Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How To Spot It

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Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How To Spot It

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Apr 20, 2020

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Experts say the coronavirus outbreak may be the biggest source of internet misinformation ever. Fake cures, unscientific tips, and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 are flooding the Internet — but there are ways to sniff out misinformation.

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Apr 20, 2020

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