Fake News
-
How to spot fake news? Canadians need better education: EU officialCanadians could be better informed on how to spot fake news, the European Union's head of combating foreign interference said during a recent visit to Canada.CanadaApr 3, 2023
-
Researchers explore misinformation during Quebec election campaignA group of researchers at McGill University conducted a study into online misinformation and the possible effects on the provincial election campaign.PoliticsOct 3, 2022
-
-
Advertisement
-
How podcasts have become misinformation machines — and what can be done about it'This is the consequence when people have totally not just lost faith in the media apparatus, but have become openly hostile to it,' said Justin Ling, a disinformation expert.CanadaAug 21, 2022
-
-
Advertisement
-
Misinformation megaphone: Does news coverage of unscientific, hateful rhetoric amplify it?Could journalists covering unscientific or hateful movements accidently disseminate those views to a wider audience?ScienceFeb 17, 2022
-
How do you spot and debunk misinformation? Experts chime inExperts say falling for fake news is not a measure of intellect. Everyone is vulnerable.FeaturesMay 29, 2021
-
-
Facebook and fake news: U.S. tops list of targets of foreign influence operationsFacebook said the domestic influence operations that targeted the U.S. were operated by conspiratorial or fringe political actors, PR or consulting firms and media websites.TechMay 26, 2021
-
-
Why is opposition to lockdowns, masks and science growing? The psychology of defiance explainedIt's one thing to be tired of lockdown. It's another to deny the science behind health restrictions altogether.HealthApr 27, 2021
-
Fact or Fiction: Are news reporters straying from the ethics and standards of journalism?Is the need for readership revenue pushing news outlets to use frowned-upon marketing gimmicks?FeaturesApr 2, 2021
-
-
Advertisement
-
Prince Harry lands second job as commissioner studying ‘fake news’Prince Harry will join several high-profile figures to study misinformation and disinformation, in addition to his new mental health job.TrendingMar 24, 2021
-
-
Advertisement
-
Those who spread BS are more likely to be duped by it themselves: UWaterloo studyA University of Waterloo study found those who often peddled persuasive BS did not have high-quality BS detectors themselvesCanadaMar 9, 2021
Trending
-
Nova Scotia child dies from aggressive form of strep, family speaks out8,764 Read
-
Who is Rose Hanbury and how does she tie into the Kate Middleton drama?5,710 Read
-
Group of heroic women beat up cougar to save friend trapped in its jaws4,849 Read
-
Céline Dion shares rare photo with sons, ‘determined’ to return to stage4,077 Read
-
Ontario woman seeks justice in brutal slaying of pet emu, worries for family’s safety2,674 Read
-
‘Impossible’ for Donald Trump to pay $454M bond, his lawyers say2,076 Read
-