With QAnon and conspiracy theories impacting mainstream discourse, tech companies are having to take greater control of what’s published on their platforms. Increasingly active on social media, American Boomers are caught up in the misinformation wars - but what draws them to fake news?

Research shows that a quarter of Democrats and Republicans in the US exclusively get news from outlets that share their political views. The findings reinforce how people seek out information environments that align with their beliefs, emphasizing the importance of diverse media diets.

Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021 may have been a historic occasion, but it was style, rather than politics, that dominated media coverage. In the pandemic era, how are cultural icons communicating through their style? And what impact does their messaging have on the way we dress?

With social media increasingly being used to disseminate medical advice, people are using their own judgement on what's trustworthy. A study finds that people judge videos based on their feelings and on how they think others might be impacted, rather than on the number of views.