Two people play 'Fake News!' game on their tablets and phones

Test your fake-news ninja skills with this free iOS game

Can you score better than the average news reader?

On Aug 21, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

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Bots play a crucial role in the spread of fake news, study finds

People are just as likely to spread news from a bot than any other human.

On Aug 14, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Some of President Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters online are claiming the recent news that the FBI raid at home of Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign manager, is “fake news.”

Trump supporters scream ‘fake news’ after reports of FBI raid on Manafort

The timing of the story's release is a real sticking point.

On Aug 9, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

The official White House Press Secretary Twitter account, @PressSec, no longer is exclusive in which member of the media it follows.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ @PressSec follows 28 journalists after report reveals she followed only Sean Hannity

The new list of followers includes some interesting additions.

On Aug 9, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Donald Trump has a staffer who is paid to find positive media stories about the president.

Trump pays a staffer $89,000 to find positive news stories about him

It might seem like an odd job for an administration that blasts 'fake news' media.

On Aug 8, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Donald Trump reading newspaper in the Oval Office

Here’s where the White House thinks you should get your news

Less than 1 percent of 'West Wing Reads' links are from neutral websites.

On Aug 7, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

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Facebook fact-checking partners will determine if news on your feed is fake

The feature is reportedly launching in the U.S., Germany, France, and the Netherlands, today.

On Aug 3, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Donald Trump launched a 'real news' video on his Facebook page

Trump debuts Facebook video series that delivers a heaping pile of positive ‘real news’

It's basically just two-and-a-half minutes of praise.

On Aug 2, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

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New website tracks Trump’s extensive war on journalism

The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker offers unprecedented data.

On Aug 2, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

It appears that many Republican voters share President Donald Trump’s disdain for the media.

Majority of GOP voters think courts should fine media outlets for bias

This goes far beyond President Trump's attacks on 'fake news.'

On Jul 26, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Donald Trump gives thumbs-up to Eagle Scout Ryan Zinke

Trump gets Boy Scouts to boo Obama, praises election win in bizarre Jamboree speech

Trump said he didn't want to talk about politics before talking a lot about politics.

On Jul 25, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

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UAE reportedly behind fake news that sparked diplomatic crisis with Qatar

The UAE has strongly denied reports that claim its involvement.

On Jul 17, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Elon Musk warns that AI could destroy us all, begs governors to take preemptive action

This, um, doesn't sound good.

On Jul 16, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Donald Trump blasts fake news on Twitter, says media is ‘distorting democracy’

The topic of Hillary Clinton also came up.

On Jul 16, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

Man walking with Fake News newspaper

This new game tests your ability to spot fake news—and it’s not as easy as you’d think

Factitious was designed as way to help people recognize what news is fake.

On Jul 4, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich