As the 2020 election approaches, don’t fall for the premise that young people, otherwise known as “digital natives,” are immune to misinformation.
Author: Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY
Facebook vows to remove content denying the Holocaust in reversal for Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook said Monday it is abolishing content that “denies or distorts” the Holocaust in a reversal of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s previous stance.
Working from home, in your bed? You’re not alone. Mattress sales are soaring during the pandemic.
Immersed in a work-from-home revolution, Americans are working from their beds, watching movies in the sack and upgrading their sleep gear amid COVID.
Trump administration imposes aluminum tariffs on $2B imports from 18 countries
The Trump administration is imposing tariffs on aluminum sheets imported from 18 countries accused of “dumping” them in the U.S.
Ruby Tuesday files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection: 185 restaurants closing
Hobbled by the pandemic and facing the same long-term challenges as other casual dining chains, Ruby Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Dow futures decline as stock investors worry as President Trump says he tested positive for COVID-19
After Trump tests positive for COVID-19, Dow futures fall as investors worry. The president testing positive led stocks to fall in pre-market trading.
Gas tax hikes pile up: States like New Jersey need road repair revenue as COVID-19 reduces driving
Americans dealing with the pandemic now have another reason to think twice before grabbing the pump: Gas taxes have increased to pay for road repairs.
A growing pedestrian safety crisis: Speed, short lights and SUVs are worsening a health epidemic
Angie Schmitt’s book, “Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America,” exposes the U.S. pedestrian safety crisis.
Debunked QAnon conspiracy theories are seeping into mainstream social media. Don’t be fooled.
Conspiracy theories connected to QAnon, which experts have called a “digital cult” due to its religious qualities, are spreading. Don’t be fooled.