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The phrase “fake news” took shape in mid-2016 during Donald Trump’s run to the presidency and essentially morphed into an angry political slur during Trump’s first term. (Shutterstock/File Photos)

‘Fake news’ flourished on Facebook during 2020 US presidential election: study

  • Misinformation posts on the social media platform were clicked on six times more often than traditional news sources
  • Study was conducted by New York University and Université Grenoble Alpes in France as it focused on Facebook user behavior
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Russia recalls envoy to US for consultations as tensions mount

Russia recalls envoy to US for consultations as tensions mount

By AP ·
Trump says 'tremendous anger' in nation over impeachment

Trump says 'tremendous anger' in nation over impeachment

By AP ·
Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment

Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment

By AP ·
US Judge calls Trump request in Wisconsin lawsuit ‘bizarre’

US Judge calls Trump request in Wisconsin lawsuit ‘bizarre’

By AP ·
Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates Biden, urges closer US relations

Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates Biden, urges closer US relations

By AFP ·
Biden warns US facing ‘dark winter’ as he unveils COVID-19 plans

Biden warns US facing ‘dark winter’ as he unveils COVID-19 plans

By AP ·
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and crown prince congratulate US president-elect Biden

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and crown prince congratulate US president-elect Biden

By Arab News ·
Poll chancers: social media sites have limited success in blocking phony US election claims

Poll chancers: social media sites have limited success in blocking phony US election claims

By AP ·
Biden slams Trump friendship with ‘thug’ Kim

Biden slams Trump friendship with ‘thug’ Kim

By AFP ·
Combative Trump insists pandemic almost over, Biden says he did ‘nothing’

Combative Trump insists pandemic almost over, Biden says he did ‘nothing’

By AFP ·
Claiming COVID-19 ‘immunity,’ Trump ready for election fight

Claiming COVID-19 ‘immunity,’ Trump ready for election fight

By AFP ·
Trump ‘looking forward’ to next presidential debate

Trump ‘looking forward’ to next presidential debate

By AFP ·

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