During last week's vice presidential debate, the Republican candidate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R–Ohio), decried "the threat of censorship." One example he cited was "big technology companies" that are ...

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Debunking, 'prebunking,' nudging and teaching digital literacy are several of the more effective ways to counter misinformation, according to a new report. Debunking, "prebunking," nudging and ...

Young people are particularly susceptible to misleading information on social media. Yet insights from developmental psychology show that they also have unique strengths to build resilience. In a new ...

Misinformation is found in every element of our online lives. It ranges from fake products available to buy, fake lifestyle posts on social media accounts and fake news about health and politics.

On Sept. 3, 2025, Florida announced its plans to be the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school. As experts on the history of American ...