Is Facebook Spreading “Fake News”?
Facebook does not fact-check politicians that use their sites … What is their reasoning for this? And is it right?
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Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 1969
In recent news, the unemployment rate has significantly decreased, and President Trump brought attention to it by posting multiple tweets earlier this month.
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Current Events In Podcast Form: A Review of “The Daily”
Keeping up with current events is important, but it can also be overwhelming. Where can one go to find news that is more than a tweet, but less than an article that takes forever to read?
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New Zealand Reforms Gun Laws in Just Days
Days after a gunman murdered 50 people worshiping within a New Zealand mosque, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the need for immediate gun reform.
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Environmental Protests Disrupt London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week took a political turn last week as protesters began to take to the streets in objection of climate change.
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The Longest Government Shutdown in US History
At midnight on December 21, 2018, the U.S. federal government began its shutdown. By today, January 21, 2019, it has lasted 31 days making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history with no end in sight.
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Good Morning Millennials!
Podcasts have changed the dynamic of the morning commute. You no longer need to tune into local radio stations muffled with static or find a…
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Breaking Up With Breaking News
If someone were to approach you saying they have both good and bad news, which one would you ask to hear first? Maybe hearing bad…
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Avoid Becoming An Information Junkie
On the internet, there are thousands of articles, podcasts and videos right at our fingertips, accessible at any moment. If someone were to type “self-improvement”…
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Staff Pick of the Week: Amazon Alexa
If 10 years ago someone said that we could ask almost any question at any time and get a response, we’d think you were crazy….
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Four Quick Ways to Stay Informed
Valley is here with four quick alternatives that will keep you in the loop of the news–even if all the time you have to devote is a fifteen-minute break before your next meeting.
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Keeping Your Mind Sharp Over Summer Break
Many college students use their summer vacation to kick back and relax. While it’s important to rest between semesters, it is also extremely beneficial to…
Read MoreStaff Pick of the Week: theSkimm
Simply put, theSkimm is a daily email summarizing current events, pop culture, and politics that is sent directly to your mailbox every weekday morning. It…
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Donations Being Accepted for Victims of Local Apartment Fire
Dozens of students are now displaced from their homes and coping with the loss of their belongings due to heat and water damage.
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Cuba’s Not Your Next Trend
On Monday March 21, President Obama made history when he stepped onto the tarmac at José Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba, the first sitting American president to do so since 1928.
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Newsflash: There’s an Easier Way to Read the News
We take our time scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter (the fun apps) just to avoid finally dealing with emails. But now, we can actually look forward to opening our inboxes thanks to The Skimm.
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