Just 26% of Americans say they trust most news most of the time. Explore the vital role of news literacy in a democracy and be armed with the knowledge and tools to become more news-literate.
National News Literacy Week kicks off amid changing media industryThe E.W. Scripps Co. is partnering with the News Literacy Project to ensure the public has the skills to be informed and participate in a democracy.
In 'news deserts,' small towns can struggle to tell their storiesIn rural America, small communities are often reliant on large outside news outlets, and miss opportunities to tell their own stories.
A high school yearbook group examines fairness and accuracy in newsThe school has transitioned from an annual yearbook with sections like sports and activities to a year-long, magazine-type publication.
Scripps News Reports: Building Better NewsHear from E.W. Scripps Company CEO Adam Symson about news literacy and the tools available for navigating the information landscape.
Artificial intelligence introduces new ethical issues to newsgatheringA study found that 75% of journalists and editors surveyed around the world have used AI in the chain of newsgathering, production, and distribution.
The war on misinformation in modern wartimeDuring modern warfare, there are two battles: the fight from the front lines and the fight on misinformation online.
Young people are increasingly getting their news onlineNearly 50% of young people don't trust national media, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center.
On World Press Freedom Day, UN says press freedom is under attackWhile the internet has provided more channels for information and expression, it's also created avenues for misinformation, polarization and violence.
Where Gen Z gets its news: Social mediaA 2022 poll shows network and cable TV news came in fifth and sixth place, with newspapers dead last.
Why audiences are getting their news from comediansGetting some comedy with your news may help you remember what you’re learning.
What Rep. George Santos' fallout reveals about the newsCongressman George Santos' rocky start to his political career paints a picture of what our news landscape looks like today.
Media literacy helps students think critically about the newsSome states have implemented laws requiring news literacy classes in schools. How are teachers are bringing those lessons to the classroom?
Sending news behind barsNews Inside is a free print magazine specifically made for incarcerated people.
E.W. Scripps CEO shares his thoughts on the changing news industryAdam Symson sits down with Scripps News' Christian Bryant to explore news industry challenges and why he has hope for the future of media.
How do you make a news story? Here's our step-by-step processScripps News pulls back the curtain on how we create a story from start to finish, from an idea to your screen.
Is the news too negative?Many Americans say they avoid the news because it's often negative, but research shows humans tend to be more attentive to bad news.
News trust is highest in Finland. Can the US learn from that?Finland reports the highest levels of news trust among its public in the world. Why don't other countries have similar public opinion?
Why don't Americans trust the media?On National News Literacy Week, media experts share where the mistrust in media likely came from and how to know which outlets to trust.
US newspapers continue to die at a rapid rateAround 7% of America's counties now have no local news outlets, and around 20% are at risk of their communities becoming news deserts.
Why You Should Question The News You ConsumeWith misinformation spreading like wildfire, Newsy takes part in News Literacy Week to help people make informed decisions on the news they consume.
How To Spot And Limit The Spread Of Fake NewsAs part of National News Literacy Week, we're looking at how to spot fake news.
Teen Organization Promotes News Literacy Among Younger GenerationsCharlotte Hampton and Isabel Tribe co-founded Teens for Press Freedom to promote freedom of the press and factual literacy among young people.
Company Created Tool To Identify Trusted News SourcesNewsGuard is a tool that rates certain websites on its trustworthiness as an accredited source.
Helping Young People Separate Fact From FictionExperts say there's a misconception that just because young people are proficient at using digital devices, they're also good at making sense of info.
Explaining The Rise Of Mistrust In News MediaOnly 24% of Americans trust TV anchors. Journalists as a whole don't rank much better, at 26%.
Fact Or Opinion: The Importance Of Understanding Your NewsNational News Literacy Week promotes the importance of identifying credible news in order to stop misinformation from spreading.
Newsy poll: Americans say Facebook is biggest source of misinformationA Newsy/YouGov poll found Americans trust journalists over family and friends as trustworthy sources of news.
Experts Warn Misinformation Campaigns Are On The RiseSome protests that erupted during the pandemic were led by astroturfing campaigns.
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The Impact Of Misinformation On Minority CommunitiesA Chicago-based coalition is using facts to fight misinformation in Latino immigrant communities.
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Taking A Look At Manipulated Images On Social MediaNewsy looked through thousands of fact-checked posts on social media to help you better spot manipulated content.
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Deepfake Videos Are Getting Better, And The Pentagon Is WorriedThe Defense Department is funding research into technology able to automatically detect doctored media.
Tips To Separate Fact From Fiction In Your NewsfeedFact checking organizations help people determine what information is trustworthy.
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These Websites 'Masquerade' As Local News, Share Partisan MessagesOne media expert told Newsy more and more news sites with local-sounding names only "masquerade as a local news organization."
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Fake News And The 1918 FluA propaganda machine and a law threatening prison for criticizing the U.S. government encouraged newspapers to censor the 1918 flu and it cost lives.
