Confusion began when Jacobin and The New Statesman published early obituaries. The New Statesman quickly retracted its article and Jacobin changed the headline and tweet. Both outlets failed to verify Chomsky’s net worth with reliable sources, leading to widespread misinformation being collected by media outlets around the world.
This incident highlights the importance of fact checking, especially in sensitive situations. Chomsky’s wife confirmed that the reports about Chomsky’s death were not true.
Source: Ferra
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