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Jun 12
Claims that Donald Trump is creating a new $250 bill featuring his face are going viral. But a (legislative) bill being introduced doesnāt automatically mean a new (dollar) bill in your wallet. #FactCheck #Mediawise #Politics #Trump
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Jun 10
Youāve definitely got something better to do than spend all your time online this summer. Hereās one tip to help you manage your screen time by setting limits on YouTube Shorts. Set the timer, then hit the beach!
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Jun 2
Is the TikTok showing Papa Johnās using a drone to deliver sandwiches real, or just more AI? Before you take a bite out of the claim, check the facts.
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May 31
Donāt forget to apply to be a member of our new crew of the Teen Creator Network! Itās your turn to be a MediaWise team member covering the news and using social media to help us spread the word. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1Fā¦
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May 28
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Our next newsletter goes out next Thursday so sign up to receive information we send out monthly to those interested in learning more ways to evaluate whatās real and whatās not.
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May 27
A post on X claims that dandelion roots might be able to kill cancer cells, but donāt get too blown away.
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May 18
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Apr 30
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MediaWise, Poynterās media literacy initiative, is launching a newsletter to help you make sense of what you see online.
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May 8
Influencers are pushing information that can relate to ADHD, but who are those sharing the information and why?
Self-awareness is helpful, but social media isnāt a diagnosis. If you think you may have ADHD, talk with a licensed professional.
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Apr 30
After the shooting at the White House Correspondentsā Dinner, rumors and theories that the whole thing was staged started surfacing online. But the facts donāt support them. Waiting for the full story to emerge is always your best move.
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Apr 30
Something new is coming to an inbox near you š
MediaWise, Poynterās media literacy initiative, is launching a newsletter to help you make sense of what you see online.
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Apr 21
Claims that the Artemis II mission was staged are taking off online. But a few quick searches can uncover the truth about the moon mission. #nasaartemis #NASA
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Apr 3
TSA lines are bad right nowā¦ but not everywhere. Donāt let TikTok make you arrive 4 hours too early āļøāļø āļø
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Mar 28
Big news hit the internet this week: apps like Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap just took some major losses in court.
Juries said these platforms may have designed their apps to be addictive and didnāt do enough to protect young users when it comes to mental health and safety.
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Mar 26
Friday, March 27th is National AI Literacy. To celebrate, we are partnering with our friends @davejorgenson & @Poynter to talk about all things AI literacy. Join us live at 1 p.m. ET here: youtube.com/watch?v=lnsOJPg0ā¦
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Mar 26
Wait, people are protesting on Roblox? From reenacting ICE raids to reports of hate groups, we looked into claims that people are using the platform for more than just games.
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Mar 25
AI is making it harder to detect scams. To avoid them, donāt let yourself be rushed into sending someone money, since scammers thrive on panic. @bychrisvazquez shares some more tips and tricks from our alt Ignite toolkit. (Not sponsored by Texas Instruments, by the way.)
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Mar 23
Today, teens are shaping how the news is understood on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. š±
Thatās why MediaWise is launching the Teen Creator Network with Local News Initiative, backed by a grant from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. Learn more at poynter.org/news-release/202ā¦
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Mar 12
We asked airie @airiesummer: How can content creators make media literacy part of what they do? Good news: You donāt have to be an expert to start. Small steps, building community and sharing what you learn can make a real difference. More resources: poynter.org/mediawise/prograā¦
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