On the Internet, anyone can create a webpage and report the "news." You don't have to have a background in journalism or work for a reliable news organization. Many online reporters simply recycle information from other news outlets instead of doing their own research. The hunt for reliable news sources is made even more challenging because some news outlets are heavily biased. They may share only one side of an argument and try to influence the opinions of their viewers.

What does all of this mean for you if you want to uncover the truth? It means it's on you to evaluate news sources carefully. And to think hard about how reliable they are.​