Family & Education By Judith Burns Education reporter 13 June 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Messenger Share this with Messenger Share this with Email Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/education-44454844 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel A few weeks ago, Chloe, 13, shared a hoax story about the alleged death of a favourite actor, Sylvester Stallone. "I thought it was real and shared it with family members. A lot … [Read more...] about Fake news ‘harms children’s self-esteem’
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David and Victoria Beckham hit out at ‘laughable fake news’ that caused divorce speculation
David and Victoria Beckham have hit out at fake news generated by social media that caused fevered online speculation the couple are to divorce. Claims the couple were to split began circulating on Twitter on Friday morning and even prompted a high street bookmakers to suspend betting on them getting a divorce. But suggestions of a ‘Bexit’ - a disbanding of Britain’s biggest celebrity brand - were scoffed at by the couple. The rumours were strongly denied by the Beckhams, clearly exasperated by the speed with which the internet can relay gossip as fact but unchecked. A spokesman for Victoria Beckham, the former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, said: “If I spent all my time responding to ridiculous Beckham gossip and rumours there wouldn’t be enough hours in the day. What nonsense. Journalist Chinese whispers and fake news fuelled by social media. There is no impending statement, no divorce.” David Beckham’s spokesman said: “It is … [Read more...] about David and Victoria Beckham hit out at ‘laughable fake news’ that caused divorce speculation
French Lawmaker Compares Drafting Fake News Law to ‘Walking on Razor’s Edge’
"This law is like walking on a razor's edge: there is a danger on one side, there is a danger on the other side, and we have to make it between the two sides," the lawmaker said. According to her, the draft law would aim to avoid "the distortion of the public opinion under the weight of 'fake news' that people believe in." Asked who would determine which news is fake, the lawmaker said that she did not know yet how this would work and admitted that this was a "delicate" aspect. READ MORE: Twitter Meets Facebook's Counter-Fake News Measures With Pinch of Salt © AP Photo/ Marcio José Sánchez Not So Social: Facebook Founder Snubs UK Inquiry Into Fake NewsAccording to excerpts from the draft law published by media in March, the country's broadcasting watchdog Conseil superieur de l’audiovisuel (CSA) would have a broader authority over the operations of foreign media … [Read more...] about French Lawmaker Compares Drafting Fake News Law to ‘Walking on Razor’s Edge’
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To report corrections & clarifications, contact: Please indicate whether you're responding to content online or in the newspaper. The following corrections & clarifications have been published on stories produced by USA TODAY's newsroom: April 2018 News: A previous version of this story misstated Elliot Rodger's weapons. He used both a knife and a gun. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/03/31/masculinity-traditional-toxic-trump-mens-rights/99830694/ Video: A previous version of this video misstated the number of Americans living with unhealthful levels of pollution. https://www.usatoday.com/media/cinematic/video/33952141/8-of-americas-10-most-ozone-polluted-cities-are-in-this-state/ Opinion: Because of an editing error, a headline in an earlier version of this column incorrectly described Amy Wax's job status. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/04/20/black-students-law-school-amy-wax-column/510510002/ … [Read more...] about Corrections & Clarifications
Naked News announces auditions for new nude anchors – and here’s how you can apply
NAKED News has announced a casting call for new nude anchors. If you've ever dreamed of reading the day's headline in the buff, then this could be your lucky day.Naked News covered Hurricane Irma last year, interviewing Miami beachgoers. The controversial Canadian current affairs show is auditioning for new on-air talent. Aspiring applicants can submit a 30-second audition video and the cream of the crop will join its stable of completely naked hosts, anchors and field reporters. Naked News producer Lucas Tyler said: "We are looking to expand our Naked News team with new on-air host and guest anchor positions for our daily and weekend shows. “We are interested in finding some fresh faces that would like the unique opportunity to appear on our show and possibly jump-start a career in the entertainment industry.” Online submissions can be uploaded to Naked News’ social media accounts or at NakedNews.com. Naked reporter Jenny Scordamaglia lets fans GROPE her at Spanish … [Read more...] about Naked News announces auditions for new nude anchors – and here’s how you can apply