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A number of independent journalists in Mexico have banded together to form a crackdown against noticias falsas (fake news).

Social Justice

The Spread of Fake News Has Had Deadly Consequences in Mexico. Meet the People Trying to Stop It.

After an incorrect report spread on WhatsApp, a mob lynched two men in Acatlán de Osorio, Mexico. Fact-checkers came in and tried to uncover the truth of what happened.

Mark Oprea

Economics

Why Are So Many Silicon Valley Companies Valued in the Billions?

WhatsApp, Oculus, Instagram, Tumblr: These are just some of the technology companies recently valued at $1 billion or more. Whether we’re in a start-up bubble or not nobody can agree on, but one thing is certain: We have no idea what the future looks like, and an investment today could result in huge profits tomorrow.

Kyle Chayka