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Black press | LawTubers
Press freedom advocates decry a judge’s order for a Mississippi newspaper to remove an editorial, Black press legacy, and…
Gen Z knows journalism? | USAID rumor
Why marginalized groups distrust mainstream news outlets like BBC, a journalist opines about her Gen Z peers not understanding…
Super Bowl ‘Tayvoodoo’ | ICE rumors
Super Bowl and Taylor Swift conspiracy theories, AI newsletters, teens’ distrust of AI, false nutrition claims from wellness influencers,…
Teens’ smartphone detox | Musk hand gesture
Teens’ smartphone addiction, food journalists and influencers, and debunking a rumor about automatic Instagram and Facebook follows for @potus…
Cartoonist quits | TikTok ban looms
Political cartoonists in solidarity with Ann Telnaes, Meta scraps its fact-checking program, new journalism lingo list, and debunking the…
AI chatbots harming teens | Embracing influencers
How the YouTube algorithm led a teen to become anorexic, debunking rumors about slain UnitedHealthcare CEO, and Nieman Lab…