A Duke University project that explores new forms of journalism. Tweets by @BillAdairDuke and @markstecel

Durham, N.C.
Joined November 2011
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Our annual census finds tremendous growth in fact-checking around the world. There are now 290 fact-checkers doing this important work in 83 countries. #GlobalFact7 reporterslab.org/annual-cens…
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FactStream users: I want to give you a sincere apology for our problems tonight. We are still sorting out what happened, but it appears we got hit with an unexpected surge of traffic that overwhelmed our servers and our architecture. We’ll fix and be better next time.
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FactStream users: We apologize for the problems. We’re getting huge unexpected traffic and are trying to respond. We still hope to fix before the speech ends.
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We’re having technical problems with FactStream. We’re working as quickly as possible to fix them.
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We’ve just completed some fascinating experiments in pop-up fact-checking as part of our Tech & Check Cooperative. Here’s what we found. niemanlab.org/2018/11/the-re…
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NEW: Manufacturing job creation has been strong recently, statistics confirm. bit.ly/2PKii6G
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Thanks to the generosity of four IRE members, we're introducing a new yearlong fellowship for journalists of color. The fellow will receive mentorship, data services and training at a CAR Boot Camp and both conferences. buff.ly/2NjWm4Q
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Massive subpoena initiated by ICE investigator asks for voter records in 44 NC counties. Read the subpoena from Wake County here: wral.com/massive-subpoena-as… #ncpol
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Some great news in our office: @cathyclabby is joining us to manage the @ReportersLab reporterslab.org/catherine-c…
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At the #TechAndCheck meeting last week, 48 people from four countries gathered at @ReportersLab to discuss the future of automated fact-checking poynter.org/news/automated-f…
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Automated fact-checking has come a long way. But it still faces significant challenges. poynter.org/news/automated-f…
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A team at Sanford's @ReportersLab has been developing a fact-checking app with partners like @PolitiFact. They're testing the app during the president's #SOTU2018 Tuesday. You're invited to help test the app during the speech. @DukeU @BillAdairDuke bit.ly/Sanford_factstream_ap…
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Tonight you can see what the future of fact-checking will look like: Join our beta test of FactStream during SOTU, with fact-checks from @GlennKesslerWP @PolitiFact & @factcheckdotorg reporterslab.org/live-fact-c…
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As we test our live fact-checking app, it’s cool to see the button on the home screen. We’re submitting to Apple this week; public beta coming soon!
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This 17-year-old high school student built her own fact-checking service — and Google is impressed poynter.org/news/website-hel…
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In the @TheHerald_Sun, an in-depth look at the feud between Duke EMS and Durham County by Matt Riley #DukeJournalism heraldsun.com/news/local/cou…
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Today, we are taking the unprecedented step of rescinding our Futrell Award to Charlie Rose. Read the full statement from @BillAdairDuke, director of the DeWitt Wallace Center: dewitt.sanford.duke.edu/char…