online misinformation

It's increasingly hard to tell what's real online, especially on April Fools' Day. Experts offer these tips to avoid getting tricked.

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National

5 tips for not getting tricked online this April Fools' Day — and beyond

5:01am April 01, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

It's always smart to keep your guard up online, especially on April Fools' Day. Experts in misinformation and news literacy offer steps you can take to avoid getting fooled, and not just on Monday.

Many Americans are feeling like they've lost loved ones to a web of conspiracy theories and false information circulating online.

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Politics & Government

Combating Misinformation When A Loved One Is Caught In A Web Of Conspiracies

12:51pm January 31, 2021

by Sarah McCammon

The recent attack on the U.S. Capitol is a reminder of the potentially deadly impact of disinformation that is spreading online. Experts say there are several possible strategies for dealing with it.

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A nurse prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine at Croydon University Hospital in London.

Health & Safety

'The Perfect Storm': How Vaccine Misinformation Spread To The Mainstream

4:44pm December 10, 2020

by Shannon Bond

False claims about COVID-19 vaccines are spreading widely on social media, researchers warn. They could undermine public health efforts to curb the pandemic.