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International Fact Checking Day | Media Advisory
In today's digital age where information spreads rapidly and misinformation can have profound consequences, International Fact Checking Day stands as a beacon of truth and ...
The science of leap day
The arrival of a leap year brings with it myths, legends and superstitions about its origin. John Gizis, professor of physics and astronomy at the ...
Finding Truth among the Tweets. Our expert weighs in on the role social media has during war.
With the Israel-Hamas war raging on, social media provides a source of information for many individuals to stay up to date. Across platforms there are ...
Repeatedly seeing headlines of wrongdoing reduces perception of moral offense
A study recently published in Psychological Science reveals that when people repeatedly encounter headlines about corporate wrongdoing, they view the wrongdoing as less unethical and ...
Sorting through the socials: Augusta University expert explains why students need more literacy and awareness when it comes to social media
In this day and age, people of all ages are often on social media. While most of the platforms can be engaging for the good, ...
UConn's Amanda J. Crawford on one Sandy Hook family's 'epic fight'
Since December 14, 2012, the families of 18 children and six adults murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School have been forced to live amidst a tidal wave of ...
'Good Guys With Guns May Be Heroes—But They're Not Our Solution '
Each tragic event mass shooting dominates the news cycle, leaving the public grieving -- and demanding answers and solutions. But while an armed gunman in ...
The Legacy of Shinzo Abe
The shocking assassination of Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, has been met with disbelief and condolences from within his country and around ...
Levity Aside, the 2022 White House Correspondents Dinner Reminded Us of Our Mission
As expected, Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” did a fantastic job presiding over last Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ ...
Journalism, Libel, and Political Messaging in America - UConn's Expert Weighs in
Former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin didn't cause the deadly 2011 shooting in Tuscon, Arizona, that injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, says former journalist ...