by Hanan Hammad | 28 Oct 2025 | Health and Wellness, Media Literacy, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows
When it takes too long to get an appointment or a doctor dismisses patient symptoms, people go online for help. Is that a bad thing? A woman finds an online forum for people with polycystic ovary syndrome. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced...
by News Decoder | 24 Oct 2025 | Media Literacy
Do some social media posts make you cry? Can you tell a reliable source from one you shouldn’t trust? Can AI help bring us together across divides? The Earth superimposed on an image of digital media screens. Photo credit Canva/News Decoder. From 24 to 31...
by News Decoder | 3 Oct 2025 | EYES, Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Tips, Reporting
One expert says one thing, another something different. So how can you know what’s what? Here are some tips to figuring out what to believe and what to report. Two experts disagree. (Illustration by News Decoder) The article below is adapted from material...
by Madison Dapcevich | 30 Sep 2025 | Media Literacy, Technology
Don’t trust internet offers that seem too good to be true. But how can you tell if its the real deal? We’ll show you some ways. A person stares suspiciously at her mobile phone. (Credit: yacobchuk via Getty Images) This article was produced...
by News Decoder | 26 Sep 2025 | Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Tips, Reporting
So much is happening that people should know about. But why do so many news stories put us to sleep instead of wake us up? What is the journalist trying to do? A young girl reads a disturbing story. (Photo credit: Marcy Burstiner) The article below is adapted from...