Morning Jolt: People Believe ‘Fake News’ Because They Want it to Be True

There was a time that this was the second busiest shopping day of the year, as everyone went back to the stores to return the gifts that they didn't like or that didn't fit. This year, it's projected to be the eighth busiest shopping day of the year.

No, Really, We're Talking about Literal 'Fake News'

One more major journalistic scandal before the year closes out:

Der Spiegel has announced that it will press charges against a former star reporter accused of systemically faking interviews and articles, in what might be the biggest journalism scandal in Germany since another newsmagazine published fake Hitler diaries 35 years ago…

On Saturday night, the magazine announced in one of the many articles documenting Mr. [Claas] Relotius's misdeeds that the editors would be filing a criminal complaint against him after it emerged that ...

December 26 2018

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People Believe 'Fake News' Because They Want it to Be True Jim Geraghty There was a time that this was the second busiest shopping day of the year, as everyone went back to the stores to return the gifts that they didn't like or that didn't fit. This year, it's projected to be the eighth busiest shopping day of the year. No, Really, We're Talking about Literal 'Fake News' One more major journalistic scandal before the year closes out: Der Spiegel has announced that it will press charges against a former star reporter accused of systemically faking interviews and articles, in what might be the biggest journalism scandal in Germany since another newsmagazine published fake Hitler diaries 35 years ago… On Saturday night, the magazine announced in one of the many articles documenting Mr. [Claas] Relotius's misdeeds that the editors would be filing a criminal complaint against him after it emerged that ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories The Coming Scramble for Africa Arthur L. Herman China, and Russia to a degree, are ahead of the game, but the U.S. has the advantage going forward. Religious Liberty and Religious Exemptions: A Response to Yoo and Phillips Vincent Phillip Muñoz Legislative exemptions for religion are constitutionally permissible, but they are not mandated by the free-exercise clause. Shutdown Inevitable as Spending Bill Negotiations Stall Jack Crowe The government is expected to shutdown at midnight Friday due to Congressional inaction on the spending package before the Senate. ADVERTISEMENT Journalism Conservatives Should Love Steven Waldman and Charles Sennott It is vital for communities to have strong local news sources. To Shore Up the Defense-Industrial Base, Look to Norway Stephen Rodriguez,Frank Brundtland Steder and Leo Blanken Mutually beneficial defense partnerships are increasingly important in an era of Russian aggression and rapid technological change. The Top Ten Best Movies of 2018 Kyle Smith The purpose of a film is to move you, to draw an emotional reaction, to make you gasp or cry or sweat. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration's Effort to Tighten Asylum Rules Jack Crowe The Supreme Court upheld a ruling that blocked the Trump administration from immediately enforcing new rule changes on migrants seeking asylum. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 30% TODAY Photo Essays Cartoons of the Day: December 26, 2018 Christmas Lights ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.