Fake News; Americans are having trouble distinguishing factual statements from opinions

Open/download audioCan you tell a real story from an opinion piece? According to a new poll, most Americans cannot. In this Consumer Tech Update, Kim puts us to the test. Do you think you can pass? Click here to find out.

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