News Flash: False news reports are hindering the emergency response to Harvey
Fake news: “false information disguised as a legitimate news story, not reporting that people dislike for political reasons and label fake news” (PBS Newshour).
Detecting Fake News
If you are interested, here are a few more helpful links on how to spot fake news.
- 10 Ways to Spot a Fake News Story (howstuffworks)
- The Fact Checker’s guide for detecting fake news (Washington Post) - includes video
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