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Don’t Be Too Quick to Blame Social Media for America’s Polarization – Cable News Has Bigger Effect, Study Finds

The study tracked the TV news consumption habits of tens of thousands of American adults...

The Story Behind ‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols’ Iconic Interracial Kiss

The smooch was not a romantic one. But, in 1968, to show a Black woman...

How College Students Can Help Save Local News

College journalists are already helping to serve the communities where their universities are located by...

Did Marion Stokes Record the World’s Largest Personal Archive of Television?

The activist had recorded thousands of hours of television over decades.

What Will 2022 Bring in the Way of Misinformation on Social Media? Experts Weigh In

Misinformation concerning COVID-19 has cost countless lives all over the world.

Verified, Unofficial ‘Fox News’ YouTube Channels Spread Disinformation

Unofficial "Fox News Alert" YouTube channels with millions of subscribers posted altered video thumbnails to...

YouTube Removes Verified, Unofficial ‘Fox News’ Channels That Pushed Disinformation

The removals followed a Snopes investigation. The channels had a combined total of millions of...

Yes, Jeffrey Toobin Has Returned to CNN After Zoom Call Incident

Toobin returned to CNN after a months-long leave of absence.