The Lab · 2026-03-27 18:27:03 · Retraction Watch
A new study reveals a critical gap in science journalism: while initial, often sensational, research findings receive widespread media coverage, the subsequent retractions of those same studies are almost universally ignored. This failure to follow up creates a distorted public record, leaving false or discredited clai...
The Stage · 2026-04-13 13:22:44 · Variety
Senator Elizabeth Warren has launched a direct accusation of bribery against Amazon MGM Studios, framing its $40 million bid for a documentary about Melania Trump as a corrupt transaction 'in plain sight.' The allegation, made in a letter co-led with Rep. Hank Johnson, targets the media giant's aggressive financial pur...
The Network · 2026-04-17 18:52:25 · The Verge
The rise of prediction markets has created a new, ethically fraught frontier where virtually any piece of information—from pop chart performance to political impeachment—can be turned into a wager. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi now allow users to bet on outcomes, including violent real-world events, forcing news...