You all were quoting my court case, fox did argue that technically lying is not a violation of any law rule or regulation fo the FCC.   And in order to file a whistleblower case in Florida, you have to violate a law, rule or regulation.   see foxbghsuit.com  As to the science question- it is possible journalists don't fully appreciate the language of science whicih is quite precise. Journalists are trying to speak to a wide audience, that may account for some of the disparity.