zpostcode
What is news literacy (and why does it matter)?
Jun 28, 2025 1:16 PM

  News literacy is the ability to determine the credibility of news and other information using the standards of quality journalism. It involves “thinking like a journalist” to determine what information to trust, share, and act on. News literacy teaches people how to think critically about timely issues and sources of information, not what to think. It helps foster healthy skepticism while avoiding cynical distrust of all news and information. News literacy is foundational to media literacy, which refers more broadly to the ability to navigate and evaluate all forms of communication. As its name suggests, news literacy focuses specifically on ...(100 of 1855 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

Comments
Welcome to zpostcode comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Recommend >
How to choose a health care proxy
  A health care proxy, sometimes known as a health care agent or surrogate, is someone you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf when you can’t. Appointing a health care proxy requires that you set up a durable power of attorney for health care.   Although many people name a health care proxy as part of their end-of-life plan, it’s...
family therapy
  family therapy, type of group psychotherapy (or talk therapy) designed to improve relationships among family members by addressing issues that affect family dynamics and mental well-being. In family therapy, a group is considered any set of people who share in a caring relationship and describe themselves as a family; such groups may include parents and their children, siblings, aunts and...
Earth from space: Mysterious wave ripples across 'galaxy' of icebergs in Arctic fjord
Quick factsWhere is it? Itilliarsuup Kangerlua fjord, Greenland [70.72910805, -50.71839266]. What's in the photo? A mysterious wave, or arc, rippling across the fjord's surface. Which satellite took the photo? Landsat 9. When was it taken? August 3, 2023. This striking satellite photo captured a mysterious arc in an ethereal, iceberg-covered fjord deep within the Arctic Circle. Researchers proposed several possible...
history of sneakers
  Trainers, gym shoes, runners, tennis shoes. No matter what you call them, sneakers seem to be everywhere. But what’s the story behind these ubiquitous shoes? Read our timeline to discover how these simple shoes launched a multibillion-dollar industry and became a central part of daily life. • 1839: Charles Goodyear invents vulcanized rubber, which makes the material available for commercial...
Information Recommendation
Siberia's 'gateway to the underworld' is growing a staggering amount each year
The gateway to the underworld, a huge crater in Siberia's permafrost, is growing by 35 million cubic feet (1 million cubic meters) every year as the frozen ground melts, according to a new study. The crater, officially known as the Batagay (also spelled Batagaika) crater or megaslump, features a rounded cliff face that was first spotted on satellite images in...
Ayo Edebiri
  Born: October 3, 1995, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. (Show more) Ayo Edebiri (born October 3, 1995, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.) is an American actress, comedian, and writer whose breakthrough role was the earnest sous chef Sydney Adamu in the FX hit series The Bear. For her performance in the series’ second season, she won a Golden Globe for best actress in a...
Vajiralongkorn
  Also called: Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun and Rama X (Show more) Born: July 28, 1952, Bangkok, Thailand (Show more) Vajiralongkorn (born July 28, 1952, Bangkok, Thailand) is the 10th king of Thailand’s Chakri Dynasty. He formally accepted the throne on December 1, 2016, although his reign officially began following the death of his father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, on October 13, 2016. Vajiralongkorn’s...
list of U.S. presidents who experienced chronic health problems while in office
  The job of president of the United States is one of the most challenging in the world and can take a heavy toll on the physical and mental well-being of those who call the White House home. Many presidents have experienced sudden health crises or chronic ailments while in office. Some of their diseases, disorders, or disabilities were well reported...
Winning college scholarships: From need-based to merit
     You’ve done a lot of prep work to narrow down your list of colleges and get those applications submitted. The next step in preparing for college is figuring out how to pay for tuition and other expenses. One way is through scholarships—money that you don’t have to pay back. Many types of scholarships are available, but how do you...
The paradox of thrift: Understanding economic behavior in recessions
     The paradox of thrift is a concept developed by legendary economist John Maynard Keynes. He noted that, during a recession, individuals tend to save money so they can manage through a tough time—when what the economy needs is for people to spend and invest. After all, historically, recessions, and more extreme depressions, mean job loss, a bear market in...
South African national election of 2024
  South Africa is holding national and provincial elections on May 29, 2024. Significantly, this year marks the 30th anniversary of the country’s 1994 election, which was the first to be held after the fall of legislated apartheid and the first to be held by universal suffrage. The national election promises to be the toughest one yet for the African National...
colossal squid
  colossal squid, (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni), a massive, elusive cephalopod species inhabiting cold, deep regions of the Southern Ocean at depths ranging from 20 to 2,000 meters (66 to 6,562 feet). Biologists consider the colossal squid either the largest or second largest invertebrate in the world, both titles being shared jointly with the giant squid (Architeuthis). The species is also known for...