We keep an eye out for the most interesting stories about Labby subjects: digital media, startups, the web, journalism, strategy, and more. Here’s some of what we’ve seen lately.
The New York Times / Emily Cochrane, Christopher Flavelle, Michael D. Shear and Tiffany Hsu
/ Oct 7, 2024“‘I have been doing disaster work for nearly 20 years, and I cannot think of another acute disaster where there has been this much misinformation,’ said Samantha Montano, an assistant professor of emergency management at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy…In recent days, FEMA has been forced to contend with claims that it is stealing donations, diverting disaster aid to Ukraine or refusing help from others, a falsehood [Elon] Musk has spread.” —
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