Reading the News
Three News Reports May Still Lead Back to One Original Source
Several headlines may repeat one wire report or announcement. Trace the reporting trail before counting independent confirmation.
CONTEXT FOR EVERYDAY CURIOSITY
source checking
Media Literacy
A News Photograph Can Be Genuine and Still Have the Wrong Caption
Check a news image’s date, place and original caption before accepting the claim attached to it, even when the photograph itself appears authentic.
Media Literacy
An Old Story in a New Share: Check the Date Before You React
Trace a shared headline back to its original publication, separate event and update dates, and check whether the claim still describes the present.