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Michigan State professor says change in Twitter misinformation policy is a public health concern

Emily Blumberg

On November 23, Twitter stopped enforcing its policy that aimed to prevent Covid-19 misinformation — leaving health communication experts concerned.

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Exasperated by belligerent, dying COVID-19 patients, Michigan doctor takes to Facebook

Lucas Polack

Physically and emotionally exhausted from seeing patient after patient die of COVD-19 complications—some after refusing vaccination and medical counsel—Beaumont pulmonologist Dr. Matthew Trunsky took to Facebook to voice his frustrations.

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Stateside: COVID-19 vaccines and equity; UP dog sled races cancelled; conspiracy in Calumet

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside, Michigan has reached over one million COVID-19 vaccinations. We explore what this milestone means, and the work ahead. Plus, the…

Bre Clark leads a workshop at the Schweinhaut Senior Center in Silver Spring, Md., called "How to Spot Fake News."

With An Election On The Horizon, Older Adults Get Help Spotting Fake News

Sam Gringlas

Middle and high schools have been adding courses about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online, but they have fewer resources tackling the problem.