For a serious news thread that does not warrant comment...but only serves as a link to appropriate news sources...I would think that a simple post to the Admin Mods to lock the thread from further comments would be appropriate. If they think it appropriate. I’ve seen them do it before.
When some bozo decides to throw mis-information in the mix, it increases the work load of those just trying to get accurate info.
Not my board and they obviously can do whatever they can get away with.
I'll just keep track of those posters and not rely on them for important and factual information. ;)
/johnny