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Americans Say Online Misinformation Is Top Threat to U.S., Outranking Terrorism and Climate Change
A new Pew Research Center survey reveals that 70% of U.S. adults view the spread of false information online as a “major threat” to the country, surpassing concerns about terrorism (61%), the global economy (60%), climate change (51%), and infectious diseases (50%). The results reflect significant political and generational divides: Democrats overwhelmingly cited all five issues as major threats, while Republicans were most concerned about terrorism. Older Americans (65+) were notably more likely to view online misinformation, infectious diseases, and terrorism as significant threats than younger adults. The survey was conducted March 24–30 among 3,605 U.S. adults. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
Newsmax Settles Dominion Lawsuit for $67 Million, CEO Cites Judge’s Political Bias
Newsmax has settled a high-profile defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems for $67 million, significantly less than Fox News’ $787.5 million settlement in a similar case. CEO Chris Ruddy attributed the decision to perceived political bias from Delaware Judge Eric Davis, a registered Democrat, who had previously ruled that Newsmax’s broadcasts likely met the threshold for defamation. Ruddy argued the judge’s stance undermined a fair trial. The case contributed to a $75.2 million net loss for Newsmax in Q2 2025, despite a revenue rise to $46.4 million. Newsmax had previously settled a similar case with Smartmatic for $40 million. (Read More) (The Desk Rating)
Veteran NPR Host Ari Shapiro to Depart “All Things Considered” After 25 Years
Ari Shapiro, co-host of NPR’s flagship program “All Things Considered,” announced he will leave the show on September 26, marking 25 years with the network and a decade as co-host. In a Substack post, Shapiro emphasized his decision was personal and unrelated to broader media industry challenges, including recent federal funding cuts to public broadcasters. NPR’s news chief Edith Chapin noted that Shapiro had expressed his desire to mark the 10-year milestone as a natural endpoint. His departure marks a major transition for NPR amid a turbulent time for public media. (Read More) (Poynter Rating)
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