Bookmark these resources for verifying anything from the validity of political claims to fake bots on Twitter
Most journalists use the internet to find information, connect with sources or browse news content. But how can you be sure the website you are looking at, or that Twitter account you follow, are real?
To avoid using and spreading mis- and disinformation, check out these eight tools to verify validity of your sources and facts found online.
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