Use the 24 hour rule before becoming invested in the the first version of whatever story is 'breaking'

read the articles, not just headlines. And look for "get out jail free" cards being played with key phrases like "unnamed sources" "someone close to the situation" yadda yadda

if you have a big emotional response to something, step back and understand that's a favorite (and highly effective) tool they use for manipulation.

Use the 24 hour rule before becoming invested in the the first version of whatever story is 'breaking'

read the articles, not just headlines. And look for "get out jail free" cards being played with key phrases like "unnamed ed sources" "someone close to the situation" yadda yadda

if you have a big emotional response to something, step back and understand that's a favorite (and highly effective) tool they use for manipulation.