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Country: United Kingdom
World Press Freedom Rank: UK 35/180
History
Founded in 2010, News Thump is a satirical website from the United Kingdom. According to their about page “NewsThump is a satirical and spoof news website, taking a daily swipe at current affairs from the UK and around the world.”
Read our profile in UK Media and Government.
Funded by / Ownership
News Thump is owned by Thump Publishing LTD. and revenue is derived through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, News Thump is a satire website based on clearly disclaiming “NewsThump is a satirical and spoof news website.” A sample story reads Jesus arrested after emerging from His tomb during lockdown.
Overall, we rate News Thump a Satire website based on proper disclosure. (D. Van Zandt 7/21/2016) Updated (4/13/2020)
Source: http://newsthump.com/
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