of the May 15 ceremony, the New York university will focus on providing increased security during its Class Days and individual school ceremonies, according to the announcement.