BALLER | 01.18.25

Disinformation vs. Misinformation: What’s the Difference?

Disinformation vs. Misinformation: What’s the Difference?

On the surface, disinformation and misinformation have a lot in common: They’re both types of false information. In fact, misinformation can sometimes be disinformation, and disinformation can give way to misinformation. But despite their similarities, the two terms aren’t exactly interchangeable. Here’s how to know which term to use.

Rare whisky and comic books are coming together with “Maltyverse”

A whiskey multiverse? We’re in. Imagine sipping rare bourbons while flipping through comic panels that bring them to life. Villains, heroes, and 100-year-old lore—what more could a whiskey lover want? Would you choose the story or the sip? We say both.

What to Do If a Natural Disaster Happens During Your Vacation

With travel back in full swing, it is crucial to know how to behave—and how not to behave—should you find yourself in such an unfortunate situation. At the end of the day, safety is paramount, and there are a few things you should be keeping in mind to make sure you approach the situation with calm, rationality, and in the safest way possible.

The Curious Paradox in How We Address Each Other Today

Respect for pronouns? No problem. But calling your boss “Steve” on day one? Bold move, champ. If we can respect “they/them,” can we also give a little love to “Dr.” and “Sir”? Formality doesn’t bite—usually.

NYC’s Best New Steakhouse is a Seafood Restaurant

A steakhouse vibe with seafood? Now, that’s a curveball. Time and Tide is flipping the script on how we think about fish. Large format cuts in a way that…you’ve not seen before at an incredibly high level. Would you try a massive cut of halibut served like a ribeye? We’d say yes in a heartbeat.

The Roundup

Americans Spend $7 Million Per Day on TikTok Shop. An inside look into the Aladdin Sane Bar. 20 R-Rated movies that deserve the Lego treatment. This giant smiley face in Oregon appears in the trees in autumn. 10 books to read in 2025. A new study from psychologists says humor might be the key to successful parenting. How ‘Harry Potter’ became an unlikely influence on ‘Nosferatu’.

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