Fake News Friday - Sept. 16, 2022

​Fake News Friday

September 16, 2022​

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Multiple Choice

Is it true that the BBC changed their homepage to black in preparation for the death of Elizabeth II?

• Yes, this is real news

• No, this is fake news. The BBC news homepage normally has a black background

Multiple Choice

Is it true that Dr. Ahmed Kalebi posted a correction to his own tweet after he discovered the truth regarding BBC's homepage?

• Yes, this is true

• No, he never admitted his mistake

​Fake News Friday Takeaway

Major breaking news events result in a flood of information. As everyone rushes online to share updates, speculate about recent developments and post jokes, criticism and hot takes, it creates a confusing landscape to navigate. When this claim was shared on social media, many people accepted this rumor as fact because it seems to be true. Remember to pause and critically examine the claims on your feed before spreading posts that could be false.

Source: The Sift from the News Literacy Project

Multiple Choice

Does this photo show King Charles III mourning the death of his mother, Elizabeth II?

• Yes, this is King Charles III crying after hearing of his mother's death

• No, this is NOT King Charles III

• This is a photo of King Charles III, but it was taken before the death of Queen Elizabeth II

• This photo is from an untrustworthy source so there is no way to be certain

​Fake News Friday Takeaway

It is easy to get caught up in the moment during a breaking news event. As we try to keep up with the flood of information in our social media feeds, it’s tempting to take things at face value so we can keep scrolling. When a photograph of a devastated-looking Charles started circulating after news of Elizabeth’s death, many accepted it as genuine because it was poignant and because it just felt true. When an image is paired with a claim, especially during a major event, it’s natural to perceive a connection

Source: The Sift from the News Literacy Project

Multiple Choice

Is this a real quote from the Bible?

• Yes, this is a quote from Scripture

• No, this is NOT found in the Bible

• This is from the Bible, but the Biblical reference is misquoted