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We live in a world of fast-paced news cycles. We also live in an era of misinformation, disinformation, fake news...and more. This guide will help you develop the skills needed to figure out how to understand the world, the news, and other...

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We hear the words "misinformation", "disinformation", and "fake news" all the time. But, what do they actually mean?

News: Fake News, Misinformation & Disinformation
Sorting through the vast amount of information created and shared online is challenging even for experts. This page defines terms including and related to "fake news" while offering resources and information to avoid both reading and sharing it. The more aware you are of what false information is and how it spreads, the better you will be at avoiding it yourself - and helping your friends and family do the same.

Current Events & Critical Thinking

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