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Online disinformation and misinformation must force reporters to ‘prove’ the truth, says veteran news editor 
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Online disinformation and misinformation must force reporters to ‘prove’ the truth, says veteran news editor 

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Who believes ‘fake news’? Regardless of age and politics, people who endorse lies are aware they could be made up, research says
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Who believes ‘fake news’? Regardless of age and politics, people who endorse lies are aware they could be made up, research says

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Experts on disinformation talk Israel-Hamas: It’s a ‘toxic stew of an information environment’
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Experts on disinformation talk Israel-Hamas: It’s a ‘toxic stew of an information environment’

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Democrats and Republicans consume very different news content on Facebook, researcher says
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Democrats and Republicans consume very different news content on Facebook, researcher says

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Are you more likely to believe misinformation about Ukraine or COVID-19?

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Are you more likely to believe misinformation about Ukraine or COVID-19?

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Vaccine misinformation on social media can be a life-or-death problem

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Vaccine misinformation on social media can be a life-or-death problem

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Liberals and conservatives agree on need for social media ‘labeling’ to counter misinformation, problematic speech, study finds
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Liberals and conservatives agree on need for social media ‘labeling’ to counter misinformation, problematic speech, study finds

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Should Facebook, Twitter review your posts before they’re published?

Should Facebook, Twitter review your posts before they’re published?

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Hate thrives on social media — but who should police it?

Hate thrives on social media — but who should police it?

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The leading source of false claims about COVID-19? Hint: It’s not Facebook or Twitter.

The leading source of false claims about COVID-19? Hint: It’s not Facebook or Twitter.

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Pandemic takes a toll on mental health of US residents, new national survey shows

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Pandemic takes a toll on mental health of US residents, new national survey shows

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COVID-19 misconceptions are hard to fight. Cognitive psychology might help spot why people get the coronavirus wrong.
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COVID-19 misconceptions are hard to fight. Cognitive psychology might help spot why people get the coronavirus wrong.

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