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Credibility in the Spotlight as Gaza Journalist List Is Scrubbed by CPJ
world3 days ago

Credibility in the Spotlight as Gaza Journalist List Is Scrubbed by CPJ

HonestReporting alleges the Committee to Protect Journalists quietly removed six individuals from its Gaza casualty list—people tied to Hamas or Islamic Jihad—casting doubt on the NYT Gaza rape piece by Nicholas Kristof that cited CPJ data. Critics say the deletions, not publicly acknowledged, undermine the credibility of the Times report and CPJ’s journalism ethics, while CPJ maintains it updates its list when individuals are not actually journalists or when deaths aren’t work-related; the controversy deepens concerns about bias and transparency surrounding sources used in major outlets.

via freebeacon.com|
#cpj#credibility#gaza
Tiny Shortcuts, Major Fallout: The Credibility Crisis in Science
science2 months ago

Tiny Shortcuts, Major Fallout: The Credibility Crisis in Science

The article argues public trust in science is eroding as researchers repeatedly publish overconfident results shaped by tweaking—manipulating research design or data to fit desired outcomes—leading to replication failures and rising retractions. It frames fraud, honest error, and a murky middle, cites cases like Diederik Stapel, and contends that even small shortcuts distort findings and public confidence. It calls for clearer definitions, stronger transparency, and better communication of uncertainties to restore credibility.

via Nautilus | Science Connected|
#credibility#data-tweaks#fraud
Putin’s Global Prestige Erodes as Moscow Struggles to Keep Allies
world4 months ago

Putin’s Global Prestige Erodes as Moscow Struggles to Keep Allies

Western analysts say Putin’s war of attrition in Ukraine masks a broader erosion: Russia’s global influence is shrinking as allies in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America question Moscow’s promises and reliability. While China remains an enabler rather than a true partner, Moscow’s security guarantees are increasingly transactional, leaving partners to fend for themselves even as Moscow maintains selective ties and fertilizer trade leverage.

via Kyiv Post|
#alliances#credibility#foreign-policy
Trump weighs Iran strikes as questions mount on credibility and outcomes
world-politics4 months ago

Trump weighs Iran strikes as questions mount on credibility and outcomes

Amid massive anti-government protests in Iran and a brutal crackdown, Trump weighs potential U.S. strikes but faces questions about whether intervention would help protesters, achieve strategic aims, or merely create new problems. The debate echoes past cases like Syria and Libya, with critics warning against limited or misguided action and a new Quinnipiac poll showing majority opposition to military action; allies urge restraint, leaving the decision uncertain and closely tied to credibility and risk of blowback.

via vox.com|
#credibility#iran-protests#red-lines
White House Defends Trump’s Handling of Jobs Data Amid Controversy
politics9 months ago

White House Defends Trump’s Handling of Jobs Data Amid Controversy

The White House defended President Trump's decision to fire BLS director Erika McEntarfer, amid concerns about the credibility of employment data, with officials questioning the accuracy of the jobs reports and suggesting a need for new leadership at the agency, sparking bipartisan condemnation and fears of politicization of economic statistics.

via Al Jazeera|
#bureau-of-labor-statistics#credibility#employment-data
NDA Leads in Andhra Pradesh as Exit Polls Predict Jagan Reddy's Downfall
media-analysis2 years ago

NDA Leads in Andhra Pradesh as Exit Polls Predict Jagan Reddy's Downfall

India Today and Times Now have released conflicting exit poll predictions for the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, raising questions about their credibility. India Today forecasts a win for the Telugu Desam Party-led NDA, while Times Now predicts a victory for the YSR Congress Party. Both channels' predictions vary significantly, making it uncertain which will be closer to the actual results.

via Greatandhra|
#andhra-pradesh-elections#credibility#exit-polls