New Cornell University research finds journalistic fact checks are a more effective counter to COVID-19 misinformation than the false news tags commonly used by social media outlets.
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Feb 16, 2022
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French authorities said Monday they would begin testing limited daily permits to visit one of the most pristine coves near the Mediterranean city of Marseille, where summer crowds have sharply increased erosion risks.
Environment
Jan 31, 2022
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A felony history carries more than just a social stigma. It can lead to more adults without work—even after paying their debt to society.
Social Sciences
Nov 9, 2021
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Although many Americans favor expanding background checks for gun purchases, gun-control measures in Congress have failed to garner enough votes to pass. In contrast, some state legislatures have enacted measures to reduce ...
Social Sciences
Oct 22, 2021
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Fact-checking works to reduce false beliefs across the globe, according to a new study conducted in four countries.
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2021
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In the face of grave concerns about misinformation, social media networks and news organizations often employ fact-checkers to sort the real from the false. But fact-checkers can only assess a small portion of the stories ...
Social Sciences
Sep 1, 2021
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Firearm purchases and firearm violence surged dramatically during the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program (VPRP), published in Injury ...
Social Sciences
Jul 8, 2021
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With truth famously known as the "first casualty of war," a Norwegian parliamentarian announced Thursday that she is nominating "fact-checkers" for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
Other
Jan 21, 2021
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George Floyd's death highlighted how even a minor alleged infraction—in his case, over a fake $20 bill—can lead to a fatal interaction with law enforcement.
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2020
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A fear for health and safety that crosses party lines has driven a record number of American gun sales during the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, raising the potential for accidental deaths and the need ...
Social Sciences
Sep 4, 2020
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