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5. Confirmation bias

Confirmation bias is the willingness to believe something because it aligns with our

existing beliefs. This may occur when a person reads a news article that describes
how great a particular political leader is, and the reader easily believes the

information because it is what they want to hear. Some news organisations release
information that they know their audience will receive as a fact because they already
believe in a particular opinion or ideology.

6. Is it advertising something?

Bias is common in advertising, even in blogs or news articles. Some content subtly

promotes products or services. Companies may sponsor articles to make ads look like
news. These influences readers to buy without clear disclosure.

7. Check the date

Articles published on April Fools’ Day may be jokes, even from trusted sources.
Always check the date to judge the article’s credibility. Fake news can be timed to
mislead readers. If the story seems odd, cross-check its date with the content. Date

checking helps spot jokes or misinformation.