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May 03 2020
Fact Check
Was the new coronavirus accidentally released from a Wuhan lab? It’s doubtful.
President Trump isn’t the only one hearing this tale. The political world, Internet theorists, intelligence analysts and global public health officials are abuzz with a big question: Is it possible that the new coronavirus — which causes covid-19 — leaked from a lab?
For months, Chinese authorities have pointed to the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan as the virus’s likely origin
Washington PostFeb 24 2020
News
Dow drops over 1,000 as outbreak threatens global economy
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 1,000 points Monday in the worst day for the stock market in two years as investors worry that the spread of a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken global economic growth.
Traders sought safety in U.S. government bonds, gold and high-dividend stocks like utilities and real estate. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to the
Associated PressJun 13 2020
Opinion
You Don’t Have to Publish Both Sides When One Side Is Fascism
he Trump administration and its Republican enablers are fighting a series of wars directed at targets inside the United States. A partial list would include immigrants, African Americans, Jews, poor people, middle-class people, people with student loan debts, the environment, voting rights, fair elections, blue-state taxpayers, the rule of law, honest elections, and all forms of accountability
The NationDec 01 2020
News
Chinese propaganda outlet paid U.S. newspapers millions of dollars for sympathetic advertisements
An English-language newspaper run by the Chinese Communist Party has in recent months funneled millions of dollars in printing and advertising expenses to several U.S. media companies, according to a news report.
The report in the Daily Caller is based on a recent Foreign Agents Registration Act filing.
The filing to the Justice Department appears to show China Daily paid the
Just The NewsMar 16 2020
News
How to vote in Tuesday's Arizona Presidential Preference Election amid coronavirus concerns
On Tuesday, Arizona Democrats will cast their ballots in the Presidential Preference Election.
In Maricopa County, there have been some last-minute changes to polling locations because of growing concerns about the new coronavirus.
As of March 15, there were 13 confirmed or presumed positive COVID-19 cases in Arizona and health professionals were recommending "social distancing
AZ CentralJan 31 2022
Perspectives Blog
How News Coverage of “Antifa” Reveals Media Bias
People have very different perceptions of the “antifascist” or “Antifa” movement or group. Media bias is often seen in how this movement or group is covered. How media outlets stylize references to Antifa can convey their position on whether it is a formal movement or group, or just an idea.
AllSides conducted an analysis of 82 articles from outlets in the AllSides Media Bias Chart™
Andrew WeinzierlJun 12 2020
News
Biden’s VP list narrows: Warren, Harris, Susan Rice, others
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden’s search for a running mate is entering a second round of vetting for a dwindling list of potential vice presidential nominees, with several black women in strong contention.
Democrats with knowledge of the process said Biden’s search committee has narrowed the choices to as few as six serious contenders after initial interviews. Those still in contention
Associated PressDec 01 2020
Fact Check
Is YouTube Censoring Videos That Encourage People to Take Natural Supplements?
A viral Instagram post claims that “YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki made a public statement advising that those who tell people to use natural supplements like Vitamin C or Turmeric are now considered to be violating YouTube's policies, and their videos will be removed.” The post claims this is evidence of YouTube's “war on natural health” because “the system doesn't want people taking natural
The DispatchMar 16 2020
News
What does the coronavirus do to your body? Everything to know about the infection process
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the U.S. – canceling major events, closing schools, upending the stock market and disrupting travel and normal life – Americans are taking precautions against the new coronavirus that causes the disease sickening and killing thousands worldwide.
The World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise the public be
USA TODAYDec 23 2019
News
Obama’s Talk About Warren To Big Donors Behind The Scenes Turns Heads
Former President Barack Obama is not publicly endorsing any candidate, including, most notably, his former vice president. But according to inside sources, he is quietly vouching for one of the frontrunners behind closed doors: anti-Wall Street Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Despite her repeated attacks on Wall Street, threats to extort “billionaire tears,” and disavowing big
The Daily Wire