Fact vs Fake tip #3: Look for Emotional Manipulation.

Fact vs Fake tip #3: Look for Emotional Manipulation. Fake news and propaganda often use emotional language to sway opinions. If the article is trying to make you angry, afraid, or smug – be skeptical. Activating your emotions doesn’t prove a piece of news is fake, but it is a sign to take an extra-careful look.
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Fact vs Fake tip #2: Is it the whole story?

Fact vs Fake tip # 1: Is it the whole story? Cross-reference information. Don’t rely on a single source. Check the facts against multiple other sources, especially those that have a different viewpoint. If a claim is true, multiple sources should verify it.
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Bot networks. Online propaganda. “Troll farms”.

Hostile governments, and ideological factions spend millions to flood your news and social media with known untruths about what’s happening in Ukraine.

The good news: Today, it’s easier than ever to trace reports back to the source.


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Online claims misrepresent White House remarks on Ukraine military aid | Fact Check

Online claims misrepresent White House remarks on Ukraine military aid | Fact Check

[T]he president did not threaten to deploy US troops to fight Russia if the budget was not approved. Instead, he was warning of what may happen if Russian forces were to expand into any of the NATO territories neighboring Ukraine, which the United States is bound by treaty to help.
This Is a Real Photo Of Putin Speaking with Other Leaders at an Enormous Table | Snopes.com

This Is a Real Photo Of Putin Speaking with Other Leaders at an Enormous Table | Snopes.com

Claim: A photo authentically shows Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking with regional leaders at an enormous but sparsely populated table. Rating: True […] Putin’s public appearances often involve abnormally long or large tables, which has been a consistent source of speculation and mockery since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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