The good news: The New York Times called shenanigans on a quote in the same story the quote appeared in, saying "This is false." The less-exciting news: It happened in a story about competing pizza restaurants. But still, as Jay Rosen points out, praise is in order. This is something journalism needs more of, and if it has to start with a pizza feud, so be it.
NYT: It's OK for a newspaper to say a source is lying
The Pocket Report is a fun and snarky way to get the news
Here's a fun way to get the news: The Pocket Report. With the tagline, "Bringing you a sub-par look at the news in a timely fashion," The Pocket Report is written and hosted by Gina (G. L.) DiVittorio, a writer, comedian, and political commentator. The news content is actually incredibly informative, and is a great way… READ THE REST
Royals demands UK news sites delete memorial footage, such as Charles's embarrassing behavior at the accession council
The Guardian reports that Buckingham Palace is demanding UK broadcasters remove clips of recent royal footage, including almost all their coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and memorial. The BBC, ITV and Sky News have been given until Monday to produce a 60-minute compilation of clips they would like to keep from ceremonial events held… READ THE REST
How fake news of a coup in China spread
Reports of a military coup in China spread this weekend, claiming that top a PLA general had taken control and that president Xi Jinping was under house arrest. None of it was true, much of it was instantly debunked, but truth is dead and all hell broke loose on social media—for as long as the… READ THE REST
Cyber Monday Extended: Get a refurbished iPad Mini 4 for under $300
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Tablets sit in an interesting segment. Larger than a smartphone but more portable than a laptop, they offer plenty of power for day-to-day tasks without consuming too much bag room. So if… READ THE REST
Cyber Monday Extended: Win big with two copies of The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle for $40
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. This year, instead of giving to others, it's time to think of yourself. You can't be reliant on your goodwill alone to feel fulfilled, and cash can usually fill that void… READ THE REST
It's not too late to score Cyber Monday savings on this refurbished MacBook Air
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Everyone needs a reliable machine for work, pleasure, or whatever else they do on their computer (your business, not ours.) However, with the holidays around the corner, we know cash is tight, and… READ THE REST
