SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Thursday ramped up its fight against "fake news" by adding tips on how to tell when shared stories are bogus.
An initiative being launched in the US, France and a dozen other countries added an educational tool in an "awareness display" in news feeds at the leading online social network.
"By clicking on the awareness display located at the top of their news feed, users will be able to access a dedicated area that includes tips for identifying and reporting false information," Facebook said in…
VATICAN CITY: Journalism based on gossip or rumors is a form of "terrorism" and media that stereotype entire populations or foment fear of migrants are acting destructively, Pope Francis said on Thursday.
KARACHI: PTI chairman Imran Khan’s wife promptly stirred into action, following British newspaper’s report questioning her degree, and altered the university name on her official website.
WASHINGTON: When three buildings collapsed and ignited a blaze in New York on Thursday, a smartphone app brought the live video feed to anyone online wanting to watch.
Journalists can prove to be either the biggest asset to society or its worst evil, depending upon which moral side the professional opts to operate on. Throughout history, there are those journalists who have braved atrocities in order to uncover hidden agendas and intricate conspiracies. Whereas, there are those as well who have misled the general population and chosen to side with the elite, for riches and financial gains. So if you're a journalist, or aspire on becoming one, the following ten movies will delight you to no…