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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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
Sad news as Seaham Harbour Cricket Club fold in their 150th anniversary year
0 Have your say Cricket in the North East has been rocked by Seaham Harbour Cricket Club’s decision to fold in their 150th anniversary year. The lack of senior players to compete in the North East Premier League this season is understood to be the main reason for the club’s decision to call it a day, following an emergency general meeting this week.A statement from player Shaun Hagan, on behalf of the New Drive club’s committee, read: “It is with immense sadness that this post is being written.“The club has decided to close with immediate effect in its 150th year.“The club would like to sincerely thank the players, members and committee for their services to the club over the years, which has helped create a great atmosphere, a great place to play and fantastic memories both on and off the pitch.“We wish all involved the very best in the future and any club who accepts a Harbour player is not only gaining a great player but more … [Read more...] about Sad news as Seaham Harbour Cricket Club fold in their 150th anniversary year
Fox News humiliates Donald Trump after he brags about State of the Union ratings
Fox News has managed undermine Donald Trump after he was caught lying about the television ratings for his State of the Union address. In his inaugural address on Tuesday (30 January) Trump spoke about the "American moment" as well as the vision he had for the US. And earlier today (1 February) he tweeted about the speech he gave, which was one of the longest on record. He said: "Thank you for all of the nice compliments and reviews on the State of the Union speech. 45.6 million people watched, the highest number in history. Fox News beat every other Network, for the first time ever, with 11.7 million people tuning in. Delivered from the heart!" But less than an hour later, the research department at Fox News issued tweeted out some of the stats themselves, comparing Trump's figures with that of previous addresses. The tweet debunked Trump's theory that he had the most-watched State of the Union address ever, when in fact Fox revealed that the speeches issued in 2010 and 2003 had far … [Read more...] about Fox News humiliates Donald Trump after he brags about State of the Union ratings
Facebook to prioritise ‘trustworthy’ news based on surveys
New filters to ensure "High quality news" over news from less trusted sources 0SHARES Share Tweet Email New filters to ensure "High quality news" over news from less trusted sources PHOTO: REUTERS Facebook will prioritise ‘trustworthy’ news in its feed of social media posts, using member surveys to identify high-quality outlets and fight sensationalism and misinformation, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Friday. The company, which has more than 2 billion monthly users, said its members, not experts or Facebook executives, would determine how news outlets rank in terms of trustworthiness. It also said it would put an emphasis on local news sources. Instagram, Google+ join EU group fighting hate speech The move is likely to send shockwaves through the media landscape in nearly every country, given the ubiquity of the world’s largest social network and how central it has become in some places to the distribution of news. Zuckerberg … [Read more...] about Facebook to prioritise ‘trustworthy’ news based on surveys