Update: The Newseum announced today, Saturday, Aug. 4, in a release that it will no longer sell "Fake News" items on its website or in its gift shop. Journalists decried the practice and slogan after Poynter.org published the following story on Friday. See the full release . If you’re looking to stock up on the famous red hats that bear Donald Trump’s favorite slogan, look no further than the Newseum’s gift shop. , the interactive news museum in Washington, D.C., sells $14.99 “Make America Great Again” hats alongside American flag accessories and ties that bear the preamble to the...…Update: The Newseum announced today, Saturday, Aug. 4, in a release that it will no longer sell "Fake News" items on its website or in its gift shop. Journalists decried the practice and slogan after Poynter.org published the following story on Friday. See the full release . If you’re looking to stock up on the famous red hats that bear Donald Trump’s favorite slogan, look no further than the Newseum’s gift shop. , the interactive news museum in Washington, D.C., sells $14.99 “Make America Great Again” hats alongside American flag accessories and ties that bear the preamble to the...WW…

The owner of Snopes is locked in a legal battle with a small digital services company for control of the popular debunking site. Proper Media — a company that owns, operates and represents web properties  — has issued a legal complaint and demand for a jury trial with Snopes owner Bardav, Inc. for what it calls “a lengthy scheme of concealment and subterfuge to gain control of the company and to drain its profits,” according to documents filed in the Superior Court of California in San Diego County. “Our termination of the contract was fully in accord with the cancellation...…The owner of Snopes is locked in a legal battle with a small digital services company for control of the popular debunking site. Proper Media — a company that owns, operates and represents web properties  — has issued a legal complaint and demand for a jury trial with Snopes owner Bardav, Inc. for what it calls “a lengthy scheme of concealment and subterfuge to gain control of the company and to drain its profits,” according to documents filed in the Superior Court of California in San Diego County. “Our termination of the contract was fully in accord with the cancellation...WW…

//Since Election Day, PolitiFact has fact-checked more than 80 misleading or false claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election.Joe Biden is president-elect of the United States. But in Facebook groups, conservative media and the Trump White House, the battle for the presidency is far from over.Since Election Day, PolitiFact more than 80 misleading or false claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election. Federal agencies, state election officials and technology experts have all said this year’s election was among the most secure in American history.Still, weeks after Election Day, Trump,...…//Since Election Day, PolitiFact has fact-checked more than 80 misleading or false claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election.Joe Biden is president-elect of the United States. But in Facebook groups, conservative media and the Trump White House, the battle for the presidency is far from over.Since Election Day, PolitiFact more than 80 misleading or false claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election. Federal agencies, state election officials and technology experts have all said this year’s election was among the most secure in American history.Still, weeks after Election Day, Trump,...WW…

“This virus has a cure. It is called hydroxychloroquine, zinc and Zithromax. I know you people want to talk about a mask. Hello? You don’t need [a] mask. There is a cure.”Stella Immanuel,  during a July 27 press conferenceThis story was produced in partnership with .Millions of people, including the president of the United States, have a video in which a doctor falsely claims there is a cure for the coronavirus, and it’s a medley starring hydroxychloroquine.The video shows several doctors in white coats giving a press conference outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C....…“This virus has a cure. It is called hydroxychloroquine, zinc and Zithromax. I know you people want to talk about a mask. Hello? You don’t need [a] mask. There is a cure.”Stella Immanuel,  during a July 27 press conferenceThis story was produced in partnership with .Millions of people, including the president of the United States, have a video in which a doctor falsely claims there is a cure for the coronavirus, and it’s a medley starring hydroxychloroquine.The video shows several doctors in white coats giving a press conference outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C....WW…

From the Poynter Institute: You need fact-based information during this crisis. This article is an example of how Poynter is supporting the journalism industry and those who rely on it to make informed decisions about the health and wellbeing of their families and community.  in honor of #GivingTuesdayNow — or as we like to call it, Giving Newsday — and contribute to this essential work. The first 100 donations of $100 on Tuesday will be matched 100% by a generous Poynter Foundation Board member. Thank you for reading and supporting Poynter. Usually, the annual Pulitzer Prizes...…From the Poynter Institute: You need fact-based information during this crisis. This article is an example of how Poynter is supporting the journalism industry and those who rely on it to make informed decisions about the health and wellbeing of their families and community.  in honor of #GivingTuesdayNow — or as we like to call it, Giving Newsday — and contribute to this essential work. The first 100 donations of $100 on Tuesday will be matched 100% by a generous Poynter Foundation Board member. Thank you for reading and supporting Poynter. Usually, the annual Pulitzer Prizes...WW…