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Facebook to launch news feature that includes Breitbart

October 27, 2019 2 min read Breitbart Facebook Media news politics

Yes, it’s even more news about Facebook. (Things have been very busy lately for Mark Zuckerberg’s company.) Late last week, Facebook announced plans to launch a dedicated news tab

How to avoid misinformation on social media, plus reputable news sources to follow

October 20, 2019 3 min read Media news newspaper politics Snopes

A list of tips for following reputable news sources and avoiding misinformation online.

Only 33% of Americans trust news most of the time?

December 19, 2016 2 min read Donald Trump infographic Media news public broadcasting Statista

Trust in news has been in the news in the US since the election last month. Facebook and other social media sources are dealing with the problem of widespread fake news stories. Some

How to spot fake news on social media (or anywhere else)

November 20, 2016 2 min read Facebook Media news

There’s been a lot of discussion lately about the role social media plays in modern journalism and news stories. In particular, Facebook’s under a lot of scrutiny over its