Are Facebook's fact-checkers able to fight fake news? A] No Images? Click here Fact-Checkers Fight Fake News On Facebook. But Who Fact-Checks Them? Facebook, which is still smarting from having to admit its unpreparedness to handle election interference in the 2016 US polls that brought Donald Trump to power, has been working with third-party fact-checkers in India to tackle fake news and recently announced that it was adding more partners. But as HuffPost India reported last week, it has refused to answer basic questions about the initiative, including about how the fact-checkers were chosen and even what their team sizes are. This not only raises doubts about the social media giant’s commitment to the issue, it also brings up fears that the initiative may actually backfire. READ HERE In case you missed it…What's Bogging Down Tejashwi Yadav?‘Super Deluxe’ Review: This Delightfully Layered Movie Is A Treat For All Your SensesI Was Named After A Book And It Changed My Life New to this email? You can sign up here.You can also follow HuffPost India on Flipboard.©2019 HuffPost India | Worldmark 3, FL 3, Aerocity, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost India. Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Are Facebook's fact-checkers able to fight fake news? A] ... Read more » 9:30 PM
NRA official emailed Sandy Hook hoaxer about Parkland Hello from Must Reads No Images? Click here By Samantha Storey and Nick BaumannAn official with the National Rifle Association corresponded with a prominent Sandy Hook conspiracy theorist to call into question the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, emails obtained by HuffPost show.NRA officer Mark Richardson emailed Wolfgang Halbig, a noted harasser of parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims, to float a conspiracy theory about the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were killed last year.The email exchange between Richardson and Halbig emerged as part of a recent discovery process for an ongoing lawsuit between Infowars host Alex Jones and Sandy Hook parent Scarlett Lewis, who is suing Jones for intentional infliction of emotional distress. For years, Jones has falsely called the victims of the tragedy “crisis actors,” emboldening dangerous conspiracy theorists to harass people who lost their children in the tragic shooting. HuffPost reporter Sebastian Murdock broke the story. How’d you come to this story?A lawyer representing several of the families who are suing Jones for spreading false information that the shooting was somehow faked gave me the tip. I'd worked with him before on two other stories I've reported on Jones.Part of this process has been discovery, or the release of thousands of internal Infowars emails, to be used as evidence. It was sifting through those emails that lawyer Mark Bankston and his team saw something particularly shocking: An email between an NRA official and Wolfgang Halbig, a Sandy Hook hoaxer and close friend of Jones.What’s been most challenging to report?The most difficult part of this story -- as it can be with so many stories when you’re holding people in power accountable -- was seeking out verification that the email came from the NRA official Mark Richardson. The name and NRA email address to the Sandy Hook hoaxer was plain as day, but how do we know it wasn’t doctored? How do we know someone else didn’t use the man’s account? These were unlikely questions, but ones that needed to be answered.Those fears were alleviated when Richardson confirmed to me in an email that it was in fact him who questioned the facts surrounding the Parkland, Florida school shooting. He excused himself of blame by saying he was only asking a question.What was most surprising?It’s hard to say what was most surprising about the revelation that an NRA official was in cahoots with a dangerous conspiracy theorist. The NRA has mocked the children of school shootings and continues to weaponize our country for profit. Was it a shock, then, to see that one of their officials would try to sow disinformation about another horrific shooting? Not particularly. READ THE STORY Read more on Alex Jones:We got Alex Jones’ deposition video. It was a predictable disaster for him.Alex Jones claims ‘psychosis’ made him a Sandy Hook trutherAlex Jones testimony exposes pipeline between Infowars and YouTube, 4Chan . HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More.The internet's best stories, and interviews with the people who tell them. Like what you see? Forward it to a friend. Or sign up! Can't get enough? Check out our Morning Email. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost. Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe . NRA official emailed Sandy Hook hoaxer about Parkland Hello from Must Reads ... Read more » 3:01 PM
Your Daily Horoscope Web Version | Update preferences | Unsubscribe | Subscribe Facebook Tweet Forward Written by Tarot.com's Rick Levine It's impossible to say what might tumble out of your mouth today, but for better or worse, every syllable you utter will be completely truthful. Militant Mars storms the borders of your 3rd House of Communication, demanding that you say exactly what's on your mind, regardless of your current audience or the lingering effect of your opinions. Holding back is out of the question now but your delivery may need additional work. Take a few moments before you speak to temper your rhetoric with mindfulness. Words can be forgiven but not forgotten. View your weekly and monthly Aries horoscopes on HuffPost >> Shopping without a chaperone today isn't a good idea. Anyone with a smooth line and what sounds like a good deal might easily convince you to turn over your plastic. It's not that you're feeling reckless; you just need to experience the rush that accompanies acquiring something new. Take a friend along wherever you go, even to the grocery store. Be sure to confirm the warranties and save the receipts on any major purchases. Proactive measures prevent financial regret. Author Anna Lappe said, "Every time you spend money, you're casting a vote for the kind of world you want." View your weekly and monthly Taurus horoscopes on HuffPost >> There's a lot to be said for venting your anger directly to the person who triggers it. Although expressing your emotions as they surface is not always comfortable, it's healthier than holding them in and letting them negatively impact your day. Assertive Mars enters your chatty sign and your 1st House of Personality where he resides for the next seven weeks. If someone crosses you now, don't be afraid to tell them about it as kindly and clearly as possible. Declaring your feelings frees you to move on. Novelist Maya Angelou said, "Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean." View your weekly and monthly Gemini horoscopes on HuffPost >> It's easier to keep quiet about your emotions until they absolutely refuse to cooperate in silence any longer, but that pattern needs to change now. You Crabs tend to keep your soft underbelly safely hidden beneath your tough outer shell. It's more important than ever to be honest about your intentions while red-hot Mars is set to burn a fiery path through your 12th House of Invisibility for the next couple of months. Articulate your inner process in ways that are as positive as possible. Depression is anger turned inward, so dole out your feelings appropriately instead. Turn your vulnerability into your strength. View your weekly and monthly Cancer horoscopes on HuffPost >> You're eager to devote extra time to a cause that's near and dear to your heart. Happily, your compatriots are delighted and energized that you're onboard. You may not realize just how influential you are in your social stratosphere, but they certainly do. Don't even think about being too modest to allow it to happen if a bit of publicity is in order. Keep the end goal in mind and see yourself as a valuable commodity. The fact that you might also enjoy the attention only enhances the end result. When you shine, the whole world shines back at you. View your weekly and monthly Leo horoscopes on HuffPost >> An authority figure who may regularly push your buttons could soon prove themselves to be more of an ally than you can imagine. If you two recently interacted with good results, they are likely to come to your defense now if needed. Ironically, you might also be called upon to vouch for their skills. Be fair-minded and keep your feelings out of the equation today. Consider the abilities they bring to the table and the leadership they provide via their experience. Demonstrating your integrity requires a precise mix of objectivity and trust. View your weekly and monthly Virgo horoscopes on HuffPost >> Practicing self-restraint is a clever way to keep things on an even keel and, fortunately, one of your talents. However, you can rest assured you are more than willing to let your thoughts fly as soon as they cross your mind while impulsive Mars strides through your 9th House of Opinions. Thankfully, you're unlikely to lose any friends in the process. In fact, you could win some admirers by showing them how easy it can be to explain your views without offending anyone. Discernment and discretion make you a master of diplomacy. View your weekly and monthly Libra horoscopes on HuffPost >> Your lifelong fascination with puzzles and your fame for solving whodunits precedes you. This talent is supercharged over the next seven weeks while Mars in perpetually curious Gemini sets up shop in your 8th House of Mysteries. You are determined to get to the bottom of any conundrum that crosses your path now. Regardless of whatever you're trying to find, it's not far off. Relax and let it happen. Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle said, "Being at ease with not knowing is crucial for answers to come to you." View your weekly and monthly Scorpio horoscopes on HuffPost >> Fasten your seat belt because there won't be many boring encounters on your agenda for the next couple of months. Mars makes his fiery presence known in your 7th House of One-to-One Relationships, turning up the thermostat on even the most casual meetings and bringing passion into every discussion. Of course, you live for this sort of thrill, so you are likely to love every moment. If you're unattached, think of it as a buffet. If you're not, reassure your partner by being inclusive when making new connections. Chemistry states the more energy you put into a bond, the harder it is to break. View your weekly and monthly Sagittarius horoscopes on HuffPost >> Changing channels isn't something you're ordinarily fond of once you start watching, but it's been known to happen. If something new catches your attention while you're flipping around, you aren't averse to ditching the past and investigating the future. So, if a chance to switch your field of work comes along now and you're already interested in the subject, you won't hesitate to jump in. Prepare yourself for just this sort of opportunity to be offered. Being open allows the universe to tap you on the shoulder with invitations for all kinds of exciting new adventures. View your weekly and monthly Capricorn horoscopes on HuffPost >> You don't need an excuse to head off alone into your lab -- whatever or wherever that might be -- to investigate a brilliant theory or develop one of your creative ideas. Although you may have to explain your absence to loved ones, they'll give you the time you need if they support your endeavors. Over the next seven weeks, a plethora of new ideas will captivate your mind. Keeping your dearest ones in the loop ensures their continued understanding and cooperation. However, isolation isn't your friend. Paradoxically, your productivity level directly correlates with the amount of play and pleasure in your life. View your weekly and monthly Aquarius horoscopes on HuffPost >> Your restless feelings lead you to wonder if it's time to make a drastic move. You're craving change in a serious way, no matter if it's related to your home or your vocation. Those rumblings you're experiencing in your gut can't be ignored any longer. Your quest now isn't to choose whether to allow transformation into your life; it's about where it's needed the most. The first step toward getting somewhere is to decide you're not going to stay where you are. Dr. Wayne Dyer wrote, "Our intention creates our reality." View your weekly and monthly Pisces horoscopes on HuffPost >> Your Daily Horoscope ... Read more » 3:30 AM