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Why Americans believe Obama is a Muslim

There's something beyond plain old ignorance that motivates Americans to believe President Obama is a Muslim, according to a first-of-its-kind study of smear campaigns led by a Michigan State University psychologist.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Aug 31, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (46) | comments 195 | with audio podcast

Online-only news outlets 'struggle to find funding'

The first report to assess systematically how online-only news websites across Western Europe are faring has found that new start-ups are struggling to find business models that can cover their operating costs.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

NY Times curbs free Web access, subscriptions rise

The New York Times said Tuesday it was cutting back on free access to its online content, as it announced gains in paid subscriptions to its news website.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

News outlets losing ground to tech rivals: report

Mobile devices and social networks are boosting news consumption but media outlets are lagging behind technology companies in reaping the profits, according to a report published on Monday.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 19, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Beijing orders microbloggers to register real names

Beijing city authorities on Friday issued new rules requiring microbloggers to register their real names before posting online, as the Chinese government tightens its grip on the Internet.

Technology / Internet

created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Study: Most people still don't trust online info

Over the past decade, Americans have witnessed the rise of social networks and mobile technology that's put the Internet at an arm's reach, day and night - yet a new study has found that people are even more distrustful of ...

Technology / Internet

created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Federal judge: Montana blogger is not journalist

A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that a Montana woman sued for defamation was not a journalist when she posted online that an Oregon lawyer acted criminally during a bankruptcy case, a decision with implications for bloggers ...

Technology / Internet

created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Apple's pipeline: What's coming next

The most common refrain on Thursday among Apple Inc. investors and analysts was that the resignation of Chief Executive Steve Jobs should not affect the company's pipeline of products that are expected to drive strong earnings ...

Technology / Business

created Aug 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Huff Post visitors pass NYTimes.com: tracker

The Huffington Post received more traffic than the website of The New York Times in May, the first time it has surpassed NYTimes.com in unique visitors, tracking firm comScore said Thursday.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Be specific: Perceived media bias can lead to political action

Politicians should be careful when they rail against mainstream news media. A study from North Carolina State University shows that perceived bias of media outlets can lead to increased political engagement – but only ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Bieber, Angry Birds, NY Times get Webby nods

Pop star Justin Bieber, game sensation Angry Birds and The New York Times were among the nominees on Tuesday for the 15th annual Webby Awards.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Zite news app accused of copyright infringement

The Washington Post, Dow Jones, Time Inc. and other news organizations have accused iPad news reader Zite of copyright infringement and told the Canadian startup to stop displaying their articles.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 31, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

WikiLeaks rival launches new secret-spilling site

(AP) -- A former WikiLeaks spokesman launched a rival website Friday, saying he planned to give whistleblowers more control over the secrets they spill.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 28, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Baseball front offices slow to trust independent bloggers, research shows

(PhysOrg.com) -- Independent bloggers represent the least trusted media type and are the most likely to be turned down for press pass requests, according to the first academic study to assess the sentiments of media-credentialing ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Aug 24, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Newspapers make move to online only

If the Seattle Post-Intelligencer stops publishing in print but stays alive in some form online - as now seems likely - it won't be the first daily newspaper to make the move.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0