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Nov 13, 2023 · Who checks the fact-checkers? Penn State researchers A study found high agreement on like claims for PolitiFact and Snopes.

3 days ago · What is the International Fact-Checking Network? The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter was launched in 2015 to bring together the growing community of fact-checkers around the ...

Nov 2, 2021 · Should you trust media bias charts? These controversial charts claim to show the political lean and credibility of news organizations. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Dec 20, 2024 · What would a government shutdown mean for you? Here’s what we know. TSA and air traffic controllers will have to work, but without regular paychecks. During a 2018-19 shutdown, many chose not to ...

In the first year of the Poynter Journalism Prizes, judges named winners and finalists in 10 categories in April 2024. They are listed here.

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Jan 7, 2025 · No, cancer isn’t a parasite, and ivermectin can’t cure it Cancer grows from mutations in a person’s cells. Parasites are separate organisms that live on or in another host organism.