Once hailed as the pioneer of 24-hour news coverage, CNN (Cable News Network) began in 1980 with the promise of neutral, fact-based reporting delivered straight to the American people. Founded by Ted Turner, CNN emerged during the Cold War as a vehicle for bringing fast, global coverage into living rooms across the country. For years,…
Media Deception Series: The Bubba Wallace “Noose” Hoax
In June 2020, amid national protests following the death of George Floyd, a sensational news story swept across American media outlets. Bubba Wallace, the only black full-time driver in NASCAR’s top series, was reported to be the target of a hate crime: a noose had allegedly been found hanging in his garage stall at Talladega…