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How to Spot the Difference Between Fake and Credible News Sources

Information is everywhere nowadays. It's quite literally at our fingertips - easy to create, find, and share. While this definitely has its perks, it's so important  to know how to distinguish between sources that are credible and those that are fake. With a global pandemic still underway and protests against racial injustice and police brutality happening all over the nation, as well as being in the midst of a super important Presidential election year, we all need to remain informed and involved citizens. So, we've created a list of some of the most important questions to ask yourself when you come across news sources: Is this a satire or joke site? Check to see if the site on which an article is posted is a satire site, especially if it seems a little outlandish. The Onion is perhaps one of the most famous of these in the United States, but others include Big American News, CAP News, and National Report. A lot of times, these satire or joke sites will include a disclaim...