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Never believe everything you read on the internet!

Unfortunately, people share a lot of fake news. Fake news is news or information that is simply not true. It is made up, to influence people or get them to do things which they would not do otherwise.

To give you an example, at the moment we often read about magic cures for COVID-19. Yet, we know from science that there is no magic cure yet. However, people will still share such fake news!

Now think! Fake news does not come from thin air. Someone is responsible for creating it in the first place. People are then responsible for sharing it on social media (like Facebook). Have you ever seen an example of fake news?

It is really easy to fool people! You don't believe me? Try it out for yourself! Use the link below to generate your own fake news. Make it look as "real" as possible. You will realise that it is something really easy to do. Create your "fake news" and post it in this padlet (and only in this padlet - we do not want to be responsible for spreading fake news).

The difficult thing is to spot fake news. There are some websites that can help you. The most popular one is Snopes were you can check whether something is true or not.

Think!

1. Why is it important not to spread fake news?

2. How can you spot fake news?

3. What can you do to stop fake news?

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Create a Fake Headline with this Generator

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Pope Francis has announced his resignation due to the Covid19. He said that this tough time has taken its toll on his health and is stepping down. He will appoint the new ordained bishops and summon them to the Vatican, where a Papal election will be held to choose the new Pope.

Lincoln Jay Desira - yr6.5
From LJ News.

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Donald Trump had dinner with the queen of England. It went a disaster as he accidentally threw her bran new hat in a fountain. The queen is currently angry with him because she didn't expect this behaviour from him.

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Boris Johnson was invited to the Queen of England's party but instead of having fun at the party with the guests he decided to go for a swim in her fancy new fountain.

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Queen Elizabeth is going to give the throne to the next following.

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This  is about  children and I get this information from Goggle

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Trump: 'Nothing I can do to satisfy the Democrats, fake news'

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Children have to go to school during Summer. According to the minister of education we are to have school during Summer holidays commencing from the first of July to the first of September.

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A vaccine for corona virus is found 😀😀😀

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Latest Juventus news from K.S.S.Sports.com, Juventus have signed Argentinian star Lionel Messi for the next  3 seasons. Messi will be receiving the sum of 35 million euros net for each season, and will be playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Paolo Dybala.

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The Fake News Show _Extended Version_ (10th February 2017)

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Real life fairy caught on camera roaming around Buckingham Palace during the night.

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Michael Jackson comes back to life.

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President Donald Trump has unleashed his ire on MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace, calling her a “3rd rate lapdog,” among other things.
Wallace hosts Deadline: White House on MSNBC, and was a panelist on ABC’s The View from 2014 to 2015.
She previously served as White House communications director for George W. Bush and was a senior advisor for John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, however, she is now a staunch critic of the Trump administration.

After the cable news anchor bashed conservatives and defended former Vice President Joe Biden Friday on-air, Trump directed a string of insults at her, MSNBC and its parent company, Comcast, which he refers to as “MSDNC” and “Concast.”

“She was thrown off The View like a dog, Zero T.V. Personas. Now Wallace is a 3rd rate lapdog for Fake News MSDNC (Concast). Doesn’t have what it takes!” Trump tweeted Saturday.

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they say elvis presley was found alive is that true or its a fake news???? that would be nice for my grandma and my dad because they love his music alot my grandma would die just to see him alive :P

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CONSPIRACY theorists have been arguing that Elvis Presley is still alive ever since he died over 40 years ago.

Here's everything you need to know about the bonkers beliefs, including rumoured sightings of the King as well as the actual circumstances of his death.

When and how did Elvis die?

Elvis Presley died 41 years ago on 16 August 1977 at the age of 42, in the toilet of his Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee.

George Nichopoulos, the Memphis doctor known as Dr Nick, was blamed by millions of fans for Presley's untimely death because he dished out prescription drugs to the star.

Heavy use of barbiturates by the music legend had the unwelcome side-effect of increasing his already monstrous appetite.

It is thought in the days leading up to his death Elvis was gorging so much his colon ballooned to breaking point - leading to heart failure.

Thousands of fans gathered in Graceland to take a look at the open casket and 80,000 lined the processional route towards Forest Hill Cemetery, where the King was laid to rest.

Following his untimely death, Way Down was catapulted back into the charts, topping the UK Top 40.

Why do some theorists believe that Elvis is alive?

Some conspiracists have claimed that Elvis faked his own death in order to disappear and live anonymously.

They believe that a clue pointing to this is a black helicopter that landed in Graceland hours before his body was uncovered.

Theorists are adamant that the star was picked up and flown to Bermuda, where he lay low when he became tired of fame.

A 2002 movie called Bubba Ho-Tep is based on an "Elvis isn't dead" theory, and tells the story of an elderly Elvis in a nursing home in East Texas, who has to help save the other residents from a vengeful mummy.

Have there been any sightings of Elvis?

Some have suggested Elvis - who would have been turning 82 - remains alive since his death forty years ago.

In January 2019, conspiracy theorists alleged that the King of Rock 'n' Roll was alive and well and w orking as a singing pastor in Arkansas.

Over the years there have been countless theories that he faked his own demise to escape the pressures of fame.

One of the most popular recent theories is that Elvis - who would now be 84 - has assumed the identity of Bob Joyce.

The Arkansas pastor is a talented musician and Elvis fan whose singing voice bears an uncanny resemblance to the King's.

Among the stranger theories is that he appeared in 1990 cult film Home Alone.

A bearded man in the background of one scene bears a resemblance to the King.

In January this year, a picture emerged showing a baseball cap-wearing man at the Graceland property which conspiracy theorists believe is Elvis at 82.

The white-bearded man mingles with crowds outside the house.

And it convinced many in an Elvis-sighting Facebook group that the Jailhouse Rock superstar is still alive.

The most recent sighting captured by Murray McHardy apparently shows the ghost of Elvis Presley perched on the roof of his neighbours house in Dundee, Scotland.

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Find out the bizarre reason conspiracy theorists think Elvis Presley is ALIVE

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CONSPIRACY theorists have been arguing that Elvis Presley is still alive ever since he died over 40 years ago. Here's everything you need to know about the bonkers beliefs, including rumoured sightings of the King as well as the actual circumstances of his death.

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Donald Trump attacks ‘fake’ polls showing Joe Biden ahead in the US Presidential race

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My fake news

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People have been attacking the school reporting on world news.

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Again some fake news about Corona Virus.

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Dangerous myths about coronavirus which are hampering the global fight against the disease will be challenged thanks to a new initiative backed by UK aid.

The support from the Department for International Development will challenge misinformation in South East Asia and Africa, which is then spreading worldwide, and direct people to the right advice to help stop the spread of the virus.

False claims and conspiracy theories have spread rapidly on social media, touting 'cures' like drinking bleach or rubbing mustard and garlic into your skin. These pose a serious risk to health and can speed up the spread of the virus, by stopping people taking simple practical, preventative steps like washing their hands.

DFID's £500,000 support will go to the Humanitarian-to-Humanitarian (H2H) Network, which has extensive experience addressing the spread of misinformation during epidemics, for example following the 2015 Ebola outbreak.

The work of the H2H Network will complement UK initiatives by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the NHS to tackle misinformation online.

International Development Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said:

Misinformation harms us all. By tackling it at source we will help stop the spread of fake news - and coronavirus - worldwide, including within the UK.

H2H will work with partners BBC Media Action and Internews to create verified information in various languages to tackle specific mistruths spreading in South East Asia and Africa. Their work will also support journalists in these regions to write more accurately about the virus using information from the World Health Organization.

Support will also go to Translators without Borders, which monitors false information in various languages and translates validated content from WHO and other health agencies, and Evidence Aid which updates a database of research on diseases each day.

The initiative will analyse social media and online content to identify where the misinformation is coming from and how it is spreading - so victims of fake news can be sent the correct information and directed to official health advice.

H2H will also work with social media influencers - vloggers and bloggers - to help spread accurate health information and reach younger online audiences that are more susceptible to fake news.

Some of the social media influencers being engaged include:

Bianca Gonzalez, a health expert and YouTube vlogger from the Philippines with over 7 million followers on Twitter @iamsuperbianca

Dr Jahangir Kabir, a Bangladeshi health expert and popular TV presenter with over 1 million Facebook followers @DrJahangirkabircmc

@KlikDokter - An Indonesian health blog with over 4 million Facebook followers

Some of the more damaging mistruths being targeted include:

'Miracle cures' for the virus, such as drinking chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleach, or urine, eating garlic, gargling saltwater or spreading cow dung and mustard paste. In Myanmar, news websites have reported false claims supposedly from health officials, advising people to sleep next to chopped onions claiming this will "absorb the virus" or to drink ginger juice. It is also falsely claimed you cannot catch coronavirus if you have a mosquito bite. Scammers pretending to be health officials in Myanmar have been selling black pepper seeds as a cure.

Undermining health officials: In Tanzania, people have received a WhatsApp message claiming to be from the health ministry and telling them drinking warm water every few minutes will prevent infection. The exact same message has also appeared in French throughout West Africa, claiming to be from the Canadian Health Ministry. Messages like this are undermining the efforts of real health officials to contain the virus, damaging trust in official advice and confusing people.

Promoting violence: Rumours that the virus was created or spread deliberately have already led to reported attacks on Chinese nationals across South East Asia as well as in the UK. A video claiming to show Chinese officials shooting coronavirus victims and alleging tens of thousands were executed went viral on social media sites worldwide, after the celebrity sister of a prominent Bollywood actor in India shared them. The video was in fact edited from four completely unrelated clips, including one of Chinese police shooting a rabid dog.

Public Health England is regularly updating its advice on coronavirus, including how people can help stop the spread of infection. Individuals are also being advised to call NHS 111 or contact the NHS dedicated 111 online coronavirus service if they are concerned about any symptoms or any contact they may have had with someone who might be infected.

Notes to Editors:

The H2H Network consists of approximately 50 organisations, which provide specialist services to the humanitarian aid sector, including tackling fake news in the wake of disasters and epidemics. The H2H Network is supported by UK aid and hosted by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). This support is a new allocation of UK aid support from the UK's aid commitment.

The World Health Organization warned in February about an 'infodemic' of false information which risked worsening the spread of the virus

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport earlier this week announced the creation of a new cross-Government counter disinformation unit bringing together expert teams to help provide a comprehensive picture on the potential extent, scope and impact of disinformation on coronavirus in the UK.

The DCMS-led unit will have regular and robust engagement with social media companies to monitor interference and limit the spread of disinformation.

NHS England has also partnered with social media sites and search engines to ensure that official health advice is shown in online searches about the virus, as well as to verify or remove accounts claiming to be from local health authorities

The new UK aid-backed initiative announced today will complement these efforts, by challenging misinformation beyond the UK, targeting the source of fake news spreading in and from Africa and South East Asia

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UK aid to tackle global spread of coronavirus 'fake news'

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Dangerous myths about coronavirus which are hampering the global fight against the disease will be challenged thanks to a new initiative backed by UK aid. The support from the Department for International Development will challenge misinformation in South East Asia and Africa, which is then spreading worldwide, and direct people to the right advice to help stop the spread of the virus.

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Pope Francis shocks world, Endorses Donald trip for president

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Micheal jackson is back alive.A person saw micheal jacson walking down the the street in disguise as an old man.People dont believe it but its true the real micheal jacson is still alive if you see him dont be shocked.

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Children will have to repeat the year according to Minister of Education Owen Bonnici

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Cristiano Ronaldo signes for Barcelona.

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Juventus’ Paulo Dybala was allegedly put in quarantine after possibly being infected with the coronavirus, the player insists this is fake news.

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Juan Vella 4.2
My mum informed me about this. Could it be fake news?

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Donald Trump says that the earth is flat.

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mariah galea 6.6

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Today, in Malta , the superintendent of health has found 150 cases infected with corona virus. So the government has announced that as from tommorow we have a total lock down.

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Today the doctors found the COVID-19 cure.  Now the doctors are going to give it to the whole world. From tomorrow Profs. Gauci is letting us to go out swim and play!

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This mermaid was found in Hawaii.  Do you think it's real or fake? I'm always curious about science.  Are you?

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This my fake news

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He is very dangerous be warned.

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The pope is coming here next week

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A monster has ascaped from a secret laboratory in Zabbar and they called it Blobby.

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Monkey Escapes ! call the police if seen this monkey crawling around .

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Monkey escapes from crate at San Antonio airport

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There was a wild scene at a Texas airport, in more than one sense of the word, after a monkey escaped from its crate in a cargo hold. The monkey, named Dawkins, was heading to a new home when it broke free, setting off a chaotic chase. TODAY's Craig Melvin reports.

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This is an example of fake news
hope you like it !!

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Covid-19 has stooped world wide

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The Coronavirus is walking down town. Oh no!

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It has been decided that after the Covid-19, students will start going to school from 8:00 am till 5:00 pm.  Also students will have exams every 2 months!

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Ditaya Scicluna Yr6.5

Today at the news bulletin Dr.Fearn confirmed that the superintendence of Public Health Profs.Charmaine Gauci tested positive to Covid-19 after yesterday she felt sick and had a high temperature. She is in good health and is recovering at home.

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Eveyone is going to the beach to be safe from the Corona Virus! go there to be safe from the corona virus!

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CBS caught broadcasting 'fake news on the coronavirus'

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Wow that's a great News! We can finally enjoy our summer holidays :)

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Fake horrible news about Donalad Trump

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People cannot drive cars around Malta.

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Tomorrow Ronaldo is coming to Malta to be safe from corona virus.

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We cant go to school. so  that is fake news.

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Flash News!!
Hair Salons and barber shops will open again next monday :)

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Schools to re-open in July is fake news, since they are closed for health reasons.

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Time Machine to restart 2020 without coronavirus.

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This is my fake news.

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Martina Muscat
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Lady Gaga had dinner with me.

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Francesca Muscat
6.6
My dog has 5 legs and my cat has 3 eyes.

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Flash news Cristiano Ronaldo has just signed for AC MILAN

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From alot of experiments and research, scientists found that if you eat an apple a day keeps the covid 19 away.

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I did this because I really like Nintendo Switch :-)

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Breaking News.  Elivs alive. Some people saw Elivs walking down the street in malta.

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Exclusive: A living dinosaur found by a group of people in the forest.

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People walking in the Three Cities Marina called TVM News that they have seen a UFO. We also have the video one of them took of the UFO.

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TVM News has just reported that the age limit to drive cars in Malta, has been lowered from 18 years to 10 years!

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Mikael Vella 6.3
Great news for all Juventus fans. Lionel Messi is joining Juventus Club next football season !!

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Pope Francis gets a head make and has to go home 🙊

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The PS5 IS OUT! Play Staiton 5 Jyrell Magro 6.6

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The PS5 IS OUT! Play Staiton 5 Jyrell Magro 6.6