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‘Revolutionary’: Ukrainian para-biathlete wins silver using ChatGPT as his coach

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Team Ukraine have hit the ground running at the Winter Paralympics, standing second in the medal table after three days of competition. Their resolve and determination has been inspirational to many, but one athlete has revealed a secret weapon in their search for a competitive edge.

Maksym Murashkovskyi, who won silver in the men’s visually impaired biathlon on Sunday and did not miss a shot, has been working with OpenAI’s large language model. “For the past six months, I have been training with ChatGPT,” he said. “It was not only tactics. It was half of my training plan, motivation, etc. So it was a huge volume of all of my training. I used it as a psychologist, coach and, sometimes, as a doctor.”

Murashkovskyi was remarkably composed after coming second so comfortably in only his second Paralympic race. “I know it sounds strange, but I have been preparing for this race for many years,” he said.

The 25-year-old argued that AI allowed him to train in new ways. “I believe in it, it is a revolutionary technology,” he said, adding that it had replaced what he called “classical” training “as I’ve always done, with humans”.

AI has been deployed in the conflict in Ukraine, used to find targets and analyse satellite footage. “Unfortunately, you see it in the military sphere and in bad spheres,” he said. “But it’s like with chemistry or biology, someone can use it for something good, someone can use it for something bad. I use it for learning, for languages, for some of my projects, in chemistry, biology and sports.”

Ukraine have won 10 medals at the Paralympic Games and Murashkovskyi will compete again in the visually impaired cross-country skiing on Tuesday . Two of Russia’s six invited athletes are also in action at the Tesero cross-country arena, but in different classifications.

My opinion: The article is true but misleading.

The title suggests that the athlete wins silver with chatGPT as his coach.

This is true, but the article also makes it clear that he has been preparing for this race for many years. ChatGPT has only been around for 3 years max + He stated that he only used ChatGPT as his coach for the past six months.

Conclusion of the title: Nothing but the truth, but not the whole truth.

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‘Revolutionary’: Ukrainian para-biathlete wins silver using ChatGPT as his coach

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Maksym Murashkovskyi won silver at the Winter Paralympics in the visually impaired biathlon and revealed his secret weapon was using ChatGPT as a coach

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Summarization of the article:

This article is about a famous player, Rory McIlroy, who won a Ryder Cup. After the game, he was celebrating and singing. In his song, he mentioned Donald Trump and said, "Are you watching?" They had known each other before; not only that, but Trump also visited the course in the past days and saw McIlroy play. He responded to the player's singing and said, "Yes, I'm watching. Congratulations!" McIlroy was as confused as he was thrilled to see that the president of the USA responded to him.

True or false:

On many websites, it is assumed that this article is real, mainly because it was presented on numerous international news platforms. Additionally, the writers mentioned that Trump and McIlroy had known each other before, which would persuade me to its credibility.

Sources:

I found this article on BBC Sport.

My point of view:

The reason I chose this article as a fake news piece because the headline seemed suspicious. While the paragraph, I thought it could be real, because they provided credible information for readers to believe it is true. In my opinion, it could also be fake; just because Trump texted him does not mean it was the real person. It could have also been AI-generated or sent from a fake account. That is why I would consider this article fake news.

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‘Are you watching Donald Trump?’ - Europe troll US president after Ryder Cup win

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Europe’s players celebrate a knee-knocking 15-13 Ryder Cup victory over the United States in New York by trolling Donald Trump.

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Liverpool protesters disrupt meeting over non-existebt polich .

( Source: BBC news )

Protesters showed up at a Liverpool city council meeting to oppose a 15 minutes city policy even tho the policy weren't in the agenda and has never been a Liverpool City council policy according to the article.

It's false:

Is it misleading because it says that the "15minutes city " was actually being considered or proposed by the Liverpool council . The article claimed that this is not a policy that had ever been under discussion in the council.

The BBC news are mostly very related but we have to be critical and not believe everything that we read in every site .

I think People and mostly protesters use it in order to express fear and scepticism about perceived government overreact.This is the reason why they make the article.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-66324242

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 Trump’s comments on vaccines and paracetamol risk child health

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 Trump’s comments on vaccines and paracetamol risk child health

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Article: BBC – “Why Trump’s comments on vaccines and paracetamol risk child health”

My Verdict

I think Trump’s claim that paracetamol in pregnancy causes autism is false and misleading. There is no strong scientific proof behind it.

Why I Believe This

Health authorities like the WHO and UK MHRA all say paracetamol is still the safest painkiller in pregnancy.

A big JAMA sibling study found no increased autism risk. Some observational studies suggest weak links, but they are likely explained by other factors like genetics or illness.

Sources and Trust

I trust WHO and MHRA because they review lots of research before giving advice. Peer-reviewed journals like JAMA are credible, though no single study is enough to prove causation. The BBC also used expert opinions, which makes their reporting fair.

My Opinion

I agree with the BBC’s framing. It’s right to call Trump’s comments speculative. In my opinion, spreading unproven health claims can scare people unnecessarily.

Why People Share It (U&G)

I think people share this story because it’s about child health, which is emotional and important. Since it comes from Trump, it’s also political and controversial. The BBC, being a trusted global outlet, makes the information more credible and shareable.

Link: https://www.who.int/news/item/24-09-2025-who-statement-on-autism-related-issues?

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children?

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2817406?

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Why Trump’s views on vaccines and paracetamol risk child health

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The public relies on measured, careful statements rooted in robust scientific research, not conjecture.

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Trump Issues Warning Based on Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism

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Trump Issues Warning Based on Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism

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link to article!

The article I chose for this assignment is seen and linked above. Summarized, it’s about Trump stating that autism could be caused by pregnant women taking Tylenol and also blaming ‘the 80 different vaccines’ that children have to get in their young years.

The source this is published on is the New York Times. This is a reliable newspaper. Although maybe having a left-leaning bias, it still is a reliable source.

The actual statement the article about is fake news, the whole article itself does already help debunk what Trump said. The statement is false because over the years there has been plenty of research surrounding the link between vaccines and medications in regards to autism. Then again, that makes the actual news post true, as they question Trump’s statement.

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2025/sep/23/donald-trump/president-donald-trump-said-theres-no-downside-to/

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/23/world/trump-paracetamol-acetaminophen-autism-agencies-intl

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx2rk10ep0o

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/27/politics/fact-check-tylenol-autism-trump

Linked above are the websites that I used to fact check. First, I googled an actual fact check website that is seen as reliable (PolitiFact). Then I also searched for newer or different news articles surrounding the topic, in this case CNN debunked Trump’s statement already as well. The BBC, which is also considered as reliable, also posted an article explaining why Trump his statements could be seen as dangerous. These articles all show medical evidence and credible people that specialize in the subject. CNN also has a fact check portion on their site which I used to check the statement. I quote:

‘’ We have no idea what Trump has been “hearing,” but there’s no basis for claims that the combination MMR vaccine is generally “bad” or that there is “a problem” with it. The MMR combination has proven highly effective and very safe over its decades of US use, and it is used today in dozens of countries around the world. Some children experience side effects, but those are usually mild and temporary.

“Numerous studies and many decades of experience have showed us that they are safe and that they work well when given together,” said Dr. Adam Ratner, a pediatric infectious diseases physician in New York City and author of the book “Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children’s Health.”

I myself think that the statement made by Trump is very dangerous and fake. He only speaks from his own opinion, says he ‘thinks’ and ‘feels’ instead of using actual factious medical experiments and data.

I think for the people that believe the statement, like his supporters, it could be because of two main things. Firstly, people want to believe that he is on their side (e.g neurodivergent people) and wants to support them by researching into the cause more. It could also be playing into ‘weak’ people, people that have lost others for unknown reasons or diseases, people that already think vaccines are a hoax, people that are less likely to fact check. The gratification they could get from reading statements like that is an answer to their questions. It could be to seek for information. The medium itself – the NY Times – would be for both information and passtime.

Chelsea :-)

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Chinese actor Yu Menglong dies from an accidental fall from a building due to drinking: Yu’s mother

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Link: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202509/1343680.shtml

A report on Global Times covered a letter reportedly written by Vu Menglong’s biological mother following the actor’s death after falling from the fourth floor while intoxicated. This incident has caused a sensation on Chinese and international social media, especially among his fan community. They believe the incident is more than just an accident and suspect that the police and his management company are concealing a horrifying truth.

In response to the controversy, the newspaper published the letter said to be from his mother, asserting that it was entirely an unfortunate accident and had been appropriately handled.

Is it real or fake?

In my opinion, it is not true. There are many unusual points that have been highlighted in this case.

First, there is no evidence that the mother voluntarily wrote the notice. It is presented in typed form, making it impossible to verify its authenticity.

Second, the actor was known to have a fear of heights. How could someone with such fear climb out of a window and then fall? I find this detail implausible. Moreover, in some videos from a party prior to the incident, he appeared extremely drunk to the point of needing assistance to walk. Could someone in that state even stand steadily enough to climb so high? Especially considering the window was taller than half his height.

Third, the window in the apartment had a sturdy mosquito screen. In images of the window where the incident occurred, it appears that the screen was removed. Only that one window was affected. On social media, a young man living in the same building reportedly tested the screen after the incident and confirmed it was indeed very strong. An ordinary person could not remove it by hand easily, even if they were strong. So how could someone intoxicated remove it so easily? No tools were found at the scene. The police stated that it was a fall and that he had removed it himself. This is very hard to believe.

Beyond these points, some videos claiming to be evidence of his harm circulated online. However, I personally think that none of these videos are authentic, even if some appear to show similarities in location and time. The development of AI requires us to be more cautious in consuming such content.

Furthermore, China’s entertainment industry has always been complex. Many celebrities have spoken out about inequality, where material wealth and power can decide everything: an actor can be “blacklisted” or lose work if they displease powerful figures. This incident raises doubts about its authenticity, which I share.

Moreover, although Global Times is an international-facing outlet, it is not as independent as the BBC or CNN. It remains influenced and censored by the Chinese government, reflecting official or semi-official Beijing viewpoints. When fact-checking, this source is often considered politically biased rather than neutral. Therefore, I think we should not fully trust it.

Why do people use the statement and medium?

- Seeking information or knowledge, such as news or documentaries.

- Enhancing credibility, confidence, or status (reading respected sources).

- Escape from routine or stress by watching games or streaming shows.

- Many people use a medium simply because they are accustomed to it, for example, reading online news every morning or scrolling through Facebook every evening.

- Sometimes, friends, family, and online communities often influence the choice of medium or content, so people just keep following based on social proof or preferences. They want to be part of these communities.

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Photo: Screenshot of a Sina Weibo post released by Chinese actor and singer Yu Menglong's mother through Yu's studio on September 16, 2025

Yu Menglong, a 37-year-old Chinese actor and singer, best known for his roles in "Go Princess Go" and "Eternal Love," died of an accidental fall from a building under the influence of alcohol on September 11, Yu's mother revealed in a statement released by his studio on Tuesday.

"I am Yu Menglong's mother. Recently, I experienced immense grief as my beloved son, Yu Menglong, tragically passed away after accidentally falling from a building due to drinking, and left us forever," Yu's mother said in the statement, adding that she is in deep sorrow by this sudden misfortune.

According to Yu's mother, the public security authorities informed her of the investigation results, and the aftermath had been properly handled.

She hopes everyone can view this incident rationally and refrain from further speculation. "I also hope to return to a peaceful life as soon as possible and, with the memory of Menglong in my heart, strive to live each day well. I believe this is also what Menglong would have wished," she said.

Born on June 15, 1988, in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Yu first gained prominence as a singer through talent shows such as "My Show" and "Happy Boys," initially developing his career in the entertainment industry as a singer. In 2014, he began his transition to acting by participating in the drama "The Loving Home," He later starred in various series, including "Go Princess Go" and "Eternal Love," according to the Nanfang Plus.

Global Times

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Yu Menglong, a 37-year-old Chinese actor and singer, best known for his roles in "Go Princess Go" and "Eternal Love," died of an accidental fall from a building under the influence of alcohol on September 11, Yu's mother revealed in a statement released by his studio on Tuesday.

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Joe Tidy was approached by a criminal gang called Medusa.

The gang wanted him to sell his login credentials, thereby acting as an insider, to enable them to extort the BBC.

They initially offered Tidy 15% of any ransom demanded; quickly raised that to 25%. They claimed the sum could be in the tens of millions, saying the demand would be around 1% of the BBC’s total revenue.

To build trust, they even offered upfront payment (“deposit”) in Bitcoin (~0.5 BTC, around US$55,000) in exchange for Tidy’s login details.

When Tidy delayed responding or resisted, they escalated: they attempted an MFA-bombing attack – repeatedly triggering multi-factor authentication prompts to try to get Tidy to accidentally accept and grant access.

After recognizing what was happening, Tidy contacted the BBC’s information security team.

He was disconnected from the BBC’s IT systems as a precaution.

The criminal “Syn” later said the attack was a “test” but insisted the deal was still valid. After a few days without response, the account was deleted and the approach dropped.

Since then, security protections around Tidy have been strengthened.

True or false?

The Bitcoin offer is realistic (crypto is common because it’s harder to track).

MFA bombing is a Standart.

The parts that doesn't fit well:

he was the only person contacted, but in reality hackers (gangs) usually reach out to multiple potential insiders at once to improve their chances.

He never clearly mentions checking the Medusa link (big gap, attackers could have weaponized it).

Timeline is strange: if he already contacted his team on Sunday, panicking over a Monday midnight deadline makes little sense (this part feels like unnecessary drama for me).

Hackers just “leaving him” without trying other angles (e.g., escalating threats, alternative hacks, intimidation) doesn’t match

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A book on Amazon titled “The Shooting of Charlie Kirk” with a Sept. 9 publication date is evidence the event was staged.

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A book on Amazon titled “The Shooting of Charlie Kirk” with a Sept. 9 publication date is evidence the event was staged.

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The statement of the article is: A book on Amazon titled "The Shooting of Charlie Kirk" with a Sept. 9 publication date is evidence the event was staged. The claim is presented as a conspiracy theory that began circulating on social media platforms like X shortly after the event, and was reported on by various news outlets, including the Times of India.

Now is this article true or false?

In my opinion: it's false.

The book, which was generated by artificial intelligence, was published on the afternoon of September 10, after Charlie Kirk had been shot. The September 9 publication date displayed on Amazon was due to a technical error, which Amazon confirmed to PolitiFact.

The book has since been removed from the platform for violating Amazon's content rules. This is a common pattern with AI-generated books that are created to capitalize on breaking news events. The alleged author, Anastasia J. Casey, has no known writing history and appears to be a fabricated identity.

Sources Used:

PolitiFact: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2025/sep/12/tweets/Amazon-book-charlie-kirk-shooting-technical-error/

A non-profit fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of statements made by politicians and others. According to Media Bias/Fact Check, PolitiFact is considered one of the most reliable and transparent fact-checking sites. Its rating system is a well-regarded standard for journalistic fact-checking.

AI Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/search/%20%E2%80%9CThe%20Shooting%20of%20Charlie%20Kirk%E2%80%9D

A Qatari-owned news network. According to Media Bias/Fact Check, AI Jazeera is considered to be a credible source with a left-leaning bias. Their reporting on this topic provides context on the widespread nature of the conspiracy theories and the specific claims being made, which aligns with the PolitiFact report.

PBS News:

https://www.pbs.org/

The news division of the Public Broadcasting Service. PBS News is generally regarded as a credible source with a minimal bias. Their reporting provided details about the timeline of events and the initial police investigation, which helps to verify the sequence of events.

These sources are considered credible because they are known for journalistic integrity, transparent fact-checking processes, and a commitment to providing accurate information.

What do I think?

I think that the available evidence from multiple, credible sources confirms that the book's publication date was a technical error and not a sign of a staged event. The claim is a type of misinformation that commonly arises in the aftermath of a high-profile, tragic event, fueled by social media and, in this case, a new factor: AI-generated content.

Why do people use the statement and medium?

Based on the Uses and Gratifications (U&G) theory, people use and share this type of statement and content for several reasons:

To understand things: When a big event happens, people want answers. Because the official story wasn't immediately complete, the "book conspiracy" offered a simple, if wrong, explanation to make sense of what happened. It "filled in the blanks" for people looking for a quick answer.

To connect with others: Sharing the conspiracy theory was a way for people to find others who felt the same way. It created a group of people who all doubted the official story, which made them feel like they belonged. It also let them show they were independent thinkers or "rebels" who didn't trust the mainstream.

To feel better: A shocking event like a political shooting can be very upsetting. The conspiracy theory made the situation less scary by making it seem planned, rather than a random act of violence. This gave people a sense of control. Sharing the story also let them express their distrust of big institutions, which can feel like an emotional release.

Additionally, the incident is overall part of a larger, ongoing issue involving AI-generated misinformation. The rapid creation of the book and its misleading content highlight key challenges for platforms like Amazon and for consumers.

For example:

Amazon's AI Book Policy: Amazon's rules for publishing books with AI are still being worked out. The company asks authors to say if they used AI to create a book, but this information isn't shown to shoppers. This makes it easier for low-quality or misleading books, especially those about breaking news, to get on the site.

Source: According to reports by The Decoder and WinBuzzer, Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform requires authors to disclose their use of AI-generated content internally, but this disclosure is not made public to consumers. This has created a "transparency gap" that allows a flood of misleading AI content to go unnoticed by buyers.

(Link: https://the-decoder.com/amazon-is-still-struggling-to-stem-the-flood-of-ai-generated-fake-books/ and https://winbuzzer.com/2023/09/11/amazon-introduces-new-policy-for-ai-generated-book-content-xcxwbn/)

Making Money from Misinformation

The book about the Charlie Kirk shooting is part of a bigger trend. Many people are using AI to quickly create and publish books on Amazon to make money from big news stories or famous people. These books often have fake author names and are designed to look real for a short time before they are taken down.

Source: An investigation by Sky News revealed a documented trend of "AI content farms" creating books that mimic real public figures to generate sales. These fraudulent books use fabricated author names and are designed to exploit breaking news events before they can be identified and removed from the platform.

Link: https://news.sky.com/story/german-election-from-ai-influencers-to-russian-disinformation-the-far-right-is-getting-a-leg-up-online-13313167

How False Stories Spread

In this case, the false story itself became a product. The AI-generated book and the conspiracy theory it started were part of the same cycle. The book was used as "proof" that the event was fake, which made more people talk about it online and even buy the book. This shows how AI can create fake evidence that helps false stories spread faster.

Source: This phenomenon is a key part of the modern misinformation landscape. Research and analysis from sources like Morgan Lewis and Psychiatrist.com explain that generative AI can create "synthetic evidence" like fake documents or realistic-looking media. In the case of the book, its very existence gave the baseless conspiracy theory a false sense of legitimacy, causing it to gain more traction on social media.

Link: Morgan Lewis and Psychiatrist.com

Thanks for reading I guess.

XOXO,

Serena <3

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‘The Shooting of Charlie Kirk’: Mysterious book on Donald Trump ally’s murder surfaces online; published day before attack - The Times of India

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US News: Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and close ally of US President Donald Trump, was fatally shot Thursday while speaking at Utah Valley U.

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Eleven arrested for placing pigs’ heads near French mosques and other hate crimes

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Statement of the article: A group of Eastern European people defacing Jewish sites. Serbian police have arrested 11 people, accusing them of “inciting hatred” in France and Germany, and linking them to acts that include placing pigs’ heads near mosques and defacing Jewish sites. French police had detained several suspects in connection with these attacks. Three Serbian nationals were detained in May, linked to the green paint used to vandalize synagogues and a Holocaust memorial, while four Bulgarians are expected to stand trial next month over the red-hand symbols.

• True or false? - True

Because The Guardian is a reliable newspaper. A couple of French and Israeli channels have covered the story as well:

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/religions/article/2025/09/29/serbian-police-arrest-11-people-for-placing-pig-heads-in-front-of-french-mosques_6745906_63.html

https://www.timesofisrael.com/serbia-arrests-11-citizens-accused-of-stirring-jewish-muslim-hate-in-france-germany

https://www.timesofisrael.com/serbia-arrests-11-citizens-accused-of-stirring-jewish-muslim-hate-in-france-germany

There are other older articles covering the red hands spray-painted on the wall of the city’s Holocaust memorial: https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspect-who-painted-red-hands-on-paris-holocaust-memorial-denies-racial-motives

I think the article is true, and I do trust the sources. The fact that other news outlets have also covered the story makes it more credible to me. Also, they include another hate crime statement that happened a year ago, and it is true, which gives the source reliability.

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Serbian police have arrested 11 people, accusing them of "inciting hatred" in France and Germany, and linking them to acts that include placing pigs' heads near mosques and defacing Jewish sites.

The arrests came days after French prosecutors said foreign interference was probably to blame for a spate of provocative acts that had targeted Jewish and Muslim sites in France in recent years, as tensions run high over the war in Gaza. French officials have previously said they were investigating Russia's role in destabilising operations that have stoked social tensions and sown division in France.

On Monday, Serbia's interior ministry said the 11 people arrested were Serbian nationals. They were believed to have been trained by another suspect who was "acting under the instructions of a foreign intelligence service" and who remained on the run, it added. The ministry did not specify the nationality of the other suspect.

The ministry alleged the group had been involved in acts that took place between April and September this year, citing the defacing of a French Holocaust memorial and three synagogues with green paint, the placing of pigs' heads outside Paris-area mosques and "concrete skeletons" inscribed with messages left at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

"Their objective was also to spread ideas advocating and inciting hatred, discrimination and violence based on differences," the ministry noted.

The Agoudas Hakehilos synagogue in Paris, which was defaced with green paint in May. Photograph: Abdul Saboor/Reuters

The arrests came weeks after the latest incident prompted outrage across France. After pigs' heads were left outside at least nine mosques in and around Paris, prosecutors in the city said the acts had been carried out by foreign nationals "with the clear intention of causing unrest within the nation". The two people involved were believed to have crossed into Belgium a few hours after the acts.

Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the tactics used to target the mosques echoed other incidents that had rocked France in the past two years, from the painting of about 60 stars of David on buildings in Paris and districts on the outskirts, and the red hands spray-painted on the wall of the city's Holocaust memorial.

"So we could be convinced that these incidents are acts of interference," she told broadcaster BFMTV earlier this month. "Why? Because they have similar modus operandi."

She said the acts were carried out by eastern Europeans who often take photos to document what they've done and send these images to people beyond France's borders.

French police had detained several suspects in connection with these attacks. Three Serbian nationals were detained in May, linked to the green paint used to vandalise synagogues and a Holocaust memorial, while four Bulgarians are expected to stand trial next month over the red-hand symbols.

After the appearance of stars of David on Paris's buildings sparked fears of antisemitism, police arrested a Moldovan couple and prosecutors said they were investigating whether the graffiti had been carried out at the behest of someone abroad.

An alleged handler, a pro-Russian Moldovan businessman, was later identified amid suspicions that Russia's security services were behind that campaign, according to Agence France-Presse.
With contribution from Agence France-Presse

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Trump's unproven claims on autism and paracetamol - Phuong Do

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Statement of the article :

President Trump claimed that Paracetamol is unsafe for using during pregnancy, which can increase the risk of autism in children.

This article is Fake !

Because :

- There’s no strong evidence suggesting a risk and also Paracetamol is one of the safest pain relievers that is available which is why it has been used for decades.

Also, there’s an investigation about the neurodevelopment of children exposed to paracetamol and found that the results were inconclusive and there is no link with neurodevelopment disorders could be established.

Source : BBC news, European Medicines Agency, GOV UK

BBC claimed a day after Trump : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce32w0rpqw9o

EMA : https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/use-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-unchanged-eu

GOV UK : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children

- My opinion : Even though the new was established on BBC ( a trustworthy news sources ) but we shouldn’t believe until everything is claimed and cleared. Also, BBC is not tricking us, it DID said that “ unproven claim”

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Statement of this article:

This article shows that MrBeast world's biggest YouTuber has defended himself, because of his latest stunt video. In this video he made a statement/question for his audience if you would risk your life for 500.000 dollars. But the outcome wasn’t as positive as he would hope. A lot a people would respond with that it’s dangerously irresponsible and could put a lot of MrBeast viewers in actual danger. In response to the criticism, MrBeast - real name Jimmy Donaldson - said "I take safety more serious than you could ever imagine." Donaldson has more than 440 million subscribers on YouTube and is believed to be its highest-paid creator. His business ventures also include fast food and an Amazon TV gameshow, Beast Games.

The video, first posted to YouTube on Saturday, currently has more than 45 million views. In it, Eric, the contestant, takes on seven "death traps" including getting shot out of a cannon into some fire, "surviving" massive explosions, as well as escaping from what appears to be a mock-up of a small house.

The dramatic but highly produced scenes in the video prompted condemnation online, with social media users calling it dystopian and "humiliating".

But some did highlight it was unlikely Eric was ever in any real danger, with at least one other describing it as "a PR stunt".

Eric eventually completed the challenges with a haul of $350,000 (£260,000).

True or false:

In my opinion, I think this article is true and they are not telling half-truths or false information to us readers.

Facts:

·      BBC reporter Tom Mcathur had written this article and also gave some facts away throughout the article and some people may be a bit skeptical reading the first paragraphs.

·      The reporter of this article shows us readers some screenshots of MrBeast videos to give us a more visual meaning. He cannot copyright or try to photoshop any different screenshots as he also inform right under the picture that these screenshots are form his YouTube video.

·      BBC also shows other articles of MrBeast getting accused of some of his action. And making a statement that the BBC tried to approached Donaldson for comment. Where they also give information away about the firm VDC wanting to try help the victims of MrBeast his stunts.

Own opinion:

I believe that this article is credible and that the BBC is also a newspaper where you can rely on when it comes to efficient information about any kind of

Subject. They are more articles about MrBeast which automatically gives away they write more often about this certain person. For me it would be personally weird to write misinformation about a YouTuber everytime. These events are happening for some reason and the BBC goes more into depth about what has happened and try to explain it for us readers to get a better understanding about what is going on in the world. Or with people.

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MrBeast defends trapping man in burning building for chance to win $500,000

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The world’s most popular YouTuber is notorious for his stunt videos and challenges, and insists he takes safety seriously.

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The perils of letting AI plan your next trip.

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The perils of letting AI plan your next trip.

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The statement/article and how it is presented:

The article discusses cases where AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini gave false travel recommendations. Examples include- giving false destinations in Peru, wrong opening hours of a ropeway in Japan and combining two places into one what could put people in dangerous circumstances. It also explains the way that AI is creating responses and providing with “hallucinations”-misinformation.

This article is presenting TRUE facts

(based on):

-BBC is reliable source

-It is based on an actual story reported by a travel expert and his interaction with tourists

- It includes a survey

-It concludes an opinion of Rayid Ghani(a distinguished professor in machine learning at Carnegie Melon University)

Other articles about AI disinformation: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240222-air-canada-chatbot-misinformation-what-travellers-should-know - https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/ai-is-tricking-people-into-traveling-to-places-that-dont-exist-and-we-all-need-to-learn-to-avoid-these-scams

https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/ai-in-travel-marketing

I believe that BBC is reliable source, it presents facts, statistics and real-life story. There are other articles touching the same topic, what makes the content more likely to be truthful.

Uses and gratifications:

Readers believes in BBC content because of its global reputation, transparency and fact-checking.The article shows examples of almost ridiculous situations, what makes it humorous and assure the writer's right.

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The perils of letting AI plan your next trip

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An imagined town in Peru, an Eiffel tower in Beijing: travellers are increasingly using tools like ChatGPT for itinerary ideas – and being sent to destinations that don’t exist.

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Ex-Wall Street Star Accused of Abusing Women in Penthouse Sex 'Dungeon'

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Ex-Wall Street Star Accused of Abusing Women in Penthouse Sex 'Dungeon'

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Statement of the article:

The statement in this article is that Howard Rubin, a former bond trader, has been abusing women in his penthouse for five years, with the help of his personal assistant.

True or false:

In my opinion, this article is credible and what I read in it is true.

Evidence:

a lot of different "mainstream" media outlets have covered this story (The Guardian, ABC News)

the official website of the US government has published a press release: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/retired-new-york-financier-and-his-personal-assistant-charged-sex-trafficking-and?

the New York Times journalists are committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in their Ethical Journalism Handbook: https://www.nytimes.com/editorial-standards/ethical-journalism.html

My opinion:

As I stated previously, I believe what I read in this article is true. I have to say I am usually biased with this topics. As a woman I tend to believe the women's side. I would still like to believe, that objectively this article is truthful.

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The article

- The article is about a reporter who was contacted by hackers/criminals who offered him money if he gave up access to his computer. The article is also written by this reporter. It is presented as more of a personal story, rather than an actual news report.

True or false

I personally think what i read in this article is false, or hard to believe.

Joe tidy, the reporter and writer of this article is the only source.

while the article does include screenshots of the alleged messages, there is no way to verify if the screenshots where actually from that that event.

Joe does not mention anything about the date or time he was contacted, we just have to assume that it happened recently.

Sources

Joe Tidy is a cyber correspondent working for the BBC. He covers topics such as cybercrime and hacking. So is generally well versed when it comes to potential cyber attacks or hacking attempts. While in my opinion he is credible enough to discuss the topic at hand, i still think he should have documented the situation and provided more proof. If it even happened at all.

Because of the lack of sources and actual proof, i think this article is not credible. Or at the very least, hard to believe

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Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy was offered a deal by criminals to help hack the BBC

Like many things in the shadowy world of cyber crime, an insider threat is something very few people have experience of.

Even fewer people want to talk about it.

But I was given a unique and worrying experience of how hackers can leverage insiders when I myself was recently propositioned by a criminal gang.
"If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC."
That was the message I received out of the blue from someone called Syndicate who pinged me in July on the encrypted chat app Signal.

I had no idea who this person was but instantly knew what it was about.

I was being offered a portion of a potentially large amount of money if I helped cyber criminals access BBC systems through my laptop.

They would steal data or install malicious software and hold my employer to ransom and I would secretly get a cut.

I had heard stories about this kind of thing.

In fact, only a few days before the unsolicited message, news emerged from Brazil that an IT worker there had been arrested for selling his login details to hackers which police say led to the loss of $100m (£74m) for the banking victim.

I decided to play along with Syndicate after taking advice from a senior BBC editor. I was eager to see how criminals make these shady deals with potentially treacherous employees at a time when cyber-attacks around the world are becoming more impactful and disruptive to everyday life.

I told Syn, who had changed their name mid-conversation, that I was potentially interested but needed to know how it works.

They explained that if I gave them my login details and security code then they would hack the BBC and then extort the corporation for a ransom in bitcoin. I would be in line for a portion of that payout.

They upped their offer.

"We aren't sure how much the BBC pays you but what if you took 25% of the final negotiation as we extract 1% of the BBC's total revenue? You wouldn't need to work ever again."

Syn estimated that their team could demand a ransom in the tens of millions if they successfully infiltrated the corporation.

The BBC has not publicly taken a position on whether or not it would pay hackers but advice from the National Crime Agency is not to pay.

Still, the hackers continued their pitch.

A screenshot of the conversation with the criminal on the Signal app. A SOC team is a security operations centre - a cyber security team tasked with monitoring threats

Syn said I would be in line for millions. "We would delete this chat for you to never be found," they insisted.

The hacker claimed they had lots of success with striking deals with insiders in previous attacks.

The names of two companies that got hacked this year were shared as examples of when a deal was struck - a UK healthcare company and a US emergency services provider.

"You'd be surprised at the number of employees who would provide us access," Syn said.

Syn said he was a "reach out manager" for the cyber-crime group called Medusa. He claimed to be western and the only English speaker in the gang.

Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service operation. Any criminal affiliate can sign up to its platform and use it to hack organisations.

The Medusa gang's darknet website has dozens of victims listed

According to a research report from cyber security firm CheckPoint, Medusa's administrators are thought to operate out of Russia or one of its allied states.

"The group avoids targeting organisations within Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States and [its activity is predominantly] on Russian-language dark web forums."

Syn proudly sent me a link to a US public warning about Medusa which was put out in March. US cyber authorities said that in the four years that the group has been active, it has hacked "more than 300 victims".

Syn insisted they were serious about making a deal to secretly sell the keys to my corporation's kingdom in exchange for a hefty pay day.

You never really know who you are talking to though so I asked Syn to prove it. "You could be kids messing about or someone trying to entrap me," I suggested.

They replied with a link to Medusa's darknet address and invited me to contact them through the group's Tox - a secure messaging service loved by cyber criminals.

Syn was very impatient and ramped up the pressure on me to reply.

They sent a link to Medusa's recruitment page on an exclusive cyber-crime forum urging me to start the process of securing 0.5 bitcoin (about $55,000) in a deposit arrangement.

This was effectively them guaranteeing me this money at a minimum once I handed over my login details.

"We aren't bluffing or joking - we don't have a purpose media wise we are only for money and money only and one of our main managers wanted me to reach out to you."

They apparently chose me because they assumed I was technically minded and have high-level access to BBC IT systems (I do not). I'm still not entirely sure that Syn knew I was a cyber correspondent and not a cyber security or IT employee.

The criminals promised to put down a deposit

They asked me lots of questions about the BBC IT network that I wouldn't have answered even if I knew. They then sent a complicated jumble of computer code and asked me to run it as a command on my work laptop and report back what it said. They wanted to know what internal IT access I had to start planning their next steps once inside.

At this point I had been talking to Syn for three days and I decided I had taken it far enough and needed some extra advice from the BBC's information security experts.

It was Sunday morning so my plan was to talk to my team the next morning.

So I stalled for time. But Syn got annoyed.

"When can you do this? I'm not a patient person," the hacker said.

"I guess you don't want to live on the beach in the Bahamas?" they pressured.

They gave me a deadline of midnight on Monday. Then they ran out of patience.

My phone started pinging with two-factor authentication notifications. The pop-ups were from the BBC's security login app asking me to verify that I was trying to log in to my BBC account.

As I held my phone in my hands, the screen filled with a new request every minute or so.

I knew exactly what this was - a hacker technique known as MFA bombing. Attackers bombard a victim with these pop ups by attempting to reset a password or login from an unusual device.

Eventually the victim presses accept either by mistake or to make the pop-ups go away. This is famously how Uber was hacked in 2022.

Being on the receiving end was unsettling.

The criminals had taken the relatively professional conversation out of the safety of my chat app to my phone home screen. It felt like the equivalent of having criminals aggressively knocking on my front door.

I was confused at the change of tactic but too cautious to open up my chats with them in case I accidentally clicked accept. This would have given the hackers immediate access to my BBC accounts.

The security system would not have flagged it as malicious as it would have looked like a normal login or password reset request from me. After that the hackers could have begun searching out access to sensitive or important BBC systems.

As a reporter and not an IT worker, I don't have high level access to BBC systems but it was still worrying and effectively meant my phone was unusable.

I called the BBC information security team and as a precaution we agreed to disconnect me from the BBC entirely. No emails, no intranet, no internal tools, no privileges.

The bizarrely calm message from the hackers came later that evening.

"The team apologises. We were testing your BBC login page and are extremely sorry if this caused you any issues."

I explained that I was now locked out of the BBC and was annoyed. Syn insisted that the deal was still there if I wanted it. But after I didn't respond for a few days, they deleted their Signal account and disappeared.

I was eventually reinstated to the BBC system albeit with added protections to my account. And with the added experience of being on the inside of an insider threat attack.

A chilling insight into the ever-involving tactics of cyber criminals and one that has highlighted a whole area of risk to organisations that I didn't truly appreciate until I myself was on the receiving end.

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Why Creating A New Terrorism Category For Transgender Violence Matters

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RUBY’S THOUGHTS

This article highlights the importance of creating a new terrorism category linked to transgender violence.

It came about after the attack on Charlie Kirk by a man who identified as transgender.

The article places emphasis on people identifying as transgender being prone to violence and only highlights the incidents where perpetrators were transgender leaving out other cases where they were not.

Therefore, it contributes to the stigmatization of the said group without providing readers with data or facts that show the ideology tends to drive people to violence. Highlighting the need to categorize this as a new form of terrorism requires data to show that it is in fact a big problem that needs new policies to be put in place.

The article does not provide any context as to reasons behind these attacks such as individual mental health issues and only ties it to the fact that the shooters were transgender.

The claims made in this report are FALSE.

This is because according to multiple credible research findings: the number of transgender shooters since 2013 has been ultimately small accounting for only 0.1% of the shootings. https://www.factcheck.org/2025/09/few-mass-shooters-have-been-transgender/

I think the article spreads propaganda by advocating for blame towards the transgender community for the problem in gun violence in the United States.

By shifting the blame from policies on gun safety to a specific group, the right are able to make it look like if it wasn’t for these ideologies mass shooting would not be a problem in the US.

People who have a strong conservative identity trust this platform because of its history; it was founded in 2015 by Ben Shapiro and Jeremy Boreing. The platform mostly agrees with right wing views, therefore people who share the same ideologies view it as a credible source of information.

The platform also positions itself as different from mainstream media and offering more credibility, this aligns with people who resonate with the third person effect theory and that media affects others but not them since they know better and  have better sources they can trust.

Connor’s Thoughts

The article in question cites a report from the Oversight Project, a right-of-center lobbying group

The report defines domestic terrorism as actions that “appear to intend to” “Intimidate or coerce a civilian population” or “Influence the policy of government”.

Hispanic US citizens are being arrested solely because of their appearance. "It doesn't matter where you come from. If you look like a Latino, you're a target," said Barreto, a U.S. citizen with roots in Puerto Rico. (Hesson, 2025).

The report argues that christians and transgender people are ideologically pitted against one another. It poses that trans people are becoming too violent, citing Kirk's murking as an example. It argues that resources should be dedicated towards protecting christians from this threat.

The claims made within the cited report are false.

This article aims to dehumanize their political opponents as to excuse to further impose uniformity in, what they hope will become, a religious ethnostate. It’s an attempt to point at a group of people and go “hey look! They don’t agree with us! Let’s get them.”

Statements mirror the satanic panic in the 80’s and is a continuation of 47’th US administration’s harassment of who they deem to be politically opposed.

Sources:

https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/the-oversight-project/

https://www.amnestyusa.org/blog/president-trumps-first-week-begins-with-rollout-of-white-supremacist-policies-and-pardons/

Hesson, T., Snyder, B., & Schlitz, H. (2025, September 27). ICE tactics inflame tensions in New York, Chicago, other cities. Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ice-tactics-inflame-tensions-new-york-chicago-other-cities-2025-09-26/

NEW TITLE: US government urged to have stricter gun ownership policies.

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Why Creating A New Terrorism Category For Transgender Violence Matters

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The FBI needs to take action to protect the American public from this growing threat of violent attacks inspired by transgender ideology, a brief from the Oversight Project says. The investigative group argues that attacks inspired by transgender ideology should be designated as domestic terrorism so federal law enforcement can more effectively counteract the threats. This designation would allow the FBI to utilize “sophisticated investigative technique[s]” to prevent future transgender-inspired attacks, the brief says. “The United States has seen a recurring pattern of extreme violence committed by perpetrators that appear to have been acting in furtherance of a radical transgender ideology,” the Oversight Project writes. “The statements made by the perpetrators and their supporters show that individuals that espouse to this ideology use violence as a means to intimidate Christians and other groups in their exercise of 1st Amendment-protected speech and religious practice, coerce the population into believing there is more than two genders, and silence Americans that do not espouse to their ideology,” they add. Recent months have seen at least two major attacks that appear to be tied to transgender ideology, including the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and the August attack on a Minneapolis Catholic school by a transgender-identifying man. In light of these attacks, the Oversight Project said that a new “Domestic Terrorism Threat Category” called Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism (TIVE) should be created. The Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism (TIVE) category would apply to those who believe that opposition to transgender ideology is a threat to the right to exist of transgender-identifying individuals, that this fear justifies violence, and that violent action should be taken or promoted based on this belief. The designation would allow for the deployment of more human resources, undercover operations, and database searches to prevent future transgender-inspired violence. “TIVE violence has particularly focused upon Christian institutions and individuals that the TIVEs believe subscribe to paradigms that are in contradiction to and inherently irreconcilable with transgender ideology,” the brief said. This category would join others currently used by the FBI, including racial extremism, anti-government extremism, and abortion extremism. Over the past few years, transgender-identifying shooters have attacked two Christian schools, leaving behind writings demonstrating their hatred of Christianity. In March 2023, a transgender-identifying woman attacked the Covenant School in Nashville, murdering three students and three adults. Last month, a transgender-identifying man attacked the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, leaving two children dead and many more injured.Kirk’s assassination also appears to have been motivated in part by his opposition to transgender ideology. Tyler Robinson, the suspected assassin of Kirk, wrote in a text message to his transgender-identifying boyfriend that he “had enough of [Kirk’s] hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out,” according to text messages released by the FBI. Additionally, as The Daily Wire reported last week, the man who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh identifies as a woman, according to court documents. That attempt was motivated by the leak of a draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The Oversight Project notes that TIVE adherents are often steeped in far-left online communities where violence is encouraged. “This digital infrastructure provides anonymous networks for grooming and coordinating, turning isolated resentment into organized threats, exemplified by the radicalization of figures like Tyler Robinson, who allegedly assassinated Charlie Kirk over views on transgender issues after immersion in leftist online forums,” they wrote. Recent reporting shows that the Trump administration shares similar concerns with the Oversight Project about the rise of transgender-inspired violence. The Daily Wire reported earlier this month that there have been low-level discussions at the Justice Department about a potential ban on transgender-identifying individuals owning guns. On Sunday, President Donald Trump told The Daily Wire his administration was “very strongly” looking at the problem of transgender violence. “You know, we’re looking at that,” he responded. “But we’re looking at it very strongly. Something seems to be going on.”

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Factchecking report

• The statement/article and how it is presented

To me it came off as quite matter of fact, with very little indication of bias for either side of the conversation.

• True or false? (Yes/No.....

I think what I read in this article is true

because:

1. The authors of this article Joanna Plucinska & James Pearson have written books, worked for other big news outlets and are experts in Russian news and reporting espoinage in Europe (respectively).

2. Other big, and arguably credible news outlets have reported on this same incident.

3. The article is still being updated at the time of reading (sept 26) since it’s been uploaded (sept 24).

4. Lack of loaded words suggesting a certain bias.

5. The article is written according to a set of principles set by Reuters to ensure factual reporting https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/about-us/trust-principles

Since this piece came directly from reporters, in this case our sources would be:

1. Joanna Plucinska: Joanna reports on airlines and travel in Europe, including tourism trends, sustainability and policy. She was previously based in Warsaw, where she covered politics and general news. She wrote stories on everything from Chinese spies to migrants stranded in forests along the Belarusian border. In 2022, she spent six weeks covering the war in Ukraine, with a focus on the evacuation of children, war reparations and evidence that Russian commanders knew of sexual violence by their troops. Joanna graduated from the Columbia Journalism School in 2014. Before joining Reuters, she worked in Hong Kong for TIME and later in Brussels reporting on EU tech policy for POLITICO Europe.

2. James Pearson: Reports on hacks, leaks and digital espionage in Europe. Ten years at Reuters with previous postings in Hanoi as Bureau Chief and Seoul as Korea Correspondent. Author of 'North Korea Confidential', a book about daily life in North Korea.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/drones-systems-hack-test-europes-aviation-security-defences-2025-09-24/

• What do you think?

To me this article seems like a credible source for news information considering the sources, framing and actuality of the article.

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Drones, systems hack test Europe’s aviation security defences

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The disruptions lay bare how vulnerable the civil aviation sector’s operations can be, with outages leading to hundreds of delayed and cancelled flights.

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Hidden flaws in vaccine safety studies: Unpacking the truth about thimerosal, vaccines and autism – NaturalNews.com

Why does it look real?

- The article looks legitimate, it has a clean layout

- They use scientific language

- They appeal to people's emotions and fears, using words like Toxic...

Why is this article misleading?

- This website has a history of publishing misleading news

- If you check some credible sources, you will find the information in Natural News is fake: Thimerosal and Vaccines | Vaccine Safety | CDC

- They are using names of discredited experts and referring to them as scientists

- Use conspiracy theories, without any evidence (they claim that the health agencies hide the truth of the thimerosal dangers in vaccines)

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Several major studies cited by health authorities claim thimerosal in vaccines is safe, but they contain serious methodological flaws, including biased data selection, inconsistent diagnostic criteria and statistical techniques that obscure potential risk.

Five of the six studies reviewed were directly commissioned by the CDC, raising concerns about bias. Some findings indicating a potential link between thimerosal and neurodevelopmental disorders were omitted or downplayed in published reports.

Studies often failed to account for the time lag between birth and autism diagnosis, leading to misleading conclusions. In some cases, children were included in control groups before they were old enough for an autism diagnosis. Additionally, overmatching - where cases and controls were too similar - masked true differences in thimerosal exposure levels.

While CDC-backed studies report no link between thimerosal/thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism, independent research spanning over 75 years has consistently found associations between thimerosal exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders, including attention deficits, speech delay and tics.

Given the significant methodological concerns and conflicts of interest, more independent, transparent research is necessary to fully assess the safety of thimerosal in vaccines, ensuring public trust in vaccine safety data.

For decades, the use of thimerosal - a mercury-based preservative in some vaccines - has sparked intense debate among scientists, doctors and the public. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health agencies maintain that thimerosal is "safe," independent research has raised concerns about its potential risks, particularly in connection to neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.

This article explores the controversy, breaking down the science behind thimerosal and the conflicting studies surrounding its safety, as reported in the review article " Methodological issues and evidence of malfeasance in research purporting to show thimerosal in vaccines is safe," published in the journal BioMed Research International.

While thimerosal has been removed from most childhood vaccines in the U.S. since 2001, it is still present in some flu shots and vaccines used in other countries. Over 165 studies have examined its effects, with many identifying potential links to a range of health issues including:

Neurodevelopmental disorders - Autism, attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), speech and language delays and tics (repetitive movement or sounds) are among the disorders associated with thimerosal exposure.

Autoimmune conditions - These include disorders where the immune system attacks the body.

Allergic reactions - Children have experienced severe allergic responses and physical abnormalities.

Toxicity concerns - Some studies have even reported fatalities and cases of poisoning following exposure to thimerosal.

Despite this, the CDC insists there is "no connection between thimerosal and autism," basing its stance on several key studies. However, these studies have been criticized for methodological flaws and potential bias.

The Madsen et al. (2003) study: Data manipulation?

Analyzing data from 1971 to 2000, this Danish study claimed that autism rates increased after thimerosal was removed from vaccines in 1992. However, several concerns have been raised, including:

Data criteria changed. The shift from ICD-8 to ICD-10 diagnostic standards in 1994 led to a significant increase in diagnosed cases, which are unrelated to thimerosal removal.

Data exclusion. The study omitted 2001 data, which showed a decline in autism rates after thimerosal was phased out - raising concerns about cherry-picked results.

Clinic inclusion bias. A major autism center in Copenhagen was not included in the pre-1993 data but was later added, likely inflating post-thimerosal autism rates.

The Stehr-Green et al. (2003) study: Incomparable data?

This study compared autism rates in California, Denmark and Sweden against the thimerosal exposure levels. It found no clear (or consistent) link between thimerosal and autism but the study had key flaws.

Data reliability issues. Swedish autism data only accounted for hospital visits, potentially missing many cases diagnosed in outpatient settings. The California data included a broader range of autism spectrum disorders, which could have skewed the results.

Inconsistent thimerosal exposure. The three countries had vastly different vaccination policies and thimerosal exposure levels, making direct comparisons unreliable.

The Hviid et al. (2003) study: Counting problems?

This population-based Danish cohort study examined over 500,000 children who received thimerosal-free vaccines and those who received thimerosal-containing vaccine and found no link between thimerosal and autism. However, concerns include:

Age inclusion bias. The study included children as young as one-year-old, even though autism is typically diagnosed after age four. This could have led to an underestimation of autism cases.

Flawed counting method. Researchers counted "person-years of follow-up" instead of actual autism cases, which could have diluted the apparent impact of thimerosal exposure.

The Andrews et al. (2004) study: Data integrity issues?

The UK-based study used medical records to examine whether thimerosal exposure was associated with developmental disorders. It found that higher exposure was linked to fewer general developmental issues but more cases of tics. Concerns include:

Data errors. The study used a database known to have significant inaccuracies, which could have affected the results.

Statistical manipulations. The use of a non-transparent regression technique made it difficult to assess the true impact of thimerosal on autism risk.

Different exposure levels. The U.K.'s vaccine schedule was different from that of the U.S., making the findings less applicable to American children.

The Versatraeten et al. (2003) study: Changing conclusions?

Analyzing data from several health maintenance organizations (HMOs), this CDC study initially found a 7.6-fold increased risk of autism with thimerosal exposure but later concluded there was no significant relationship. Issues raised include:

Multiple revisions. The study underwent several phases of methodological changes, progressively weakening the original findings.

Potential bias. Internal emails obtained through the Freedom of Information Act suggest the lead investigator may have faced pressure to alter the results to downplay the connection between thimerosal and autism.

The Price et al. (2010) study: Overmatching concerns?

The case-control study analyzed data from three healthcare organizations and found no significant link between prenatal or infant thimerosal exposure and autism. However, criticisms of the study include:

Overmatching issues. The study matched cases and controls of children with similar characteristics, including the same vaccination schedules, which could have masked the true impact of thimerosal on autism risk.

Data suppression. Unpublished internal CDC reports showed significant findings linking prenatal thimerosal exposure to regressive autism, raising concerns about transparency and the study's integrity.

Vaccines are vital to protecting public health BUT ensuring their safety should be an ongoing process. The thimerosal controversy and debate highlights the need for rigorous, unbiased research and open scientific dialogue.

The controversy over thimerosal is far from settled. While the CDC maintains that thimerosal is safe, independent research has raised valid concerns that cannot be ignored. As new research emerges, health organizations must re-evaluate their stance and ensure that public health policies are based on the most reliable and unbiased evidence.

Thimerosal has been largely removed from childhood vaccines in the U.S. but it remains in some flu shots and vaccines used globally. Parents and healthcare providers should stay informed and base their decisions on the most transparent, up-to-date research. Public trust in vaccines depends on open, honest and science-driven discussions about their safety.

Watch this video about thimerosal, which is dangerous at any concentration.

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This article, published by the New York Post, discusses the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo's plans to release a special edition featuring a "God caricature" competition to mark the 10th anniversary of the attack on its offices. The piece highlights the magazine's ongoing commitment to freedom of expression and its provocative approach to content.While the article itself is factual, it references Charlie Hebdo, a publication known for its satirical and often controversial content that can blur the lines between reality and parody. This interplay between genuine reporting and satirical commentary exemplifies how some articles can appear authentic yet carry a satirical undertone.

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French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo is set to publish a special God-mocking edition next week to mark 10 years since an attack on its offices by jihadist gunmen that left eight staff members dead.

The anniversary of the shocking attack on freedom of expression is being used by the atheist publication to send a message of defiance to the extremists who burst into its offices on January 7, 2015, then fled shouting they had "killed Charlie Hebdo".

"They didn't kill Charlie Hebdo," editor-in-chief Gerard Biard told AFP in a recent interview, adding that "we want it to last for a thousand years."

The attack by two Paris-born brothers was revenge for Charlie Hebdo's decision to repeatedly publish caricatures lampooning the Prophet Mohammed, Islam's most revered figure.

The massacre of some of France's most famous cartoonists signaled the start of a gruesome series of Al-Qaeda and Islamic State plots that claimed hundreds of lives in France and Western Europe over the following years.

Next week's edition is set to feature the results of a typically provocative competition launched in November to draw the "funniest and meanest" depictions of God.

It will be revealed on Sunday evening.

It is intended for "everyone who is fed up with living in a society directed by God and religion. Everyone who is fed up with the so-called good and evil. Everyone who is fed up with religious leaders dictating our lives".

President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo will attend commemoration events on Tuesday at the location of the attack, as well as that of a separate but linked assault on a Jewish supermarket.

The Charlie Hebdo killings profoundly shocked France.

The attack fuelled an outpouring of sympathy expressed in a wave of "Je Suis Charlie" ("I Am Charlie") solidarity with its lost contributors including famed cartoonists Cabu, Charb, Honore, Tignous, and Wolinski.

But it also led to questioning and in some cases a furious backlash against Charlie's deliberately offensive, often crude strain of humor, part of a longstanding French tradition of caricaturing.

Since its founding in 1970, it has regularly tested the boundaries of French hate-speech laws, which offer protection to minorities but allow for blasphemy and the mockery of religion.

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Free-speech defenders in France see the ability to criticize and ridicule religion as a fundamental right acquired through centuries of struggle to escape the influence of the Catholic Church.

Critics say the weekly publication sometimes crosses the line into Islamophobia, pointing to some of the Prophet Mohammed caricatures published in the past that appeared to associate Islam with terrorism.

"The idea is not to publish anything, it's to publish everything that makes people doubt, brings them to reflect, to ask questions, to not end up closed in by ideology," director Riss, who survived the 2015 attack, told Le Monde in November.

"Basically, not being screwed over by what's fashionable."

The attack on Charlie Hebdo brought a mostly marginal publication into the mainstream, as well as propelling it to the attention of hundreds of millions worldwide who often struggled to understand its contents.

More than three million people marched in solidarity in the streets of France afterward, and around 40 world leaders flew into Paris to make a statement in defense of the free press.

A special post-attack edition of the newspaper sold more than eight million copies and donations poured in, giving the publication a financial windfall at odds with its anarcho-leftist spirit.

Subscriptions ballooned to more than 200,000 but have now fallen back to around 30,000, with another 20,000 copies sold at newsstands and in shops each week - more than their sales at the time of the attack.

Thanks to new recruits, around 12 cartoonists are back working on the magazine at a secret, heavily protected office.
Controversy is never far away
A front-page depiction of the Virgin Mary in August suffering from the mpox virus led to two legal complaints from Catholic organizations in France.

A cartoon by Riss in 2016 that linked a child refugee found dead on a beach in Turkey to foreign sexual attackers in Germany caused outrage, as did another the year after poking fun at First Lady Brigitte Macron's age by showing her pregnant.

On the first anniversary of the attack in 2015, Charlie Hebdo published a front-page cartoon of a bearded God-like figure carrying a Kalashnikov rifle.

"One year after, the killer is still on the run," read the title.

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Charlie Hebdo won't back down: 10 years after attack, mag provokes with 'God caricature' competition

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French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo is set to publish a special God-mocking edition next week to mark 10 years since an attack on its offices by jihadist gunmen.