Lab leak: can intelligence be trusted?

Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos reveal the intelligence community’s latest claims about the origins of Covid-19, and question whether the masses can trust the intelligence, following decades of lies. They also discuss the US Justice Department’s surveillance of journalists. Plus, science writer Nicholas Wade breaks down the lab-leak theory. … Read More >Lab leak: can intelligence be trusted?

‘Will not be silenced’: AP, Al Jazeera condemn Israel for bombing Gaza media offices & nearly killing their journalists

The Associated Press and Al Jazeera have both issued statements condemning the bombing of Gaza media offices by the Israeli military, claiming that the “disturbing” attack almost killed several reporters. … Read More >‘Will not be silenced’: AP, Al Jazeera condemn Israel for bombing Gaza media offices & nearly killing their journalists

Russian ex-police officers face up to 16 years in prison over claims they fabricated false drugs charges against Meduza journalist

Prosecutors in Moscow are reportedly seeking lengthy jail terms in the case of five former police officers accused of attempting to frame a reporter from Russian-language news site Meduza on trumped-up charges of drug possession. … Read More >Russian ex-police officers face up to 16 years in prison over claims they fabricated false drugs charges against Meduza journalist

French Muslim journalist who criticized govt ‘Islamophobia’ asks Macron for protection after receiving death threats

A Muslim journalist has appealed to French President Emmanuel Macron for protection against death threats. She rose to popularity by debating conservative politicians on TV and arguing against a hijab ban. … Read More >French Muslim journalist who criticized govt ‘Islamophobia’ asks Macron for protection after receiving death threats

‘It’s their revenge’: Lockdown-skeptic Rebel News vows to sue Montreal police after reporters detained at ‘illegal gathering’

Reporters for the right-leaning news outlet Rebel News have posted videos showing employees being detained by police at an Airbnb location where they were working, covering Covid-19 lockdown measures. … Read More >‘It’s their revenge’: Lockdown-skeptic Rebel News vows to sue Montreal police after reporters detained at ‘illegal gathering’

Where’s Biden hidin’? EVEN CNN begins asking questions, as president goes record time without press conference with Q&A

Joe Biden has gone longer without giving a press conference with questions and answers than any US president in modern history. Now the elation of his inauguration’s worn off, even his allied media are beginning to wonder why. … Read More >Where’s Biden hidin’? EVEN CNN begins asking questions, as president goes record time without press conference with Q&A

Journalists working in Russia for international media could be deemed ‘foreign agents’ if they engage in politics, officials warn

Journalists working for international outlets in Russia may be added to the foreign agents register, if they are deemed to have conducted activities “incompatible with their profession,” such as taking part in political protests. … Read More >Journalists working in Russia for international media could be deemed ‘foreign agents’ if they engage in politics, officials warn